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Paperback. Written for amateur astronomers, this book reviews portable equipment, accessories and mounts, describing which are best for different kinds of viewing. Shows how to use your grab 'n' go telescope to observe a wealth of solar, lunar and planetary objects. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 245 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 127 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493908257
- ISBN
- 9781493908257
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.62
€ 48.62
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€ 39.69
€ 48.99
€ 39.69
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441987853
- ISBN
- 9781441987853
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 39.24
€ 48.99
€ 39.24
Paperback. This is a comprehensive guide to buying, testing, and using a refracting telescope. It is written mainly for amateur astronomers who already own or are intending to purchase a refracting telescope, but will prove useful for non-astronomical observers. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, 119 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AJ; PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441964021
- ISBN
- 9781441964021
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 44.94
€ 53.99
€ 44.94
Hardback. Num Pages: 480 pages, 95 color illus. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK; PHVB; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 191 x 265 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1338.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780691157245
- ISBN
- 9780691157245
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 32.14
€ 36.99
€ 32.14
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
€ 30.99
€ 28.47
Paperback. This is the first book specifically written for amateur astronomers who own, or who are about to purchase, a computer-controlled 'go-to' telescope. The 'go-to' capability is huge, and this book offers fascinating deep-sky objects and detailed observing lists. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 260 pages, 100 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441968500
- ISBN
- 9781441968500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.72
€ 32.99
€ 28.72
paperback. China's most sophisticated system of computational astronomy was created for a Mongol emperor to celebrate victory over China after forty years of war. This book explains how and why, and reconstructs the observatory and the science that made it possible. Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 664 pages, 100 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1015.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441927071
- ISBN
- 9781441927071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.41
€ 141.41
hardcover. China's most sophisticated system of computational astronomy was created for a Mongol emperor to celebrate victory over China after forty years of war. This book explains how and why, and reconstructs the observatory and the science that made it possible. Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 664 pages, 100 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1111.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387789552
- ISBN
- 9780387789552
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.45
€ 132.45
Hardcover. Editor(s): Gopalswamy, Natchimuthukonar; Mewaldt, Richard; Torsti, Jarmo. Series: Geophysical Monograph. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: PG; PHVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 221 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1315.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- American Geophysical Union United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 385
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875904306
- ISBN
- 9780875904306
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.41
€ 111.41
Paperback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 943 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; RNP; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1598.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 943
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401570589
- ISBN
- 9789401570589
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 566.91
€ 566.91
Hardback. Presenting an overview including practical remedies, this handbook provides the background needed by those grappling with the complex issue of outdoor lighting and its effects. It intends to fills the gap that exists between astronomical textbooks, engineering texts and popular brochures about light pollution. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 971 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 971
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402026652
- ISBN
- 9781402026652
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 567.88
€ 567.88
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431540571
- ISBN
- 9784431540571
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.52
€ 83.52
Paperback. Translator(s): Queen, N. M. Series: Theoretical and Mathematical Physics. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHDV; PHQ; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642835292
- ISBN
- 9783642835292
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.75
€ 67.75
Hardback. The discovery of extrasolar planets has impacted on our understanding of planetary systems. This volume collates research into planets in binary and multistar systems and aims to familiarize readers with its associated theoretical and observational challenges. Editor(s): Haghighipour, Nader. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 340 pages, 200 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB; RBG; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048186860
- ISBN
- 9789048186860
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.03
€ 196.03
Paperback. Num Pages: 813 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBCT; PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 41. Weight in Grams: 2123.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 813
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401058742
- ISBN
- 9789401058742
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 269.56
€ 269.56
Hardcover. This book examines the nature of planets and their potential to harbor life as well as the role of life itself as an engine to increase the habitability of planets and satellites. It details new mission concepts for the remote study of habitability. Editor(s): Vera, Jean-Pierre de; Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PSAF; RBG; TTDS; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400765450
- ISBN
- 9789400765450
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.15
€ 230.15
Paperback. Proceedings of the 118th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union, held in Christchurch, New Zealand, December 2-6, 1985 Editor(s): Hearnshaw, J.B.; Cottrell, P. L. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 504 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 171 x 244 x 30. Weight in Grams: 868.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789027723253
- ISBN
- 9789027723253
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.94
€ 130.94
Hardcover. Editor(s): Sturrock, Peter A. Series: Geophysics and Astrophysics Monographs (Closed). Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 166 x 18. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1986th Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789027718600
- ISBN
- 9789027718600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.23
€ 199.23
Hardcover. Editor(s): Kikuchi, Hiroshi. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1983rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789027715418
- ISBN
- 9789027715418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.81
€ 131.81