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- Physics / Astrophysics, Physics / General, Astronomy
- Subject Area
- Science
- ISBN
- 9780521899949
- Publication Name
- Encyclopedia of the History of Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Item Length
- 11.3 in
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication Year
- 2013
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Item Width
- 8.7 in
- Item Weight
- 70.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 530 Pages
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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 constituents of the solar system, types of stars, stellar evolution, active galaxies, cosmology and much more. These are followed by articles on tools and techniques, from the history of spectroscopy to adaptive optics. The last part of the Encyclopedia is devoted to the history of ground- and space-based telescopes and observatories, covering the full spectral range from gamma-rays through the optical waveband to radio waves. Informative and accessibly written, each article is followed by an extensive bibliography to facilitate further research, whilst consistent coverage from ancient times to the present makes this an ideal resource for scholars, students and amateur astronomers alike.
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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
052189994x
ISBN-13
9780521899949
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24038792007
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Encyclopedia of the History of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Physics / Astrophysics, Physics / General, Astronomy
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Number of Pages
530 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11.3 in
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Width
8.7 in
Item Weight
70.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2012-036493
Intended Audience
College Audience
Lc Classification Number
Qb15 .L39 2013
Reviews
"There are few volume[s] as comprehensive as this one - even fewer that embrace the whole history of astrophysics. A balance has been achieved between timeline history and highlighting key advances - the effect being that the reader has time for reflection and original thought. I expect no revised edition for at least ten years and hereby rename the book: Leverington's History of..." Ian Wellend, Astronomy Now, "The presentation of the material is logical; easy access to content is possible via a detailed table of contents, and indexes ... Highly recommended. Especially valuable for lower-level undergraduates, upper-level graduates, and general readers." J. M. Scaramozzino, Choice
Table of Content
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. Exoplanets; Part III. Stars: 10. Stars considered individually; 11. Stars considered as a group; 12. Types of stars; Part IV. Galaxies and Cosmology: 13. Milky Way; 14. Other galaxies and cosmology; Part V. General Astronomical Tools and Techniques (After 1600); Part VI. Optical Telescopes and Observatories: 15. Overview - optical telescopes and observatories; 16. Optical observatories; Part VII. Radio Telescopes, Observatories and Radar: 17. Overview - radio telescopes and observatories; 18. Early radio astronomy and observatories; 19. Later radio observatories; Part VIII. Other Ground-Based Observatories; Part IX. Solar System Exploration Spacecraft: 20. Overview - Solar System exploration spacecraft; 21. Individual Solar System spacecraft; Part X. Selected Observatory Spacecraft: 22. Overview - spacecraft observatories; 23. Individual spacecraft observatories; Name index; Subject index.
Copyright Date
2013
Dewey Decimal
520.3
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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