The Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy

Reviews:

“...[a] highly informative, well-organized introduction...”
—American Reference Books Annual

“Both academic and public libraries will find this a useful reference...Recommended.”
—Choice

“...chock-full of useful and unusual information...a valuable addition to any smaller collection serving
serious students..."
—School Library Journal

“...splendidly informative...provides a treasure store of information dealing with astronomy and space
technology, not to mention some geology and mathematics...endlessly fascinating...a valuable resource
for high school astronomy and physics classes and in college science libraries.”

—VOYA

“...a fine addition to both public and academic libraries...”
—Reference Reviews

“...recommendedfor high school, academic, and larger public libraries and astronomy collections.”
—Library Journal

“...provides current, authoritative information...recommended for libraries in need of a general
encyclopedia on space and astronomy.”
—Booklist

Description:

Providing current and accurate information, The Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomyis a useful reference for high school and college students. Comprehensive coverage includes significant breakthroughs in space and astronomy, in addition to definitions of basic related terms, thought-provoking essays, and capsule biographies of notable scientists. Written in an easy-to-understand format, the encyclopedia examines the technical, social, and philosophical influences that space and astronomy have on contemporary life.

Featuring more than 3,000 cross-referenced entries, the encyclopedia includes 15 essays, interspersed throughout the text. It discusses a variety of fascinating topics, including the hazards of space travel, space technology and national security, and the consequences of interstellar contact. Enhanced by more than 200 black-and- white illustrations, photographs and charts.

The encyclopedia also includes five helpful appendices-a bibliography of print resources, an extensive list of Web sites) a chronology of significant events in space and astronomy, a table of basic planetary data, and an interesting breakdown on how planets and other celestial bodies were named-as well as an extensive index.

The Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy is an indispensable resource that will meet the specific demands of students, interested laypeople, and professionals who need accurate and straightforward information on historical or current issues related to space and astronomy.

Entries include Apollo Project • Black hole • Center of gravity • Dark matter • General relativity • International Space Station • Kepler's laws • Lunar bases and settlements • Nuclear reactor • Pioneer 10, 11 spacecraft • Robotics in space • Rocket • Satellite • Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) • X-ray astronomy • Zodiac
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Target Audience:

Scholars, High School, Colleges and Public Libraries.