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The long route to the invention of the telescope The long route to the invention of the telescope Rolf Willach After the telescope became known in 1608-1609, a number of people in widely separate locations claimed that they had such a device long before the announcement came from The Hague; in the summer of 1… OL12516054W
Hidden worlds Hidden worlds Seymour Simon A collection of photographs, produced through the use of special instruments, of things that are hidden from the human eye, or are too small, too large, or moving too fast to be seen by it. OL14913915W
Space telescope Space telescope Franklyn M. Branley Describes the telescope which will soon be placed in orbit around the Earth to take pictures from space, compares it to other kinds of telescopes, and discusses how its discoveries could extend man's… OL15213023W
The Hubble Space Telescope The Hubble Space Telescope Margaret W. Carruthers A comprehensive look at the Hubble Space Telescope which has, since 1990, collected information about our solar system, star clusters in the Milky Way galaxy, and even other galaxies as it orbits the… OL17735973W
The complete beginner's guide to microscopes and telescopes The complete beginner's guide to microscopes and telescopes Aaron E. Klein Discusses the development of microscopes and telescopes, how they work, and how to select and use them. OL17906890W
Hubble's legacy Hubble's legacy Roger D. Launius,David H. DeVorkin The development and operation of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) have resulted in many rich legacies, most particularly in science and technology - but in culture as well. This book, which includes … OL17921738W
Telescopes and techniques Telescopes and techniques C. R. Kitchin <p><i>Telescopes and Techniques</i> has proved itself in its first two editions, having become probably one of the most widely used astronomy texts, both for amateur astronomers and astronomy and ast… OL1849637W
Telescopes and space probes Telescopes and space probes World Book, Inc "Introduction to telescopes and space probes forprimary and intermediate grade students. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher. OL19111592W
Reflecting Telescope Optics II Reflecting Telescope Optics II Raymond N. Wilson This volume is concerned essentially with the modern developments in reflecting telescope optics. In the last twenty years, modern technology has revolutionized not only manufacturing and test proced… OL19899193W
Ben's rocket Ben's rocket Anne Cassidy Ben really wants to go into space. He tries hard to get there! Perhaps his dad can help him? OL20849586W
Sophie and the seagull Sophie and the seagull Petra Engels-Fietzek Sophie likes to stay by herself, looking at everything through her telescope, until she and the other children meet a one-legged seagull. OL2102376W
Celia's gift Celia's gift Ann Weil Celia gets a telescope for her birthday. After her class visits the planetarium, Celia is fascinated with the night sky. OL26193608W
The Hubble Space Telescope The Hubble Space Telescope Diane M. Sipiera Describes how the Hubble Space Telescope was placed into orbit and how it has brought us more information about outer space. OL2628161W
Telescopes Telescopes Deborah Hitzeroth Discusses early astronomical studies and the primitive tools used, the development of telescope technology, and the role telescopes have played in expanding our knowledge of the universe. OL2718153W
An eye to the sky An eye to the sky Mark E. Dudley Describes the telescopes, rockets, satellites, and space probes by which humans have pursued unmanned exploration of outer space. OL2924616W
Looking inside telescopes and the night sky Looking inside telescopes and the night sky Ron Schultz Explains how telescopes work, what they tell us about outer space, different kinds of telescopes, and basic principles of astronomy. OL3346266W
More Telescope Power More Telescope Power Gregory L. Matloff Discover the power of your telescope as you explore the vast reaches of the universe Want to explore Mars? Observe Jupiter's cloud bands? Visit a galaxy that's almost 2 million light years away? W… OL4079175W
A Tramp Abroad A Tramp Abroad Mark Twain Twain's account of traveling in Europe. A Tramp Abroad sparkles with the author's shrewd observations and highly opinionated comments on Old World culture. A Tramp Abroad includes among its adventure… OL53918W
The mole family's Christmas The mole family's Christmas Russell Hoban When the Mole family finds out about Christmas and the fat man in the red suit, they ask for a telescope to help them see the stars. OL74280W
Universe Universe Robin Kerrod Discusses the planets and sun of our galaxy, other stars and galaxies, and man's exploration of the universe. OL82989W
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