The Hubble Space Telescope: Imaging the Universe

by David Devorkin, Robert W. Smith

Here is the story of the Hubble Space what it is, how it works, who uses it, and why it has forever changed our appreication of the cosmos. Highlighted by 115 photographs and graphic images, this book presents state-of-the-art science, unparallelled engineering accomplishment, and even high adventure as spacewalking astronauts perform an intrcate upgrade in orbit above Earth. At once a brief history of astronomy and stargazing telescopes and an expert account of a modern astronomical marvel, it is also a case study in cutting-edge imaging technology and its power to change the way we see and think about our universe. Fascinating, informatve, and filled with unforgettable illustrations, this book is a remarkable report on the orbiting observatory that has launched human knowledge into the farthest reaches of intergalactic space-and shown us the wonders to be discovered there.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2004

Reviews

[TrumanCoyote · Rating 3 out of 5]

The text was often a bit rudimentary in style, and concentrated too much on the nuts & bolts aspect of the observatory (particularly given the subtitle). And frankly, a number of the pictures were...kinda blurry.