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First light : the search for the edge of the universe

by Richard Preston

This account examines the work of astronomers at the Palomar Observatory as they use the Hale Telescope to study the origins of the universe. It provides an insight into the technical challenges and human experiences involved in modern deep-space observation.

Accession 30300 ISBN 0356188434 Publisher Charles Scribner's Sons
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