Stairway to the Stars: The Story of the World's Largest Observatory

by Parker, Barry R.
ISBN: 9780306447631
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Overview

The author combines "the history of Mauna Kea, the Hawaiian 13,795-foot-high site of nine telescopes, with vignettes of the astronomers who work there. . . . Stories concerning political, environmental, and scientific battles are . . . included with] descriptions of telescope construction and use." (Choice).
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Parker, Barry R.
  • ISBN: 9780306447631
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.62 x 0.99
  • Number Of Pages: 350
  • Publication Year: 1994
Language: English