Universal Book of Astronomy From the Andromeda Galaxy to the Zone of Avoidance

Name: Universal Book of Astronomy From the Andromeda Galaxy to the Zone of Avoidance
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ISBN: 9780471265696

ISBN-10: 0471265691

ISBN-13: 9780471265696

Edition: 2004

Authors: David Darling

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The ultimate guide to the final frontier This alphabetical tour of the universe provides all the history, science, and up-to-the-minute facts needed to explore the skies with authority. Packed with more than 3,000 entries that cover everything from major observatories and space telescopes to biographies of astronomers throughout the ages, it showcases an extraordinary array of newfound wonders, including microquasars, brown dwarfs, and dark energy, as well as a host of individual comets, asteroids, moons, planets, stars, nebulas, and galaxies. Featuring nearly 200 illustrations and eight pages of color photographs, this comprehensive guide provides easy lookup of topics and offers more…

Book details

List price: $40.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/1/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 584
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.750
Language: English



Introduction


How to Use This Book


Exponential Notation


Units


Astronomy Entries A to Z. Star Charts


Category


Index