Author: Valerie Illingworth
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
The second edition of the popular and authoritative Collins Dictionary of Astronomy, fully revised for 2000. This new edition has been extensively revised by a team of astronomers to take into account all recent discoveries, from a new planet in the solar system to the latest theories on the origin of the universe.
Collins Dictionary
Collins Dictionary of Astronomy
Author: John Daintith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007838134
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 519
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007838134
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 519
Book Description
Collins Dictionary of Astronomy
Author:
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780007220922
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 519
Book Description
This new edition has been extensively revised to take into account all recent discoveries, from a new planet in the solar system to the latest theories on the origin of the universe, star formation and the death of stars.
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780007220922
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 519
Book Description
This new edition has been extensively revised to take into account all recent discoveries, from a new planet in the solar system to the latest theories on the origin of the universe, star formation and the death of stars.
A Dictionary of Astronomy
Author: Ian Ridpath
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199609055
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199609055
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
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.
Collins Dictionary
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Revised and fully updated by a team of professional astronomers, this new edition is now more than ever the essential guide for students, teachers and all those interested in astronomy. Includes over 3,500 entries and 100 line drawings. Describes all major telescopes, including ground-based and space observatories, together with their instrumentation and observational techniques. Full explanations of the latest theories on the origin and evolution of the universe, the formation and distribution of the galaxies, and the birth and death of stars.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Revised and fully updated by a team of professional astronomers, this new edition is now more than ever the essential guide for students, teachers and all those interested in astronomy. Includes over 3,500 entries and 100 line drawings. Describes all major telescopes, including ground-based and space observatories, together with their instrumentation and observational techniques. Full explanations of the latest theories on the origin and evolution of the universe, the formation and distribution of the galaxies, and the birth and death of stars.
Science Dictionary
Author: Seymour Simon
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486488659
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
More than two thousand entries, in subjects from astronomy to zoology, are accompanied by tables and charts, as well as biographies of eighty-five scientists.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486488659
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
More than two thousand entries, in subjects from astronomy to zoology, are accompanied by tables and charts, as well as biographies of eighty-five scientists.
Collins Pocket Guide to Stars and Planets
Author: Ian Ridpath
Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780002199797
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Revised and updated, this guide features: monthly sky maps of the nothern and southern hemispheres to enable recognition of the constellations and stars throughout the year; descriptions of each of the 88 constellations and their stars opposite a specially prepared sky chart, showing the constellation in relation to the surrounding skies; a map of the moon's features; and advice on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes, and how to take simple astronomical photographs.
Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780002199797
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Revised and updated, this guide features: monthly sky maps of the nothern and southern hemispheres to enable recognition of the constellations and stars throughout the year; descriptions of each of the 88 constellations and their stars opposite a specially prepared sky chart, showing the constellation in relation to the surrounding skies; a map of the moon's features; and advice on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes, and how to take simple astronomical photographs.
World History in Brief
Author: Peter Stearns
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: 9780134056814
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: 9780134056814
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Space Words
Author: Seymour Simon
Publisher: StarWalk Kids Media
ISBN: 1623340667
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
This newly updated (2012) reference book defines words and terms commonly used in discussing outer space--from Apollo Program to Zodiac.
Publisher: StarWalk Kids Media
ISBN: 1623340667
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
This newly updated (2012) reference book defines words and terms commonly used in discussing outer space--from Apollo Program to Zodiac.
Astronomy 101
Author: Carolyn Collins Petersen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440563608
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Explore the curiosities of our galaxy with this comprehensive, digestible guide to astronomy! Too often, textbooks obscure the beauty and wonder of outer space with tedious discourse that even Galileo would oppose. Astronomy 101 cuts out the boring details and lengthy explanations, and instead, gives you a lesson in astronomy that keeps you engaged as you discover what's hidden beyond our starry sky. From the Big Bang and nebulae to the Milky Way and Sir Isaac Newton, this celestial primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining astronomy facts, charts, and photographs you won't be able to get anywhere else. So whether you’re looking to unravel the mystery behind black holes, or just want to learn more about your favorite planets, Astronomy 101 has all the answers—even the ones you didn’t know you were looking for.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440563608
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Explore the curiosities of our galaxy with this comprehensive, digestible guide to astronomy! Too often, textbooks obscure the beauty and wonder of outer space with tedious discourse that even Galileo would oppose. Astronomy 101 cuts out the boring details and lengthy explanations, and instead, gives you a lesson in astronomy that keeps you engaged as you discover what's hidden beyond our starry sky. From the Big Bang and nebulae to the Milky Way and Sir Isaac Newton, this celestial primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining astronomy facts, charts, and photographs you won't be able to get anywhere else. So whether you’re looking to unravel the mystery behind black holes, or just want to learn more about your favorite planets, Astronomy 101 has all the answers—even the ones you didn’t know you were looking for.