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Title:
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The last of the great observatories : Spitzer and the era of faster, better, cheaper at NASA
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Authors:
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G. H. Rieke
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Material Type:
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book
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Publisher:
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Tucson : University of Arizona Press, 2006
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-0-8165-2522-5
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Format:
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xiv, 233 p. / ill. / 24 cm
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Bibliography note:
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-228) and index.
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Languages:
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English
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Class number:
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QB88
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Subjects:
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Astronomical observatories--United States--History--20th century
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Infrared astronomy--History--20th century
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Space Infrared Telescope Facility (U.S.)
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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration--Management
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Description:
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"From conception to launch, this fascinating volume tells the inside story of the heartache and triumph of the Spitzer Telescope, the infrared couterpart 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 the success is achieved". [from the publisher's description].
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Format :
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In print
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