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StarBriefs Plus

A Dictionary of Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols in Astronomy and Related Space Sciences

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  • Represents the most comprehensive and accurately validated collection of abbreviations, acronyms, contractions and symbols within astronomy, related space sciences and other related fields

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With about 200,000 entries, StarBriefs Plus represents the most comprehensive and accurately validated collection of abbreviations, acronyms, contractions and symbols within astronomy, related space sciences and other related fields. As such, this invaluable reference source (and its companion volume, StarGuides Plus) should be on the reference shelf of every library, organization or individual with any interest in these areas.
Besides astronomy and associated space sciences, related fields such as aeronautics, aeronomy, astronautics, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, communications, computer sciences, data processing, education, electronics, engineering, energetics, environment, geodesy, geophysics, information handling, management, mathematics, meteorology, optics, physics, remote sensing, and so on, are also covered when justified. Terms in common use and/or of general interest have also been included where appropriate.

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"This update … now offers about 200,000 entries designed to decode the ‘acronyms, contractions, and symbols’ space scientists may encounter. Acronyms are drawn from astronomy, earth sciences, engineering, physics, computer science, and other related fields. Arranged alphabetically by acronym, the source includes special sections covering symbols, mathematical signs … ." (C. A. Sproles, CHOICE, Vol. 42 (6), February, 2005)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Strasbourg Astronomical Observatory, France

    André Heck

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: StarBriefs Plus

  • Book Subtitle: A Dictionary of Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols in Astronomy and Related Space Sciences

  • Authors: AndrĂ© Heck

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-306-48603-6

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2004

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-1925-8Published: 30 April 2004

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-015-6962-0Published: 04 December 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-306-48603-6Published: 31 March 2004

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 1114

  • Topics: Astronomy, Observations and Techniques

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