Astronomy from Space: The Design and Operation of Orbiting Observatories

By John Keith Davies

This book combines general principles and technical details of the major scientific discoveries made by each mission, and the types of astronomy carries out by each satellite (x-ray, gamma-ray, ultraviolet, infrared and millimeter and radio).

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471962589
• ISBN13: 9780471962588
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.9" x 6.8"