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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods

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

Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Bratislava, Slovakia, October 31-November 4, 2000 Editor(s): Demaison, Jean; Sarka, Kamil; Cohen, Edward A. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 356 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 516.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
Number of pages
356
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792369936
ISBN
9780792369936
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 132.29

Hardback. Presents the proceedings of a workshop held at the European Southern Observatory in September 1999, which concentrates on optical detectors for astronomy. The papers presented in these proceedings are concerned with the development, manufacture, testing, implementation, new techniques and applications of Charged Coupled Devices (CCDs). Editor(s): Amico, Paola; Beletic, James W. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 444 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 802.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
444
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792365365
ISBN
9780792365365
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 202.79

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

€ 258.76

Hardback. Proceedings of an ESO CCD Workshop held in Garching, Germany on October 8-10, 1996 Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 690.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792349259
ISBN
9780792349259
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.41

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

€ 254.55

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

€ 256.54

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

Hardback. This text offers information on all new techniques of wide-field, multi-object spectroscopy including instrumentation, data processing for storage in large databases and automated spectral analysis. Additionally, several key projects of astrophysical importance are described. Editor(s): Kontizas, E.; etc. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 430 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 920.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
430
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792345183
ISBN
9780792345183
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.65

Hardback. The impact of large radio telescopes on the progress of astronomical research in the past, present and future is discussed in the 12 essays collected in this text, and should be of interest to both the layman and the professional astronomer. Editor(s): Raimond, Ernst; Genee, Rene. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB; TJKD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792341505
ISBN
9780792341505
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.12

Hardback. The Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, was the first major astronomical observatory in the southern hemisphere, and this book presents an account of its origin, construction and use. It describes technical aspects, such as the instruments and their makers, the installation of the instruments and their initial problems. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JH; PGG; PHVB; UNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792335276
ISBN
9780792335276
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.73

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

€ 379.13

Paperback. Proceedings of the 158th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union held at the Women's College, University of Sydney, Australia, 11--15 January 1993 Editor(s): Robertson, J. G.; Tango, W. J. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 504 pages, 63 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 727.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792326335
ISBN
9780792326335
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 256.96

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

Paperback. Presenting descriptions and photographs of the 103 Messier objects, this volume describes how they can be located without a computerized telescope or even setting circles. Illustrations show how the objects appear through a 127mm Maksutov (and other instruments, where applicable). Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 387 pages, 197 black & white illustrations, 99 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 616.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2012th Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387853567
ISBN
9780387853567
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.10
€ 49.12

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

€ 284.67
€ 213.19

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

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

€ 191.33
€ 131.49

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

€ 99.16
€ 69.67

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

€ 259.00
€ 194.25

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
€ 34.56

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

Paperback. This book shows the most cost-effective and time-efficient ways to use one-shot CCD cameras for capturing deep-sky astronomical images, and discusses how to get the best performance out of equipment that exposes all three color images at once. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 211 pages, 78 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2012th Edition
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461432463
ISBN
9781461432463
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.00

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
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 42.04

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