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Encyclopedia of the Solar System ~ 1st Edition

Book information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
1998
ISBN
0122268059, 9780122268052, 9780080573137
LCC
QB501 .E53 1999
Open Library ID
OL396536M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
16 MB (16359810 bytes)
Pages
992\1011
Time added
2012-03-17 06:00:00

Description

The Encyclopedia of the Solar System provides a series of comprehensive and authoritative articles written by more than 50 eminent planetary and space scientists. Each chapter is self-contained yet linked by cross-references to other related chapters. This beautifully designed book is a must for the library of professional astronomers and amateur star-gazers alike, in fact for anyone who wishes to understand the nature of our solar system. * Cross-referenced throughout for easy comprehension* Superbly illustrated with over 700 photos, drawings, and diagrams, including 36 color plates* Provides 40 thematically organized chapters by more than 50 eminent contributors* Convenient glossaries of technical terms introduce each chapter* Foreword written by astronaut Sally Ride* Special web site for the Encyclopedia at www.academicpress.com/solar includes author-recommended web resources for additional information, images, and research developments related to each chapter of this volume

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