Penguin Dictionary of Astronomy (Penguin Reference Books S.)

by JacquelineMitton (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $3.25

  Containing 2400 entries, this dictionary encompasses all aspects of classical and modern astronomy and gives the names of constellations, stars, galaxies, asteroids, comets, nebulae and observatories. Exact definitions of terms used in astrophysics and cosmology allow access to the most up-to-date research. A wide range of phenomena, from blazars and black holes to runaway stars and the Hawking effect, are carefully explained.

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $4.59

  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.