Publisher's Synopsis
Now in colour, Philip's Astronomy Dictionary is a concise and accessible reference to the popular subject of astronomy. It contains more than 1000 A-Z entries, which cover the stars and planets, galaxies and cosmology, amateur astronomy and professional observatories, space exploration, famous astronomers, scientific terms, theories and much more.A successful and established title on the Philip's astronomy list, the Astronomy Dictionary has been extensively revised and updated for this new edition. A team of experts have checked, amended or rewritten the articles that fall within their areas of expertise, and new articles have been added. In particular, the entries for Solar System objects have been revised in the light of recent discoveries by the space missions, and all articles relating to the fast-moving field of cosmology have been thoroughly updated.The new edition is completely full-colour. Nearly 200 high-quality photographs and artworks illuminate the text, showing some of the fascinating objects in pace and helping to explain some of the more complicated concepts.The Philip's Astronomy Dictionary is an invaluable reference source for all fans of astronomy, whether beginner or experienced, active or armchair.Main map scale:
