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OverviewAstronomy and Astrophysics is a comprehensive, fundamental, and up-to-date reference book. It is filled with vital information and basic facts for amateur astronomers and professional astrophysicists, and for anyone interested in the Universe, from the Earth and other planets to the stars, galaxies and beyond. An exceptionally thorough Index cross-references concepts, discoveries and individuals in both the Timeline section and Dictionary section. The combined result is a unique stand-alone reference volume in which the reader can quickly locate information, while also discovering new and unexpected knowledge. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kenneth R LangPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Dimensions: Width: 23.40cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 15.60cm Weight: 0.549kg ISBN: 9780387511221ISBN 10: 0387511229 Pages: 392 Publication Date: 30 August 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Out of stock Table of ContentsReviews<p>From the reviews: <p> This book give a chronology of cosmic discoveries, starting with Stonehenge and ending up with very recent results which have been achieved using spacecrafts. Many tables like the list of the brightest galaxies and list of the nearest stars, supernovae etc., make this a very useful source for astrophysical facts. This book is aimed to be useful both for amateur astronomers and professional astrophysicists. (Hans-J rgen Schmidt, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1140, 2008) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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