StarBriefs plus : a dictionary of abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols in astronomy and related space sciences /
With about 200,000 entries, StarBriefs Plus represents the most comprehensive and accurately validated collection of abbreviations, acronyms, contractions and symbols within astronomy, related space sciences and other related fields. As such, this invaluable reference source (and its companion volum...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht :
Springer Science+Business Media,
[2004]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | With about 200,000 entries, StarBriefs Plus represents the most comprehensive and accurately validated collection of abbreviations, acronyms, contractions and symbols within astronomy, related space sciences and other related fields. As such, this invaluable reference source (and its companion volume, StarGuides Plus) should be on the reference shelf of every library, organization or individual with any interest in these areas. Besides astronomy and associated space sciences, related fields such as aeronautics, aeronomy, astronautics, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, communications, computer sciences, data processing, education, electronics, engineering, energetics, environment, geodesy, geophysics, information handling, management, mathematics, meteorology, optics, physics, remote sensing, and so on, are also covered when justified. Terms in common use and/or of general interest have also been included where appropriate. |
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| Item Description: | Revised edition of: StarBriefs 2001. 2001. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvi, 1113 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages viii). |
| ISBN: | 9780306486036 (electronic bk.) 0306486032 (electronic bk.) |