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PALOMAR

by Helen Wright
(1952, The MacMillan Company)
 
 

Starts with the beginning of modern astronomy, then gives a brief description of the building of the 200 inch Palomar telescope.

 
 
 
   

+ -- First reading (hardcover)
August 27th to 30th, 1996

 
   

Incredible description of the building of the telescope!  Captures the spirit entirely, with a brief description of astronomy history, the mirror, frame and Hale himself.  Amazing read.

 
   

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