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Astronomy, space & time

Paperback. Shows how Astronomy contributed to the educational enlightenment of Glasgow, to its society and to its commerce. This scientific history includes the story of Glasgow's 'Big Bang' of 1863, the controversy over 'Astronomer Royal for Scotland' and a historical survey of the eight observatories that once populated Glasgow. Num Pages: 336 pages, 169 b&w illustrations 12 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; PDX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 680.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748678907
ISBN
9780748678907
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 45.53

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199586455
ISBN
9780199586455
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Hardback. This epic story of a nineteenth-century celestial drama will enthrall readers, as the first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in 99 years plunges America into darkness. Num Pages: 384 pages, 8 pages of color photographs; 65 illustrations; map. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781631490163
ISBN
9781631490163
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.92

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

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. Tells the incredible story of how astronomers solved one of the most compelling mysteries in science and, along the way, introduces readers to fundamental concepts and cutting-edge advances in modern astronomy.--From publisher description. Num Pages: 384 pages, 46 halftones. 76 line illus. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 644.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691156286
ISBN
9780691156286
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.68

Paperback. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 193 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, 57 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Number of pages
193
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319348940
ISBN
9783319348940
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 93.42

Hardback. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 180 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, 57 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 461.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
180
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319121161
ISBN
9783319121161
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.14

Paperback. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 287 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Edition
2015th Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319107370
ISBN
9783319107370
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.32

Paperback. A book that will appeal to all who are interested in unusual celestial occurences, this volume details a variety of odd astronomical observations and includes a number of amusing anecdotes that demonstrate the significance of these "weird" phenomena. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps, bibliography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2011th Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441964236
ISBN
9781441964236
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 39.95

Paperback. This book concentrates on the "odd and interesting" aspects of planetary bodies, including asteroids and moons, describing unusual features of these worlds and the ways in which they appear "weird" to us. Also discusses the possibility of methane-based organisms. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 322 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, 23 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2013th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461470632
ISBN
9781461470632
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.35

Paperback. A mind-expanding exploration of light and how we experience the universe Num Pages: 216 pages, 6 figures. BIC Classification: PDA; PG; PHJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253220868
ISBN
9780253220868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.10

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. Editor(s): Cline, David. Series: Springer Proceedings in Physics. Num Pages: 154 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGM; PHP; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 250.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
Number of pages
154
Condition
New
SKU
V9789402406757
ISBN
9789402406757
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 192.63

Hardback. Editor(s): Cline, David. Series: Springer Proceedings in Physics. Num Pages: 136 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 403.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400772403
ISBN
9789400772403
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.78

paperback. Editor(s): Cline, David. Num Pages: 566 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 860.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2001
Number of pages
566
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642074462
ISBN
9783642074462
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 252.14

Hardback. Dark matter research holds the key to all major breakthroughs to come in the fields of cosmology and astroparticle physics. The present volume is concerned with the sources and the detection of dark matter and dark energy in the universe. Editor(s): Cline, David. Num Pages: 544 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 978.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540412168
ISBN
9783540412168
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 260.73

Paperback. Proceedings of IAU Symposium No. 74, held in Cambridge, England, 16-20 August 1976 Editor(s): Jauncey, David L. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 416 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 21. Weight in Grams: 770.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1977
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1977
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9789027708397
ISBN
9789027708397
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.07

Paperback. This guide is for budding stargazers who want to develop observing skills beyond mere sightseeing and learn some of the techniques used to carry out enjoyable and scientifically useful observations. Includes useful exercises to help develop observing skills. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 258 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 146 x 12. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2014th Edition
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461487654
ISBN
9781461487654
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.34

Hardback. This volume reviews observations of non-evolved and evolved binary populations in clusters and the field with special emphasis on statistical biases, incompleteness and distribution functions. It includes highlights of the possible effects of binaries on galactic chemical evolution. Editor(s): Vanbeveren, Dany. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 602 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1023.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
602
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792371045
ISBN
9780792371045
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 261.38

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