About this title: Spectacular and mysterious objects that come and go in the night sky, comets have dwelt in our popular culture for untold ages. As remnants from the formation of the Solar System, they are objects of key scientific research and space missions. As one of nature's most potent and dramatic dangers, they pose a threat to our safety - and yet they were the origin of our oceans and perhaps even life itself. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of the biggest and most awe-inspiring of all comets: those that have earned the title 'Great'. It focuses on Great Comets Hyakutake in 1996 and ...
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, US
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521646000ISBN:0521646006
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Ex-library. Shipping upgrade! ! Order processed within minutes of your purchase! In business since 1975. Almost Like New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 238 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521646000ISBN:0521646006
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: Not a first Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521646000ISBN:0521646006
Description: Good. Ex-Library. 8 " x 10" TALL. Library stamp inside, all other library stickers removed. Binding is tight and pages bright. Light cover wear. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521646000ISBN:0521646006
Description: Good. This is an EX-LIBRARY COPY. We only offer carefully selected, quality books, in this category. The normal stamps and labels may be present and the front flysheet has been tidily removed. The supplying library will benefit financially from your purchase. This book is in GOOD overall condition. It shows signs of having been read and has general light wear to the cover, spine and pages. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521646000ISBN:0521646006
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 10 by.79 inches. (238 pages) a beautifully illustrated guide to great comets and the secrets that they hold. for everyone interested in astronomy, this beautifully illustrated book reveals the secrets, both scientific and historical, of the biggest and most awe-inspiring of all comets. it focuses on the recent great comets hyakutake and hale-bopp and provides essential tools for keeping up-to-date with future comet discoveries. for everyone interested in astronomy, this ... read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 2000. Softcover. Used, very good. BINDING IS SOFTCOVER; Some aging/yellowing of text pages. Some rubbing on cover. Cover has some wear on edges. SOFTCOVER. fff. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2000-05
ISBN-13:9780521646000ISBN:0521646006
Description: New. New-Exellent condition, Soft Bound. *** Publisher: Cambridge University Press * Publication Date: 1-May-00 * Author: Burnham Robert, Levy David H. read more
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