Dictionary of Astronomical Names
Originally published in 1988, this dictionary explores the origins of a large number of astronomical names, including the better-known stars, the constellations, all the planets and many of their satellites. It also provides information on major features on celestial bodies, such as the craters and ‘seas’ of the Moon, the largest of the minor planets and a number of nicknamed nebulae, star clu...
Originally published in 1988, this dictionary explores the origins of a large number of astronomical names, including the better-known stars, the constellations, all the planets and many of their satellites. It also provides information on major features on celestial bodies, such as the craters and ‘seas’ of the Moon, the largest of the minor planets and a number of nicknamed nebulae, star clu...
