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Title:
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It's only rocket science : an introduction in plain English
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Authors:
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Lucy Rogers, Author
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Material Type:
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book
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Publisher:
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New York, NY : Springer, 2008
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Series:
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Astronomers' universe
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Size:
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xiv, 350 p. / ill. (some col.) / 24 cm
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Bibliography note:
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-328) and index
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Languages:
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English
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Class number:
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TL1050
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Subjects:
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Astrodynamics--Popular works
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Rockets (Aeronautics)--Popular works
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Space flight--Popular works
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Contents note:
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Introduction -- Rockets and spacecraft -- Space missions -- Movement in three dimensions -- Propulsion systems -- Navigation in three dimensions -- Communication -- Humans in space -- Observing satellites -- Where to go -- The future -- Appendix A : Orbital elements -- Appendix B : Coordinate systems -- Appendix C : Web site address -- Appendix D : Practical information for observing satellites
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