Astronomy, space & time
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Astronomy, space & time
Hardback. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 804.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge International Science Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907343483
- ISBN
- 9781907343483
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€ 131.53
€ 131.53
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.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852332112
- ISBN
- 9781852332112
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€ 77.54€ 65.90
€ 77.54
€ 65.90
Paperback.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 134
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447111634
- ISBN
- 9781447111634
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€ 53.10€ 46.80
€ 53.10
€ 46.80
Hardcover. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Ames, Iowa, U.S.A., October 23-27, 1989 Editor(s): Willson, L. A.; Stalio, R. Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 365 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 26. Weight in Grams: 678. Workshop Proceedings. Series: NATO Science Series C. 384 pages, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Willson, L.A.; Stalio, R. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 26. Weight: 678.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1990th Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792308812
- ISBN
- 9780792308812
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Condition: New
€ 259.14
€ 259.14
paperback. This objective study examines the many-sided Tunguska phenomenon, the explosive event in the USSR that cannot be explained by simple meteoric models. The author sets out the progress made in researching the event and deals with the UFO myths surrounding it. Editor(s): Ashpole, Edward. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 328 pages, 38 black & white illustrations, 11 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 504.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Copernicus United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461429258
- ISBN
- 9781461429258
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Condition: New
€ 53.10€ 47.88
€ 53.10
€ 47.88
paperback. Editor(s): Kapoor, Dip; Abdi, Ali A. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; JNP; PGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349374724
- ISBN
- 9781349374724
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€ 86.89€ 73.77
€ 86.89
€ 73.77
hardcover. This volume reviews conceptual conflicts at the foundations of physics now and in the past century. The focus is on the conditions and consequences of Einstein's pathbreaking achievements that sealed the decline of the classical notions of space, time, radiation, and matter, and resulted in the theory of relativity. Editor(s): Lehner, Christoph; Renn, Jurgen; Schemmel, Matthias. Series: Einstein Studies. Num Pages: 375 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX; PGC; PHDV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 694.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817649395
- ISBN
- 9780817649395
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€ 130.72
€ 130.72
hardcover. Presents a unified treatment of three important integrable problems relevant to both Celestial and Quantum Mechanics. This title is suitable for graduate students in mathematics and physics (including physical chemistry) and researchers concerned with the general areas of dynamical systems, statistical mechanics, and mathematical physics. Series: Progress in Mathematical Physics. Num Pages: 244 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817640965
- ISBN
- 9780817640965
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Condition: New
€ 129.48
€ 129.48
hardcover. This book should also appeal to bright junior high and high school students who are interested in history in general and the history of science in particular. Num Pages: 165 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; FV; PDX; PGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 185 x 17. Weight in Grams: 424.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Copernicus United States
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 165
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387949352
- ISBN
- 9780387949352
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Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.90
€ 41.99
€ 37.90
paperback. Provides an annual astronomy review suitable for the popular science-level reader. This title covers the year's astronomical news on topics beyond the Solar System, placing them in the context of the longer-term goals of astronomers and astrophysicists around the world. It includes web links for all major news stories. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 191 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 567.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Praxis United States
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 191
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387716749
- ISBN
- 9780387716749
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€ 32.99€ 29.18
€ 32.99
€ 29.18
paperback. This uniquely illustrated book details the processes and phenomena that make up the history, geology and climate of planet Mars. It focuses on the past and present evolution of Mars and also incorporates the recent results from the space missions to Mars. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 9. Weight in Grams: 502.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Praxis United States
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387489254
- ISBN
- 9780387489254
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€ 48.99€ 39.54
€ 48.99
€ 39.54
paperback. This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date book on the topic of planetary rings systems yet written. The book is written in a style that is easily accessible to the interested non expert. Each chapter includes notes, references, figures and tables. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 170 x 240 x 15. Weight in Grams: 518.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Praxis United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387341774
- ISBN
- 9780387341774
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Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.94
€ 41.99
€ 34.94
Paperback. Wormholes, spacewarps, timewarps and time machines have permeated popular culture. This technical monograph looks at the science behind the science fiction, covering the history and theories of wormholes, spacewarps, and time travel. Num Pages: 437 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHQ; PHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1350.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- American Institute of Physics United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 437
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563966538
- ISBN
- 9781563966538
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Condition: New
€ 112.57
€ 112.57
Paperback. Aimed at students and researchers in geophysics, astronomy, and astrophysics, this book reports on the timely Earth Observing System (EOS) Program's range of scientific investigations, observational capabilities, data and information system, and educational activities. Editor(s): Asrar, Ghassem; Dozier, Jeff. Num Pages: 126 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB; PHVG; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 7. Weight in Grams: 244.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- American Institute of Physics United States
- Number of pages
- 126
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563961984
- ISBN
- 9781563961984
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Condition: New
€ 56.34
€ 56.34
Hardback. These articles represent a special selection by the author of essays written for a more general non-scientist audience. The topics span the beginning of time until its end, and encompass the enigma of the evolution of large-scale structure, culminating in the formation of the galaxies. Series: Masters of Modern Physics. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- American Institute of Physics United States
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563960611
- ISBN
- 9781563960611
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 44.42
€ 48.99
€ 44.42
Hardcover. This book discusses various fields of Far UV spectroscopy, ranging from a catalog of stellar spectra to detailed modeling and measurements of the interplanetary background. It presents various types of data sets and different techniques for calibration. Editor(s): Quemerais, Eric; Snow, Martin; Bonnet, Roger Maurice. Series: ISSI Scientific Report Series. Num Pages: 282 pages, 13 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PNFS; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 536.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461463832
- ISBN
- 9781461463832
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.49
€ 129.49
Paperback. As 'distributed' astronomical projects multiply, this text on how to produce professional-quality space imaging will be welcome to many amateurs equipped with today's powerful telescopy. It offers a thorough grounding in the scientific principles and methods. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 333 pages, 51 black & white illustrations, 46 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 528.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 361
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461451723
- ISBN
- 9781461451723
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Condition: New
€ 53.10€ 48.00
€ 53.10
€ 48.00
Paperback. In its 3rd edition, this book is a guide to the mathematics, physics and practical techniques needed to use telescopes ranging in sophistication from small amateur models to the larger instruments installed at many colleges, and to observe objects in the sky. Series: Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 274 pages, 120 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PNFS; TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461448907
- ISBN
- 9781461448907
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€ 72.69
€ 72.69
Paperback. Reviewing the nexus of climate change and astronomy, this book examines all the theories on the matter and argues that astronomical factors are the major determinant of the Earth's climate, adding key new analysis to an urgent and central contemporary debate. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 298 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 96 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; RNPG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 436.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461446071
- ISBN
- 9781461446071
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Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.45
€ 48.99
€ 40.45
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461438243
- ISBN
- 9781461438243
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Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 43.58
€ 53.99
€ 43.58
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461430483
- ISBN
- 9781461430483
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Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.28
€ 48.99
€ 40.28
Paperback. Exoplanets: Finding, Exploring, and Understanding Alien Worlds probes for possible answers to the fundamentals questions asked about these planets orbiting stars other than our Sun. This book examines what such planets might be like and how we can find them. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 297 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 36 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 13. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461406433
- ISBN
- 9781461406433
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 31.38
€ 35.99
€ 31.38
Paperback. This introduction provides physicists with an understanding of binary and single star evolution, beginning with some background information on the topic. Readers of this text will understand the astrophysics behind the populations of compact object binary systems. Num Pages: 274 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 31 colour illustrations, 12 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441999900
- ISBN
- 9781441999900
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Condition: New
€ 72.54
€ 72.54
Paperback. This handbook guides the stargazer through all 88 officially recognized constellations, grouped according to their origin and location in the sky. The book includes origin myths, finder charts, tables, photographs and plots of binary star orbital motions. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 863 pages, 345 black & white illustrations, 25 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 181 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1822.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 425
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441969408
- ISBN
- 9781441969408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.65
€ 64.65