Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy
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Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy by Mobile Systems
DescriptionOxford Dictionary of AstronomyThis book is rich in peculiarities for the interested observer The Independent The revised second edition of this established dictionary contains over 4,300 up-to-date entries covering all aspects of astronomy. Compiled with the help of over 20 expert contributors under the editorship of renowned author and broadcaster Ian Ridpath, A Dictionary of Astronomy covers everything from space exploration and the equipment involved, to astrophysics, cosmology, and the concept of time. The dictionary also includes biographical entries on eminent astronomers, as well as worldwide coverage of observatories and telescopes. Supplementary material is included in the appendices, such as tables of Apollo lunar landing missions and the constellations, a table of planetary data, and numerous other tables and diagrams complement the entries. The entries have been fully revised and updated for this edition, and new entries have been added to reflect the recent developments within the field of astronomy, including magnetic reconnection, Fornax cluster, luminosity density, and Akatsuki. A search tool Featuring autocomplete search to help you find words quickly by seeing search predictions that might be similar to the search terms you're typing. The search also allows various search options as: * A fuzzy filter when you are not sure of the correct spelling of a word. * A keyword search for finding key words within compound words. * A wild card search facility which can replace a letter or a group of letters. A learning tool The dictionary app includes a number of features which help you to grow your vocabulary further: * A Favorites feature allows you to create your own categories and lists of words from the extensive library, which includes all cross-curriculum words * History list to help you easily review the last visited words. * Flashcards to give you the opportunity to test your knowledge of newly learned words. A mobile dictionary application from MobiSystems with content from Oxford University Press.
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