Planets & Perception - Telescopic Views And Interpretations

Title

Planets & Perception

Subtitle

Telescopic Views And Interpretations

Author

William Sheehan

Item Type

Book

Catalog Number

767

Copyright

1988

Length

324 pgs

Category

Observing - Solar System / History

Summary

Fascinating study of visual telescopic observing of the planets from Galileo to the 20th century, delving into how the human visual system strongly affects what each observer sees.