Author: Simon MittonPublisher: Random House Value Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Shows second-year students that Greek is very regular in the way it forms words -- if you know the rules.
The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of Astronomy
Author: Simon MittonPublisher: Random House Value Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Shows second-year students that Greek is very regular in the way it forms words -- if you know the rules.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Amateur Astronomy
Author: Michael E. BakichPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521812986
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
This complete reference provides a wealth of practical information covering all aspects of amateur astronomy. Organized thematically for ease of use, it covers observing techniques, telescopes and observatories, internet resources, and the objects that can be studied. Those new to the field will find tips, techniques and plans on how to begin their quest, and more advanced observers will find useful advice on how to get more from their hobby. Michael E. Bakich obtained a bachelors degree in Astronomy from Ohio State University and a masters degree in Planetarium Education from Michigan State University. He has written numerous original planetarium programs, and gives lectures on astronomy to groups of all ages. He is also a tour guide to eclipses and astro-archaeological sites. Bakich has written two previous books: The Cambridge Planetary Handbook (2000) and The Cambridge Guide to the Constellations (1995), both published by Cambridge University Press.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Astronomy
Author: The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Space
Author: Michael RycroftPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521364263
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites
Author: O. Richard NortonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780521621434
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Beautifully illustrated with over 140 full colour images, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites provides a thorough guide to these fascinating extraterrestrial rocks. Meteorites are our only contact with materials from beyond the Earth-Moon system. Using well known petrologic techniques, this book reveals in vivid colour their extraordinary external and internal structures. Looking deeper still, right to the atomic level, they begin to tell us of the environment within the solar nebula that existed before the planets accreted. In recent years, meteorites have caught the imagination of scientist and collector alike. An army of people are now actively searching for them in the hot and cold deserts of Earth. This book is a valuable guide to assist the searchers in the field to recognize the many classes of meteorites. It is further a reference source for students, teachers and scientists who wish to probe deeper these amazing rocks from space.
The Firefly Encyclopedia of Astronomy
Author: Paul MurdinPublisher:
ISBN: 9781552977972
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents a range of topics that illustrate the state of modern astronomy, and includes practical advice ranging from how to use binoculars to advanced imaging techniques.
The Cambridge Planetary Handbook
Author: Michael E. BakichPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521632805
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Comprehensive reference text on planetary astronomy written for the general reader.
Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy
Author: Jacqueline MittonPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521823647
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
This lavishly illustrated new dictionary written by an experienced writer and consultant on astronomy provides an essential guide to the universe for amateur astronomers of all ages. Around 1300 carefully selected and cross-referenced entries are complemented by hundreds of beautiful colour illustrations, taken from space missions, the Hubble Space Telescope, and other major observatories on Earth and in space. Distinguished stellar illustrator Wil Tirion has drawn 20 new star maps especially for inclusion here. A myriad of named astronomical objects, constellations, observatories and space missions are described in detail, as well as biographical sketches for 70 of the most luminous individuals in the history of astronomy and space science. Acronyms and specialist terms are clearly explained, making for the most thorough and carefully assembled reference resource that teachers and enthusiasts of astronomy will ever need.
The Cambridge Concise History of Astronomy
Author: Michael HoskinPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316342395
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences, and one which has repeatedly led to fundamental changes in our view of the world. This book covers the history of our study of the cosmos from prehistory through to a survey of modern astronomy and astrophysics (sure to be of interest to future historians of twentieth-century astronomy). It does not attempt to cover everything, but deliberately concentrates on the important themes and topics. These include stellar astronomy in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, at the time subordinate to the study of the solar system, but the source of many important concepts in modern astronomy, and the Copernican revolution, which led to the challenge of ancient authorities in many areas, not just astronomy. This is an essential text for students of the history of science and for students of astronomy who require a historical background to their studies.
The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of Astronomy
Author: Simon MittonPublisher: Scarborough, Ont. : Prentice-Hall of Canada
ISBN: 9780131127227
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description