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The Great Comets of History: Broom Stars and Celestial Scimitars - Astronomers' Universe David A. J. Seargent 1st Edition. 2nd Printing. 2008 edition
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The Great Comets of History: Broom Stars and Celestial Scimitars - Astronomers' Universe
David A. J. Seargent
This book fills the gap between general books, academic catalogues, and huge detailed catalogues. It is a detailed descriptive account - in non-technical language - of what are deemed to have been the most spectacular and notable comets ever recorded.
280 pages, 39 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biography
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | November 13, 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9780387095127 |
| Publishers | Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Pages | 280 |
| Dimensions | 156 × 237 × 19 mm · 453 g |
| Language | English |
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