How Do Telescopes Work? (Paperback)

Phil Corso

ISBN 10: 1725318210 / ISBN 13: 9781725318212

Published by PowerKids Press, 2020

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Paperback. Since the early 1600s, telescopes have helped us examine the stars. Early telescopes used two glass lenses to focus light. Today, we use mirrors in the same way as glass, but mirrors are lighter and easier to make than lenses. To see dim objects that are far away, these mirrors must be very large. They're much larger than the average hobbyist telescope. With this volume, readers will learn about the components of a telescope and the role each component plays. They will read about different types of telescopes and the objects that each can help them see in great detail. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How Do Telescopes Work? (Paperback)
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1725318210
• ISBN 13: 9781725318212
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Since the early 1600s, telescopes have helped us examine the stars. Early telescopes used two glass lenses to focus light. Today, we use mirrors in the same way as glass, but mirrors are lighter and easier to make than lenses. To see dim objects that are far away, these mirrors must be very large. They're much larger than the average hobbyist telescope. With this volume, readers will learn about the components of a telescope and the role each component plays. They will read about different types of telescopes and the objects that each can help them see in great detail.