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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods
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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods
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
€ 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€ 25.01
€ 33.99
€ 25.01
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
€ 311.44
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
€ 213.21
Hardback. When the Soviets launched Sputnik in 1957, thousands of ordinary people across the globe seized the opportunity to participate in the start of the Space Age. This book tells the story of this network of pioneers who, fueled by civic pride and exhilarated by space exploration, took part in the scientific endeavor. Num Pages: 344 pages, 34 halftones. 4 line illus. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691128542
- ISBN
- 9780691128542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.85
€ 54.99
€ 39.85
Hardback. Details the evolution of the large parabolic dish antennas, from the initial 26 m operation at L band (960 MHz) in 1958 through the Ka band (32 GHz) operation on the 70 m antenna, used to support radio and radar astronomy observations in the exploration of the solar system and the universe. Series: JPL Deep-Space Communications and Navigation Series. Num Pages: 302 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471445371
- ISBN
- 9780471445371
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 277.04
€ 277.04
Hardcover. Num Pages: 155 pages, b/w illus & tables. BIC Classification: PGG; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 239 x 18. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 155
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604564488
- ISBN
- 9781604564488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.05€ 70.85
€ 101.05
€ 70.85