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Title:
Telescopes : a very short introduction / Geoff Cottrell.
Author:
Cottrell, Geoff, author.
Publication Information:
Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2016.

©2016
Call Number:
QB88 .C777 2016
Abstract:
"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.
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9780198745860
Series:
Very short introductions ; 501

Very short introductions ; 501.
Physical Description:
xv, 149 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
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.
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