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Astronomy, space & time

Mixed media pr. Collects the invited contributions and plenary sessions presented at the Eighth Scientific Meeting of the Spanish Astronomical Society (Sociedad Espanola de Astronomia, SEA) held on July 7-11, 2008 in Santander that cover the various fields of astronomy and astrophysics, that is, the Sun and solar system, the galaxy and its components. Editor(s): Diego, Jose M.; Goicoechea, Luis J.; Gonzalez-Serrano, J. Ignacio; Gorgas, Javier. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 636 pages, 92 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1112.
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
636
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642112492
ISBN
9783642112492
Condition: New

€ 253.78

Mixed media pr. This book reviews the past 50 years of SETI searches. It demonstrates high level mathematical techniques for the solution of a variety of SETI problems. Includes a full mathematical derivation of the Statistical Drake Equation and describes its applications. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 776 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, 49 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1284.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
776
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642274367
ISBN
9783642274367
Condition: New

€ 210.83

hardcover. This book describes our gradual awareness of a vast, previously concealed Universe. It is a story of expanding horizons and the discovery of invisible worlds. The book includes line drawings, and the perceptions of artists, poets and writers. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 662.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
Edition
2006th Edition
SKU
V9780387307350
ISBN
9780387307350
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 35.35

Hardback. The New Horizons space mission is the first to reconnoiter the Pluto-Charon System and the Kuiper belt. This book describes the mission's objectives, expected results, payload and data products in articles by the scientists and engineers most closely involved. Editor(s): Russell, Christopher T. Num Pages: 406 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 816.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
406
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387895178
ISBN
9780387895178
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.15

paperback. This rigorously refereed volume is a compilation of articles that summarize the most recent results in meteor, meteoroid and related fields presented at the Meteoroids 2007 conference held at the impressive CosmoCaixa Science Museum in Barcelona, Spain. Editor(s): Trigo-Rodriguez, J. M.; Rietmeijer, Frans; Llorca, Jordi; Janches, Diego. Num Pages: 570 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 866.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Number of pages
570
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441926876
ISBN
9781441926876
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 196.77

paperback. The New Horizons space mission is the first to reconnoiter the Pluto-Charon System and the Kuiper belt. This book describes the mission's objectives, expected results, payload and data products in articles by the scientists and engineers most closely involved. Editor(s): Russell, Christopher. Num Pages: 406 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
Number of pages
406
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441927989
ISBN
9781441927989
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 199.39

hardcover. This is the first comprehensive source of information on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission. With expert contributions, the book describes the scientific objectives, mission design, flight system, and the instruments that carry out these investigations. Editor(s): Vondrak, R. R.; Keller, J. W.; Russell, Christopher. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVG; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 619.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
Edition
2010th Edition
SKU
V9781441963901
ISBN
9781441963901
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 228.29

hardcover. This collection of review papers offers a concise overview of state-of-the art high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy, and also summarises past achievements in the field, and goes on to look ahead toward developments yet to come. Editor(s): Kaastra, Jelle; Paerels, Frits. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHK; PNFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 717.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
277
Condition
New
Edition
2011th Edition
SKU
V9781441998835
ISBN
9781441998835
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 195.79

paperback. The far side of the Moon was unknown to humanity until the Luna and Lunar Orbiter pictures were returned to Earth. This wonderful book contains beautiful photographs and newly-assembled mosaic images of the far side of the Moon, cleaned up by today's computer technology. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TRP; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 581.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
Edition
2008th Edition
SKU
V9781489988065
ISBN
9781489988065
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 36.81

paperback. This is the first comprehensive source of information on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission. With expert contributions, the book describes the scientific objectives, mission design, flight system, and the instruments that carry out these investigations. Editor(s): Vondrak, R. R.; Keller, J. W. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVG; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
Edition
2010th Edition
SKU
V9781489992604
ISBN
9781489992604
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 227.33

paperback. This collection of review papers offers a concise overview of state-of-the art high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy, and also summarises past achievements in the field, and goes on to look ahead toward developments yet to come. Editor(s): Kaastra, Jelle; Paerels, Frits. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PNFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
281
Condition
New
Edition
2011th Edition
SKU
V9781489999375
ISBN
9781489999375
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 193.95

paperback. This book describes our gradual awareness of a vast, previously concealed Universe. It is a story of expanding horizons and the discovery of invisible worlds. The book includes line drawings, and the perceptions of artists, poets and writers. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHDV; PHVB; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
Edition
2006th Edition
SKU
V9781493900930
ISBN
9781493900930
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 39.21

hardcover. Contains the results on the plasma environment of Mars and its interaction with the solar wind. This title includes mapping of the plasma environment with the instruments on Mars Express and Mars Global Surveyor, the advanced numerical simulations, and theoretical studies. Editor(s): Russell, Christopher T. Num Pages: 510 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 932.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
2007th Edition
Number of pages
510
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387709413
ISBN
9780387709413
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.23

Hardcover. While there are guides to the visible sky, this is the first book to encompass the most important stars known in the universe at a level accessible to the layperson. The noted astronomer James Kaler takes us on a tour of the 100 most interesting stars, describing their characteristics and importance in words and vivid pictures. Num Pages: 211 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 86 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 203 x 23. Weight in Grams: 860.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Copernicus
Edition
2002nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387954363
ISBN
9780387954363
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 42.42

hardcover. The Kaguya Mission to the Moon describes both the mission and the individual scientific investigations of the JAXA mission to the moon, including the objectives, the specifications of the instruments, their calibrations, and initial results. Editor(s): Matsuoka, A.; Russell, Christopher. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 646.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
2011th Edition
Number of pages
346
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441981219
ISBN
9781441981219
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.03

paperback. The Kaguya Mission to the Moon describes both the mission and the individual scientific investigations of the JAXA mission to the moon, including the objectives, the specifications of the instruments, their calibrations, and initial results. Editor(s): Matsuoka, A.; Russell, C. T. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TRP; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
2011th Edition
Number of pages
346
Condition
New
SKU
V9781489982520
ISBN
9781489982520
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.58

hardcover. Editor(s): Burges, Joel. Num Pages: 384 pages, 28 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSR; HPD; PGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 699.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
NYU Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9781479821709
ISBN
9781479821709
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.45

paperback. Editor(s): Russell, Christopher. Num Pages: 510 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGS; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 783.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
2007th Edition
Number of pages
510
Condition
New
SKU
V9781489981448
ISBN
9781489981448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 196.24

Paperback. Num Pages: 607 pages, 353 black & white illustrations, 15 colour illustrations, 64 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PGS; RB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 182 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1502.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
607
Condition
New
SKU
V9781466563155
ISBN
9781466563155
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 166.25

Hardback. This text provides detailed coverage of modern positional astronomy, including explanatory material, supplemental information and detailed descriptions of the computational models and algorithms used to produce The Astronomical Almanac. The 3rd edition of the Supplement has undergone significant revision to include new and updated content. Editor(s): Urban, Sean; Seidelmann, P. Kenneth. Num Pages: 768 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCY; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 185 x 260 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1366.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University Science Books,U.S. United States
Edition
3 Rev ed
Number of pages
768
Condition
New
SKU
V9781891389856
ISBN
9781891389856
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.28

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