This collection of `New Scientist' articles by a range of eminent astronomers from all branches of the discipline is a mine of fascinating historical and contemporary detail. Taken together, the pieces range acress optical astronomy, infra-red, ultra-violet, X- and gamma ray, millimetre and radiowaves to present an absorbing picture of the development and excitement of present-day astronomy for amateur enthusiasts. The contributors include Nigel Calder, Sir Fred Hoyle, Sir Martin Ryle and Graham Smith.
- ISBN10 0855207272
- ISBN13 9780855207274
- Publish Date 24 May 1984
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 11 April 1995
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Imprint Blackwell Publishers
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 304
- Language English