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hardcover. The new edition of this comprehensive reference on astronomy observation methods and techniques includes recent developments in astronomical detectors and instrumentation, from the invention of the CCD in 1970 to the current era of huge telescopes. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 592 pages, 180 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHK; TJF; TTDS; UYS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 173 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1256.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
592
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540765820
ISBN
9783540765820
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.71

Paperback. A brand-new edition of this bestselling Gem, featuring individual charts for all 88 constellations, a star atlas of the entire sky and details of the brightest stars and objects of interest which can be seen with the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes. Illustrator(s): Tirion, Wil. Series: Collins gem. Num Pages: 192 pages, 6 b/w, 90 col illus, With index. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 117 x 83 x 15. Weight in Grams: 148.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007178582
ISBN
9780007178582
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.18

Paperback. Editor(s): Shiwram, Ken. Series: Space. Num Pages: 108 pages, colour illus. BIC Classification: PDZ; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 176 x 6. Weight in Grams: 286.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
Number of pages
108
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894959117
ISBN
9781894959117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.10

Paperback. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 324 pages, 34 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319093680
ISBN
9783319093680
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.10

paperback. Many civilizations produced astronomical texts, and many cultures that left no written records, left monuments ranging from rock paintings to Stonehenge, that show a clear interest in astronomy. This text is the history of such cultures along with the discoveries of Galileo, Kepler and others. Series: Springer Study Edition. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387948225
ISBN
9780387948225
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.82

Hardback. This work consists of essays dealing with the astronomical knowledge and beliefs of cultures outside the United States and Europe. It includes essays on Astronomy and Religion, Astronomy and Myth, and Astronomy and Astrology. Editor(s): Selin, Helaine. Series: Science Across Cultures: The History of Non-Western Science. Num Pages: 688 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBT; JFC; PDX; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1138.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
688
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792363637
ISBN
9780792363637
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 430.69

Paperback. Volume 3 of this set of texts on practical astronomy is devoted to stellar objects, variable stars and binary stars in particular. Editor(s): Roth, Gunter D. Translator(s): Augensen, H.J.; Heintz, W.; Heintz, Wulff D. Num Pages: 321 pages, 54 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 655.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
Number of pages
321
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540548867
ISBN
9783540548867
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.27

Paperback. This work introduces the origins and current status of the world's emerging space powers. It includes countries such as Iran and Brazil, and the programs of Japan and India from 1999 to 2007. The book concludes by speculating how these programs may evolve. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 400 pages, 100 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1246.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441908735
ISBN
9781441908735
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.90
€ 51.53

Paperback. The Space Exploration annuals provide a yearly update on recent space launches, missions and results, to be published every September. The annual is written at an accessible level to provide a regular, balanced review of all the world's major space programmes. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 495.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
183
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387716671
ISBN
9780387716671
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 30.19

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2012th Edition
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461409403
ISBN
9781461409403
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 40.13

Paperback. This book presents the amateur with fine examples of astronomical sketches and step-by-step tutorials in each medium, from pencil to computer graphics programs. This unique book can teach almost anyone to create beautiful sketches of celestial objects. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2007th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387262406
ISBN
9780387262406
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 38.94

Paperback. Offers a discussion on how Russia prepares its cosmonauts for spaceflight. This title contains interviews and photographs with information obtained by the authors on visits to Star City. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 420 pages, 220 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBT; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 244 x 22. Weight in Grams: 738.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
420
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387218946
ISBN
9780387218946
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 41.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 300 pages, 125 black and white photos and 125 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFH; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
North Atlantic Books,U.S. United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556438141
ISBN
9781556438141
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.25

Paperback. Volume 2 of this set of texts on practical astronomy covers the planetary system, with contributions on artificial satellites, comets, the polar aurorae and the effects of the atmosphere on observational data. Editor(s): Roth, Gunter D. Translator(s): Augensen, H.J.; Heintz, Wulff,D. Num Pages: 383 pages, 13 colour illustrations, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 720.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
383
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540548850
ISBN
9783540548850
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.74

Paperback. This remarkable book gives a comprehensive account of the longest manned space mission of the time. It details the people involved and the crews assigned to operate Salyut. The book ends by looking forward to a continuation of the mission of Salyut. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 454 pages, 103 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 244 x 28. Weight in Grams: 780.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2008th Edition
Number of pages
454
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387735856
ISBN
9780387735856
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 41.86

Paperback. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 528 pages, 93 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PGS; PHVB; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 813.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1997
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642082450
ISBN
9783642082450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 130.12

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2010th Edition
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441955708
ISBN
9781441955708
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.93

Paperback. This book clearly examines how to create the best astronomical images possible with a digital camera. It reveals the astonishing images that can be obtained with simple equipment, the right software, and knowledge of how to use it. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 142 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, 39 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
142
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846285806
ISBN
9781846285806
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 33.31

Paperback. In 140 pages, the authors present 140 explanations of the biggest questions in physics - in the form of 10 or so tweets per page. They set themselves the challenge of boiling down what is essential on each subject into sentences of 140 characters, and the results are both entertaining and brilliantly informative. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 21. Weight in Grams: 256.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571295708
ISBN
9780571295708
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.05

Paperback. Under the Radar chronicles the life of Ruby Payne-Scott, the first female radio astronomer. Payne-Scott's major role in the design of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is discussed, as well as her major contributions to radio astronomy field. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 375 pages, 117 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; THR; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 575.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
375
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642260735
ISBN
9783642260735
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.85

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