DICTIONARY OF ASTRONOMY

The aim of the 'Dictionary of Astronomy' is to define the terminology of astronomy, physics, optics, space science, astronautics, and environmental science in such a way as to make modern developments in astronomy comprehensible and simultaneouly reveal their importance in the history of the subject. As well as technical terms, this dictionary discusses famous astronomers; planets; notable satellites; stars; constellations; past and future space missions; and the instruments, methods, and theories of astrology.