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Presents information on the different types of celestial matter known as asteroids, comets, and meteors and on what scientists learned from the impact of a comet on the surface of Jupiter. ... Read more

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A panoramic introduction to space, this series offers fascinating current information and stunning full-color artwork and photography. It is the perfect resource for school reports.Special features include: An index and a glossary of key terms and conceptsA "Fact File"--space and science fact reference sectionSpecial "Amazing Facts" and "Unexplained Mysteries" sectionsExciting and informative discussions of space facts and theories ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Clear, informative and enjoyable
Good illustrations and photos throughout, clear and interesting. Only problem is it's slightly dated now. ... Read more

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Defines and describes comets and meteors, including such famous comets as the recurring Halley's comet, and tells how to look for them. ... Read more

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"Cosmic Phenomena" is a compelling introduction to the nature and observation of the greatest celestial phenomena visible to the unaided eye. Singular in their majesty, sense of mystery and grandeur, the Great Comets, spectacular meteor showers and total solar eclipses described in this book are among the rarest and most fascinating visual experiences in nature.

The first section of "Cosmic Phenomena" introduces us to the Great Comets, with special reference to the two most recent examples, Comet Hyakutake (1996) and Comet Hale-Bopp (1997), and discusses the possibility of another Great Comet visiting the Earth's vicinity within the next few years. The second section looks at meteors, or "falling stars" as they are sometimes called, as well as some of the biggest meteor showers in history. The third section, dedicated to eclipses, provides striking images and descriptions of past eclipses as well as detailed charts and predictions on upcoming eclipses of both the sun and the moon.

"Cosmic Phenomena" offers a gallery of more than 300 photographs, selected from the world's most famous observers and from private collections and institutions. The fact-filled text covers all the recent revolutionary developments in electronic imaging and is an up-to-date and comprehensive presentation of what we know about these unique celestial phenomena.

Gabriele Vanin is president of the Italian Astrophiles' Union and has conducted original research in the field of comets and solar observing. He is also an expert on eclipses, meteors and the history, popularization and teaching of astronomy. Vanin has contributed to the most important Italian and international astronomy journals and is the author of more than 200 articles and eight books in the field of astronomy, among them "A Photographic Tour of the Universe" (Firefly; 1999). ... Read more

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Discusses the characteristics of comets and meteors and relates famous events connected with them. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Describes the nature and movements of comets and meteors and examines what happens to meteors after they hit the Earth. ... Read more

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The Universe is a new series that attempts to unravel the complexities of space and the Universe - and ideal resource for the Earth and beyond at Key Stage 2. - full-colour photographs clearly illustrate each book. - looks at each body's place in the night sky - covers the body's external, surface and internal features - contains a factfile of statistics ... Read more

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Until now, important research on the historical records of comets and meteor showers from China, Japan, and Korea has remained the exclusive preserve of those with expertise in the relevant languages. With a compilation like the present volume the authors hope to ameliorate that situation. Applying the same rigorous selection criteria and style of presentation as in the previous catalogue, assembled and translated here are some 1,500 additional observations of comets and meteor showers from China, Japan, and Korea spanning nearly three millennia. With the publication of this volume, most of the important historical records of East Asian astronomical observations are now accessible in English. The introductions and appendices provide all the required information on specialized terminology, recording conventions, and nomenclature the reader will need to make use of the records.In addition to being an invaluable resource for professional astronomers, East Asian astronomical records have materially aided the research of scholars in fields as diverse as mythology, medieval iconography, ancient chronology, and the oral history of pre-literate societies. The book should be of great interest to cultural astronomers, as well as to those engaged in historical and comparative research. ... Read more