McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Astronomy

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• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $4.42

  Ideal for the laboratory, office, classroom, or home, this reference contains defintions of all major terms and concepts in astronomy, astrophysics, and aerospace engineering. The book features about 3,000 terms-some with multiple definitions-plus cross references, acronyms, and abbreviations. Readers will find coverage of the words and expressions for planets, stars, constellations, galaxies, comets, asteroids, nebulae, observatories, and other topics-as well as quick-reference tables.