The Hubble Space Telescope : from concept to success / David J. Shayler with David M. Harland.
The Hubble Space Telescope : from concept to success / David J. Shayler with David M. Harland.
The Hubble Space Telescope : from concept to success / David J. Shayler with David M. Harland.
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New York : Springer ; Chichester, UK : Published in association with Praxis Publishing, [2016]
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G 2016/573
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English
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xxiii, 414 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
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text
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unmediated
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volume
Contents
Deployment -- The dream -- A dream becomes reality -- LST becomes ST, becomes HST -- Simulating servicing -- Tools of the trade -- Behind the scenes -- Service Mission 1.
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Publisher
New York : Springer ; Chichester, UK : Published in association with Praxis Publishing, [2016]
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New York (State)
Date Published
[2016]
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"The highly successful Hubble Space Telescope was meant to change our view and understanding of the universe. Within weeks of its launch in 1990, however, the space community was shocked to find out that the primary mirror of the telescope was flawed. It was only the skills of scientists and engineers on the ground and the daring talents of astrona...
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The Hubble Space Telescope : from concept to success / David J. Shayler with David M. Harland.
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Springer-Praxis books in space exploration.
Springer-Praxis books.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-400) and index.
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©2016.
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G 2016/573
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74VKzKKV58gl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKzKKV58gl
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9781493928262 (softcover : acid-free paper)
1493928260 (softcover : acid-free paper)
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522.2919
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991023404269702626
