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Author Leverington, David, 1941- author.

Title Encyclopedia of the history of astronomy and astrophysics / David Leverington
Published Cambridge [England] : Cambridge University Press, 2013
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Description 1 online resource (xi, 521 pages) : illustrations
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
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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Title page of print version
Subject Astronomy -- History -- Encyclopedias
Astrophysics -- History -- Encyclopedias
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Genre/Form encyclopedias.
Encyclopedias
History
Encyclopedias.
Encyclopédies.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781784029333
1784029335
Other Titles History of astronomy and astrophysics
Astronomy and astrophysics