The glass giant of Palomar
By: by David O. Woodbury. Illustrated with drawings by the author, sketches by Russell W. Porter, and photos.
Edition: [Rev. ed.]
Publisher: Dodd, Mead
Published: 1970
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 390
Subjects: Palomar Observatory.; Reflecting telescopes -- California -- Palomar, Mount.
Description: Discussion of the inception, construction, and purpose of the greatest telescope of its time, as well as a historic background of American astronomy.