Edition |
[5th] ed. |
Description |
1 online resource (3682 entries) : 100 images, digital files. |
Note |
Includes list of internet resources. |
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First published as The Macmillan Dictionary of Astronomy, 1979. |
Contents |
A-W. |
Access |
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |
Summary |
For over 25 years we have been tracking the growth and developments in astronomy in this dictionary. For this new edition, the fifth in the book's life, we have completely reviewed and updated all the existing entries, from A0620-00 to XUV astronomy, and have added around 200 entries to reflect recent advances in astronomy and related fields. The book will provide a valuable resource both to those studying astronomy at school or university and to the many enthusiastic amateur astronomers. |
System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
Note |
Description based on title page of print version. |
Subject |
Astronomy -- Dictionaries.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Daintith, John.
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Gould, William, 1947-
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Credo Reference (Firm)
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Added Title |
Dictionary of astronomy. |
Cover Title |
Collins internet-linked dictionary of astronomy. |
Other Form: |
Print version: 0007220928 9780007220922 519 p. : ill. |
ISBN |
9781849722087 (online) |
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9780007220922 (print) |
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0007220928 (pbk.) |
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