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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods

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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods

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

€ 99.68

Hardback. During the first research phase for 'Observation of the System Earth from Space' in 'Geotechnologien' six projects were accomplished covering Earth gravity field and Earth rotation research. This book provides a summary of the obtained results. It is intended for the scientific community working in gravity field and Earth rotation research. Editor(s): Flury, Jakob (TU Munchen, Germany); Rummel, Reiner (TU Munchen, Germany); Reigber, Christoph; Rothacher, Markus; Boedecker, Gerd (Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften, Munchen, Germany); Schreiber, Ulrich (Fundamentalstation Wettzell, Kotzing, Germany). Num Pages: 504 pages, 54 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1010.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540295204
ISBN
9783540295204
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 253.15

Paperback. Proceedings of the 179th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union held in Baltimore, MD, USA, August 26-30, 1996 Editor(s): McLean, Brian J.; Golombek, Daniel A. (Space Telescope Science Institute); Hayes, Jeffrey J. E. (Space Telescope Science Institute); Payne, Harry E. (Space Telescope Science Institute). Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 899.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Number of pages
508
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792348030
ISBN
9780792348030
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 252.38

Hardback. Proceedings of the 179th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union held in Baltimore, MD, USA, August 26-30, 1996 Editor(s): McLean, Brian J.; Golombek, Daniel A. (Space Telescope Science Institute); Hayes, Jeffrey J. E. (Space Telescope Science Institute); Payne, Harry E. (Space Telescope Science Institute). Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1197.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
508
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792348023
ISBN
9780792348023
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 254.35

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

Paperback. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVG; RGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 605.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2nd ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2002
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642076190
ISBN
9783642076190
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.96

Hardback. Offers an introduction to practical astrometry, dealing with the determination of positions, motions, distances and dimensions of celestial bodies ranging from quasars to artificial satellites. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVG; RGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2nd ed. 2002
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540423805
ISBN
9783540423805
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.63

Hardcover. Editor(s): Chinnici, Ileana. Series: Historical & Cultural Astronomy. Num Pages: 135 pages, 78 black & white illustrations, 30 colour illustrations, 50 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DST; PDX; PGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319414850
ISBN
9783319414850
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.78

Paperback. This book de-mystifies the jargon of webcams and computer processing, and provides detailed hints and tips for imaging the Sun, Moon and planets with a webcam. It demonstrates how inexpensive technologies are revolutionizing imaging Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 230 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 362.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2006th Edition
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846281976
ISBN
9781846281976
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.27

hardcover. Low Frequency Radio Astronomy and the LOFAR Observatory Editor(s): McKean, John; Heald, George; Pizzo, Roberto. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 300 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 30 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDDM; PGG; PHR; PHVB; TTBM; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
Springer Switzerland
Edition
1st ed. 2018
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319234335
ISBN
9783319234335
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.73

Paperback. Allows quick (and structured) identification of known aerial phenomena, whether at night or during the day. This book gives a description, physical explanation, and where relevant notes on observing and photographing the various phenomena. It approaches UFOs from a scientific standpoint. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
227
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846285622
ISBN
9781846285622
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.03

Paperback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 943 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; RNP; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1598.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
Number of pages
943
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401570589
ISBN
9789401570589
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 566.91

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

€ 200.42

Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Cargese, France, from September 29 to October 10, 1997 Editor(s): Ageorges, N.; Dainty, Chris. Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHJ; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 682.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
364
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792363811
ISBN
9780792363811
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 256.54

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

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
€ 39.95

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

€ 161.09

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

Hardback. Editor(s): Harmon, Kystal. Num Pages: 228 pages. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 180. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
UK ed.
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634836920
ISBN
9781634836920
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 289.91
€ 216.89

Hardback. This book presents tools of integrated modeling together with concepts of ground-based telescopes. It also describes modeling of optical systems, structures, wavefront control systems with emphasis on segmented mirror control and active and adaptive optics. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 560 pages, 270 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 37. Weight in Grams: 962.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2011
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461401483
ISBN
9781461401483
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.39

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