Astronomy, space & time
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Astronomy, space & time
Hardback. Written by an international team of experts, this set of tutorial reviews provides a coherent and accessible summary of the current state of supernova research in all of its facets. The newly detected gamma-ray bursts are discussed in this context. Editor(s): Weiler, Kurt W. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 483 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 857.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 483
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540440536
- ISBN
- 9783540440536
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€ 137.31
€ 137.31
Hardback. Editor(s): Rozelot, Jean-Pierre. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 238 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540441885
- ISBN
- 9783540441885
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€ 71.50
€ 71.50
Hardback. Explores connections between particle physics and cosmology. It explains implications of quantum field theory and questions of structure formation. It compares theoretical predictions with observations and gives special emphasis to the observed anisotropies of the cosmic microwave background. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 610 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1175.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 4th ed. 2003. Corr. 2nd printing 2004
- Number of pages
- 610
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540441977
- ISBN
- 9783540441977
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Condition: New
€ 165.69
€ 165.69
The Conformal Structure of Space-Times. Geometry, Analysis, Numerics.
. Ed(S): Frauendiener, Jorg; Friedrich, Helmu...
Hardback. Causal relations, and with them the underlying null cone or conformal structure, form a basic ingredient in all general analytical studies of asymptotically flat space-time. The present book reviews these aspects from the analytical, geometrical and numerical points of view. Editor(s): Frauendiener, Jorg; Friedrich, Helmut. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBMW; PGZ; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540442806
- ISBN
- 9783540442806
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Condition: New
€ 135.39
€ 135.39
Hardback. Each chapter of this book covers a subfield of gravitational lensing, with the double aim of describing in a simple way the basics of the theory and of reviewing the most recent developments as well as applications foreseen in the near future. Editor(s): Courbin, Frederic; Minniti, Dante. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 202 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 17 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGK; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 524.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540443551
- ISBN
- 9783540443551
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Condition: New
€ 67.45
€ 67.45
Paperback. Editor(s): Dunlop, Storm; Gerbaldi, Michele. Num Pages: 237 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 13. Weight in Grams: 447.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540502302
- ISBN
- 9783540502302
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Condition: New
€ 127.70
€ 127.70
Relativistic Fluid Dynamics: Lectures given at the 1st 1987 Session of...
. Ed(S): Anile, Marcello; Choquet-Bruhat, Yvo...
paperback. In years, the subject of relativistic fluid dynamics has found substantial applications in astrophysics and cosmology, as well as in plasma physics and nuclear physics (relativistic fluids are used in the analysis of the heavy ion reactions). This title introduces modern methods of analysis and differential geometry. Editor(s): Anile, Marcello; Choquet-Bruhat, Yvonne. Series: Lecture Notes in Mathematics / C.I.M.E. Foundation Subseries. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PGK; PHDF; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 1989th Edition
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540514664
- ISBN
- 9783540514664
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Condition: New
€ 71.69
€ 71.69
Hardback. Editor(s): Voigt, Hans-Heinrich. Num Pages: 503 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHDV; PHVB; PHVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1010.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 503
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540524557
- ISBN
- 9783540524557
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Condition: New
€ 221.25€ 181.44
€ 221.25
€ 181.44
Hardback. Editor(s): Voigt, Hans-Heinrich. Num Pages: 551 pages, 69 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB; PHVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1225.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 551
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540524564
- ISBN
- 9783540524564
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Condition: New
€ 342.83
€ 342.83
Paperback. Series: Sitzungsberichte der Heidelberger Akademie der Wissenschaften / Sitzungsber.Heidelberg 90. Num Pages: 39 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: MB; PG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 2. Weight in Grams: 90.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 39
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540532590
- ISBN
- 9783540532590
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Condition: New
€ 81.16
€ 81.16
Hardback. The first annual volume of the "Saas-Fee Advanced Courses" covers the topic of active galactic nuclei in three up-to-date articles. The courses are organized by the Swiss Society for Astrophysics and Astronomy. Editor(s): Courvoisier, Theirry J. -L.; Mayor, Professor Michel. Series: Saas-Fee Advanced Course. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540532859
- ISBN
- 9783540532859
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Condition: New
€ 67.09
€ 67.09
paperback. Presents an overview of contemporary knowledge in solar physics, including a progress report on instrumentation and observational techniques. This edition should be of use to students specializing in solar physics as well as researchers interested in stellar structure. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 403 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
- Number of pages
- 403
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540537960
- ISBN
- 9783540537960
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Condition: New
€ 68.07
€ 68.07
Paperback. Volume 2 of this set of texts on practical astronomy covers the planetary system, with contributions on artificial satellites, comets, the polar aurorae and the effects of the atmosphere on observational data. Editor(s): Roth, Gunter D. Translator(s): Augensen, H.J.; Heintz, Wulff,D. Num Pages: 383 pages, 13 colour illustrations, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 720.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 383
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540548850
- ISBN
- 9783540548850
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Condition: New
€ 68.74
€ 68.74
Paperback. Volume 3 of this set of texts on practical astronomy is devoted to stellar objects, variable stars and binary stars in particular. Editor(s): Roth, Gunter D. Translator(s): Augensen, H.J.; Heintz, W.; Heintz, Wulff D. Num Pages: 321 pages, 54 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 655.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 321
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540548867
- ISBN
- 9783540548867
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Condition: New
€ 68.27
€ 68.27
Hardback. This volume contains lecture notes presented at the 22nd Advanced Course of the Swiss Society for Astrophysics and Astronomy. The contributors deal with symbiotic stars, cataclysmic variables, massive binaries and X-ray binaries, in an attempt to provide a better understanding of stellar evolution. Series: Saas-Fee Advanced Course. Num Pages: 480 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 873.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540570141
- ISBN
- 9783540570141
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Condition: New
€ 137.48
€ 137.48
Paperback. This reference work provides a concise description of meteorites, in addition to information on their formation and origin. The text has been designed for students and laymen, but can also be used as a formal introduction to the field for scientists from other disciplines. Illustrator(s): Dobler, W. Translator(s): Clarke, R.S.J.; Wlotzka, Frank. Num Pages: 243 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 780.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540581055
- ISBN
- 9783540581055
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Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 36.66
€ 41.99
€ 36.66
The Deep Universe. Saas-Fee Advanced Course 23, Lecture Notes 1993, Sw...
Sandage, Allan; Kron, R.G.; Longair, M. S.
Hardback. The book is written for graduate students in astrophysics but is also of considerable interest to professional astronomers and particle physicists. Series: Saas-Fee Advanced Course. Num Pages: 526 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 526
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540589136
- ISBN
- 9783540589136
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Condition: New
€ 138.42
€ 138.42
Hardback. This textbook treats celestial mechanics as well as stellar dynamics from the common point of view of orbit theory making use of concepts and techniques from modern geometric mechanics. The book is meant for students in astronomy and physics with a knowledge of calculus and differential geometry. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 405 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1996. Corr. 3rd printing 2003
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540589631
- ISBN
- 9783540589631
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Condition: New
€ 124.73
€ 124.73
Hardcover. Covers the modern developments in telescope optics. This title also covers the alignment of telescope optics, atmospheric optics, adaptive optics, reflective coatings, and ancillary equipment. It provides modern techniques, which makes it one of the complete references on telescope optics. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 575 pages, 130 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, 39 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PGG; TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 168 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Corrected
- Number of pages
- 557
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540603566
- ISBN
- 9783540603566
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Condition: New
€ 286.24
€ 286.24
Hardback. This text provides a complete survey of the astrophysics of planetary nebulae, including theory and observations. It covers various subjects, including various aspects of emission lines, ionization equilibrium, electron temperature, and the ultraviolet and the continuous spectra. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 528 pages, 93 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PGS; PHVB; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540609650
- ISBN
- 9783540609650
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.30
€ 138.30