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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods

Paperback. Aimed at deep-sky observers, whether they are interested in imaging or just sightseeing. Designed to be taken out into the field during observing, this large-format full-colour book presents information packed into each spread - photographs, position, maps, recommended exposure times, and more. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 146 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 155 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 564.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
146
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852334741
ISBN
9781852334741
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 161.92

paperback. Contains information an amateur astronomer may need to know to begin observing whilst going into the subject for those who are already involved. This book covers a wide range of available equipment, from simple DIY spectroscopes to some of the most expensive commercially-made instruments. Editor(s): Tonkin, Stephen F. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 213 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PNFS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 179 x 16. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2002nd Edition
Number of pages
213
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852334895
ISBN
9781852334895
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 43.62

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 guide for those who want to understand more than just the basics of astronomical telescopes and accessories, and how to maintain them in the peak of condition. It focuses on safely adjusting, cleaning, and maintaining your equipment. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 252 pages, 82 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852337155
ISBN
9781852337155
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 138.85

Paperback. Provides examples of the images, and gives readers hints and tips about how to get the best out of this technology. This book illustrates the help and advice with many beautiful colour images. It includes techniques that range from using simple webcams to highly technical aspects such as supernovae patrolling. Editor(s): Ratledge, David. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 177 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
177
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852337346
ISBN
9781852337346
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 39.68

Paperback. Designed for amateur astronomers who own a home computer, whether it is running Microsoft Windows, Mac O/S or Linux, this title provides a practical introduction to astronomy. It concentrates on low-cost accessible projects and also helps you learn how to optimise a go-to telescope, or connect it to a lap-top. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 202 pages, 87 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; UKP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 163 x 12. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852338053
ISBN
9781852338053
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 28.47

Paperback. Modern astronomical telescopes, along with other advances in technology, have brought the deep sky - star clusters, nebulae and the galaxies - within reach of amateur astronomers. This book provides the reader with what he needs to know about what to observe, and how to get superb views of faint and distant astronomical objects. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 180 pages, 117 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 610.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852339012
ISBN
9781852339012
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 35.51

Paperback. A resource that deals with satellite orbits, showing how the wide range of available orbits can be used in communications, positioning, remote-sensing, meteorology, and astronomy. Translator(s): Lyle, S. Num Pages: 564 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; TJKS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 951.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer Editions France
Number of pages
564
Condition
New
SKU
V9782287213175
ISBN
9782287213175
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 164.27

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. 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

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

Hardcover. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 266 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 70 colour illustrations, 40 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319235783
ISBN
9783319235783
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.69

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

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

Paperback. This text focuses primarily on serious observing. It explains how to use a small telescope to observe many classes of objects, ranging from the sun (visual and H-alpha), through asteroids, planets and stars, to deep-sky. Variable stars, supernovae and artificial satellites are also covered. Editor(s): Moore, CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, 490 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 525.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540198994
ISBN
9783540198994
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.93
€ 47.65

Paperback. This is a comprehensive guide for amateur astronomers who want to do more than star-gaze. Each chapter is authored by a well-known amateur and covers a variety of topics ranging from principles of calculation, through electronics in astronomy, to societies and international co-operation. Editor(s): Moore, CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 166 pages, 383 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Number of pages
166
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540199007
ISBN
9783540199007
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.98

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

Hardback. Focuses on X-ray astronomy. Suitable for those who are interested in the field - from students to astrophysicists and physicists - this title covers the aspects of this area of study, from astronomical instrumentation to extragalactic X-ray astronomy. Editor(s): Trumper, Joachim; Hasinger, Gunther. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 496 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 966.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540344117
ISBN
9783540344117
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.25

Hardback. Useful for professionals in research and industry, as well as students and astronomers, this volume deals with the theory of reflecting telescope optics. It recounts the historical progress systematically, and includes spot-diagrams that analyse special systems. The concluding part II treats manufacture, testing, alignment, and modern techniques. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 586 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 946.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2nd ed. 2004. Corr. 2nd printing 2007
Number of pages
586
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540401063
ISBN
9783540401063
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.45

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

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