In 1609 Galileo first used his telescope to kickstart the science of observational astronomy - an event that proved to be of enormous historic, scientific,and cultural importance. Galileo and 400 Years of Telescopic Astronomy will feature the life and achievements of Galileo, around which has pivoted the story of four centuries of telescopic astronomy. The book will detail how astronomy has progressed through four centuries and contain glimpses of future space research and astronomy goals. Uniquely, interwoven with the text will be a range of practical projects for backyard astronomers in which to participate, projects that serve to illustrate many of Galileo's scientific discoveries. The year 2009 not only marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo's initial telescopic discoveries, but it has also been chosen as the International Year of Astronomy, perfect timing for the reader to see for him or herself the way Galileo worked and thought. Describes Galileo's life and achievements in an exciting narrative way Provides a clear, engaging, and comprehensive outline of the evolution of telescopic astronomy since Galileo four hundred years ago Is a unique mixof history, science, and practical astronomy projects INDICE: Introduction.- Foreword.- Eyes on the Sky.- Galileo Magnifico!- Newton's Universe.- Surveying the Solar System.- The Big Picture Unfolds.- Beyond Vision.- Appendices.
- ISBN: 978-1-4419-5570-8
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 232
- Fecha Publicación: 29/09/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés