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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods

hardcover. Series: Princeton Series in Modern Observational Astronomy. Num Pages: 376 pages, 16 color illus. 23 halftones. 132 line illus. 5 tables. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 263 x 201 x 30. Weight in Grams: 986.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691137797
ISBN
9780691137797
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.81
€ 94.13

Hardback. Useful for professionals in research and industry, as well as students and astronomers, this volume deals with the theory of reflecting telescope optics. It recounts the historical progress systematically, and includes spot-diagrams that analyse special systems. The concluding part II treats manufacture, testing, alignment, and modern techniques. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 586 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 946.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2nd ed. 2004. Corr. 2nd printing 2007
Number of pages
586
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540401063
ISBN
9783540401063
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.45

Hardcover. Covers the modern developments in telescope optics. This title also covers the alignment of telescope optics, atmospheric optics, adaptive optics, reflective coatings, and ancillary equipment. It provides modern techniques, which makes it one of the complete references on telescope optics. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 575 pages, 130 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, 39 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PGG; TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 168 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1012.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Corrected
Number of pages
557
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540603566
ISBN
9783540603566
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 286.24

hardcover. Series: Springer Biographies. Num Pages: 497 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGT; PDX; PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 955.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
497
Condition
New
Edition
1st ed. 2017
SKU
V9783319445175
ISBN
9783319445175
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 152.90

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, colour illus. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 105 x 7. Weight in Grams: 114.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894959384
ISBN
9781894959384
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.31

Paperback. The Hubble Space Telescope has produced the most stunning images of the cosmos humanity has ever seen. This book tells the story of this telescope and the visionaries responsible for its extraordinary accomplishments. It takes readers behind the scenes of one of the most ambitious scientific instruments ever sent into space. Num Pages: 320 pages, 25 color illus. 24 halftones. 2 line illus. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691146355
ISBN
9780691146355
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.68

Paperback. The 6th edition of this classic text includes revised discussion of solar system radio astronomy, dust emission and radio supernovae, technical aspects of radio astronomy and receivers, new material on radiation from the early universe and new worked examples. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 624 pages, 153 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB; TJKR; TTBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 949.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original
Number of pages
624
Condition
New
SKU
V9783662517321
ISBN
9783662517321
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 119.41

hardcover. Over the last 50 years, a variety of techniques have been developed to add a third dimension to regular imaging, with an extended spectrum associated to every imaging pixel. Dubbed 3D spectroscopy from its data format, it is now widely used in the astrophysical domain, but also inter alia for atmospheric sciences and remote sensing purposes. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: PGG; PHJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 170. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Germany
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9783527412020
ISBN
9783527412020
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.84
€ 134.58

Hardback. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 171 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, 72 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; TBD; UGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
171
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319293998
ISBN
9783319293998
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.52

Hardback. Proceedings of the Joint Discussion-17 at the 23rd IAU General Assembly, organised by the Commission 41, held in Kyoto, Japan, August 25-26, 1997 Editor(s): Ansari, S.M. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB; HBT; PGC; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402006579
ISBN
9781402006579
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.09

paperback. Contains information an amateur astronomer may need to know to begin observing whilst going into the subject for those who are already involved. This book covers a wide range of available equipment, from simple DIY spectroscopes to some of the most expensive commercially-made instruments. Editor(s): Tonkin, Stephen F. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 213 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PNFS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 179 x 16. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2002nd Edition
Number of pages
213
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852334895
ISBN
9781852334895
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 43.62

Paperback. Helps the astronomer and astronomy student to improve the quality of their photometric measurements and to extract a maximum of information from their observations. This book is based on the authors' observing experience, spending numerous nights behind various instruments at many different observatories. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 900.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792317760
ISBN
9780792317760
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 130.74

Paperback. New updated edition of popular handbook; a concise and accessible reference on all practical aspects. Series Editor(s): Ellis, Richard; Huchra, John; Kahn, Steven; Rieke, George H.; Stetson, Peter B. Series: Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers. Num Pages: 220 pages, 65 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 318. Series: Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers. 222 pages, 65 b/w illus. New updated edition of popular handbook; a concise and accessible reference on all practical aspects. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PGG. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 10. Weight: 364. Series Editor(s) :Ellis, Richard; Huchra, John; Kahn, Steven; Rieke, George H.; Stetson, Peter B.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521617628
ISBN
9780521617628
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.83

Paperback. In September of 1859, the entire Earth was engulfed in a gigantic cloud of seething gas, and a blood-red aurora erupted across the planet. This title presents the story behind Carrington's observations of a mysterious explosion on the surface of the Sun and how his brilliant insight helped to usher in the modern era of astronomy. Num Pages: 224 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGG; PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691141268
ISBN
9780691141268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.06

Hardback. With an emphasis on aperture synthesis as well as the effects of turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere and techniques developed to overcome image degradation, this book covers all the fundamentals of stellar interferometry and includes dozens of illustrations. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 489 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
489
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441957092
ISBN
9781441957092
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.51

Hardcover. Formulation for Observed and Computed Values of Deep Space Network Data Types for Navigation documents the formation of the Regres of the Orbit Determination Program (ODP) of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Program Regres calculates the computed values of observed quantities (e.g. Series: JPL Deep-Space Communications and Navigation Series. Num Pages: 576 pages, references. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 171 x 37. Weight in Grams: 980.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471445357
ISBN
9780471445357
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 311.44

Hardcover. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 872 pages, 242 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, 5 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1538.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer
Edition
3rd ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319444291
ISBN
9783319444291
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.08

Hardcover. Part of a series in junction with NASA which takes communications technology to the farthest reaches of space, this book focuses on an array of technologies and concepts developed to support radio navigation on interplanetary spacecraft. Num Pages: 86 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: PGG; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 241 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
86
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471445340
ISBN
9780471445340
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 213.21

Paperback. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 247 pages, 64 black & white illustrations, 83 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AJG; PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 14. Weight in Grams: 390.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493917723
ISBN
9781493917723
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.38

Hardback. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 132 pages, 51 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHP; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
132
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319204116
ISBN
9783319204116
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.18

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