The Greatest Comets in History Broom Stars and Celestial Scimitars /

Comets have fascinated and awed humankind since ancient times. Of the thousands of comets recorded throughout history, those deemed to have been the most spectacular have been described in the accounts of eyewitnesses and often recorded in official documents. This book introduces you to the greatest...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Seargent, David A.J (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2009.
Edición:1st ed. 2009.
Colección:Astronomers' Universe,
Temas:
Astronomy-Observations.
Astronomy.
Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.
Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The Nature of Comets
  • Halley#x2019;s Comet Through the Ages
  • The Greatest Comets of Ancient Times
  • The Greatest Comets from A.D. 1000 to 1800
  • The Greatest Comets from 1800 to Present Times
  • Kamikaze Comets: The Kreutz Sungrazers
  • Daylight Comets.

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