Bibliograph

Telescopes, a very short introduction, Geoff Cottrell

Type

Label

Telescopes, a very short introduction, Geoff Cottrell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 139) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Telescopes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

945718504

Responsibility statement

Geoff Cottrell

Series statement

Very short introductions, 501

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

"Describes the science behind modern telescope, ranging from large earth-based optical telescopes and radio arrays, to space-based telescopes capturing the universe in infrared, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays. He discusses crucial developments in telescope technology, and the hopes for the new generation of telescopes being built across the world."--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Grasping light -- Through the looking glass -- Windows in the sky -- Instruments of light -- A mirror held up to nature -- The radio sky -- Space telescopes -- The next telescopes

Target audience

adult

Classification