Astronomically Speaking A Dictionary of Quotations on Astronomy and Physics |
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| Editor:
| Gaither, C. C.
Cavazos-Gaither, Alma E. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7503-0868-7 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2003 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press LLC
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $99.95 |
Book Description:
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Astronomically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Astronomy and Physics serves as a guide to what has been said about astronomy through the ages, from the past to the present. Containing approximately 1,550 quotations and numerous illustrations, this resource is the largest compilation of astronomy and astrophysics quotations published to date. A quick glance through the table of contents illustrates the variety of topics discussed. Readers can quickly and easily access the wit...
More DescriptionAstronomically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Astronomy and Physics serves as a guide to what has been said about astronomy through the ages, from the past to the present. Containing approximately 1,550 quotations and numerous illustrations, this resource is the largest compilation of astronomy and astrophysics quotations published to date. A quick glance through the table of contents illustrates the variety of topics discussed. Readers can quickly and easily access the wit and wisdom of several hundred scientists, writers, philosophers, poets, and academics using the comprehensive indexes.