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National Geographic encyclopedia of space Cover Image Book

National Geographic encyclopedia of space

Glover, Linda K. (editor.). Glover, Linda K. (Added Author). National Geographic Society (U.S.) (Added Author).

Summary: "The National Geographic Encyclopedia of Space" offers clear and concise explanations of the planets; telescopes; manned space flight; satellites; the origin of the universe; the contributions of Nicolaus Copernicus, Edwin Hubble, and Stephen Hawking; and much more. It includes essays written by leading professionals in the field

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  • ISBN: 0792273192
  • ISBN: 9780792273196
  • Physical Description: print
    400 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2005]

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 385) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Deep space / [compiled by] Andrea Gianopoulos -- Our solar system / [compiled by] Patricia S. Daniels -- Reaching & maneuvering in space / [compiled by] Patricia S. Daniels & Linda K. Glover -- Human spaceflight / [compiled by] Andrew Chaikin -- Earth science & commerce from space / [compiled by] Jonathan T. Malay -- Military & intelligence uses of space / [compiled by] Linda K. Glover.

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Subject: Astronautics
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