Encyclopedia of the history of astronomy and astrophysics / David Leverington.
Encyclopedia of the history of astronomy and astrophysics / David Leverington.
Encyclopedia of the history of astronomy and astrophysics / David Leverington.
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Publisher
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013.
Call Numbers
GQ 2017/1831
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xi, 521 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Preface. Part I. General Astronomy -- 1. Ancient (pre-telescopy) astronomy -- 2. Period overviews -- 3. International Astronomical Union -- Part II. The Solar System -- 4. Overview -- the Solar System -- 5. Sun, Earth, and Moon -- 6. Inner Solar System -- 7. Giant planets -- 8. Smaller objects -- 9....
Publication information
Publisher
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2013.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
This comprehensive Encyclopedia covers the full history of astronomy from its ancient origins in Africa, South America, the Middle East and China to the latest developments in astrophysics and space-based research. The initial articles, which are largely organised chronologically, are followed by numerous thematic historical articles on the constit...
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Full title
Encyclopedia of the history of astronomy and astrophysics / David Leverington.
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Notes
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
State Reference Library copy at GQ 2017/1831 : transferred from NQ520.3/9
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Call Numbers
GQ 2017/1831
Record Identifier
74VK6Z48A0DO
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VK6Z48A0DO
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ISBN
052189994X (hardback)
9780521899949 (hardback)
DDC
520.3
MMS ID
991020781489702626
