The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Astronomy - Sybil P. Parker - Hardcover

This edition includes 250 alphabetically arranged articles on astronomy & astrophysics-most selected from the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, Seventh Edition, with 30 written by leading authorities especially for this volume-& more than 400 illustrations, including 14 color plates. It covers the latest data, advances, discoveries, models, theories, & scientific methods, & provides quick access to every subject of classical & modern astronomy. An indispensable tool for scientists, students, librarians, science writers, serious amateur astronomers, & all others who need reliable, accurate, detailed, & up-to-date technical information on a wide variety of astronomical topics in a readily accessible format.Parker, Sybil P. is the author of 'The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Astronomy - Sybil P. Parker - Hardcover' with ISBN 9780070453142 and ISBN 0070453144.