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<p>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, from the Earth and other planets to the stars, galaxies and beyond. Although serious and thorough, the language, and ideas will attract the general reader, as well as students and professionals.</p> <p>Astronomy and Astrophysics consists of two main parts, a Timeline and a Dictionary. The Timeline is a concise history, arranged chronologically, which provides the complete story of cosmic discovery from early Chinese and Greek astronomy to the latest findings of modern astrophysics and robotic spacecraft. It provides a sense of destination and flow in our growing awareness of the Universe. Each entry in the unfolding narrative is written in a concise, light and friendly style that will be appreciated by all, without being weighted down with incomprehensible specialized terms.</p> <p>The story of science is one of individuals, as well as discoveries and ideas. So our Timeline includes the people who have made major scientific contributions that
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- Author
- Kenneth R. Lang
- Publisher
- Springer New York, Imprint Springer
- Published
- 2006
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780387333670
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Science, Astronomy, Physics
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