A Companion to Astronomy and Astrophysics: Chronology and Glossary with Data Tables

by Kenneth R. Lang

Book Overview

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. The book consists of two main parts, a Timeline and a Dictionary. The Timeline is a concise history which provides the complete story of cosmic discovery from early Chinese and Greek astronomy to the latest findings...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387307346
• ISBN13: 9780387307343
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.1"