Cometography A Catalogue of Comets Gary W. Kronk Price: AUD$215.00
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Bindings: Hardback Date of Publication: 6/1/2000 Bibliographic Description: 2000 253 x 177 mm 579pp 185 tables
Cometography is a catalog of every comet observed throughout history. It is the most complete and comprehensive collection of data on comets available. Cometography comes in four sequential volumes and this, the first, covers ancient times through to the end of the eighteenth century. Cometography provides all the key parameters of each well observed comet as well as non-technical details on how a comet may have influenced various cultures at the time of its appearance. In many cases, dates of important historical events can be corrected based on the appearance of a comet. It will be valuable to historians of science as well as providing amateur and professional astronomers with a definitive reference on comets through the ages.
Contents Introduction; Catalogue of comets; Appendix I. Uncertain objects; Appendix II. Periodical abbreviations; Appendix III. Source abbreviations.
Key Features
The most comprehensive and complete catalogue of comets available
The correct identification of comets in history is often used to correct the dates of important historical events, hence this book will also be invaluable to historians of science
By the author of the well-known, Comets: A Descriptive Catalog (Enslow Publish
` ... an indispensible references for historians, comet researchers, and true enthusiasts of the field ... the book´s value is inestimable and I can only give [it] my highest praise.´ John E. Bortle, Sky and Telescope
