The Resource The telescope : a short history, Richard Dunn
The telescope : a short history, Richard Dunn
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The item The telescope : a short history, Richard Dunn represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Randwick City Library.
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- Summary
- As an instrument of science and navigation the telescope was at the forefront of discovery. Even today it is vital to modern understanding of space and the origins of matter. The story of its development is a fascinating narrative of scientific endeavour, exploration and ingenuity, encompassing the lives of scientists and astronomers such as Galileo, Newton, William Herschel and Edmund Halley as well as the exploits of naval officers and explorers like Cloudisley Shovell and James Cook. Richard Dunn presents an engaging historical survey that traces the telescope from its invention in 1608 to its contemporary applications in astrophysics. Profusely illustrated with exquisite examples of telescopes and other prints, drawings and artworks, The Telescope will appeal to all those with an interest in science, discovery and exploration, maritime history, seafaring or astronomy
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 192 p.
- Note
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- "Royal Observatory Greenwich"
- Originally published: London : National Maritime Museum, 2009
- Contents
-
- Machine generated contents note: 1.Before the telescope
- 2.The birth of the telescope 1608-1700
- 3.The telescope and the imagination 1608-1700
- 4.The reflecting telescope 1610-1800
- 5.Perfecting the refractor 1700-1800
- 6.Global domination 1720-1900
- 7.The telescopic view 1720-1900
- 8.Telescopes, binoculars and modern life
- 9.Modern astronomical telescopes
- Isbn
- 9781844861477
- Label
- The telescope : a short history
- Title
- The telescope
- Title remainder
- a short history
- Statement of responsibility
- Richard Dunn
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- As an instrument of science and navigation the telescope was at the forefront of discovery. Even today it is vital to modern understanding of space and the origins of matter. The story of its development is a fascinating narrative of scientific endeavour, exploration and ingenuity, encompassing the lives of scientists and astronomers such as Galileo, Newton, William Herschel and Edmund Halley as well as the exploits of naval officers and explorers like Cloudisley Shovell and James Cook. Richard Dunn presents an engaging historical survey that traces the telescope from its invention in 1608 to its contemporary applications in astrophysics. Profusely illustrated with exquisite examples of telescopes and other prints, drawings and artworks, The Telescope will appeal to all those with an interest in science, discovery and exploration, maritime history, seafaring or astronomy
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1966-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Dunn, Richard
- Dewey number
- 522.209
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
- Royal Observatory, Greenwich
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
- Telescopes
- Target audience
- adult
- Label
- The telescope : a short history, Richard Dunn
- Note
-
- "Royal Observatory Greenwich"
- Originally published: London : National Maritime Museum, 2009
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [177]-180) and index
- Contents
- Machine generated contents note: 1.Before the telescope -- 2.The birth of the telescope 1608-1700 -- 3.The telescope and the imagination 1608-1700 -- 4.The reflecting telescope 1610-1800 -- 5.Perfecting the refractor 1700-1800 -- 6.Global domination 1720-1900 -- 7.The telescopic view 1720-1900 -- 8.Telescopes, binoculars and modern life -- 9.Modern astronomical telescopes
- Control code
- 000048046521
- Dimensions
- 21 cm.
- Extent
- 192 p.
- Isbn
- 9781844861477
- Other physical details
- ill. (some col.)
- Label
- The telescope : a short history, Richard Dunn
- Note
-
- "Royal Observatory Greenwich"
- Originally published: London : National Maritime Museum, 2009
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [177]-180) and index
- Contents
- Machine generated contents note: 1.Before the telescope -- 2.The birth of the telescope 1608-1700 -- 3.The telescope and the imagination 1608-1700 -- 4.The reflecting telescope 1610-1800 -- 5.Perfecting the refractor 1700-1800 -- 6.Global domination 1720-1900 -- 7.The telescopic view 1720-1900 -- 8.Telescopes, binoculars and modern life -- 9.Modern astronomical telescopes
- Control code
- 000048046521
- Dimensions
- 21 cm.
- Extent
- 192 p.
- Isbn
- 9781844861477
- Other physical details
- ill. (some col.)
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