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The Penguin Dictionary of Astronomy
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Penguin USA
Publication date May 1, 1993
Binding Paperback
Edition 2
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780140512267
ISBN-10 0140512268
Dimensions 0.75 by 5.25 by 7.75 in.
Weight 0.70 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $12.95
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Amazon.com description: Product Description: Containing 2400 entries, this dictionary encompasses all aspects of classical and modern astronomy and gives the names of constellations, stars, galaxies, asteroids, comets, nebulae and observatories. Exact definitions of terms used in astrophysics and cosmology allow access to the most up-to-date research. A wide range of phenomena, from blazars and black holes to runaway stars and the Hawking effect, are carefully explained.

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3rd edition from Penguin Uk (February 1, 2000)
9780140513752 | details & prices | 5.25 × 8.00 × 1.25 in. | 0.70 lbs | List price $14.95
About: A third edition of the title which contains the latest advances in the field of study.
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2 edition from Penguin USA (May 1, 1993)
9780140512267 | details & prices | 5.25 × 7.75 × 0.75 in. | 0.70 lbs | List price $12.95
About: Containing 2400 entries, this dictionary encompasses all aspects of classical and modern astronomy and gives the names of constellations, stars, galaxies, asteroids, comets, nebulae and observatories.

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