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Giant Telescopes

Astronomical Ambition and the Promise of Technology

Language EnglishEnglish
Book Paperback
Book Giant Telescopes W. Patrick McCray
Libristo code: 04634811
Publishers Harvard University Press, April 2006
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Every night, astronomers use a new generation of giant telescopes at observatories around the world to study phenomena at the forefront of science. By focusing on the history of the Gemini Observatory - twin 8-metre telescopes located on mountain peaks in Hawaii and Chile - "Giant Telescopes" tells the story behind the planning and construction of modern scientific tools, offering a detailed view of the technological and political transformation of astronomy in the post-war era.

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About the book

Full name Giant Telescopes
Author W. Patrick McCray
Language English
Binding Book - Paperback
Date of issue 2006
Number of pages 376
EAN 9780674019966
ISBN 0674019962
Libristo code 04634811
Publishers Harvard University Press
Weight 548
Dimensions 157 x 235 x 21

Categories

Place qualifiers > The Americas > Latin America - Mexico, Central America, South America > South America > Chile
Place qualifiers > Australasia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Atlantic Islands > Oceania > Polynesia > Hawaiian Islands
Mathematics & Science > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society
Mathematics & Science > Astronomy, space & time > Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods
Mathematics & Science > Physics > Optical physics
Lifestyle, Hobbies & Leisure > Nature & the natural world: general interest > Popular astronomy & space
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