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Description for Mercury
paperback. This gazetteer and atlas defines and illustrates every named (as opposed to merely catalogued) object and term related to Mercury, offering a glossary, an index of all the headwords in the gazetteer, an atlas of maps and images and appendix material. Num Pages: 363 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 108 colour illustrations, 33 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 692.
The purpose of this Gazetteer and Atlas of Astronomy (GAA) is to list, define and illustrate, for the first time, every named (as opposed to merely catalogued) object in the sky within a single reference work for use by the general reader, writers and editors dealing with astronomical themes, and those astronomers concerned with any aspect of astronomical nomenclature. Each part of the GAA will contain: • An introduction to the nomenclature of the body or group of bodies in question • A glossary of terminology used • A gazetteer listing in strict alphanumerical sequence essential information defining the body ... Read more
The purpose of this Gazetteer and Atlas of Astronomy (GAA) is to list, define and illustrate, for the first time, every named (as opposed to merely catalogued) object in the sky within a single reference work for use by the general reader, writers and editors dealing with astronomical themes, and those astronomers concerned with any aspect of astronomical nomenclature. Each part of the GAA will contain: • An introduction to the nomenclature of the body or group of bodies in question • A glossary of terminology used • A gazetteer listing in strict alphanumerical sequence essential information defining the body ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
363
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781493950423
SKU
V9781493950423
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Terry Mahoney
Terry Mahoney is an astronomer at the IAC’s Scientific Editorial Service, where he works as a scientific editor revising and formatting research articles for the astronomical press. He is Astronomy Adviser to the Oxford English Dictionary and a member of the editorial staff of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series. His main research is in galactic structure, but ... Read more
Reviews for Mercury
From the book reviews: “This book provides a great deal of information about the surface features of the planet. … Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above; general readers.” (J. R. Kraus, Choice, Vol. 52 (2), October, 2014) “Mercury begins with information as to how to use the Gazetteer, explaining the way in which entries have been made, ... Read more