How Long to Read Astronomy’s Quest for Sharp Images

How Long Does it Take to Read Astronomy’s Quest for Sharp Images?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 32 minutes to read Astronomy’s Quest for Sharp Images by Pierre Léna

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Since the 1960s, astrophysical discoveries have blossomed, due to the emergence of powerful and new observational tools. Among them, a fantastic improvement of the sharpness of astronomical images, obtained with ground based optical telescopes, has been the result of two revolutions: adaptive optics and optical interferometry. Written for a general audience, interwoven with fascinating details about the evolution of vision and optics, this book tells a personal story of these revolutions in observational astronomy, born two centuries ago and blossoming in the past fifty years. With the...

How long is Astronomy’s Quest for Sharp Images?

Astronomy’s Quest for Sharp Images by Pierre Léna is 271 pages long, and a total of 68,021 words.

This makes it 91% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Astronomy’s Quest for Sharp Images Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 11 minutes to read Astronomy’s Quest for Sharp Images aloud.

What Reading Level is Astronomy’s Quest for Sharp Images?

Astronomy’s Quest for Sharp Images is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Astronomy’s Quest for Sharp Images?

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