Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods
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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods
Paperback. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 432 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, 52 colour illustrations, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 239 x 21. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319327495
- ISBN
- 9783319327495
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.11
€ 78.11
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
€ 131.85
€ 131.85
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. 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
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
Census of the Galaxy: Challenges for Photometry and Spectrometry with ...
. Ed(S): Vansevicius, Vladas; Kucinskas, Arun...
Hardback. Contains the highlights from the Meeting of the GAIA Photometry Working Group. This book brings information on the status in the development of the ESA's astrometric space mission GAIA, emphasizing on the design and optimization of the GAIA's photometric instrument. Editor(s): Vansevicius, Vladas; Kucinskas, Arunas; Sudzius, Jokubas. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005961
- ISBN
- 9781402005961
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.78
€ 132.78
Hardcover. Editor(s): Walters, Brendon. Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633219656
- ISBN
- 9781633219656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.42€ 131.49
€ 191.42
€ 131.49
Paperback. This book describes the telescopes built by such renowned makers as Dollond, Alvan Clark, Thomas Cooke & Sons, Carl Zeiss and others. Includes interviews with collectors of classic telescopes, and tips for readers on prospecting for and acquiring their own. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 239 pages, 88 black & white illustrations, 83 colour illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 231 x 11. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461444237
- ISBN
- 9781461444237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.04
€ 48.99
€ 40.04
Dynamics and Astrometry of Natural and Artificial Celestial Bodies
. Ed(S): Wytrzyszczak, I.M.; Lieske, J. H.; F...
Hardback. Proceedings of the 165th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union, held in Poznan, Poland, July 1-5, 1996 Editor(s): Wytrzyszczak, I.M.; Lieske, J. H.; Feldman, R.A. Num Pages: 592 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1034.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Partly reprinted from CELESTIAL MECHANICS, 66:1,
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792345749
- ISBN
- 9780792345749
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.46
€ 255.46
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. Aimed at students and researchers in geophysics, astronomy, and astrophysics, this book reports on the timely Earth Observing System (EOS) Program's range of scientific investigations, observational capabilities, data and information system, and educational activities. Editor(s): Asrar, Ghassem; Dozier, Jeff. Num Pages: 126 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB; PHVG; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 7. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- American Institute of Physics United States
- Number of pages
- 126
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563961984
- ISBN
- 9781563961984
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.34
€ 56.34
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
€ 98.05€ 94.13
€ 98.05
€ 94.13
Hardback. This text provides detailed coverage of modern positional astronomy, including explanatory material, supplemental information and detailed descriptions of the computational models and algorithms used to produce The Astronomical Almanac. The 3rd edition of the Supplement has undergone significant revision to include new and updated content. Editor(s): Urban, Sean; Seidelmann, P. Kenneth. Num Pages: 768 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCY; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 185 x 260 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1366.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Science Books,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 768
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781891389856
- ISBN
- 9781891389856
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.28
€ 122.28
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
€ 310.82
€ 310.82
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
Paperback. Focusing on the aspects of Galileo's scientific life that extended beyond court culture and patronage, this title offers an account of the different systems of exchanges, communication, and credibility at work in Galileo's career. It is intended for readers interested in the history of astronomy and the history of science in general. Num Pages: 316 pages, 16 halftones, 3 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226045627
- ISBN
- 9780226045627
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 28.08
€ 34.99
€ 28.08
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
€ 201.81
€ 201.81
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. 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
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
€ 11.99
€ 10.31