there are two aspects that are fascinating here - one is the sheer range of equipment out there ... The other bit that's even more interesting is finding out more about how these telescopes actually work Brian Clegg, Popular Science If you like to build your background knowledge and have an interest in how astronomy is undertaken, rather than just the results, this is the book for you. You probably won't consider this much of a holiday read, but if, like me, you have an interest in astronomy (and probably dabbled with small telescopes in your teens) it will be irresistible. Brian Clegg, Popular Science an enjoyable and informative read Andrew May, Fortean Times Graham-Smith sets out things clearly and comprehensively Steve Craggs, Northern Echo a valuable history Bernie Fanaroff, Nature Nobody could have done a better job than Graham Smith in presenting such a balanced and clear survey of telescopes in all wavebands, and setting them in a historical context. His book will be appreciated by all astronomers. Martin Rees