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How did we find out about comets?

by Isaac Asimov, David Wool

This book explores ancient beliefs and fears about comets while tracing the history of scientific knowledge surrounding them. It analyses how scientists plot comet orbits and discusses the relationship between comets, meteorites and asteroids.

Accession 10680 ISBN 0802762034 Publisher Walker and Company
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