The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of Astronomy

The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of Astronomy published by Crown Publishers Inc, New York, NY, 1980. 1st US Edition 3rd Printing. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: V-Fine in Good DJ. DJ price marked out, balance of book in like new condition. 493 Pgs. ISBN 0517528061. LCCN 77-2766. Editor-in-Chief Simon Mitton, M.A., Ph.D., University of Cambridge, Institute of Astronomy. Foreword by Sir Martin Ryle FRS, University of Cambridge, Department of Physics, Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory. Illustrated with charts, drawings, black and white and color photographs. Most of the 15 contributing authors are associated with the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge, one of the world's leading research centres. The have succeeded not only in creating a reference work of the highest scientific standard and of lasting value, but one that is a challenge and a pleasure to read. Description text copyright 2005 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 8069.