Published 1969
by Gordon and Breach Science Publishers in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Contributions | Brancazio, Peter J.,, Cameron, A. G. W. 1925-, United States Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York, Yeshiva University, New York. Belfer Graduate School of Science |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | QB841 C67 1967 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 240p. |
| Number of Pages | 240 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL19322767M |
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