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A Dictionary of Astronomy (Oxford Paperback Reference)
 
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A Dictionary of Astronomy (Oxford Paperback Reference) (Paperback)
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Book Description
From black hole to white dwarf, this is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of astronomy available. Written by an expert team of contributors under the editorship of Ian Ridpath, it will be invaluable to students, professionals, and amateur astronomers seeking a comprehensive source of helpful information.

* 4,000 entries from astrophysics and cosmology to galaxies and time

* Major entries include Big Bang theory, comet, eclipse, Magellanic Clouds, Mars, quasar, radio telescope, relativity, and variable stars

* Up-to-date coverage includes space missions and recently named Solar System objects

* Worldwide coverage of telescopes and observatories

* Biographical entries on eminent astronomers from Copernicus to Edwin Hubble

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Written by an expert team of contributors under the editorship of Ian Ridpath, this text covers everything from black hole to white dwarf. It should be of value to students, professionals, and amateur astronomers seeking a comprehensive source of helpful information. There are 4000 entries, from astrophysics and cosmology to galaxies and time, and major entries include Big Bang theory, comet, eclipse, Magellanic Clouds, Mars, quasar, radio telescope, relativity, and variable stars. Up-to-date coverage includes space missions and recently named Solar System objects. As well as world-wide coverage of telescopes and observatories there are also biographical entries on eminent astronomers from Copernicus to Edwin Hubble.

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