Astronomy, space & time
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Astronomy, space & time
Paperback. A centennial study of Yerkes Observatory, built a century ago by the University of Chicago as one of America's first big science centres. This text describes the changing fortunes of the Observatory under its first three directors, and is illustrated with many archival photographs. Num Pages: 394 pages, 51 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226639468
- ISBN
- 9780226639468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.04
€ 26.99
€ 22.04
Hardback. Thoroughly revised and expanded throughout, the new edition is a graduate-level text and reference book on gaseous nebulae, nova and supernova remnants. Much of the new data and new images are from the Hubble Space Telescope with two wholly new chapters being added along with other new features. Num Pages: 650 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 196 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1162.
- Publisher
- University Science Books,U.S.
- Number of pages
- 650
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781891389344
- ISBN
- 9781891389344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.46
€ 103.46
Paperback. Num Pages: 634 pages, 199figs. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 245 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1058.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 634
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226109534
- ISBN
- 9780226109534
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.00€ 48.47
€ 56.00
€ 48.47
Hardcover. In the nineteenth century the beauty of the night sky is the source of both imaginative wonder in poetry and political and commercial power through navigation. The Romantic Imagination and Astronomy examines the impact of astronomical discovery and imperial exploration on poets including Barbauld, Coleridge, Keats, Shelley, and Rossetti. Series: Palgrave Studies in the Enlightenment, Romanticism and the Cultures of Print. Num Pages: 216 pages, 4 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; DSC; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 144 x 18. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137474339
- ISBN
- 9781137474339
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.13
€ 67.13
Paperback. Series: Palgrave Studies in the Enlightenment, Romanticism and the Cultures of Print. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSBF; DSC; PGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349501557
- ISBN
- 9781349501557
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.36
€ 66.36
Hardcover. A stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy, physics and mathematics, this second edition contains two new chapters and new exercises. Num Pages: 327 pages, 23 b/w illus. 50 exercises. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 255 x 185 x 20. Weight in Grams: 796. 330 pages, 23 b/w illus. 50 exercises. A stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy, physics and mathematics, this second edition contains two new chapters and new exercises. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PG. Dimension: 255 x 185 x 20. Weight: 744.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 327
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521866040
- ISBN
- 9780521866040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.79
€ 71.79
Paperback / so. Series: Rheinisch-Westfalische Akademie Der Wissenschaften. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PG; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 7. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- VS Verlag f?r Sozialwissenschaften United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783663017455
- ISBN
- 9783663017455
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.69
€ 71.69
Hardback. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 17. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634633017
- ISBN
- 9781634633017
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.66€ 114.87
€ 165.66
€ 114.87
hardcover. Presents a unified treatment of three important integrable problems relevant to both Celestial and Quantum Mechanics. This title is suitable for graduate students in mathematics and physics (including physical chemistry) and researchers concerned with the general areas of dynamical systems, statistical mechanics, and mathematical physics. Series: Progress in Mathematical Physics. Num Pages: 244 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817640965
- ISBN
- 9780817640965
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.48
€ 129.48
Hardback. The subjects of general relativity and cosmology have grown significantly in different directions during the 1990s. This volume highlights and reviews current developments in these fields. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PG; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 715.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344780
- ISBN
- 9780792344780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.28
€ 69.28
Transactions of the International Astronomical Union
Derek International Astronomical Union. Ed(S)...
Paperback. Proceedings of the Twentieth General Assembly, Baltimore 1988 Editor(s): McNally, Derek. Series: International Astronomical Union Transactions. Num Pages: 962 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1655.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
- Number of pages
- 962
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792305828
- ISBN
- 9780792305828
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.56
€ 75.56
Hardback. Containing Reports on Astronomy, prepared by each Commission President, volume A aims to summarize the astronomical results that have affected the work of the Commission. Volume B contains accounts of Commission Meetings which were held, together with other material. The reports range from outline summaries to compilations and references. Editor(s): McNally, Derek. Series: International Astronomical Union Transactions. Num Pages: 627 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1425.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 627
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792311720
- ISBN
- 9780792311720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.07
€ 258.07
Paperback. In this illustrated book, Denis Savoie presents the basics of astronomy required to understand sundials and describes how to design and build your own classical sundial. He describes how ancient sundials were used and presents a history of time measurement. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 169 x 12. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387098012
- ISBN
- 9780387098012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.04
€ 48.99
€ 40.04
hardcover. A neuroscientist investigates how the architecture of the human brain shapes our understanding of the nature of time. Num Pages: 304 pages, 22 illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; PGZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- WW Norton
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780393247947
- ISBN
- 9780393247947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.23
€ 54.23
Paperback. Galileo (1564-1642) is one of the most important and controversial figures in the history of science. Tackling Galileo as astronomer, engineer and author, the author places him at the centre of Renaissance culture. He traces Galileo through his early rebellious years onwards. Num Pages: 354 pages, 24 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JB; 3JD; BGH; BGT; PDX; PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 204 x 28. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 354
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300197297
- ISBN
- 9780300197297
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.78
€ 21.99
€ 17.78
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198797685
- ISBN
- 9780198797685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.85
€ 29.85
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461430483
- ISBN
- 9781461430483
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.28
€ 48.99
€ 40.28
Paperback. Series: Princeton Series in Astrophysics. Num Pages: 544 pages, 5 halftones. 136 line illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: PGM; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 154 x 33. Weight in Grams: 946.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691158600
- ISBN
- 9780691158600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.34€ 72.38
€ 93.34
€ 72.38
Hardback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSB; HB; PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319198774
- ISBN
- 9783319198774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.03
€ 136.03
Hardback. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGK; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 147 x 23. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306450884
- ISBN
- 9780306450884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.16
€ 67.16
Paperback. Offers an account of Eugene Shoemaker's life and the way it has shaped our thinking about the universe. This book reconstructs the journey that began with a young geologist's desire to go to the moon in the late 1940's. Num Pages: 320 pages, 39 halftones, 2 tables. BIC Classification: BG; PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691113258
- ISBN
- 9780691113258
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 33.73
€ 45.99
€ 33.73
Paperback. If scientists can't touch the Sun, how do they know what it's made of? And if we can't see black holes, how can we be confident they exist? From the Sun and black holes, the authors lead us further into the unknown, to the dark matter and energy that pervade our universe, where science teeters on the edge of theory and discovery. Num Pages: 280 pages, 13 halftones. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226283487
- ISBN
- 9780226283487
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.26
€ 20.99
€ 18.26
Paperback. Examines some of the most interesting aspects of the solar system, detailing how we unraveled the mystery of our world. Num Pages: 270 pages, photos & graphs. BIC Classification: PGK; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 127 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780231060431
- ISBN
- 9780231060431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.00€ 29.12
€ 35.00
€ 29.12
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€ 45.89
€ 50.99
€ 45.89