ISO Science Legacy A Compact Review of ISO Major Achievements /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Cesarsky, Catherine (Editor), Salama, Alberto (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2005.
• Subjects: Physics.; Astronomy.; Astrophysics.; Cosmology.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Space sciences.; Atoms.; Atomic structure.; Molecular structure.; Spectra.; Physical measurements.; Measurement.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology.; Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics.; Measurement Science and Instrumentation.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.; Atomic/Molecular Structure and Spectra.

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