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.
Download or read book Longman Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy and Astronautics written by ian ridpath and published by Addison-Wesley Longman Limited. This book was released on 1987 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents: How to Use the Dictionary; Astronomy (21 chapters, 11 with subheadings); Astronautics (5 chapters, 2 with subheadings); General Words in Astronomy. 8 Appendixes. Index. Color illustrations throughout. Includes all the basic principles involved, and the definitions cover all aspects of celestial objects and the technology of space.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Astronomy written by Ian Ridpath and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-26 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled with the help of over 20 expert contributors under the editorship of renowned author and broadcaster Ian Ridpath, the third edition of A Dictionary of Astronomy covers everything from space exploration and the equipment involved, to astrophysics, cosmology, and the concept of time, in over 4,300 entries. The dictionary also includes biographical entries on eminent astronomers, as well as worldwide coverage of observatories and telescopes. Supplementary material is included in the appendices, such as tables of Apollo lunar landing missions, the constellations, planetary data, and numerous other tables and diagrams complement the entries. The entries have been fully revised and updated for this edition, and more than 100 new entries have been added to reflect the recent developments within the field of astronomy, including Bennu, Euclid, Mars Orbiter Mission, and slowly pulsating B star. A Dictionary of Astronomy is an invaluable reference source for students, professionals, amateur astronomers, and space enthusiasts.
Download or read book StarBriefs Plus written by Andre Heck and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2004-03-31 with total page 1102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With about 200,000 entries, StarBriefs Plus represents the most comprehensive and accurately validated collection of abbreviations, acronyms, contractions and symbols within astronomy, related space sciences and other related fields. As such, this invaluable reference source (and its companion volume, StarGuides Plus) should be on the reference shelf of every library, organization or individual with any interest in these areas. Besides astronomy and associated space sciences, related fields such as aeronautics, aeronomy, astronautics, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, communications, computer sciences, data processing, education, electronics, engineering, energetics, environment, geodesy, geophysics, information handling, management, mathematics, meteorology, optics, physics, remote sensing, and so on, are also covered when justified. Terms in common use and/or of general interest have also been included where appropriate.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Astronomy written by Ian Ridpath and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revised second edition of this established dictionary contains over 4,300 up-to-date entries covering all aspects of astronomy. Compiled with the help of over 20 expert contributors under the editorship of renowned author and broadcaster Ian Ridpath, A Dictionary of Astronomy covers everything from space exploration and the equipment involved, to astrophysics, cosmology, and the concept of time. The dictionary also includes biographical entries on eminent astronomers, as well as worldwide coverage of observatories and telescopes. Supplementary material is included in the appendices, such as tables of Apollo lunar landing missions and the constellations, a table of planetary data, and numerous other tables and diagrams complement the entries. The entries have been fully revised and updated for this edition, and new entries have been added to reflect the recent developments within the field of astronomy, including magnetic reconnection, Fornax cluster, luminosity density, and Akatsuki. The content is enhanced by entry-level web links, which are listed and regularly updated on a companion website. A Dictionary of Astronomy is an invaluable reference source for students, professionals, amateur astronomers, and space enthusiasts.
Download or read book Dictionary of astronomy written by Iain Nicolson and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dictionary of the Space Age written by Paul Dickson and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 ushered in an exciting era of scientific and technological advancement. As television news anchors, radio hosts, and journalists reported the happenings of the American and the Soviet space programs to millions of captivated citizens, words that belonged to the worlds of science, aviation, and science fiction suddenly became part of the colloquial language. What's more, NASA used a litany of acronyms in much of its official correspondence in an effort to transmit as much information in as little time as possible. To translate this peculiar vocabulary, Paul Dickson has compiled the curious lingo and mystifying acronyms of NASA in an accessible dictionary of the names, words, and phrases of the Space Age." "This dictionary captures a broader foundation for the language of the Space Age based on the historical principles employed by the Oxford English Dictionary and Webster's Third New International Dictionary. Word histories for major terms are detailed in a conversational tone, and technical terms are deciphered for the interested student and lay reader. This is a must-own reference for space history buffs." --Book Jacket.
Download or read book Dictionary of Astronomy written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Astronomy written by Iain Nicolson and published by Arrow. This book was released on 1977 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book StarBriefs 2001 written by and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 805 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compilation probably looks like one of the craziest things a human being could spend his or her time on. Yet nobody would wonder at someone taking a short walk every day - after twenty five years that person would have covered a surprisingly long distance. This is exactly the story behind this list, which appeared first as a few pages within the directory StarGuides (or whatever name it had at that time) and as a distinct sister publication since 1990. The idea behind this dictionary is to offer astronomers and related space scientists practical assistance in decoding the numerous abbreviations, acronyms, contractions and symbols which they might encounter in all aspects of the vast range of their professional activities, including traveling. Perhaps it is a bit paradoxical, but if scientists quickly grasp the meaning of an acronym solely in their own specific discipline, they will probably encounter more difficulties when dealing with adjacent fields. It is for this purpose that this dictionary might be most often used. Scientists might also refer to this compilation in order to avoid identifying a project by an acronym which already has too many meanings or confused definitions.
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Space Technology Revised Edition written by Joseph A. Angelo and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alphabetical dictionary containing over 1,500 entries on topics dealing with space, space flight, and space technology.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Space Exploration written by Stephen O'Meara and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 2,300 entries, this fascinating and expansive dictionary covers all aspects of space exploration, from A-Train to Zvezda. This jargon-free new edition has been fully revised and updated to take into account the new developments in space exploration on an international scale over the last thirteen years, with new entries such as Hitomi, Space X Dragon, and Ariane 5 Rocket. All entries are fully cross-referenced for ease of use, and are supported by over 75 photographs, illustrations, and diagrams. In addition to the main definitions, this new edition also contains links to over 250 space-related websites. This authoritative, comprehensive, and clear dictionary is essential reading for anyone with an interest in astronomy and space travel.
Download or read book Dictionary of Astronomy Space and Atmospheric Phenomena written by David F. Tver and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1979 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Designed to aid in the understanding of the general terms that are second nature to professional astronomers ... the definitions are simple and concise, but sufficiently detailed where necessary."--Pref. 16 tables in the appendix listing information on galaxies, nebulae, messier catalogue of interesting celestial objects, etc. Very selective.
Download or read book Short Glossary of Space Terms written by United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Space Age Dictionary written by Charles McLaughlin and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Modern Dictionary of Astronomy and Space Technology written by A. S. Bhatia and published by . This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Space Technology written by Joseph A. Angelo and published by Checkmark Books. This book was released on 2004-01 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists and defines more than 1500 space research and technological terms, with extensive cross references and a list of acronyms.
