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Astronomically speaking
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- Book Synopsis
- To understand the history, accomplishments, failures, and meanings of astronomy requires a knowledge of what has been said about astronomy by philosophers, novelists, playwrights, poets, scientists, and laymen. 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 and wisdom of several hundred scientists, writers, philosophers, poets, and academics using the comprehensive indexes.
- About The Author
- C.C. Gaither, Alma E Cavazos-Gaither
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780750308687
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CRC Press, (01 August 2003)
- Number of Pages
- 545
- Weight
- 748 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 156 x 30 mm
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