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Title Collins dictionary of astronomy [electronic resource] / [editors] John Daintith, William Gould.

Imprint Glasgow [Scotland] : HarperCollins, 2006 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2012.)

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 Axe Credo Reference E-Book  Electronic Book    ---  Available
Edition [5th] ed.
Description 1 online resource (3682 entries) : 100 images, digital files.
Note Includes list of internet resources.
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.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Daintith, John.
Gould, William, 1947-
Credo Reference (Firm)
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)
9780007220922 (print)
0007220928 (pbk.)

 
    
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