Author: R K C Shekhar
Editor(s): R K C Shekhar
Publisher: Isha Books
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: N/A
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8182052378
Description
The present publication is an up-to-date, authentic and comprehensive dictionary of astronomy, which recognizes that astronomy is a field in its own right, with its own language, and that terms and their definitions are important for professionals and students of astronomy. It aims to provide clear, concise, and correct definitions and descriptions of the terms used in astronomy. The terminology of all the branches of astronomy are included in this work.
This work is designed to be a comprehensive reference tool for astronomy professionals, students and laymen interested in astronomy. It is earnestly hoped that it will be an authoritative source to which one can turn with confidence for meaning and knowledge of the common, specialized and latest terms in astronomy and allied fields.