The astronomy and astrophysics encyclopedia

Abstract

Partial list of topics 1. Planetary geology 2. Geophysics 3. Planetary interiors 4. Planetary atmospheres 5. Pre-main sequence stars 6. Solar physics 7. Solar activity 8. Galaxies (types, structure, chemical evolution) 9. Cosmology and gravitation 10. Star clusters and associations 11. Magellanic clouds 12. Local group 13. Galaxy clusters and superclusters 14. Supernovae 15. Degenerate stars 16. Space missions 17. Theoretical astrophysics 18. Cosmic rays 19. Quasars 20. Black holes 21. Variable stars 22. Instruments and observatories 23. Minor bodies - comets, meteorites and asteroids.