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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods

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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods

Hardback. Offers reviews of detectors and spectrographs. This book addresses ways to handle photons, based on quantum physics. It provides two reviews about wavefront processing and about image restoration and deconvolution algorithms for ill conditioned cases. Editor(s): Foy, Renaud; Foy, Francoise Claude. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 899.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
438
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402034350
ISBN
9781402034350
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 252.28

Hardback. Features proceedings from the fifth workshop of a series that concentrated on optical CCDs for the first four installments. These papers include various technologies from detector manufacturers, observatory plans, instrumentation applications, electronics, extremely large focal planes, testing techniques and space missions. Editor(s): Amico, Paola; Beletic, Jenna E.; Beletic, James W. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 665 pages, 568 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1105.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
665
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402017889
ISBN
9781402017889
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 376.65

Hardback. The third volume under the title "Organizations and Strategies in Astronomy", this book covers a range of fields and themes. It offers a collection of chapters dealing with socio-dynamical aspects of the astronomy community; characteristics of organizations; strategies for development; operational techniques; observing practicalities; and more. Editor(s): Heck, Andre. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 589.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
247
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402008122
ISBN
9781402008122
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.72

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

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

€ 131.66

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

€ 132.26

hardcover. 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: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
2001st Edition
Number of pages
356
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792369929
ISBN
9780792369929
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.84

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

€ 202.75

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. 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

€ 195.73

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. 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

€ 253.27

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

€ 70.06

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

€ 129.01

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

€ 132.65

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

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

€ 257.03

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

€ 130.74

Hardback. Num Pages: 236 pages, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 650.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
1st ed. 1991. Corr. 2nd printing 1994
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387974088
ISBN
9780387974088
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.05

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