Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods
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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods
Paperback. This comprehensive guide for amateur astronomers provides a brief overview of the development of spectroscopes and an introduction to the theory of stellar spectra, then goes on to examine the spectroscopes available to amateurs as well as how to use them. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 242 pages, 158 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441972385
- ISBN
- 9781441972385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.40
€ 41.99
€ 34.40
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387276168
- ISBN
- 9780387276168
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 44.58
€ 53.99
€ 44.58
Hardback. Series: Princeton Frontiers in Physics. Num Pages: 200 pages, 1 halftone. 17 line illus. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127. .
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691156811
- ISBN
- 9780691156811
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 33.45
€ 45.99
€ 33.45
Paperback. Between 1650 and 1750, four Catholic churches were the best solar observatories in the world. 'The Sun and the Church' tells how these observatories came to be, how they worked and what they accomplished. Num Pages: 366 pages, 8 colour illustrations, 42 halftones, 87 line illustrations, 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1DST; AMN; HBJD; HRCC7; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674005365
- ISBN
- 9780674005365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.77
€ 37.99
€ 32.77
Hardback. Reveals the remarkable revolution which has occurred in infrared astronomy as a result of technology breakthroughs in the development and availability of tiny imaging devices known as 'arrays'. This book contains a mix of papers describing the detector technology, astronomical instruments or observational methods. Editor(s): McLean, Ian S. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 608 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHJ; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1175.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Partly reprinted from EXPERIMENTAL ASTRONOMY, 3:1
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792327783
- ISBN
- 9780792327783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 379.13
€ 379.13
Hardback. Proceedings of the International Conference on Light Pollution, La Serena, Chile, held 5-7 March 2002 Editor(s): Schwarz, Hugo E. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 24. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011740
- ISBN
- 9781402011740
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.14
€ 202.14
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€ 31.19
€ 35.99
€ 31.19
Hardback. A comprehensive guide to the physics and observations of Radio Recombination Lines from astronomical sources, intended for astronomers, physicists, and graduate students. This work includes the history of RRL detections, and the astrophysics underlying their intensities and line shapes. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 375 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010163
- ISBN
- 9781402010163
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.66
€ 197.66
Hardback. Intended for historians working in the fields of astronomy, science, the Middle Ages, Spanish and other Romance languages. This work explores the Castilian canons of the Alfonsine Tables and offers a study of their context, language, astronomical content, and diffusion. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 341 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLC; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 341
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402015724
- ISBN
- 9781402015724
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.44
€ 197.44
Paperback. As 'distributed' astronomical projects multiply, this text on how to produce professional-quality space imaging will be welcome to many amateurs equipped with today's powerful telescopy. It offers a thorough grounding in the scientific principles and methods. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 333 pages, 51 black & white illustrations, 46 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 528.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 361
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461451723
- ISBN
- 9781461451723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.10€ 48.00
€ 53.10
€ 48.00
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198795490
- ISBN
- 9780198795490
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. Integrating extensive graphics with an 8-year astronomical calendar, this book presents sky events geared to naked-eye and binocular viewing. It is arranged by ease of observation - lunar phases and brighter planets, solar eclipses, the aurora through comets. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 423 pages, 98 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 3rd
- Number of pages
- 651
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461406099
- ISBN
- 9781461406099
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Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 42.04
€ 48.99
€ 42.04
Hardcover. Editor(s): Encrenaz, Therese; Kessler, M.F. Num Pages: 580 pages, Ill.tabs.ch. BIC Classification: PGG; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 167 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1112.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 580
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781560720782
- ISBN
- 9781560720782
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.00€ 194.25
€ 259.00
€ 194.25
Hardback. This text offers information on all new techniques of wide-field, multi-object spectroscopy including instrumentation, data processing for storage in large databases and automated spectral analysis. Additionally, several key projects of astrophysical importance are described. Editor(s): Kontizas, E.; etc. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 430 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792345183
- ISBN
- 9780792345183
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.65
€ 70.65
Paperback. This book explores intriguing cases in which astronomy has been used as a tool to solve mysteries from art, history, and literature. It clearly explains astronomical concepts with non-technical language and defines terms as needed for wide readership. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy. Num Pages: 355 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 113 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 171 x 16. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Number of pages
- 350
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461484028
- ISBN
- 9781461484028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.94
€ 62.94
Paperback. A centennial study of Yerkes Observatory, built a century ago by the University of Chicago as one of America's first big science centres. This text describes the changing fortunes of the Observatory under its first three directors, and is illustrated with many archival photographs. Num Pages: 394 pages, 51 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226639468
- ISBN
- 9780226639468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.04
€ 26.99
€ 22.04
Paperback. This is a superb book for intermediate-level astronomers. It tells you everything you need to know about smaller-scale observatories, and how to set one up. It draws on the author's practical experience and that of many other experienced amateur astronomers. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 235 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 251
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387345215
- ISBN
- 9780387345215
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 41.98
€ 48.99
€ 41.98
Hardcover. This is the first book for astronomers who wish to use molecular emissions as a tool to explore the Universe. Series: Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers. Num Pages: 184 pages, 41 b/w illus. 24 tables. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107018167
- ISBN
- 9781107018167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.29
€ 50.29
Paperback. Series: Astronomer's Pocket Field Guide. Num Pages: 276 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 39 colour illustrations, 33 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 127. .
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319454344
- ISBN
- 9783319454344
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 35.42
€ 41.99
€ 35.42
Hardback. New and updated edition of advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate textbook on observational astronomy. Num Pages: 324 pages, 180 b/w illus. 125 exercises. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 256 x 181 x 21. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521853705
- ISBN
- 9780521853705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.57
€ 100.57
Paperback. Interpreting Astronomical Spectra D. Num Pages: 472 pages, line drawings, halftones. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 151 x 228 x 26. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471976790
- ISBN
- 9780471976790
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 159.18
€ 159.18
Paperback. The story of Britain's first female professional scientist, Caroline Herschel Series: Icon Science. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DFG; 3JF; 3JH; BGT; PGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785781667
- ISBN
- 9781785781667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.79
€ 11.99
€ 10.79
Paperback. Fully updated and revised, this volume reveals techniques to photograph space with a digital camera. New technological developments are included, and the text has been expanded to cover H-alpha light, photographing constellations and basic post-imaging processing. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 346 pages, 297 black & white illustrations, 60 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441958273
- ISBN
- 9781441958273
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 35.86
€ 41.99
€ 35.86
Hardback. The Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, was the first major astronomical observatory in the southern hemisphere, and this book presents an account of its origin, construction and use. It describes technical aspects, such as the instruments and their makers, the installation of the instruments and their initial problems. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JH; PGG; PHVB; UNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792335276
- ISBN
- 9780792335276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.73
€ 133.73