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Paperback. A collection of seven reviews covering the following constituents of the interstellar medium: dust, molecular gas, neutral atomic hydrogen, ionized hydrogen, and hot gas, and covering the abundances of heavy elements in the interstellar medium and the role of star formation. It discusses the properties of constituents of the interstellar medium. Editor(s): Hulst, J.M. van der. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402003790
- ISBN
- 9781402003790
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.85
€ 195.85
Hardback. Presenting a collection of reviews covering the following constituents of the interstellar medium: dust, molecular gas, neutral atomic hydrogen, ionized hydrogen, and hot gas, and covering the abundances of heavy elements in the interstellar medium and the role of star formation, this title is useful for professional scientists in this field. Editor(s): Hulst, J.M. van der. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792346760
- ISBN
- 9780792346760
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.43
€ 198.43
Paperback. This is the first Spectral Atlas designed for amateur astronomers. For the first time in one place, it identifies more than 70 (northern hemisphere) bright stars that are suitable observational targets for both amateurs and astronomy students. Series: Astronomer's Pocket Field Guide. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 126 x 11. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441907042
- ISBN
- 9781441907042
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 39.70
€ 48.99
€ 39.70
Hardback. Following on the success of the first of the "Little Books..: (Hogan, Little Book of the Big Bang), Kaler examines all aspects of the nature, birth, life and death of stars, and their meaning for us. Technical detail is kept to a minimum. The book is meant to be read by interested laypeople. Series: Little Book S. Num Pages: 184 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 405.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387950051
- ISBN
- 9780387950051
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.40
€ 32.99
€ 31.40
Hardcover. While there are guides to the visible sky, this is the first book to encompass the most important stars known in the universe at a level accessible to the layperson. The noted astronomer James Kaler takes us on a tour of the 100 most interesting stars, describing their characteristics and importance in words and vivid pictures. Num Pages: 211 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 86 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 203 x 23. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Copernicus
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387954363
- ISBN
- 9780387954363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 42.42
€ 48.99
€ 42.42
Hardback. Describing interstellar matter in our galaxy in all of its various forms, this book also considers the physical and chemical processes that are occurring within this matter. Emphasizing methods over results, this book is aimed at graduate students, young astronomers, and also, researchers who have developed an interest in the interstellar medium. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 456 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 931.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540213260
- ISBN
- 9783540213260
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.23
€ 197.23
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
paperback. Suitable for practical amateur astronomers who not only want to observe, but want to know and understand the details of exactly what they are looking at, this title presents detailed description of the objects, their physics and their evolution; and considers how to observe and record them successfully. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 131 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 22 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 9. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 131
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852337513
- ISBN
- 9781852337513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 42.52
€ 53.99
€ 42.52
Paperback. This thesis explores the orbital evolution of an initially thin stellar disc around a supermassive black hole. The results, obtained by both direct numerical N-body modelling and standard perturbation methods, explain the observed configuration of young stars. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 95 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHU; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 95
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319378572
- ISBN
- 9783319378572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 135.27
€ 135.27
Hardback. This thesis explores the orbital evolution of an initially thin stellar disc around a supermassive black hole. The results, obtained by both direct numerical N-body modelling and standard perturbation methods, explain the observed configuration of young stars. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 95 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 95
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319036496
- ISBN
- 9783319036496
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Paperback. This book describes why Sirius has been regarded as an important fixture of the night sky since the beginnings of history. It also examines the part that Sirius has played in how we came to achieve our current scientific understanding of stars. Series: Springer-Praxis Books in Popular Astronomy. Num Pages: 250 pages, 45 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387489414
- ISBN
- 9780387489414
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.64
€ 48.99
€ 40.64
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
€ 127.97
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780008163938
- ISBN
- 9780008163938
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.65
€ 13.65
Hardcover. Num Pages: 211 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 183 x 18. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 211
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594545672
- ISBN
- 9781594545672
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 279.22€ 190.29
€ 279.22
€ 190.29
Paperback. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 506 pages, 257 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PGM; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168. Weight in Grams: 886.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 506
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319227948
- ISBN
- 9783319227948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.46
€ 69.46
Paperback. This book provides a learning tool to facilitate identifying patterns and stars in the sky with binoculars or at most a low-power telescope. It reflects a new aspect of astronomy that does not involve serious science - but makes it easy to learn about the night sky. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 172 pages, 80 black & white illustrations, 40 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 11. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 172
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846283277
- ISBN
- 9781846283277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.67
€ 48.99
€ 40.67
Paperback. Galaxies are the building blocks of the Universe: standing like islands in space, they are where the stars are born and where many extraordinary and little-understood phenomena can be observed. Here, renowned science writer John Gribbin explores what we have learnt about the cosmos through studying both our own galaxy and our distant neighbours. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 136 pages, 20 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 113 x 8. Weight in Grams: 116.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 136
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199234349
- ISBN
- 9780199234349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.89
€ 11.99
€ 10.89
Paperback. Editor(s): Vink, Jorick S. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 279 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, 43 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 433.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 279
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319345147
- ISBN
- 9783319345147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37
Hardback. Very Massive Stars in the Local Universe Editor(s): Vink, Jorick S. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 268 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, 43 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 20. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319095950
- ISBN
- 9783319095950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.57
€ 128.57
hardcover. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Schliersee, Germany, April 2-3, 1973 Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1974
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1974th Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789027704177
- ISBN
- 9789027704177
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.11
€ 200.11