TY - BOOK ID - 80828504 TI - Atlas of great comets AU - Stoyan, Ronald AU - Dunlop, Storm PY - 2015 SN - 9781316145166 9781107093492 1316145166 9781316204986 1316204987 110709349X 1316191982 1316212335 1316190153 1316210510 1316206785 1316208648 9781316191989 9781316212332 9781316190159 9781316210512 9781316206782 9781316208649 PB - Cambridge DB - UniCat KW - Comets KW - Near-Earth objects UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:80828504 AB - Throughout the ages, comets, enigmatic and beautiful wandering objects that appear for weeks or months, have alternately fascinated and terrified humankind. The result of five years of careful research, Atlas of Great Comets is a generously illustrated reference on thirty of the greatest comets that have been witnessed and documented since the Middle Ages. Special attention is given to the cultural and scientific impact of each appearance, supported by a wealth of images, from woodcuts, engravings, historical paintings and artifacts, to a showcase of the best astronomical photos and images. Following the introduction, giving the broad historical context and a modern scientific interpretation, the Great Comets feature in chronological order. For each, there is a contemporary description of its appearance along with its scientific, cultural and historical significance. Whether you are an armchair astronomer or a seasoned comet-chaser, this spectacular reference deserves a place on your shelf. ER -