An up-to-date story of India's optical, radio and space telescopes in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy.The author, an eminent science writer, has made the story accessible to the general reader in a lucid and enjoyable manner.
-Dr K. Kasturirangan
Eminent Space Scientist
This fascinating book portrays in a succinct and readable way India's best scientific pursuits in recent times. I welcome the book, which marks the International Year of Astronomy.
-Professor S5. Hasan;
Director, Indian Institute of Astrophysics .
Prof. Mohan Sundara Rajan, an eminent science writer, has over three decades of experience in print and electronic media. He is the author of some sixteen popular science books including Space Today, Wireless: The Latest Telecom Story and Nano: The Next Revolution published by the NBT. He is the recipient of several awards including the National Award for Outstanding Effort in popular science Communication, given by the National Council for S & T Communication, New Delhi.