Haynes Nasa Hubble Space Telescope 1990 Onwards - Including All Upgrades: Owners Workshop Manual - Couverture rigide

Baker, David

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0857337971 ISBN 13 : 9780857337979

Editeur : J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

David Baker The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), which celebrates 25 years of successful operation in April 2015, is an international venture primarily between the USA and Europe. More than any other space project, Hubble has encouraged an expanding interest in popular astronomy. With stunning views of the cosmos, it has inspired a new generation of enthusiasts to study the night sky through simple telescopes or in books. As such it has linked space technology with popular interest in astronomy and has thrilled specialists and the lay public alike. This fascinating manual, illustrated with a wealth of technical illustrations and stunning imagery taken from Hubble itself, takes in in-depth look at the origins of the HST, its design, development, manufacture and assembly, how it operates, and what it has accomplished, as well as the unique åÔman-tendedåÕ design philosophy for launch and servicing using the Shuttle.

RTHH5797 - Revue Technique Haynes Anglais

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The Hubble Space Telescope is an international venture primarily between the USA and Europe. More than any other space project, Hubble has encouraged an expanding interest in popular astronomy. With stunning views of the cosmos, it has inspired a new generation of enthusiasts to study the night sky through simple telescopes or in books. As such it has linked space technology with popular interest in astronomy and has thrilled specialists and the lay public alike.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Dr David Baker, an Englishman, worked with NASA on the Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle programmes between 1965 and 1990 and has written more than 80 books on spaceflight technology. His previous titles for Haynes include NASA Mars Rovers Manual (H5370), International Space Station Manual (H5218) andNASA Space Shuttle Manual (H4866). He lives in East Sussex.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0857337971
• ISBN 13: 9780857337979
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 184