| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 208 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-198) and index. |
| Contents |
Strange lights in the sky -- Great comets -- What are comets? -- Comets of the modern era -- Comets in human culture -- Where comets live -- The expanding science of comets -- Observing comets -- Imaging comets. |
| Summary |
"In this guide you will discover the cutting-edge science of what comets are, how they behave, where they reside, how groups of comets are related, and much more. The author carefully explores the ideas relating comets and life on Earth - and the danger posed by impacts. He finishes with practical how-to techniques, tips, and tricks of observing comets and even capturing our own images of them successfully."-- Back cover. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Comets.
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Comets. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Title |
Visitors from deep space |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Eicher, David J., 1961- Comets! 9781107622777 (DLC) 2013019975 (OCoLC)862579515 |
| ISBN |
9781461953890 (electronic book) |
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1461953898 (electronic book) |
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9781107622777 |
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1107622778 |
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