Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Problems
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THE SOLAR SYSTEM IN PERSPECTIVE
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Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics
Michael Zeilik,Stephen A. Gregory,Elske van Panhuys Smith
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TitleIntroductory Astronomy and Astrophysics
Saunders golden sunburst series
AuthorsMichael Zeilik, Stephen A. Gregory, Elske van Panhuys Smith
Edition3
PublisherSaunders College Pub., 1992
Original fromthe University of Michigan
DigitizedFeb 9, 2010
ISBN0030316979, 9780030316975
Length504 pages
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Science / Physics / Astrophysics
Science / Space Science / Astronomy
  
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