A dictionary of astronomy
2007
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This dictionary contains 4,200 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.
Main title:
A dictionary of astronomy / edited by Ian Ridpath.
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Imprint:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Collation:
ix, 561 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
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Variant title:
Cover title: Oxford dictionary of astronomy
Notes:
Previous ed.: 2003.Cover and spine title: Oxford dictionary of astronomy.
ISBN:
9780199214938 (pbk)019921493X (pbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
23533