The telescope - a short history
The history of the telescope is far from short. Its invention in 1608 marked a turning point in progress: not just of science, but of astronomy and philosophy. This book introduces us to the extraordinary characters and events that have shaped the four hundred years of the telescope's existence and the future of this iconic instrument.
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