Devorkin david h and robert w smith (1 risultati)
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: National Historical Society, Washington, D.C., 2015
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Da: The Bookworm, Oroville, CA, U.S.A.The Bookworm
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EUR 25,46
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Hardbound. Condizione: Very Good. Deluxe Edition. Description: Profusely illustrated in color. Foreword by Robert P Kirshner. Issued in celebration of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and its 25 years of accomplishments. Feature more than 150 photographs including the Hubble All Stars. This large format photographic retrospective h…ighlights the most eye-popping images, explains the most significant discoveries, and explores the many ways that this telescope has revolutionized our understanding of time, space, and the universe. Dividing the book into 25 moments -- landmark events and key revelations, stepping stones to new realms of thought -- space historians David H DeVorkin and Robert W Smith recount the story of the telescope in the sky, focusing especially on the impact it has had on science and the public imagination since its major overhaul in 2009. BINDNG/CONDITION: Deluxe edition; padded binding, dark navy with gilt; all edges gilt, ribbon place marker; embossed ownership seal on the front free endpaper, one very small white spot on the top edge of the text block, a Near Fine book. notes, index. Light slate blue endpapers. 11.25 inches tall by 9.5 inches wide. 222 pages.
