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Astronomy, space & time

Paperback. Reprint. Originally published: Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1967. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 252 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HDDK; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 258 x 19. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691622897
ISBN
9780691622897
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 30.70

Paperback. Presents numerous illustrations of the observed variability of cataclysmic variable stars. This text provides a clear explanation and thorough overview of this phenomena at a level accessible to the advanced amateur or undergraduate student. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2001st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852332112
ISBN
9781852332112
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.23
€ 65.90

Paperback. Integrating extensive graphics with an 8-year astronomical calendar, this book presents sky events geared to naked-eye and binocular viewing. It is arranged by ease of observation - lunar phases and brighter planets, solar eclipses, the aurora through comets. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 423 pages, 98 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 618.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
3rd
Number of pages
651
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461406099
ISBN
9781461406099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 42.04

Paperback. Presenting the story of Poincare's work, this book traces the history of attempts to solve the problems of celestial mechanics posed in Isaac Newton's "Principia" in 1686. It introduces the people whose ideas led to the field called nonlinear dynamics. Series: Princeton science library. Num Pages: 256 pages, 23 halftones 64 line illus. BIC Classification: PBWS; PGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691005454
ISBN
9780691005454
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.00
€ 29.44

Paperback. This book explores intriguing cases in which astronomy has been used as a tool to solve mysteries from art, history, and literature. It clearly explains astronomical concepts with non-technical language and defines terms as needed for wide readership. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy. Num Pages: 355 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 113 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 171 x 16. Weight in Grams: 596.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Number of pages
350
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461484028
ISBN
9781461484028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.94

Hardback. Contains the highlights from the Meeting of the GAIA Photometry Working Group. This book brings information on the status in the development of the ESA's astrometric space mission GAIA, emphasizing on the design and optimization of the GAIA's photometric instrument. Editor(s): Vansevicius, Vladas; Kucinskas, Arunas; Sudzius, Jokubas. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
194
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402005961
ISBN
9781402005961
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.78

Paperback. Devoted to celestial mechanics whose aim has become the study of such 'objects' as the planetary system, planetary rings, the asteroidal belt, meteor swarms, satellite systems, comet families, the preplanetary nebula, etc. This book is an attempt to bring together the observationally-oriented scientists and the theoretically-oriented scientists. Editor(s): Ferraz-Mello, Sylvio. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHD; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792317821
ISBN
9780792317821
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 201.65

Paperback. Adazzling tour d'horizonof mankind's enduring fascination with, and reliance upon, the extraordinary star at the centre of our solar system. Num Pages: 720 pages, 16pp plates. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 196 x 40. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Number of pages
720
Condition
New
SKU
V9781416526124
ISBN
9781416526124
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.67

Hardcover. Covering the chemical evolution of galaxies of all types (elliptical, spiral and irregular) and stressing the role of star formation history in determining the features of star populations in galaxies, this book compares models to 20 years' observational data. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 498.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2012th Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642224904
ISBN
9783642224904
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.40

Paperback. Provides a discussion of the evolution of elemental abundances in the Galaxy taking into account both spatial and temporal variations. This work interprets the observed chemical abundances in terms of formation and evolution of the Galaxy. It is useful for scientists and graduate students. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 532.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
Number of pages
299
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402016523
ISBN
9781402016523
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.27

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2011th Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441987853
ISBN
9781441987853
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 39.58

Paperback. This is a comprehensive guide to buying, testing, and using a refracting telescope. It is written mainly for amateur astronomers who already own or are intending to purchase a refracting telescope, but will prove useful for non-astronomical observers. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, 119 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AJ; PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 458.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2011th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441964021
ISBN
9781441964021
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 45.30

Hardcover. Editor(s): Walters, Brendon. Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781633219656
ISBN
9781633219656
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 191.33
€ 131.49

Paperback. This book describes the telescopes built by such renowned makers as Dollond, Alvan Clark, Thomas Cooke & Sons, Carl Zeiss and others. Includes interviews with collectors of classic telescopes, and tips for readers on prospecting for and acquiring their own. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 239 pages, 88 black & white illustrations, 83 colour illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 231 x 11. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2013th Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461444237
ISBN
9781461444237
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 40.04

Hardback. At some time around 200 AD, the Stoic philosopher and teacher Cleomedes delivered a set of lectures on elementary astronomy as part of a complete introduction to Stoicism for his students. The result was "The Heavens" (Caelestia). This book contains an English translation of "The Heavens", along with an introduction, notes, and technical diagrams. Translator(s): Todd, Robert B.; Bowen, Alan C. Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society. Num Pages: 238 pages, 25 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AHA; HPCA; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520233256
ISBN
9780520233256
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.84
€ 64.27

Paperback. Num Pages: 105 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 8. Weight in Grams: 210.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
105
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606921142
ISBN
9781606921142
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.82
€ 44.85

Paperback. This book explores the history, subsequent discovery and contemporary research into pulsar astronomy. The story of pulsars is brought right up to date with the recent announcement of a new breed of pulsar, Rotating Radio Transients. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy. Num Pages: 190 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHR; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 341.
Publisher
Praxis
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
2008th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387765600
ISBN
9780387765600
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.76

Hardcover. Editor(s): Kuz'min, A.D. Translator(s): Makinen, Paul. Series: Proceedings of the Lebedev Physics Institute Academy of Sciences of the USSR. Num Pages: 326 pages, tabs.ch. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 808.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9780941743693
ISBN
9780941743693
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 222.83
€ 170.47

Hardback. Num Pages: 290 pages. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306435669
ISBN
9780306435669
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.29

Hardback. Proceedings of IAU Colloquium 186, 21-25 January 2002, Tenerife, Spain Editor(s): Bohnhardt, Hermann (European Southern Observatory, Santiago, Chile); Combi, M.; Kidger, M.R. (Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias, Tenerife, Spain); Schulz, Rita (European Space Agency, Noordwijk, Netherlands). Num Pages: 535 pages, 88 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1063.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
535
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402009785
ISBN
9781402009785
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 255.66

Hardback. Proceedings of IAU Colloquium 186, 21-25 January 2002, Tenerife, Spain Editor(s): Bohnhardt, Hermann (European Southern Observatory, Santiago, Chile); Combi, Michael (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA); Kidger, Mark R. (Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias, Tenerife, Spain); Schulz, Rita (European Space Agency, Noordwijk, Netherlands). Num Pages: 349 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 754.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
349
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402012884
ISBN
9781402012884
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.83

Hardcover. Editor(s): Melark, Peter G. Num Pages: 153 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGK; TTD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 261 x 187 x 14. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
153
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613246580
ISBN
9781613246580
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 157.50
€ 110.66

Paperback. This book gives a summary of our current knowledge of comets and describes how amateur astronomers can contribute. It contains many practical examples and details key observing techniques that can be used with commercially available modern observing equipment. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 254 pages, 164 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, 50 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2010th Edition
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441957894
ISBN
9781441957894
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 39.70

hardcover. Editor(s): Fellmann, E.; Grigorijan, A.T.; Habicht, D.; Juskevit, A.; Blanc, C.; Matvierskaja, G.P.Fricher; Mikhailov, G. BIC Classification: PGC. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. .
Publication date
2022
Publisher
Birkhäuser Switzerland
Condition
New
Format
Hardback
Edition
2021st Edition
SKU
V9783764314736
ISBN
9783764314736
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 341.35

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