B.R. Brandl, R. Stuik, J.K. Katgert-Merkelijn (Eds.) 400 Years of Astronomical Telescopes A Review of History, Science and Technology ▶ Highlight for the International Year of Astronomy ▶ Reviews the development of the Astronomical Telescope, from the spy glasses, via Galileo to optical and non-optical groundbased and space telescopes of the 21st century ▶ Contributions by the leaders of contemporary observational astronomy including a Nobel Laureate Four hundred years ago, on 25 September 1608, the lens maker Hans Lipperhey from Middelburg in the Netherlands traveled to The Hague to apply for a patent regarding his invention of the "spyglass". The Commander in Chief of the Dutch armed forces, Prince Maurice of Nassau, was quite impressed. However, since the instrument could be easily copied, Lipperhey was not granted the patent. Nevertheless, within a year Galileo Galilei aimed a telescope that he had built based on the principals of Lipperhey's device on the skies, forever changing the way astronomy was done. 2010, XV, 535 p. With online files/update. To celebrate the invention of the telescope and the resulting developments, Leiden Observatory, in cooperation with ESTEC, organized an international meeting on "400 Years Printed book of Astronomical Telescopes". The meeting took place from 29 September - 2 October 2008 Hardcover at the ESTEC conference centre. This book presents the highlights of this meeting under the following categories: ▶ 199,99 € | £179.99 | $249.99 ▶ *213,99 € (D) | 219,99 € (A) | CHF 236.00 • History of Optical Telescopes • History of Non-Optical Telescopes • Miscellaneous Aspects and Projects • Fundamental Telescope Technologies • Political and Sociological Aspects • Perspectives for Future Telescopes The topical reviews have been written by internationally recognized leaders of the field. This book is intended as a first reference to many technical, historical and social aspects concerning astronomical telescopes. It is equally well suited to professional astronomers as to the interested public. Section VII of the book is available only online at http:// extra.springer.com/2010/978-90-481-2232-5. Order online at springer.com ▶ or for the Americas call (toll free) 1-800-SPRINGER ▶ or email us at: [email protected]. ▶ For outside the Americas call +49 (0) 6221-345-4301 ▶ or email us at: [email protected]. The first € price and the £ and $ price are net prices, subject to local VAT. Prices indicated with * include VAT for books; the €(D) includes 7% for Germany, the €(A) includes 10% for Austria. Prices indicated with ** include VAT for electronic products; 19% for Germany, 20% for Austria. All prices exclusive of carriage charges. Prices and other details are subject to change without notice. All errors and omissions excepted..