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Astronomy, space & time

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Astronomy, space & time

Hardback. Expanded from a February 1989 lecture at Brookhaven National Laboratory, noted physicist Wilkinson romps through modern astrophysical cosmology, contending that we create a multitude of conceptual universes many incompatible in order to try to make sense of peculiar things that happen, like life. An Num Pages: 213 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
213
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231071840
ISBN
9780231071840
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.64
€ 80.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 220 pages, 100 colour illustrations, 100 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319541716
ISBN
9783319541716
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 43.21

Paperback. Part-history of the cosmos, part-intellectual adventure, this book travels from the Big Bang to the distant future via parallel worlds, across every possible scale - from the sub-atomic to the intergalactic - showing how mathematics provides the answers to our questions about the world. Where do we come from? What makes the universe the way it is? Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK; PHQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241954638
ISBN
9780241954638
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 130 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 8. Weight in Grams: 232.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2014th Edition
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319002774
ISBN
9783319002774
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 76.48

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

Paperback. Editor(s): Manuel, Oliver K. Num Pages: 646 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHM; PHVB; PNK; PNRL; RBGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1259.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Number of pages
646
Condition
New
SKU
V9781475773156
ISBN
9781475773156
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 199.49

Paperback. Proceedings of IAU Symposium No. 94, jointly with International Union of Pure and Applied Physics, held in Bologna, Italy, 11-14 June 1980 Editor(s): Setti, Giancarlo; Spada, Gianfranco; Wolfendale, A. W. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 409 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 790.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981
Number of pages
409
Condition
New
SKU
V9789027712721
ISBN
9789027712721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.16

Paperback. Series: Springerbriefs in Astronomy. Num Pages: 98 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, 23 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 189.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
98
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642320866
ISBN
9783642320866
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.19

Hardback. Part of the "Organizations and Strategies in Astronomy (OSA)" series, this book considers various aspects of astronomy-related life and environment. The chapters deal with socio-dynamical aspects of the astronomy (and related space sciences) community. Editor(s): Heck, Andre. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 359 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 767.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
359
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402040559
ISBN
9781402040559
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.15

Paperback. Editor(s): Heck, Andre. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401039895
ISBN
9789401039895
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.27

Hardback. The third volume under the title "Organizations and Strategies in Astronomy", this book covers a range of fields and themes. It offers a collection of chapters dealing with socio-dynamical aspects of the astronomy community; characteristics of organizations; strategies for development; operational techniques; observing practicalities; and more. Editor(s): Heck, Andre. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 589.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
247
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402008122
ISBN
9781402008122
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.72

Hardback. Offers a collection of chapters dealing with socio-dynamical aspects of the astronomy (and related space sciences) community: characteristics of organizations, operational techniques, strategies for development, conference series, coordination policies, observing practicalities, computing strategies, and sociology of large collaborations. Editor(s): Heck, Andre. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
289
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792371724
ISBN
9780792371724
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.41

Hardback. Offers a collection of chapters dealing with socio-dynamical aspects of the astronomy community. This book includes a bibliography of publications related to socio-astronomy and to the interactions of the astronomy community with society at large. It is intended for researchers, teachers, editors, publishers, librarians, and science sociologists. Editor(s): Heck, Andre. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
231
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792366713
ISBN
9780792366713
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.33

Hardback. The seventh volume under the title "Organizations and Strategies in Astronomy (OSA)", this book covers chapters that deal with socio-dynamical aspects of the astronomy community: characteristics of organizations, strategies for development, operational techniques, observing practicalities, journal and magazine profiles, and more. Editor(s): Heck, Andre. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 605 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1069.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
605
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402053009
ISBN
9781402053009
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 253.39

Hardcover. In its 2nd edition, this book covers the theory of satellite orbits, derives the complete solutions of orbital disturbances, describes the algorithms of orbits determination and the applications of the theory to the phenomenon of physical satellite formation. Num Pages: 449 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 804.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2nd ed. 2013
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642327926
ISBN
9783642327926
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.07

hardcover. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 221 pages, 108 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGM; PHQ; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 502.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Number of pages
221
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319231228
ISBN
9783319231228
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.97

Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 16-19 November 2001 Editor(s): Videen, Gorden; Kocifaj, Miroslav. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 529.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402008207
ISBN
9781402008207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.57

Hardback. Offers reviews of detectors and spectrographs. This book addresses ways to handle photons, based on quantum physics. It provides two reviews about wavefront processing and about image restoration and deconvolution algorithms for ill conditioned cases. Editor(s): Foy, Renaud; Foy, Francoise Claude. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 899.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
438
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402034350
ISBN
9781402034350
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 252.28

Paperback. Includes two reviews about wavefront processing and about image restoration and deconvolution algorithms for ill conditioned cases. This book provides reviews of detectors and of spectrographs, as well as forefront R&D in the field of optical coatings and of guided optics. Editor(s): Foy, Renaud; Foy, Francoise Claude. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 741.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
438
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402034367
ISBN
9781402034367
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 207.02

Hardcover. A product of Kepler's most creative period. It began as an attempt to give astronomical optics a solid foundation, but soon transcended this narrow goal to become a complete reconstruction of the theory of light, the physiology of vision, and the mathematics of refraction. It gives us insight into Kepler's thought during this crucial period. Translator(s): Donahue, William H. Num Pages: 475 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PG; PHJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 184 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1042.
Publisher
Green Lion Press United States
Number of pages
475
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781888009125
ISBN
9781888009125
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.72
€ 54.72

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