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A to Z of scientists in space and astronomy.


QB35

2004-006611

0-8160-4639-5

A to Z of scientists in space and astronomy astronomy, branch of science that studies the motions and natures of celestial bodies, such as planets, stars, and galaxies; more generally, the study of matter and energy in the universe at large. .

Todd Todd , Sir Alexander Robertus 1907-1997.

British chemist. He won a 1957 Nobel Prize for his study of nucleic acids and nucleotide structures.
, Deborah and Joseph A. Angelo. (Notable scientists)

Facts On File, Inc., [c]2005

322 p.

$45.00

This reference for general readers and students in high school and up compiles biographies of about 130 scientists in space and astronomy, from antiquity to the present. Each entry provides birth and death dates and information on fields of specialization A career option pursued by some attorneys that entails the acquisition of detailed knowledge of, and proficiency in, a particular area of law.

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, and examines the scientist's work and contributions to the field, as well as family and educational background. About 50 b & w photos are included. Entries are indexed by field, country of birth, and country of scientific activity, and chronologically chron·o·log·i·cal   also chron·o·log·ic
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1. Arranged in order of time of occurrence.

2. Relating to or in accordance with chronology.
. Todd is a freelance writer. Angelo is a retired lieutenant colonel with the US Air Force.
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Title Annotation:ASTRONOMY
Publication:SciTech Book News
Article Type:Book Review
Date:Jun 1, 2005
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