{"product_id":"the-astronomy-encyclopedia","title":"The Astronomy Encyclopedia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Astronomy Encyclopedia (Paperback, 456 pages) – Oxford University Press, 2002. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n The universe beyond our own has been an object of scientific inquiry and a preoccupation of avid stargazers from antiquity up to the present day, and this preoccupation has evolved into a complex field in which mysteries are unlocked and discoveries are made on a constant basis. The Astronomy Encyclopedia covers the full width and breadth of the discipline and includes the latest and most important advances. In more than 3,000 alphabetically organized articles accompanied by 500 stunning color and black and white photographs, star maps, and diagrams, The Astronomy Encyclopedia covers everything both the researcher and general enthusiast wants to knowfrom adaptive optics and cold dark matter to Islamic astronomy and the principle of equivalence. It includes a host of major articles on the cornerstones of astronomical investigation, such as the Milky Way, the sun and planets, optical and radio telescopes, stars, black holes, astrophysics, observatories, astronomical photography, space programs, the constellations and famous astronomers. Also featured are tables which display relevant data such as the brightest stars in the major constellations, annual meteor showers, major variable stars, dwarf stars, and energy production processes in the sun. More than 100 astronomers from leading universities and observatories, each an expert in a specialized area of the field, wrote and reviewed the entries to ensure their authority. Patrick Moore, distinguished astronomer and longtime host of the popular BBC television program The Sky at Night, serves as the general editor for this most up-to-date and reliable reference work. A glimpse into humanity's last great frontier, the Astronomy Encyclopedia is both accessible and comprehensive enough for both the serious stargazer and the professional astronomer.  \n        From    This encyclopedia is actually a revised and expanded edition of The Astronomy Encyclopedia (Orion, 1987), edited by Moore. The field of astronomy has expanded, new discoveries have been made, new theories developed, and new interpretations voiced. The general public has always been fascinated with the mysteries of the heavens, which makes the revised work a must-have for most libraries.\u003cp\u003eMoore's numerous publications are the \"granddaddies\" of books for the general reader that explain all that one needs to know about stars, planets, moons, and other heavenly bodies. Here, some 3,000 alphabetically arranged topics and definitions have been brought together with beautiful photographs (most in color), star maps, and explanatory diagrams. With the capability of sending more space probes into outer space, we have seen more photographs of far-off planets and their moons. Many of these photographs are in this encyclopedia, for example, Proteus, the largest of the inner satellites of Neptune discovered by Voyager 2 during its 1989 flyby. Most of the articles are brief but informative and understandable by any educated layperson. Definitions are concise, and there is a generous use of see references. Brief biographical information is given on individuals who have been associated with astronomy and related fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two-column text makes good use of white space and boldface headings. There is at least one photograph, diagram, or chart on every page. All photographs are fully described. Throughout the book are highlighted boxes of information or articles that focus on objects in the sky, from planets to stars to asteroids. Eight star maps at the end of the book cover northern, equatorial, and southern stars. There is no index, but words and terms encountered in an article that have their own entries are printed in full capitals. This is a beautiful book, replacing many older encyclopedias that may be on the reference shelves. If a library has funds to purchase only one encyclopedia covering astronomy, this is the one to select. RBB\u003cbr\u003eCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved\u003c\/p\u003e           Review   \"3,000 alphabetically arranged topics and definitions have been brought together with beautiful photographs (most in color) star maps, and explanatory diagrams.\"--Booklist\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e           Book Description   A comprehensive, authoritative, and attractively illustrated guide to astronomy, edited by popular astronomer Patrick Moore           About the Author   Patrick Moore has hosted BBC's The Sky at Night, the longest-running television program in history, for over forty years. He is the author of numerous books, including The Atlas of the Universe, Stargazing: Astronomy without a Telescope, and Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars.      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