"It's very much a browsing book and I guarantee you it won't matter what page you first land on--you'll find some beautiful graphics and a wealth of accurate and interesting information. A feast of a book--the photographs are so sharp you would want to wear gloves reading it." ( Astronomy & Space , September 2009) " Eyes on the Skies , through words and a wealth of stunning photographs and illustrations . tells the fascinating story of the telescope from its invention in the early 1600s to the computer-controlled telescopes of the modern day." ( Spaceflight , May 2009) "Anyone wanting a refresher course on telescope history will find Eyes on the Skies an illuminating guide. Beautifully illustrated." ( Physics World , March 2009) "The story starts with the observations of the moon by Galileo in 1609. This milestone is a key feature of this marvellous book.

Recommended as a valuable up to date summary of achievements in 400 years and also an insight into future plans to extend our survey of the heavens." ( The Astronomer , February 2009) " Eyes On The Skies tells the history of the telescope from the prototypes of the early 1600s to the computer-controlled machines of today." ( Daily Express , January 2009).