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- 2004030800 abstract "Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy covers this timely and popular topic in a clear, comprehensive manner. Offering a complete presentation of the main concepts, terms, facilities, and people in astronomy, the encyclopedia pays special attention to space-based astronomy and space exploration. Broad coverage includes terms such as astrophysics, planetary science, and cosmology, as well as both American and international astronomy and space technology. Containing more than 600 entries and 15 essays, as well as approximately 250 black-and-white photographs and line illustrations, this authoritative reference provides students and teachers with a visually stimulating learning experience. Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy focuses mainly on modern astronomy and space achievements but also includes the most important accomplishments of classical astronomy. The impact of astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology is presented in terms of the development of the scientific method and also with respect to philosophy. History-related entries trace the evolution of astronomy and space technology from ancient times, and selected entries discuss important observatories and organizations such as NASA, as well as contemporary events.".
- 2004030800 contributor B9842005.
- 2004030800 created "c2006.".
- 2004030800 date "2006".
- 2004030800 date "c2006.".
- 2004030800 dateCopyrighted "c2006.".
- 2004030800 description "Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy covers this timely and popular topic in a clear, comprehensive manner. Offering a complete presentation of the main concepts, terms, facilities, and people in astronomy, the encyclopedia pays special attention to space-based astronomy and space exploration. Broad coverage includes terms such as astrophysics, planetary science, and cosmology, as well as both American and international astronomy and space technology. Containing more than 600 entries and 15 essays, as well as approximately 250 black-and-white photographs and line illustrations, this authoritative reference provides students and teachers with a visually stimulating learning experience. Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy focuses mainly on modern astronomy and space achievements but also includes the most important accomplishments of classical astronomy. The impact of astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology is presented in terms of the development of the scientific method and also with respect to philosophy. History-related entries trace the evolution of astronomy and space technology from ancient times, and selected entries discuss important observatories and organizations such as NASA, as well as contemporary events.".
- 2004030800 extent "ix, 740 p. :".
- 2004030800 identifier "0816053308 (hbk. : alk. paper)".
- 2004030800 identifier "9780816053308 (hbk. : alk. paper)".
- 2004030800 identifier 2004030800.html.
- 2004030800 isPartOf "Facts on File science library".
- 2004030800 issued "2006".
- 2004030800 issued "c2006.".
- 2004030800 language "eng".
- 2004030800 publisher "New York, NY : Facts on File,".
- 2004030800 subject "520/.3 22".
- 2004030800 subject "Astronomy Encyclopedias.".
- 2004030800 subject "QB136 .A55 2006".
- 2004030800 subject "Space astronomy Encyclopedias.".
- 2004030800 title "Encyclopedia of space and astronomy / Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.".
- 2004030800 type "text".