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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods

Paperback.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2013th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461477228
ISBN
9781461477228
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.35

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. Shows just how much solar observation work can be accomplished with Coronado telescopes, and explains how to get the best from these instruments. This book also shows that Solar prominences, filaments, flares, sunspots, plage and active regions are all visible and can be imaged to produce spectacular solar photographs. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 321 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 656.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
2007th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387681269
ISBN
9780387681269
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 41.45

Hardback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198795490
ISBN
9780198795490
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.10

Paperback. This is a superb book for intermediate-level astronomers. It tells you everything you need to know about smaller-scale observatories, and how to set one up. It draws on the author's practical experience and that of many other experienced amateur astronomers. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 235 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
251
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
2008th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387345215
ISBN
9780387345215
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 41.98

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 5 colour tables, 269 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AJG; PGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 279 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1602.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138922860
ISBN
9781138922860
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.21

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

Hardcover. Dealing with the design of large telescopes, this compendium provides insights from a group of leading telescope designers active at the major observatories throughout the World. It includes discussions of almost all the basic scientific and engineering aspects of building large ground- or space-based telescopes. Editor(s): Bely, Pierre. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 532 pages, 39 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; TDPB; TGXT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 923.
Publisher
Springer
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Edition
2003 ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387955124
ISBN
9780387955124
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 326.28

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
€ 34.13

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

Hardcover. This is the first book for astronomers who wish to use molecular emissions as a tool to explore the Universe. Series: Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers. Num Pages: 184 pages, 41 b/w illus. 24 tables. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 480.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107018167
ISBN
9781107018167
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.29

Paperback. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 74 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AJG; PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 478.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319098302
ISBN
9783319098302
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.07

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

Paperback. A guide to buying, adjusting, using, and repairing sextants. It includes a list of distributors, manufacturers, and dealers worldwide, a discussion of various trends, and hints, including sighting with eyeglasses and using a Rude starfinder. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PGG; TRLN; WGG; WSSN3. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 280.
Publisher
International Marine Publishing Co United States
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780070052192
ISBN
9780070052192
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.19

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

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

€ 62.38

Paperback. The story of Britain's first female professional scientist, Caroline Herschel Series: Icon Science. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DFG; 3JF; 3JH; BGT; PGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Icon Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785781667
ISBN
9781785781667
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Paperback. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 259 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, 69 colour illustrations, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
3rd ed. 2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319134215
ISBN
9783319134215
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.46

Paperback. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 256 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, 133 colour illustrations, 143 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGK; PGS; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319241166
ISBN
9783319241166
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.63

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

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