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Hardback. An illustrated guide suitable for anyone taking their first steps in observational astronomy. It shows what you can expect to see, helping you get the most from your equipment. It gives amateurs the guidance and assurance they need to become proficient observers. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 185 x 17. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540760306
- ISBN
- 9783540760306
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.65
€ 133.65
Paperback. Contains the information the amateur astronomers need to know about eclipses, including: what to look for, when and how to observe, what equipment is needed, and even how to mount an eclipse expedition. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 212 pages, 204 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540761464
- ISBN
- 9783540761464
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardcover. Based on Roth's celebrated German language handbook for amateur astronomers, which first appeared over 40 years ago, this book is unique in giving the practical astronomer the most comprehensive, up-to-date and detailed single guide to the subject available. Editor(s): Roth, Gunter D. Num Pages: 712 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 191 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1737.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 712
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540763772
- ISBN
- 9783540763772
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.19€ 88.35
€ 96.19
€ 88.35
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
€ 122.71
Hardback. The book focuses on how the exploration of the cosmic background radiation has shaped our picture of the Universe. Using a simple language and captivating metaphors, this book will help the reader to understand the mechanisms behind our Universe. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 160 pages, 41 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 168 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540787266
- ISBN
- 9783540787266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.49
€ 41.99
€ 34.49
Paperback. This is a fascinating popular science book on gravity and black holes written by a celebrated relativist. The black hole story is an adventure through physics, philosophy, history, fiction and fantasy. This book is an attempt to blend all these elements together. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; PG; PHDV; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 563.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642069734
- ISBN
- 9783642069734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 31.48
€ 35.99
€ 31.48
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
€ 130.12
Paperback. The book focuses on how the exploration of the cosmic background radiation has shaped our picture of the Universe. Using a simple language and captivating metaphors, this book will help the reader to understand the mechanisms behind our Universe. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 160 pages, 41 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHDV; PHVB; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 10. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover of orig. 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642097492
- ISBN
- 9783642097492
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.51
€ 32.99
€ 28.51
Paperback. This book combines newly acquired knowledge of the Moon with detailed descriptions and labeled photographic maps of the lunar surface. It offers techniques and tips on how to observe interesting features of the Moon, with telescopes and binoculars. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 310 pages, 57 colour illustrations, 80 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642148040
- ISBN
- 9783642148040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.00
€ 48.99
€ 40.00
paperback. This book follows the evolutionary trail all the way from the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago to conscious life today. It offers a popular account of the big questions of life and modern science, and discusses the possibility of life elsewhere in the Universe. Num Pages: 268 pages, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 166 x 16. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642202605
- ISBN
- 9783642202605
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 39.52
€ 48.99
€ 39.52
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
€ 194.85
Paperback. The Hipparcos project was hugely important in mapping our Galaxy. Here is a fascinating account of an important episode in astronomy, written by the scientist who played a pivotal role that brought it to fruition, and eventually to a triumphant conclusion. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642263033
- ISBN
- 9783642263033
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.78
€ 35.99
€ 30.78
Paperback. This richly illustrated book is unique in exploring Einstein's relativity at a higher level for the non-specialist than ever before, using nothing more than grade-school algebra. It also explains how the theory applies to phenomena such as black holes. Num Pages: 148 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PDZ; PHDV; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642446177
- ISBN
- 9783642446177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Paperback. Starting from Mars outward, this concise and illustrated handbook provides thorough information on the satellites of the planets in the solar system. Readers interested in the history and mythological backgrounds of astronomy will enjoy this beautiful volume. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; PDX; PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642448423
- ISBN
- 9783642448423
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.41
€ 126.41
Astrometry of Fundamental Catalogues: The Evolution from Optical to Ra...
Walter, Hans G.; Sovers, Ojars J.
paperback. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 247 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642631580
- ISBN
- 9783642631580
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30
Paperback / so. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PG; PHFC; PHVB; PHVG; PNFS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642749674
- ISBN
- 9783642749674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.45
€ 50.45
Paperback. Series: Handbuch Der Physik / Encyclopedia of Physics S. Num Pages: 90 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 5. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1962
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 90
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662386538
- ISBN
- 9783662386538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.14
€ 65.14
Paperback. This book describes how sand dunes work, why they are the way they are in different settings, and how they are being studied. It compares and contrasts the characteristics and formation of sand dunes on Earth, Mars and Titan. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 329 pages, 153 black & white illustrations, 177 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; RBGL; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 18. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662502280
- ISBN
- 9783662502280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.68
€ 129.68
Paperback. Num Pages: 286 pages, 73 black & white illustrations, 48 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 282 x 214 x 19. Weight in Grams: 854.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag GmbH Austria
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783709172131
- ISBN
- 9783709172131
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.84
€ 196.84
Paperback. Translator(s): Carbognani, A. Series: Le Stelle. BIC Classification: WNX. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer Milan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788847007192
- ISBN
- 9788847007192
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.30
€ 25.99
€ 23.30
Paperback. Series: Le Stelle. BIC Classification: WNX. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Milan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788847010925
- ISBN
- 9788847010925
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.30
€ 25.99
€ 23.30
Hardback. Editor(s): Woerden, Hugo van; Brouw, W. N.; Hulst, H. C. van de. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789027711809
- ISBN
- 9789027711809
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.14
€ 71.14
Paperback. Series: Studies in the History of Modern Science. Num Pages: 350 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PG; PH; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 575.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1982
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400977549
- ISBN
- 9789400977549
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.17
€ 250.17
Paperback. Proceedings of IAU Symposium No. 97, organized by IAU in co-operation with IRSI, held at Albuquerque, U.S.A., August 3-7, 1981 Editor(s): Heeschen, D. S.; Wade, C. M. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 512 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 26. Weight in Grams: 873.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1982
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400977839
- ISBN
- 9789400977839
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.76
€ 69.76