Written by one of the astronomers who 'lived the dream' of working there this book is a restrospectively expanded diary featuring the 'birth and long life' of what was a truely innovative telescope. Based on input received from people involved in its planning, building, operation, and many scientists who observed with it, the author tells this success story of The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT). Conceived in the mid 1970's as a cheap and cheerful light-bucket for the newly emerging field of infrared astronomy it has re-invented itself once a decade to remain at the forefront of infrared astronomy for more than 30 years. Even in 2012 / 2013, when ironically it faced almost certain closure, it remained one of the most scientifically productive telescopes in the world.
Everybody, including amateur and professional astronomers, interested in real astronomy projects will enjoy reading that story and meet (again) the persons who lived it.
| ISBN: | 9783319235783 |
| Publication date: | 19th February 2016 |
| Author: | John Keith Davies |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 264 pages |
| Series: | Springer Praxis Books |
| Genres: |
Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods Philosophy of science Astronomy, space and time Physics |
Written by one of the astronomers who 'lived the dream' of working there this book is a restrospectively expanded diary featuring the 'birth and long life' of what was a truely innovative telescope. Based on input received from people involved in its planning, building, operation, and many scientists who observed with it, the author tells this success story of The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT). Conceived in the mid 1970's as a cheap and cheerful light-bucket for the newly emerging field of infrared astronomy it has re-invented itself once a decade to remain at the forefront of infrared astronomy for more than 30 years. Even in 2012 / 2013, when ironically it faced almost certain closure, it remained one of the most scientifically productive telescopes in the world.
Everybody, including amateur and professional astronomers, interested in real astronomy projects will enjoy reading that story and meet (again) the persons who lived it.
The Life Story of an Infrared Telescope features in the following genres: Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods, Philosophy of science, Astronomy, space and time, Physics
The Life Story of an Infrared Telescope is available in Hardback
The Life Story of an Infrared Telescope was written by John Keith Davies and published by Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing
The Life Story of an Infrared Telescope has 264 pages
Yes it is part of Springer Praxis Books series