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Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy Jacqueline Mitton

Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy von Jacqueline Mitton

Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy Jacqueline Mitton

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Zusammenfassung

A lavishly-illustrated new dictionary containing around 1300 entries, 300 illustrations and 20 new star maps. A myriad of astronomical objects, constellations, observatories and space missions are covered, with biographical sketches for 70 luminous astronomers. Acronyms and specialist terms are explained, making this a complete reference for astronomers of all ages.

Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy Zusammenfassung

Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy Jacqueline Mitton

This lavishly illustrated new dictionary written by an experienced writer and consultant on astronomy provides an essential guide to the universe for amateur astronomers of all ages. Around 1300 carefully selected and cross-referenced entries are complemented by hundreds of beautiful colour illustrations, taken from space missions, the Hubble Space Telescope, and other major observatories on Earth and in space. Distinguished stellar illustrator Wil Tirion has drawn 20 new star maps especially for inclusion here. A myriad of named astronomical objects, constellations, observatories and space missions are described in detail, as well as biographical sketches for 70 of the most luminous individuals in the history of astronomy and space science. Acronyms and specialist terms are clearly explained, making for the most thorough and carefully assembled reference resource that teachers and enthusiasts of astronomy will ever need.

Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy Bewertungen

'... the most thorough and carefully assembled reference resource for teachers and enthusiasts of astronomy.' Spaceflight
'This is a ... book that I feel should be on the bookshelves of anyone interested in or studying astronomy.' Brian Tmbrell, F.A.S. Newsletter
'... glossy and lavish ...' Astronomy Now
'The book is a pleasure to behold, with excellent reproductions of the colour images and a clear, well-written text.' The Observatory

Über Jacqueline Mitton

Jacqueline Mitton trained as an astronomer at both Oxford and Cambridge Universities. She is the author or co-author of over 20 astronomy books for both children and adults, and has also been consultant or contributor to many other reference books. She has been editor of the Journal of the British Astronomical Association, and the annual Handbook of the British Astronomical Association. As Press Officer of the Royal Astronomical Society, she made regular contributions to TV and radio about astronomical developments. She continues to keep up-to-date with recent astronomical advances.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; A-Z contents.

Zusätzliche Informationen

GOR012720759
9780521823647
0521823641
Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy Jacqueline Mitton
Jacqueline Mitton
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Cambridge University Press
20071220
416
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