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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods

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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods

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

€ 375.87

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

€ 263.77
€ 197.62

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
€ 44.22

Paperback. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 250 pages, 80 black & white illustrations, 25 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGS; PNFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319248721
ISBN
9783319248721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.66

Paperback. A dictionary of astronomy. Suitable for practical amateur astronomers, it provides a reference source for terms, techniques, instruments, formulas and processes for practising observers, both amateur and professional. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 920.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852335595
ISBN
9781852335595
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.06

Paperback. A book for amateur astronomers that injects fun into a stimulating hobby. Complex subject matter is made easy and entertaining to read. Each chapter includes a series of observing challenges that will entertain and push the reader to continually higher levels of achievement. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 292 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 950.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387307763
ISBN
9780387307763
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 35.51

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

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

€ 46.99
€ 33.81

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. 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

Hardback. Both experimental developments and the theoretical concepts are collected in this volume. Exhaustive reviews give an overall insight into the subject of experimental gravitation and tests such as the Lense-Thirring effect and the equivalence principle. Editor(s): Lammerzahl, Claus; Hehl, Friedrich W.; Everitt, C. W. F. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 510 pages, 120 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations, 11 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG; PHVB; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1050.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
510
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540412366
ISBN
9783540412366
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.69

Paperback. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 138 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHDV; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 226.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
138
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319184005
ISBN
9783319184005
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 78.74

Hardback. Each chapter of this book covers a subfield of gravitational lensing, with the double aim of describing in a simple way the basics of the theory and of reviewing the most recent developments as well as applications foreseen in the near future. Editor(s): Courbin, Frederic; Minniti, Dante. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 202 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 17 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGK; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 524.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540443551
ISBN
9783540443551
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.45

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

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
€ 30.93

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

Hardback. This volume contains the results of the first meeting of the international CHAMP research groups gathering 18 months after the launch of the German research satellite designed to collect data on the earth's gravitational and magnetic fields. Num Pages: 563 pages, 290 black & white illustrations, 49 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHD; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 989.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
563
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540002062
ISBN
9783540002062
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 260.87

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

Paperback. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 507 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 26. Weight in Grams: 873.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
507
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401175678
ISBN
9789401175678
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.76

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

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