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Cometography: Volume 5, 1960–1982: A Catalog of Comets
Gary W. Kronk
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Description for Cometography: Volume 5, 1960–1982: A Catalog of Comets
hardcover. Definitive reference on comets seen from 1960 to 1982, for amateur and professional astronomers, and historians of science. Series: Cometography. Num Pages: 832 pages. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 253 x 177 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1850.
Cometography is a multi-volume catalog of every comet observed throughout history. It uses the most reliable orbits known to determine the distances from the Earth and Sun at the time a comet was discovered and last observed, as well as the largest and smallest angular distance to the Sun, most northerly and southerly declination, closest distance to the Earth, and other details to enable the reader to understand the physical appearance of each well-observed comet. Volume 5 provides a complete discussion of the observations and pertinent calculations for every comet seen between 1960 and 1982. The comets are listed in ... Read more
Cometography is a multi-volume catalog of every comet observed throughout history. It uses the most reliable orbits known to determine the distances from the Earth and Sun at the time a comet was discovered and last observed, as well as the largest and smallest angular distance to the Sun, most northerly and southerly declination, closest distance to the Earth, and other details to enable the reader to understand the physical appearance of each well-observed comet. Volume 5 provides a complete discussion of the observations and pertinent calculations for every comet seen between 1960 and 1982. The comets are listed in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
832
Condition
New
Series
Cometography
Number of Pages
832
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521872263
SKU
V9780521872263
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About Gary W. Kronk
Gary Kronk has held a life-long passion for astronomy, and has been researching historical information on comets ever since sighting Comet Kohoutek in 1973/74. His work has been published in numerous magazines, and in two previous books: Comets: A Descriptive Catalog (1984) and Meteor Showers: A Descriptive Catalog (1988). Kronk holds positions in various astronomical societies, including Coordinator of the ... Read more
Reviews for Cometography: Volume 5, 1960–1982: A Catalog of Comets
'… an indispensable reference for historians, comet researchers, and true enthusiasts of the field … the book's value is inestimable and I can only give [it] my highest praise.' Sky and Telescope '… a valuable reference for scientists and historians in many fields.' Choice '… a treasure trove of information and each entry stands on its own.' Journal of the ... Read more