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Hardback. "The Almagest", by the Greek astronomer and mathematician Ptolemy, is the most important surviving treatise on early mathematical astronomy, offering historians valuable insight into the astronomy and mathematics of the ancient world. This title provides students of the history of astronomy with a self-contained introduction to the "Almagest". Editor(s): Jones, Alexander. Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 470 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 470
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387848259
- ISBN
- 9780387848259
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.98
€ 197.98
Paperback. In almanac fashion, this book tells what sky objects can be explored on a nightly basis in 2009 - 2010, combined with history, location maps, star hop instructions, and more. It provides a digest for sky watchers and will appeal to readers at all skill levels. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 418 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387795089
- ISBN
- 9780387795089
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 38.40
€ 43.99
€ 38.40
Paperback. The authors provide a detailed history of unmanned exploration of our Solar System. The subject is treated from an engineering and scientific standpoint. Technical descriptions of the spacecraft, of their mission designs and of instrumentations are provided. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 554 pages, 210 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 244 x 35. Weight in Grams: 948.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 554
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387789040
- ISBN
- 9780387789040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 46.72
€ 53.99
€ 46.72
Paperback. This updated book provides the vision and rationale as to why humanity is leaving its cradle, Earth, to use space resources and to establish offworld settlements. The user-friendly volume offers numerous photographs, diagrams, exhibits, and case studies. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 672 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PSVP; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1068.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387776392
- ISBN
- 9780387776392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 44.18
€ 48.99
€ 44.18
Paperback. This book uniquely provides an essential, comprehensive understanding of the space tourism industry. Over half of the book is dedicated to providing for the first time essential training material for private spaceflight participants. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387746432
- ISBN
- 9780387746432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 37.06
€ 43.99
€ 37.06
Hardback. Deftly employing his inimitable writing style, respected American academic Professor Tai Chow tells us the story of Einstein's key discoveries, weaving into his account an explanation of the structure of the universe and the science of cosmology. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387736297
- ISBN
- 9780387736297
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.83
€ 105.83
Paperback. Amateur astronomers are always on the lookout for new observing challenges. This is a practical guide to locating and viewing the most impressive of Herschel's star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, cataloging more than 600 of the brightest objects, and offering detailed descriptions and images of 150 to 200 of the best. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 8. Weight in Grams: 361.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 183
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387681245
- ISBN
- 9780387681245
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.75
€ 35.99
€ 30.75
Hardback. This is the largest and most comprehensive atlas of the universe ever created for amateur astronomers. It provides a detailed observing guide for almost any practical amateur astronomer. Spanning some 3,000 pages, this is a project that is possible only on CD-ROM. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 120 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; PGK; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387468938
- ISBN
- 9780387468938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 36.75
€ 41.99
€ 36.75
Paperback. The Aurora offers plenty of scientific data to explain. This work describes the progress made in auroral science and magnetospheric physics by providing examples of ideas, controversies, struggles, acceptance, and success. It tells the history of pre-space age solar-terrestrial relations. It also includes full-color photos of the aurora. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 323 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387450940
- ISBN
- 9780387450940
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.27
€ 67.27
Hardback. Intends to provide scientists active in space physics research with the status of the understanding of CMEs and ICMEs and their effects in the heliosphere. This book also serves the advanced graduate student with introductory material on this active field of research. It includes fresh sets of open questions for further studies. Editor(s): Kunow, H.; Crooker, N.U.; Linker, J.A.; Schwenn, R.; von Steiger, Rudolf. Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. Num Pages: 490 pages, 116 black & white illustrations, 46 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 490
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387450865
- ISBN
- 9780387450865
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.59
€ 197.59
Hardback. Written by twenty-five scientists telling a not-so linear story, but on the contrary, highlighting problems, gaps, and controversies. This work features chapters that present the formation and evolution of the solar system; the building of a habitable planet; prebiotic chemistry, biochemistry, and the emergence of life; and more. Editor(s): Gargaud, Muriel; Claeys, Phillipe; Lopez-Garcia, Purificacion; Martin, Herve; Montmerle, Thierry; Reisse, Jacques; Pascal, Robert. Num Pages: 379 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 727.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 379
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387450827
- ISBN
- 9780387450827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.53
€ 129.53
Paperback. Offering an engaging story of the hunt for new worlds, this book examines the range of extrasolar planets that have been discovered during the past decade and looks at what can be learned about such planets by studying the bodies in our own solar system. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 169 x 12. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387449067
- ISBN
- 9780387449067
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.91
€ 32.99
€ 27.91
Paperback. Describes the phenomena of scientific curiosity and discovery by following the story of interstellar matter. This book traces the tortuous path to acceptance of the existence of interstellar matter. It shares the thrill of discovery that motivates astronomers, the use of metaphors and modeling by scientist, and other tricks of astronomical trade. Num Pages: 320 pages, 66 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387406060
- ISBN
- 9780387406060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.08
€ 54.08
Hardback. In this fascinating narrative, Peter Bond provides an overview of key twentieth century unmanned missions to nearly every corner of our solar system, telling the story of the mission planners and engineers who made possible these unprecedented achievements in scientific exploration. Num Pages: 324 pages, 241 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 203 x 23. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387402123
- ISBN
- 9780387402123
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 37.82
€ 43.99
€ 37.82
Paperback. This book is a unique guide to supernova facts, and it is also an observing/discovery guide, all in one package. It is the only book about supernovae that explains to amateur astronomers what they are, and how to observe and discover them. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 209 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 175 x 11. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387352572
- ISBN
- 9780387352572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.78
€ 35.99
€ 30.78
Paperback. This flagship work charts a complete chronological log of orbital manned spaceflight. It contains superb images depicting each manned spaceflight, and provides a wonderful insight into those strange facts and humorous stories that make every mission unique. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 866 pages, 400 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 866
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387341750
- ISBN
- 9780387341750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 49.39
€ 53.99
€ 49.39
Hardback. The book gives an extended review of theoretical and observational aspects of neutron star physics. It describes all layers of neutron stars, from the surface to the core, with the emphasis on their structure and equation of state. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 644 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 644
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387335438
- ISBN
- 9780387335438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.20
€ 205.20
Hardcover. Now in its 4th edition, this classic text outlines cosmic events in a series of astrophysical sketches. The text has been extensively reconsidered for the new edition; new sections cover recent developments, and the remainder has been revised and updated. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 732 pages, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1199.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 4th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387329437
- ISBN
- 9780387329437
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.33
€ 121.33
Hardback. This is the story of radio astronomy. You will learn what astronomers are doing with those huge dishes dotted around the world. Those sections no longer regarded as cutting edge have been removed from this revised edition. Num Pages: 156 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 16. Weight in Grams: 521.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387308166
- ISBN
- 9780387308166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 31.19
€ 35.99
€ 31.19
Paperback. A book for amateur astronomers that injects fun into a stimulating hobby. Complex subject matter is made easy and entertaining to read. Each chapter includes a series of observing challenges that will entertain and push the reader to continually higher levels of achievement. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 292 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387307763
- ISBN
- 9780387307763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 35.51
€ 37.99
€ 35.51