A Dictionary of Space Exploration (Oxford Paperback Reference)

ISBN 10: 0192806319 / ISBN 13: 9780192806314

Editore: OUP Oxford, 2005

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Riassunto:

This dictionary covers the world of space exploration. It includes feature entries, biographies of astronauts and scientists who have helped to push the frontiers of space exploration, and definitions of space industry jargon, such as cherry picker and burp firing. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in astronomy and space travel.
Features: over 2,000 entries and over 50 diagrams and photographs cover all aspects of space exploration; contains over 250 links to websites, for further reading; includes biographies of influential astronauts and scientists; detailed chronology charts every space mission; and edited by Dr. Julius Dasch, former manager of the NASA National Space Grant Program.

Informazioni sull?autore:
Dr. E. Julius Dasch currently manages the NASA National Space Grant Program and EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research). His more than 150 publications are in Marine Geochemistry, Geochronology (terrestrial and lunar rocks and meteorites) and science education.
In addition to a Fulbright Fellowship Award, Julius has served as chairman of the Geological Society of America (Cordilleran Section), President of the Oregon Academy of Science, and is a recipient of the Burlington Northern Faculty Fellowship for Teaching. He recently received the International Astronautical Federation Frank J. Malina Medal for Space Education in Beijing, China. He is a Distinguished Alumna of Sul Ross State University. Ian Ridpath is a renowned author and broadcaster on astronomy and space and is also editor of Norton's Star Atlas, the world's most famous star atlas. He is author of a standard series of sky guides for amateur astronomers, illustrated by Wil Tirion. His other books include Star Tales about the origin and mythology of the constellations.

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Titolo: A Dictionary of Space Exploration (Oxford ...
Casa editrice: OUP Oxford
Data di pubblicazione: 2005
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Used; Very Good