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Cometography: Volume 4, 1933–1959: A Catalog of Comets
Gary W. Kronk
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Description for Cometography: Volume 4, 1933–1959: A Catalog of Comets
hardcover. Fourth volume of multi-volume catalog of every comet observed throughout history, this volume covers comets seen from 1933 to 1959. Series: Cometography. Num Pages: 628 pages. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 185 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1430.
Cometography is a multi-volume catalog of every comet observed throughout history. It uses the most reliable orbits known to determine the distances from the Earth and Sun at the time a comet was discovered and last observed, as well as the largest and smallest angular distance to the Sun, most northerly and southerly declination, closest distance to the Earth, and other details to enable the reader to understand the physical appearance of each well-observed comet. Volume 4 provides a complete discussion of each comet seen from 1933 to 1959. It includes physical descriptions made throughout each comet's apparition. The comets ... Read more
Cometography is a multi-volume catalog of every comet observed throughout history. It uses the most reliable orbits known to determine the distances from the Earth and Sun at the time a comet was discovered and last observed, as well as the largest and smallest angular distance to the Sun, most northerly and southerly declination, closest distance to the Earth, and other details to enable the reader to understand the physical appearance of each well-observed comet. Volume 4 provides a complete discussion of each comet seen from 1933 to 1959. It includes physical descriptions made throughout each comet's apparition. The comets ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
628
Condition
New
Series
Cometography
Number of Pages
628
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521585071
SKU
V9780521585071
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About Gary W. Kronk
Gary Kronk has held a life-long passion for astronomy, and has been researching historical information on comets ever since sighting Comet Kohoutek in 1973/74. His work has been published in numerous magazines, and in two previous books Comets: A Descriptive Catalog (1984), Meteor Showers: A Descriptive Catalog (1988). Kronk holds positions in various astronomical societies, including Coordinator of the Comet ... Read more
Reviews for Cometography: Volume 4, 1933–1959: A Catalog of Comets
From reviews of Cometography: 'What he did is phenomenal.' Daniel Green, Daily Guide '… an indispensable reference for historians, comet researchers, and true enthusiasts of the field … the book's value is inestimable and I can only give [it] my highest praise.' Sky Telescope '… a valuable reference for scientists and historians in many fields.' Choice '… a treasure trove ... Read more