From Earth-Bound to Satellite
Author | : Alison D. Morrison-Low |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 313 |
Release | : 2011-11-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004211506 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004211500 |
Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Download or read book From Earth-Bound to Satellite written by Alison D. Morrison-Low and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-11-11 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marking the anniversary of the telescope’s invention, these collected essays highlight a number of significant historical episodes concerning this well-loved instrument, which has played a crucial role in Man’s thinking about his position – literally and philosophically – in the universe.