The Dictionary of Space Technology

Angelo Joseph A.

ISBN 10: 0816030731 / ISBN 13: 9780816030736

Published by Facts On File, Incorporated, 1999

About this Item

pp. 487.

Seller Inventory # 181739838

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dictionary of Space Technology
• Publisher: Facts On File, Incorporated
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816030731
• ISBN 13: 9780816030736
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

From the atomic mass number to zulu time, this dictionary presents some 3000 definitions of words, concepts, places, artifacts, and events related to space exploration. Planned future projects and technologies are included. Mathematical equations are included in definitions where pertinent.

Review

'This work, for its comprehensive coverage, lucid and concise entries suitable for a non-technical interested audience (and just as much for an interested professional scientific and technical audience), all in an attractively designed and produced volume, will help propagate the author's enthusiasm for his subject in the most appropriate way, by offering sound scientific and technical fact. This work will find a useful place in any relevant specialist collection as well as in general reference collections.' Reference Reviews