How Long to Read Dictionary of Minor Planet Names

How Long Does it Take to Read Dictionary of Minor Planet Names?

It takes the average reader 24 hours and 23 minutes to read Dictionary of Minor Planet Names by Lutz D. Schmadel

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The quantity of numbered minor planets has now well exceeded a quarter million. The new sixth edition of the Dictionary of Minor Planet Names, which is the IAU’s official reference work for the field, now covers more than 17,000 named minor planets. In addition to being of practical value for identification purposes, the Dictionary of Minor Planet Names provides authoritative information on the basis of the rich and colorful variety of ingenious names, from heavenly goddesses to artists, from scientists to Nobel laureates, from historical or political figures to ordinary women and men, from mountains to buildings, as well as a variety of compound terms and curiosities. This sixth edition of the Dictionary of Minor Planet Names has grown by more than 7,000 entries compared to the fifth edition and by more than 2,000 compared to the fifth edition, including its two addenda published in 2006 and 2009. In addition, there are many corrections, revisions and updates to the entries published in earlier editions. This work is an abundant source of information for anyone interested in minor planets and who enjoys reading about the people and things minor planets commemorate.

How long is Dictionary of Minor Planet Names?

Dictionary of Minor Planet Names by Lutz D. Schmadel is 1,452 pages long, and a total of 365,904 words.

This makes it 490% the length of the average book. It also has 447% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Dictionary of Minor Planet Names Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 33 hours and 19 minutes to read Dictionary of Minor Planet Names aloud.

What Reading Level is Dictionary of Minor Planet Names?

Dictionary of Minor Planet Names is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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