A Dictionary Of Astronomy

Author : Ian Ridpath
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199609055
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Astronomy written by Ian Ridpath and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary contains over 4,300 entries covering all aspects of astronomy from astrophysics and cosmology to galaxies and time. Major entries include Big Bang theory, relativity and variable stars. Biographical entries on eminent astronomers are also included.

Author : Richard A. Matzner
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420050230
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Geophysics, Astrophysics, and Astronomy written by Richard A. Matzner and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dictionary of Geophysics, Astrophysics, and Astronomy provides a lexicon of terminology covering fields such as astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, relativity, geophysics, meteorology, Newtonian physics, and oceanography. Authors and editors often assume - incorrectly - that readers are familiar with all the terms in professional literature. With over 4,000 definitions and 50 contributing authors, this unique comprehensive dictionary helps scientists to use terminology correctly and to understand papers, articles, and books in which physics-related terms appear.

Author : Jacqueline Mitton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521823647
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy written by Jacqueline Mitton and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-12-20 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : John Woodruff
Publisher : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 9781552978375
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Firefly Astronomy Dictionary written by John Woodruff and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reference guide to the major terms and theories used in astronomy, with over 1000 up-to-date entries, extensively cross-referenced, plus concise coverage of new developments in space exploration.

Author : Jacqueline Mitton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521804806
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cambridge Dictionary of Astronomy written by Jacqueline Mitton and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-01-29 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Held up by the heliopause? Floored by the flatness problem? Intimidated by MACHOs? With the Cambridge Astronomy Dictionary you'll no longer be defeated by such astronomical jargon! These and 3,200 additional words, names, and abbreviations used in amateur and professional astronomy, are clearly and concisely defined. Entries include information from modern and classical astronomy, including: A comprehensive selection of specialist terms All the constellations, planets, and moons of the solar system Comets, stars, asteroids, nebulae, and galaxies Telescopes, observatories, spacecraft, and space missions Published internationally as The Penguin Dictionary of Astronomy, it is considered the classic reference work in its field. This edition has been completely revised and includes many new entries. Anyone involved with astronomy, either professionally or as a hobby, will find the Cambridge Astronomy Dictionary a handy and invaluable reference. Jacqueline Mitton's interest in astronomy began when she was a child and she had her first telescope as a teenager. She graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in physics, then obtained her PhD in astronomy at the University of Cambridge. In 1989 she became the Press Officer of the Royal Astronomical Society. She is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a member of the International Astronomical Union, and a Member of the Division of Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society. She is the author or co-author of 16 astronomy books and writes for both children and adults.

Author : Jacqueline Mitton
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of Astronomy written by Jacqueline Mitton and published by Trafalgar Square Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Stephen O'Meara
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192526596
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Space Exploration written by Stephen O'Meara and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 2,300 entries, this fascinating and expansive dictionary covers all aspects of space exploration, from A-Train to Zvezda. This jargon-free new edition has been fully revised and updated to take into account the new developments in space exploration on an international scale over the last thirteen years, with new entries such as Hitomi, Space X Dragon, and Ariane 5 Rocket. All entries are fully cross-referenced for ease of use, and are supported by over 75 photographs, illustrations, and diagrams. In addition to the main definitions, this new edition also contains links to over 250 space-related websites. This authoritative, comprehensive, and clear dictionary is essential reading for anyone with an interest in astronomy and space travel.

Author : Kenneth R. Lang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387333673
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Companion to Astronomy and Astrophysics written by Kenneth R. Lang and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-01-15 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astronomy and Astrophysics is a comprehensive, fundamental, and up-to-date reference book. It is filled with vital information and basic facts for amateur astronomers and professional astrophysicists, and for anyone interested in the Universe, from the Earth and other planets to the stars, galaxies and beyond. An exceptionally thorough Index cross-references concepts, discoveries and individuals in both the Timeline section and Dictionary section. The combined result is a unique stand-alone reference volume in which the reader can quickly locate information, while also discovering new and unexpected knowledge.

Author : Amy Anderson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000503356
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Space Dictionary for Kids written by Amy Anderson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with hundreds of illustrated definitions about astronomy and space, Space Dictionary for Kids is certain to spark any kid's enthusiasm for the solar system and galaxy. Explore cosmology, stars and galaxies, the solar system, space exploration, and exoplanets and astrobiology. Hop on an astronomy timeline to learn the story of how primitive ancient beliefs evolved over centuries to become a high-technology science. Crack up over the humorous sidebars that expand on the topic of space with examples, explanations, diagrams, quizzes, and even short activities to enhance understanding. Use the references and further reading recommendations at the end to help find more information about astronomy, perfect for assignments or those just wanting to know more about the coolest topic in the galaxy! Divided into sections for quick access to the easy-to-understand definitions and amazing full-color illustrations, Space Dictionary for Kids is a must-have for any kid's home library! Grades 3-6 NSTA Recommends

Author : C.C. Gaither
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420046946
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physically Speaking written by C.C. Gaither and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Physics and Astronomy provides the largest published collection of quotations pertaining to physics and astronomy. Some quotes are profound, others are wise, some are witty but none are frivolous. Here you will find quotations from the most famous to the unknown. The extensive author and subject indexes provide you with the perfect tool for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure, and you will soon enjoy discovering what others have said on topics ranging from anti-matter to x-rays. This book can be read for pleasure or used as a handy reference by students, scientific readers, and the more general reader who is interested in who has said what on physics and astronomy.