Stargazer: the life and times of the telescope
 Catalogue Number: 2333 Stargazer: the life and times of the telescope Category: Book Sub-Category: Hewett collection Author: WATSON Fred Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 2004 Time Period: 21st C Place Of Publication/Manufacture: USA Publisher/Manufacturer: Da Capu Press Description Of Item: Paperback, 210 x 140 mm, 342 pages, black and white illustrations in text Historical Significance: This is a well written history of the telescope but inevitably involves the story of the development of optics and the contributions of optician/instrument makers especially since the telescope was invented by opticians. The book is scholarly but written in an easy to read style. For example the back cover gives a tabloid headline for the inventor of the telescope, Hans Lipperhey 'Forty-five year old unmarried father of three with mistress perfects telescope and probes universe'. How Acquired: Purchased by Kett Optometry Museum (from Abe Books) Date Acquired: Oct 2013 Condition: Good Location: Nathan Library. Hewett collection |