Download or read book An Astronomical Glossary Or Dictionary of Terms Used in Astronomy written by John Ellard Gore and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Astronomical Glossary Or Dictionary of Terms Used in Astronomy written by J. Ellard Gore and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Astronomical Glossary written by John Ellard Gore and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Dictionary of Astronomy written by Ian Ridpath and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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Download or read book Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Astronomy written by C. R. Kitchin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique dictionary of astronomy specifically written for practical amateur astronomers. In addition to definitions, it provides an invaluable reference source for terms, techniques, instruments, formulas and processes for practising observers, both amateur and professional. A special feature of this dictionary is extended definitions for many topics; they give sufficient information for many of the techniques and items of instrumentation to be used as well as understood. With over 200 illustrations and extensive appendices, this is an essential reference book for every astronomer.

Download or read book Dictionary of Astronomy and Astronautics written by Armand Spitz and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2023-01-03 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative reference volume features more than 2,200 terms and concepts covering a wide array of topics in astronomy and astronautics. This in-depth overview of important terms and concepts in the fields of astronomy and astronautics is designed to be an authoritative and easy-to-use reference book. With thousands of entries arranged alphabetically, it provides ready answers for students of space science as well as the curious reader. From “Aberration of Light” and “Abnormal Stars” to “Zodiacal Light” and “Zone Time”, this comprehensive volume provides a wealth of fascinating information.

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