Essays on the Universe Vorontsov Russian Illustrated Astronomy 1959

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Очерки о Вселенной

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(Essays on the Universe) –  By Boris Vorontsov-Velyaminov. In the Russian language.

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The book which translates as Essays on the Universe may be considered as a popular astronomical encyclopedia. It tells in a lively and entertaining manner about almost all the celestial bodies that astronomy studies: planets, comets, meteors; the sun and the stars; gas and dust nebulae; quasars and black holes, and much more. The book has a large number of illustrations, including the ones in color. Created for a wide readership.

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Moscow, 1959.

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Pp.: 532

Dimensions: 21 x 14 cm

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Binding: Original hardcover. Gilt-stamped front panel and spine cover rubbed corners.

Condition: The title page is slightly stained, clean copy otherwise, in very good condition.

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