| Edition |
[Enhanced Credo edition] |
| Description |
1 online resource (321 entries) : 81 images ; digital files. |
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still image rdacontent |
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electronic isbdmedia |
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online resource rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical referenceses. |
| 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 |
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Form |
Also available in print. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Description based on title page of print version. |
| Subject |
Astronomy -- History -- Encyclopedias.
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Astrophysics -- History -- Encyclopedias.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.
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| Added Title |
History of astronomy and astrophysics. |
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Astronomy and astrophysics. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: 052189994X 9780521899949 (DLC) 2012036493 xi, 521 pages : illustrations |
| ISBN |
9780521899949 hardback |
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9781784029333 electronic version |
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