A Dictionary of Astronomy Ian Ridpath

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Résumé

From black hole to white dwarf, this dictionary of astronomy includes 4,000 entries from astrophysics and cosmology to galaxies and time. Written by an expert team, it is aimed at students, professionals, and amateur astronomers seeking information. It includes tables and diagrams, as well as biographical entries on eminent astronomers.

A Dictionary of Astronomy Résumé

A Dictionary of Astronomy Ian Ridpath

This revised edition contains 4,000 up-to-date entries written by an expert team of contributors, under the editorship of Ian Ridpath, renowned author and broadcaster. Covering the most recent space exploration missions and latest technological development, this authoritative dictionary covers everything from astrophysics to galaxies and time. World-wide coverage of observatories and telescopes, and major entries on supernova, Big Bang theory, and stellar evolution, make this an invaluable reference source for students, professionals, and the amateur astronomers. The entries are supported by numerous tables and diagrams, and the dictionary also features biographical entries on eminent astronomers. Appendices include tables of Apollo lunar landing missions and the constellations.

A Dictionary of Astronomy Avis

"An enormous amount of obscure data is satisfactorily explained here, which is just what you turn to a dictionary for."--Times Literary Supplement

"An enormous amount of obscure data is satisfactorily explained here, which is just what you turn to a dictionary for."--Times Literary Supplement

"An enormous amount of obscure data is satisfactorily explained here, which is just what you turn to a dictionary for."--Times Literary Supplement

"An enormous amount of obscure data is satisfactorily explained here, which is just what you turn to a dictionary for."--Times Literary Supplement

À propos de Ian Ridpath

Ian Ridpath, an amateur astronomer, is an author and broadcaster on stars and planets for a general audience. He is the editor of, among other titles, Norton's Star Atlas, and The Monthly Sky Guide.

Sommaire

PREFACE; THE DICTIONARY; 1. Apollo lunar landing missions; 2. Satellites of the planets; 3. The constellations; 4. The brightest stars; 5. The nearest stars; 6. The Messier objects; 7. The Local Group of galaxies

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GOR002197336

ISBN 13

9780198605133

ISBN 10

0198605137

Titre

A Dictionary of Astronomy Ian Ridpath

Auteur

Ian Ridpath

Série

Oxford Paperback Reference

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Oxford University Press

Année de publication

2003-07-24

Nombre de pages

528

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