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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: George H. RiekePublisher: University of Arizona Press Imprint: University of Arizona Press Dimensions: Width: 16.10cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9780816525225ISBN 10: 0816525226 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 30 May 2006 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsReviewsFrom conception to launch, this fascinating volume tells the inside story of the heartache and triumph of the Spitzer Telescope, the infrared counterpart to the famous Hubble Space Telescope. It is full of insight on the challenge of implementing NASA's high-tech endeavors, and the unparalleled reward when success is achieved. As the only book devoted to the Spitzer mission, [this] is a story at the nexus of politics and science, shedding new light on both spheres as it contemplates the future of mankind's exploration of the universe. -- Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin Rieke goes beyond telling a good story and tries to glean lessons for future projects from the Spitzer experience. -- Nature As the only book devoted to the Spitzer mission, [this is a story at the nexus of politics and science, shedding new light on both spheres as it contemplates the future of mankind's exploration of the universe. -- Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin Rieke goes beyond telling a good story and tries to glean lessons for future projects from the Spitzer experience. -- Nature Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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