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A Concise Dictionary of Astronomy

A Concise Dictionary of Astronomy

by JacquelineMitton (Author)

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    Hardcover 1991

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Synopsis

Astronomy is a rapidly developing science, and its terms of reference also evolve at great speed. This reference book cuts a path through the maze of complex technical language and offers concise definitions of over 2400 entries, encompassing all aspects of classical and modern astronomy. It provides the names of constellations, stars, galaxies, asteroids, comets, nebulae and observatories. Entries on telescopes and space missions show how astronomers have opened new windows on the universe, while exact definitions of terms used in modern astrophysics and cosmology allow access to the most up-to-date research.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 432
 Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 14 Nov 1991
ISBN 10: 0198539673
ISBN 13: 9780198539674

Media Reviews
Extremely useful to anyone who wishes to find a short definition of a word or phrase relating to astronomy. . . .[Mitton] has made use of extensive cross-referencing between entries, ensuring that no text has to be repeated. --Nature
The language stays clear of difficult technical vocabulary and should be accessacle to any undergraduate. --Choice


Extremely useful to anyone who wishes to find a short definition of a word or phrase relating to astronomy. . . .[Mitton] has made use of extensive cross-referencing between entries, ensuring that no text has to be repeated. --Nature
The language stays clear of difficult technical vocabulary and should be accessacle to any undergraduate. --Choice

Extremely useful to anyone who wishes to find a short definition of a word or phrase relating to astronomy. . . .[Mitton] has made use of extensive cross-referencing between entries, ensuring that no text has to be repeated. --Nature
The language stays clear of difficult technical vocabulary and should be accessacle to any undergraduate. --Choice


Extremely useful to anyone who wishes to find a short definition of a word or phrase relating to astronomy. . . .[Mitton] has made use of extensive cross-referencing between entries, ensuring that no text has to be repeated. --Nature


The language stays clear of difficult technical vocabulary and should be accessacle to any undergraduate. --Choice


Author Bio

About the Editor:
Jacqueline Mitton is editor of the Journal of the British Astronomical Association and Public Relations Officer for the Royal Astronomical Society. She has written a number of general interest books on astronomy, including Discovering Astronomy, Invitation to Astronomy, and Discovering the Planets.