The Facts on File Dictionary of Astronomy, Fourth Edition

by Clark John O. E., John Owen Clark, Valerie Illingworth

Book Overview

"The Facts On File Dictionary of Astronomy's clear descriptions of different celestial bodies This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816042845
• ISBN13: 9780816042845
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Checkmark Books
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

An essential book.

I can't praise this publication highly enough. For anyone who is interested in astronomy, it's a must. Not just a world class reference work, but one to be read for pleasure. You may well find yourself opening it at random and learning -- and enjoying. What's more, the production values are first rate. Although the format is soft cover, the paper and the printing are of as high a quality as you'll find anywhere. I can't imagine being without this book; I only wish I could give it more than five stars.

Excellent reference

I use this book frequently, because I always find what I want and it's good. The authors state their facts accurately and clearly. Top notch.

INVALUABLE RESOURCE FOR ANY TEACHER OF ASTRONOMY.

This book has been a lifesaver for me many times when I needed authoritative information in a hurry. If you are a teacher of astronomy--at any level from undergrad on up--you will never regret having this on your shelf! Many times, after searching in vain through half-a-dozen textbooks for some item of information, I have turned to Facts-on-File Astronomy and found the answer directly, without further ado. I believe this is a "must" for every serious teacher, student, or researcher in Astronomy and Astrophysics.