Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary Of Astronomy
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Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary Of Astronomy
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Author : Jacqueline Mitton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary Of Astronomy written by Jacqueline Mitton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Astronomy categories.
Beautifully-illustrated dictionary; an essential guide to the universe for astronomers of all ages.
Cambridge Dictionary Of Astronomy
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Author : Jacqueline Mitton
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2001-02-05
Cambridge Dictionary Of Astronomy written by Jacqueline Mitton and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-02-05 with Science categories.
Held up by the heliopause? Floored by the flatness problem? Intimidated by MACHOs? With the Cambridge Astronomy Dictionary you'll no longer be defeated by such astronomical jargon! These and 3,200 additional words, names, and abbreviations used in amateur and professional astronomy, are clearly and concisely defined. Entries include information from modern and classical astronomy, including: A comprehensive selection of specialist terms All the constellations, planets, and moons of the solar system Comets, stars, asteroids, nebulae, and galaxies Telescopes, observatories, spacecraft, and space missions Published internationally as The Penguin Dictionary of Astronomy, it is considered the classic reference work in its field. This edition has been completely revised and includes many new entries. Anyone involved with astronomy, either professionally or as a hobby, will find the Cambridge Astronomy Dictionary a handy and invaluable reference. Jacqueline Mitton's interest in astronomy began when she was a child and she had her first telescope as a teenager. She graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in physics, then obtained her PhD in astronomy at the University of Cambridge. In 1989 she became the Press Officer of the Royal Astronomical Society. She is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a member of the International Astronomical Union, and a Member of the Division of Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society. She is the author or co-author of 16 astronomy books and writes for both children and adults.
Illustrated Dictionary Of Practical Astronomy
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Author : C. R. Kitchin
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Illustrated Dictionary Of Practical Astronomy written by C. R. Kitchin and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
A unique dictionary of astronomy specifically written for practical amateur astronomers. In addition to definitions, it provides an invaluable reference source for terms, techniques, instruments, formulas and processes for practising observers, both amateur and professional. A special feature of this dictionary is extended definitions for many topics; they give sufficient information for many of the techniques and items of instrumentation to be used as well as understood. With over 200 illustrations and extensive appendices, this is an essential reference book for every astronomer.
Cambridge Illustrated History Of Astronomy
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Author : Michael A. Hoskin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Cambridge Illustrated History Of Astronomy written by Michael A. Hoskin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Astronomy categories.
Cambridge Astronomy Dictionary
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Cambridge Astronomy Dictionary written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with categories.
The Facts On File Dictionary Of Astronomy
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Author : John Daintith
language : en
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Release Date : 2009
The Facts On File Dictionary Of Astronomy written by John Daintith and has been published by Infobase Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Astronomy categories.
Presents an illustrated dictionary with 3,700 of the most frequently used terms in the field of astronomy.
A Dictionary Of Astronomy
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Author : Robert E. W. Maddison
language : en
Publisher: Hamlyn (UK)
Release Date : 1980
A Dictionary Of Astronomy written by Robert E. W. Maddison and has been published by Hamlyn (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Astronomy categories.
Cambridge Astronomy Dictionary
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Author : Ian Ridpath
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Cambridge Astronomy Dictionary written by Ian Ridpath and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Science categories.
• Over 1000 clear and up-to-date entries, extensively cross-referenced • 50 diagrams and 30 tables • From aberration to zodiacal light, all the frequently used expressions are clearly defined • Brief biographies of over 100 famous astronomers (including Hale, Hawking, Hoyle and Hubble) • Includes major observatories such as Palomar and Kitt Park • A compact dictionary at an introductory level • Invaluable reference for active observers and armchair enthusiasts
A Dictionary Of Astronomy
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Author : Ian Ridpath
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2012-01-19
A Dictionary Of Astronomy written by Ian Ridpath and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-19 with Reference categories.
This dictionary contains over 4,300 entries covering all aspects of astronomy from astrophysics and cosmology to galaxies and time. Major entries include Big Bang theory, relativity and variable stars. Biographical entries on eminent astronomers are also included.
The Cambridge Dictionary Of Scientists
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Author : David Millar (Geophysicist)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
The Cambridge Dictionary Of Scientists written by David Millar (Geophysicist) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Science categories.
The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists is an invaluable one-stop reference book for anyone wanting a brief and accurate account of the life and work of those who created science from its beginnings to the present day. This alphabetically organized, illustrated biographical dictionary has been thoroughly revised and updated, covering over 1,500 key scientists (157 more than in the previous edition) from 40 countries. Fields represented include physics, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, meteorology and technology, with special attention paid to pioneer women whose achievements and example opened the way to scientific careers for others. As well as recent Nobel Prizewinners, this new edition includes winners of the Fields Medal, the mathematician's equivalent of the Nobel Prize. Illustrated with around 150 portraits, diagrams, maps and tables, and with special panel features, this book is a clear and accessible guide to the world's prominent scientific personalities.