Galileo and the Invention of the Telescope

by Oliver Lodge

Book Overview

""Galileo and the Invention of the Telescope"" is a historical account of Galileo Galilei's groundbreaking discovery of the telescope and how it revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Written by Sir Oliver Lodge, a renowned physicist and historian of science, the book explores the life and work of Galileo, tracing his journey from a young mathematician to a celebrated astronomer. The book delves into the political and cultural climate of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425366775
• ISBN13: 9781425366773
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"