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Astronomy, space & time

Hardback. This volume presents important aspects of modern research on the mathematical structure of Einstein's field equations and they show how to extract their physical content from them by mathematically exact methods. Editor(s): Schmidt, Bernd G. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 433 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBMP; PGK; PHR; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
433
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540670735
ISBN
9783540670735
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.56

hardcover. The authors, principal investigators of the ISO mission, present a host of new data analyses that should trigger novel astro-physical research in the far-infrared. There is emphasis on object-oriented presentation of the observations. Editor(s): Lemke, D.; Stickel, M.; Wilke, K. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHJ; PHVB; PNFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2000th Edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540674795
ISBN
9783540674795
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.74

Hardback. Since satellites, especially SIGMA and Beppo-SAX, gave a completely new picture of our universe, gamma-ray astronomy has become an integral part of astronomical research. This book provides a comprehensive presentation of this field of research, addressing both graduate students and researchers. Editor(s): Schonfelder, Volker. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 409 pages, 121 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, 20 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: PGG; PHN; PHP; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 872.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
409
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540678748
ISBN
9783540678748
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.58

hardcover. Presents the edited lecture notes of the First JETSET School on Jets from Young Stars: Models and Constraints, held by the Marie Curie Research and Training Network on JET Simulations, Experiments and Theory. This book deals with theoretical knowledge of magneto-hydrodynamic processes pertinent to the jet launching mechanism in young stars. Editor(s): Whelan, Emma; Ferreira, Jonathan; Dougados, Catherine. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 239 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1150.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2007th Edition
Number of pages
239
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540680338
ISBN
9783540680338
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.59

Hardback. Editor(s): Altwegg-von Burg, Kathrin; Benz, Willy; Thomas, Nicolas. Series: Saas-Fee Advanced Course. Num Pages: 270 pages, 114 black & white illustrations, 18 colour illustrations, 13 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: PGC; TTDS; VXQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 622.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540719571
ISBN
9783540719571
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.93

Hardback. This book discusses the beginnings of the process of galaxy formation from cosmological observations and calculations. It also considers the broad features of galaxies that we need to explain and what we know of their later history. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540725343
ISBN
9783540725343
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.47

hardcover. Contains the worked out lectures given at the 36th Saas-Fee Advanced Course "First Light in the Universe" by three scientists in the field: Abraham Loeb, Andrea Ferrara, and Richard Ellis. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics of galaxies, stars, the interstellar and intergalactic medium in the early Universe. Editor(s): Schaerer, D.; Hempel, A.; Puy, D. Series: Saas-Fee Advanced Course. Num Pages: 381 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 736.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2008th Edition
Number of pages
381
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540741626
ISBN
9783540741626
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 208.17

Hardback. The discovery of extrasolar planets in recent years has opened a new field of astronomy and spurred a rapid rise in observational and theoretical research. This text introduces planetary systems and explores them from all aspects. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 357 pages, 26 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB; RBG; TTDS; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 718.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
357
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540757474
ISBN
9783540757474
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 206.82

Hardback. An illustrated guide suitable for anyone taking their first steps in observational astronomy. It shows what you can expect to see, helping you get the most from your equipment. It gives amateurs the guidance and assurance they need to become proficient observers. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 185 x 17. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
186
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540760306
ISBN
9783540760306
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.65

Paperback. Contains the information the amateur astronomers need to know about eclipses, including: what to look for, when and how to observe, what equipment is needed, and even how to mount an eclipse expedition. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 212 pages, 204 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540761464
ISBN
9783540761464
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.97

hardcover. The new edition of this comprehensive reference on astronomy observation methods and techniques includes recent developments in astronomical detectors and instrumentation, from the invention of the CCD in 1970 to the current era of huge telescopes. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 592 pages, 180 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHK; TJF; TTDS; UYS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 173 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1256.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
592
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540765820
ISBN
9783540765820
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.71

Hardback. In this book, the author thoroughly examines the basic mechanical and thermal effects of rotation. The author is an internationally recognized researcher, and the book offers the first comprehensive pedagogically written treatment for researchers and students. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 853 pages, 28 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1442.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
853
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540769484
ISBN
9783540769484
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 289.14

Hardcover. Based on the main findings of nine solar spacecraft missions, this book offers information on key advances in the field. It also provides the scientific objective of those missions and historical perspective on studies of the sun and heliosphere. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 558 pages, 34 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 936.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2nd ed. 2009
Number of pages
558
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540769521
ISBN
9783540769521
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.85

Hardback. Black hole gravitohydromagnetics (GHM) is developed from the rudiments to the frontiers of research in this book. This second edition of the book is updated throughout and contains a completely new chapter discussing the state-of-the-art. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 413 pages, 65 black & white illustrations, 21 colour illustrations, 5 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 838.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2nd ed. 2009
Number of pages
413
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540769552
ISBN
9783540769552
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.84

Hardback. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures, bibliograph. BIC Classification: PBF; PBW; PGK; PHR; PHVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 676.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540852018
ISBN
9783540852018
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 37.85

Hardback. This self-contained yet comprehensive book covers the theory of Quantum Gravitation from the point of view of Feynman path integrals. The book stresses the basic physical ideas, developing simple examples and exploiting analogies where suitable. Num Pages: 342 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 730.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540852926
ISBN
9783540852926
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.49

paperback. Offers an overview of the numerical modelling of radiation fields in multidimensional geometries. This book covers advances and problems in the mathematical treatment of the radiative transfer equation, a partial integro-differential equation of high dimension that describes the propagation of the radiation in various fields. Num Pages: 309 pages, 86 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; PG; RBP; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Germany
Edition
2009th Edition
Number of pages
309
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540853688
ISBN
9783540853688
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 227.55

Hardback. This book provides the first summary of known terrestrial distal impact ejecta layers, which although often erased or modified beyond easy recognition, can be vital evidence in helping to plot major climatic and biological effects of meteor impact. Series: Impact Studies. Num Pages: 716 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVG; RBGB; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1256.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2012
Number of pages
716
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540882619
ISBN
9783540882619
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.64

Hardcover. This book details the state-of-the art in the field of space storms. The topics range from the storms in the solar atmosphere through the solar wind, magnetosphere and ionosphere to the production of the storm-related geoelectric field on the ground. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Environmental Sciences. Num Pages: 419 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 177 x 30. Weight in Grams: 898.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2011th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642003103
ISBN
9783642003103
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.08

Hardback. Editor(s): Haubold, Hans J.; Mathai, A. M. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 198 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642033230
ISBN
9783642033230
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 249.78

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