Breakthrough!

Selected by Choice magazine as an "Outstanding Academic Title" for 2016

"It is a beautifully illustrated volume starting with a daguerreotype illustration of the moon (1852) and ending with a picture of the Mars Phoenix lander on the Martian surface (2008). ... This excellent book should be on the shelves of all libraries. Summing Up: Essential. All readership levels." (C. G. Wood, Choice, Vol. 53 (8), April, 2016)

"Breakthrough! begins with a short history of astrophotography and the methods that have been used from the middle of nineteenth century all the way to present day, describing on the way the difficulties that were associated with photographing specific objects with specific techniques. The book presents astronomical images that have changed our understanding or perception of the objects in some meaningful way together with an explanation of what and how it changed. ... It's a wonderful book." (AstroMadness, May, 2017)

"Breakthrough! is a marvelous history of imaging. ... this marvelous collection of images, supported with excellent descriptions, offers a concise history of the art and science of astronomy, recording the greatest milestones in the history of modern astronomy. I thoroughly recommend this book ... . This is a volume worth keeping as a reference source for many years to come." (Mario Motta, Sky & Telescope, December, 2016)

"This new book is welcome, succinctly telling the story of modern astronomy via a superb gallery. The authors ... provide detailed commentary on each image, ably weaving together technical and scientific information. ... it's a beautiful summary of the best that astronomy has to offer." (Pippa Goldschmidt, BBC Sky at night magazine, Issue 130, 2016)