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National Geographic encyclopedia of space / [compiled by] Linda K. Glover ; with Andrew Chaikin ... [and others] ; foreword by Buzz Aldrin.
LIBRA TL787.5 .N38 2005
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- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Astronautics.
- Astronomy.
- Outer space--Exploration.
- Outer space.
- Physical Description:
- 400 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2005]
- Summary:
- "The National Geographic Encyclopedia of Space" offers clear and concise explanations of the planets; telescopes; manned space flight; satellites; the origin of the universe; the contributions of Nicolaus Copernicus, Edwin Hubble, and Stephen Hawking; and much more. It includes essays written by leading professionals in the field.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0792273192
- OCLC:
- 55801015
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