CliffsNotes Astronomy: Quick Review - Brossura

Peterson, Charles J.

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ISBN 10: 1957671319 ISBN 13: 9781957671314

Casa editrice: CliffsNotes, 2022

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Charles J. Peterson, Ph.D. worked at the Carnegie Institution of Washington and at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory before joining the University of Missouri in 1978. He has researched star clusters and galaxies as well as the history of astronomy. He has taught introductory and advanced astronomy courses for over 20 years.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: CliffsNotes
• Data di pubblicazione: 2022
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1957671319
• ISBN 13: 9781957671314
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 290
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile