Comets

Download or Read eBook Comets PDF written by Laurel L. Wilkening and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 1982-04-01 with total page 777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Comets
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Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Total Pages : 777
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ISBN-10 : 9780816546602
ISBN-13 : 0816546606
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Book Synopsis Comets by : Laurel L. Wilkening

Book excerpt: Over forty authorities present sections on the nucleus, dust, coma, and tails of comets, along with sections on their origin, and relationships to other solar system bodies. . . . An excellent book.—Space News "The volume is highly recommended to all interested in comets and the Solar System."—Journal of the British Astronomical Association "A good representation of the studies that are currently being done on comets, and it is an extremely good source of information on a wide variety of topics."—International Comet Quarterly "Extremely well-written and informative. . . . A must for library collections."—The Observatory


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