Encyclopedia of the history of astronomy and astrophysics
Leverington, David, 1941-2015
eBook
Abstract: 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.
Main title:
Encyclopedia of the history of astronomy and astrophysics / David Leverington.
Author:
Leverington, David, 1941-, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Cambridge [England] : Cambridge University Press, 2013.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2015.
Collation:
1 online resource (321 entries) : 81 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical referenceses.Also available in print.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: xi, 521 pages : illustrations
Contents:
Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part 1. General astronomy -- Part 2. The solar system -- Part 3. Stars -- Part 4. Galaxies and cosmology -- Part 5. General Astronomical Tools and Techniques (Post-1600) -- Part 6. Optical telescopes and observatories -- Part 7. Radio telescopes, observatories and radar -- Part 8. Other ground-based observatories -- Part 9. Solar system exploration spacecraft -- Part 10. Observatory spacecraft.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9780521899949 (hardback)9781784029333 (electronic version)
Dewey class:
520.3
LC class:
QB15
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
502056
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