The Penguin Dictionary of Astronomy
3rd Edition
Published on 30. April 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-14-051375-2 (ISBN)
Description
A third edition of the title which contains the latest advances in the field of study. The dictionary has over 2,800 entries and encompasses classical and modern astronomy, giving the names of constellations, stars, galaxies, asteroids, comets, nebulae, and information on telescopes, observatories and space missions.
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Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
line drawings and diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-051375-2 (9780140513752)
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Previous edition
Jacqueline Mitton
The Penguin Dictionary of Astronomy
Book
02/1993
2nd Edition
Penguin Books Ltd
€29.91
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