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Galaxies & stars
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
€ 200.14
€ 200.14
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
€ 197.54
€ 197.54
Hardback. This volume reviews observations of non-evolved and evolved binary populations in clusters and the field with special emphasis on statistical biases, incompleteness and distribution functions. It includes highlights of the possible effects of binaries on galactic chemical evolution. Editor(s): Vanbeveren, Dany. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 602 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1023.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 602
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371045
- ISBN
- 9780792371045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 263.64
€ 263.64
The IGM/galaxy Connection. The Distribution of Baryons at Z=0.
. Ed(S): Rosenberg, Jessica L.; Putman, Mary ...
Hardback. Examines the census of baryons in the local universe as a function of the states in which they reside and how they evolve with redshift. This book characterizes the halos around galaxies and discusses the relics of the galaxy formation process from a theoretical perspective, and by observational and theoretical analysis of the feedback mechanisms. Editor(s): Rosenberg, Jessica L.; Putman, Mary E. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 367 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 367
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012891
- ISBN
- 9781402012891
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.15
€ 131.15
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€ 42.86
€ 48.99
€ 42.86
The Heliosphere in the Local Interstellar Medium. Proceedings of the F...
. Ed(S): Von Steiger, Rudolf; Lallement, R.; ...
Hardback. Gives an overview of knowledge about the local interstellar medium (LISM) surrounding our heliosphere (HS). This volume is the result of the first workshop at ISSI, where both space physicists and astronomers presented their views on the density, velocity, temperature, composition, and morphology of the LISM and how it interacts with the HS. Editor(s): von Steiger, Rudolf; Lallement, R.; Lee, M. A. Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. Num Pages: 413 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PGS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 413
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343202
- ISBN
- 9780792343202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.59
€ 198.59
Hardback. Suitable for students and researchers on early galaxies, this title offers an introduction to frontiers in astrophysics: the quest to understand how the oldest and most distant galaxies in our universe first formed. It bridges the gap between theory and observation. Series: Princeton Series in Astrophysics. Num Pages: 560 pages, 32 color illus. 24 halftones. 152 line illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 161 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1074.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691144917
- ISBN
- 9780691144917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.51€ 140.02
€ 185.51
€ 140.02
Paperback. Suitable for students and researchers on early galaxies, this title offers an introduction to frontiers in astrophysics: the quest to understand how the oldest and most distant galaxies in our universe first formed. It bridges the gap between theory and observation. Series: Princeton Series in Astrophysics. Num Pages: 560 pages, 32 color illus. 24 halftones. 152 line illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 31. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 568
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691144924
- ISBN
- 9780691144924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 107.34€ 82.78
€ 107.34
€ 82.78
Hardback. Presenting a compendium of topics on and related to the large-scale structure of the Universe, this work includes galaxy luminosity functions and their dependence upon environment and galaxy type; clustering of galaxies; evolution of the clustering of galaxies; rich clusters of galaxies; and superclusters of galaxies. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 441 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 441
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792350743
- ISBN
- 9780792350743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.54
€ 204.54
The Evolution of the Milky Way. Stars Versus Clusters.
. Ed(S): Matteucci, Francesca (Dept. Of Astro...
Hardback. A review of the observational and theoretical information concerning the chemical evolution of the Milky Way. This book offers a comparison between the abundances derived from field stars and clusters together with information on the abundances and dynamics of gas. Editor(s): Matteucci, Francesca (Dept. of Astronomy); Giovannelli, Franco. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 640 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1072.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792366799
- ISBN
- 9780792366799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.16
€ 198.16
The Evolution of Galaxies. III - From Simple Approaches to Self-consis...
. Ed(S): Hensler, G.; Stasinska, Grazyna; Har...
Hardback. Observational windows at ultraviolet, infrared and millimetric wavelengths have revealed that galaxies contain a wealth of components: very hot gas, atomic hydrogen, molecules, dust, and dark matter. Three Euroconferences were planned to punctuate this fresh epoch in galactic research. This book contains the proceedings of the third conference. Editor(s): Hensler, G.; Stasinska, Grazyna; Harfst, S. (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, University of Kiel, Germany); Kroupa, P. (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, University of Kiel, Germany); Theis, C. (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, University of Kiel, Germany). Num Pages: 686 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1155.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from ASTROPHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCE, 28
- Number of pages
- 686
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011825
- ISBN
- 9781402011825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.76
€ 257.76
The Evolution of Galaxies. II - Basic Building Blocks.
. Ed(S): Sauvage, Marc; Stasinska, Grazyna; S...
Hardback. Galaxies have a history. This has become clear from sky surveys which have shown that distant galaxies, formed early in the life of the Universe, differ from the nearby ones. A significant advance is expected due to various instruments (VLT, FIRST, and XMM) which may allow one to explore the most distant Universe. Editor(s): Sauvage, Marc; Stasinska, Grazyna; Schaerer, D. Num Pages: 562 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 978.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 562
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006227
- ISBN
- 9781402006227
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 262.97
€ 262.97
Hardback. Galaxies have a history. Three Euroconferences have been planned to punctuate this epoch in galactic research, bringing together specialists in various fields of Astronomy. This book contains the proceedings of the first conference. It is intended for researchers and PhD students in Astrophysics. Editor(s): Vilchez, Jose M.; Stasinska, Grazyna; Perez, Enrique. Num Pages: 636 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1083.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from ASTROPHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCE, 27
- Number of pages
- 636
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402000010
- ISBN
- 9781402000010
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.76
€ 255.76
The Environment and Evolution of Galaxies. Proceedings of the Third Te...
. Ed(S): Shull, J. Michael; Thronson, H. A.
Paperback. Proceedings of the Third Tetons Summer School, held at Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, U.S.A., July 1992 Editor(s): Shull, J. Michael; Thronson, H. A. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 597 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 835.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 597
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792325420
- ISBN
- 9780792325420
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 138.15
€ 138.15
The Cosmic Dust Connection. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Ins...
J. Mayo . Ed(S): Greenberg
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Erice, Italy, June 6-17, 1994 Editor(s): Greenberg, J. Mayo. Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 545 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 962.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 545
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343653
- ISBN
- 9780792343653
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 382.07
€ 382.07
Hardback. Provides a discussion of the evolution of elemental abundances in the Galaxy, taking into account both spatial and temporal variations. This monograph is useful for expert scientists, graduate students, and those who wish to get a deeper understanding of the chemical evolution of the Milky Way and galaxies in general. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792365525
- ISBN
- 9780792365525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.93
€ 134.93
Hardback. Proceedings of the 177th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union, held in Antalya, Turkey, May 27-31, 1996 Editor(s): Wing, Robert F. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 654 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 654
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363460
- ISBN
- 9780792363460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.28
€ 198.28
Paperback. Proceedings of the 177th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union, held in Antalya, Turkey, May 27-31, 1996 Editor(s): Wing, Robert F. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 654 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 900.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 654
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363477
- ISBN
- 9780792363477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 205.99
€ 205.99
spiral_bound. Ideal for astronomers worldwide, the fourth edition of this classic atlas features new Moon maps, new data and enhanced charts. Num Pages: 95 pages, 32 colour illus. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 303 x 240 x 13. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Spiralbound
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521173636
- ISBN
- 9780521173636
Spiralbound
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 41.27
€ 42.99
€ 41.27
Hardback. Could Einstein have possibly anticipated directly testing the most captivating prediction of general relativity, that there exist isolated pockets of spacetime shielded completely from our own? This book presents evidence that just such an entity, with a mass of about three million suns, is indeed lurking at the center of our galaxy. Num Pages: 208 pages, 40 color illus. 2 halftones. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691095059
- ISBN
- 9780691095059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.50€ 42.10
€ 52.50
€ 42.10
The Astrophysics of Galactic Cosmic Rays. Proceedings of Two SSIi Work...
. Ed(S): Diehl, Roland; Parizot, Etienne (Ins...
Hardback. Proceedings from two ISSI workshops, 18-22 October 1999 and 15-19 May 2000, Bern, Switzerland Editor(s): Diehl, Roland; Parizot, Etienne (Institut de Physique Nucleaire d'Orsay, IN2P3-CNRS/Universite Paris-Sud, France); Kallenbach, Reinald (International Space Science Institute, Bern, Switzerland); von Steiger, Rudolf. Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. Num Pages: 383 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 383
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402001079
- ISBN
- 9781402001079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.32
€ 198.32
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.28
€ 48.99
€ 40.28
Hardback. Features developments in instrumentation with which studies of the Andromeda Galaxy can be made. This book offers a foundation for the start of new observations. It offers information about M31. It is intended as a reference for insiders and newcomers to the field. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 367 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 367
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792316541
- ISBN
- 9780792316541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.08
€ 203.08
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780008163938
- ISBN
- 9780008163938
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.43
€ 13.43