Astronomy, space & time
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Astronomy, space & time
paperback. Our solar system is bigger and more complex than we can easily imagine. But our sun is an unremarkable middle-sized, middle-aged-star - just one of the millions that make up the Milky Way galaxy. This Little Guide gives a small glimpse into that immensity. Num Pages: 128 pages, ILLUSTRATED. BIC Classification: PG. Dimension: 101 x 90 x 11. Weight in Grams: 50.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nightingale Press
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903056271
- ISBN
- 9781903056271
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.23
€ 6.23
Hardback. Advances in astronomy such as the theories of Copernicus and the development of the telescope sparked a strong response within Early Modern literature. The essays in this collection show this discourse went on to develop a political context to discuss topics like New World exploration and even kingship and regicide, well into the 18th century. Editor(s): Hayden, Judy A. Series: Palgrave Studies in Literature, Science and Medicine. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD; HPCB; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 425.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2090
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137583451
- ISBN
- 9781137583451
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.03
€ 124.03
Hardback. Proceedings of the International Conference on Light Pollution, La Serena, Chile, held 5-7 March 2002 Editor(s): Schwarz, Hugo E. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 24. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011740
- ISBN
- 9781402011740
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.19
€ 193.19
Paperback. Exploring the origin of life on Earth, this text presents, in nontechnical language, an encapsulation of the work being done by scientists as they begin to characterize life as a natural outcome of the evolution of cosmic matter. Editor(s): Schopf, J. William. Num Pages: 208 pages, 52 b/w illustrations, 20 tables. BIC Classification: PGK; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 54.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520233911
- ISBN
- 9780520233911
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.12
€ 40.99
€ 29.12
Hardcover. This text expounds the idea that life did not originate on earth, but was added to it from the comets. It argues that in recent years, evidence to support this theory has accumulated. This work should be of value to readers interested in general science, the origin of man and the meaning of life. Series: Controversy Series. Num Pages: 225 pages, illus. BIC Classification: JHM; PD; PGS; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Clinical Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854570413
- ISBN
- 9781854570413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.94
€ 23.99
€ 16.94
Paperback. In this gripping introduction, Lewis Dartnell explores Astrobiology's latest findings, tackling along the way some of the most fascinating questions in science. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PGK; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851685059
- ISBN
- 9781851685059
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.09
€ 13.99
€ 11.09
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Number of pages
- 382
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461478331
- ISBN
- 9781461478331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 48.52
€ 52.99
€ 48.52
Hardback. Contains over forty research papers that present the observational results of the November 1999 Leonid meteor storm, the first storm observed by modern observing techniques. This book offers a glimpse of the large amount of information obtained during NASA's Leonid Multi-Instrument Aircraft Campaign and groundbased campaigns throughout the world. Editor(s): Jenniskens, Peter; Rietmeijer, Frans; Brosch, Noah; Fonda, Mark. Num Pages: 606 pages, 121 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1195.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from EARTH, MOON, AND PLANETS, 82/83, 2
- Number of pages
- 606
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792367383
- ISBN
- 9780792367383
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.44
€ 245.44
Hardback. This volume contains Euler's early astronomical tables and his "First theory of the moon" of 1753. Editor(s): Fleckstein, J.O. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 300 x 223 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1956
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764314538
- ISBN
- 9783764314538
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 293.39
€ 293.39
hardcover. Editor(s): Habicht, Walter. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TGB. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 301 x 221 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1279.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1974
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 1974th Edition
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764314507
- ISBN
- 9783764314507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.31
€ 217.31
Paperback. The dynamics, politics, and richness of knowledge production in social movements and social activist contexts are often overlooked. This book contends that some of the most radical critiques and understandings about dominant ideologies and power structures, and visions of social change, have emerged from those spaces. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK; PGC; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349383153
- ISBN
- 9781349383153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.74€ 45.17
€ 51.74
€ 45.17
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Cargese, France, from September 29 to October 10, 1997 Editor(s): Ageorges, N.; Dainty, Chris. Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHJ; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363811
- ISBN
- 9780792363811
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.55
€ 247.55
Hardback. Suitable for young scientists who want to work in the field of modern cosmology, this title contains a selection of review articles that give a comprehensive introduction to modern cosmology. Editor(s): Mansouri, Reza; Brandenberger, Robert. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 387 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364115
- ISBN
- 9780792364115
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.31
€ 125.31
Paperback. This book details the strategy, deployment, layout and phased objectives of national, large research infrastructures in China by 2050. It offers in-depth analysis of the main directions in such key fields as nuclear energy, astronomy and life science. Editor(s): Hesheng, Chen. Num Pages: 146 pages, 28 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMV6; PG; PHP; PHV; PSAF; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 146
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642193675
- ISBN
- 9783642193675
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.80
€ 67.80
Hardback. Details the evolution of the large parabolic dish antennas, from the initial 26 m operation at L band (960 MHz) in 1958 through the Ka band (32 GHz) operation on the 70 m antenna, used to support radio and radar astronomy observations in the exploration of the solar system and the universe. Series: JPL Deep-Space Communications and Navigation Series. Num Pages: 302 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471445371
- ISBN
- 9780471445371
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 274.07
€ 274.07
Paperback. Num Pages: 229 pages. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 125 x 18. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- Lucis Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 229
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780853301370
- ISBN
- 9780853301370
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.76
€ 15.76
Hardback. Presents the developments of laboratory studies in astrophysics and space research. This title includes chapters that review laboratory investigations under simulated space conditions, studies for the design of successful space experiments or for supporting the interpretation of astronomical and space mission recorded data. Editor(s): Ehrenfreund, P. (Leiden Observatory, Netherlands and Academy of Sciences, Austria); Krafft, C. (Universite Paris Sud, France); Kochan, H.; Pirronello, Valerio (DMFCI, Universite di Catania, Sicily, Italy). Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 698 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 698
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792353386
- ISBN
- 9780792353386
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.55
€ 246.55
La Correspondance D'Henri Poincare. Mecanique Celeste.
. Ed(S): Walter, Scott A; Nabonnand, Philippe...
Book. Editor(s): Walter, Scott A; Nabonnand, Philippe; Kromer, Ralf; Schiavon, Martina. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 753.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764371678
- ISBN
- 9783764371678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.33
€ 244.33
Paperback. Knack Night Sky is an ode to the solar system in its awe-inspiring complexity. This book shows you ways to find stars, constellations, and other celestial objects, photos, comets, and meteor showers from the past and comets and meteor showers to come. Series: Knack: Make it Easy. Num Pages: 256 pages, colour illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 213 x 18. Weight in Grams: 48.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781599219554
- ISBN
- 9781599219554
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.49
€ 20.99
€ 17.49
Hardback. Johannes Kepler contributed importantly to every field he addressed. This book offers the study of Kepler's philosophical views and shows how those views helped him construct and justify the astronomy. It explores the complex interplay between changes in his philosophical views and the status of his astronomical discoveries. Num Pages: 216 pages, 13 tables, 26 line illus. BIC Classification: HPK; PDX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691050690
- ISBN
- 9780691050690
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.33€ 82.56
€ 109.33
€ 82.56