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Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy

By Joseph A. Angelo

Book information

Publisher
Facts On File
Year
2006
ISBN
9780816053308, 0816053308
LCC
QB136 .A55 2006
Open Library ID
OL3301146M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11142607 bytes)
Series
Science Encyclopedia
Pages
753\753
Topic
Physics Astronomy
Library
mexmat
Time added
2009-11-09 02:42:13
Физика;Астрономия и астрофизика;Энциклопедии

Description

"Providing current and accurate information, Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy is a useful reference for high school and college students. Comprehensive coverage includes significant breakthroughs in space and astronomy, in addition to definitions of basic related terms, thought-provoking essays, and capsule biographies of notable scientists. Written in an easy-to-understand format, the encyclopedia examines the technical, social, and philosophical influences that space and astronomy have on contemporary life. Featuring more than 3,000 cross-referenced entries, the encyclopedia includes 15 essays, interspersed throughout the text, that discuss a variety of topics, including the hazards of space travel, space technology and national security, and the consequences of interstellar contact. The volume is enhanced by more than 200 black-and-white illustrations, photographs, and charts. The encyclopedia also includes five helpful appendices - a bibliography of print resources, an extensive list of Web sites, a chronology of significant events in space and astronomy, a table of basic planetary data, and a breakdown on how planets and other celestial bodies were named - as well as an extensive index.

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