Astronomy and Astrophysics is a comprehensive, fundamental, 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. Although serious and thorough, the language, and ideas will attract the general reader, as well as students and professionals.
Astronomy and Astrophysics consists of two main parts, a Timeline and a Dictionary. The Timeline is a concise history, arranged chronologically, which provides the complete story of cosmic discovery from early Chinese and Greek astronomy to the latest findings of modern astrophysics and robotic spacecraft.
It provides a sense of destination and flow in our growing awareness of the Universe. Each entry in the unfolding narrative is written in a concise, light and friendly style that will be appreciated by all, without being weighted down with incomprehensible specialized terms.
The story of science is one of individuals, as well as discoveries and ideas. So our Timeline includes the people who have made major scientific contributions that are related to astronomy, and astrophysics.
The Dictionary defines all terms and acronyms that deal with our celestial science, from important concepts to individual objects and space missions. It is arranged alphabetically and complemented by numerous tables of fundamental data for bright cosmic objects, including the celestial coordinates required to observe them. Line drawings are also used to forcefully compact a scientific insight, with clear labels and captions.
An exceptionally thorough Index cross-references concepts, discoveries and individuals in both the Timeline and Dictionary. The combined result is a unique, comprehensive, stand-alone reference volume in which the reader can quickly locate information, while also discovering new and unexpected knowledge.
| ISBN: | 9780387307343 |
| Publication date: | 19th June 2006 |
| Author: | Kenneth R Lang |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer New York |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 375 pages |
| Genres: |
Astronomy, space and time Astrophysics Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods Solar system: the Sun and planets Applied physics |
Astronomy and Astrophysics is a comprehensive, fundamental, 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.
A Companion to Astronomy and Astrophysics features in the following genres: Astronomy, space and time, Astrophysics, Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods, Solar system: the Sun and planets, Applied physics
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A Companion to Astronomy and Astrophysics was written by Kenneth R Lang and published by Springer an imprint of Springer New York
A Companion to Astronomy and Astrophysics has 375 pages
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