Astronomy, space & time
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Astronomy, space & time
Paperback. This book shows the most cost-effective and time-efficient ways to use one-shot CCD cameras for capturing deep-sky astronomical images, and discusses how to get the best performance out of equipment that exposes all three color images at once. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 211 pages, 78 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461432463
- ISBN
- 9781461432463
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.00
€ 41.99
€ 34.00
Hardcover. This book presents experiments that teach the physics involved in astronomy. It helps readers learn important analytical tools, appreciate the physics deployed in astronomy, and experience instrument calibration as well as hands-on data gathering and analysis. Num Pages: 570 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 241 x 27. Weight in Grams: 974.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461433101
- ISBN
- 9781461433101
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.65
€ 104.65
Hardcover. The space between the stars contains objects in which physical processes occur that are fundamental to galaxies. This book examines these processes and presents simple numeric estimates of the main quantities relevant to the interstellar medium. Num Pages: 274 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461437666
- ISBN
- 9781461437666
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.44
€ 185.44
Paperback. Light pollution - Responses and Remedies Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 282 pages, 123 black & white illustrations, 42 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 13. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461438212
- ISBN
- 9781461438212
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 35.31
€ 41.99
€ 35.31
Paperback. This book describes the telescopes built by such renowned makers as Dollond, Alvan Clark, Thomas Cooke & Sons, Carl Zeiss and others. Includes interviews with collectors of classic telescopes, and tips for readers on prospecting for and acquiring their own. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 239 pages, 88 black & white illustrations, 83 colour illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 231 x 11. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461444237
- ISBN
- 9781461444237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.04
€ 48.99
€ 40.04
Hardcover. This book recounts the history of the refractor telescope at Meudon, France, from the birth of the concept that drove Jules Janssen at the end of the nineteenth century, to the enormous progress it fostered in the visual observation of astronomical objects. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 163 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 15. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461472872
- ISBN
- 9781461472872
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.91
€ 128.91
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Michael O'Mara Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782430674
- ISBN
- 9781782430674
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.29
€ 18.99
€ 18.29
Paperback. This book de-mystifies the jargon of webcams and computer processing, and provides detailed hints and tips for imaging the Sun, Moon and planets with a webcam. It demonstrates how inexpensive technologies are revolutionizing imaging Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 230 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846281976
- ISBN
- 9781846281976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.56
€ 41.99
€ 34.56
Num Pages: 31 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PG; PSVT7. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. .
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- National Science Teachers Association United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936959181
- ISBN
- 9781936959181
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.09
€ 14.99
€ 14.09
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 130 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 8. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319002774
- ISBN
- 9783319002774
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.18
€ 77.18
Hardback. This book offers a new approach to third-order aberrations theory. It presents the basic elements of third-order aberrations of optical telescopes, along with the necessary mathematical background, to design almost all optical combinations used in astronomy. Series: Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology. Num Pages: 301 pages, 112 black & white illustrations, 56 colour illustrations, 54 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; PGC; TTB; UYM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 619.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319437316
- ISBN
- 9783319437316
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.22
€ 152.22
Hardcover. In Cooperation with Prof. Leos Mervart and Dr. Andreas Verdun Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 464 pages, 28 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 922.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540407508
- ISBN
- 9783540407508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.66
€ 70.66
Hardcover. This volumes examines the basic elements of living systems and makes the argument that forms of life may be more common in our solar system than many assume. It also considers exotic forms of life that would not have to rely on these basic elements. Series: Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics. Num Pages: 266 pages, 27 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540768166
- ISBN
- 9783540768166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.39
€ 85.39
Hardcover. This book provides an introduction to general relativity based on the homogeneity and isotropy of the local universe. It aims to help the reader to understand the basics of cosmology and general relativity. All relevant experiments are explained and reported. Num Pages: 328 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 168 x 23. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2010
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642027994
- ISBN
- 9783642027994
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.58
€ 107.58
Paperback. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics Monographs (Closed). Num Pages: 455 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHR; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 455
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642085642
- ISBN
- 9783642085642
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 253.26
€ 253.26
Hardcover. Covering the chemical evolution of galaxies of all types (elliptical, spiral and irregular) and stressing the role of star formation history in determining the features of star populations in galaxies, this book compares models to 20 years' observational data. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642224904
- ISBN
- 9783642224904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.40
€ 161.40
Paperback. This volume presents the findings of several satellites from across the globe sent to observe the sun. Beautifully illustrated, the book combines newly acquired scientific understanding with detailed descriptions of features visible on the Sun's surface and in its atmosphere. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 260 pages, 93 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 181 x 16. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642228384
- ISBN
- 9783642228384
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.47
€ 41.99
€ 34.47
Hardcover. Leading readers to a clear understanding of modern elementary particle physics and cosmology, this text does so without recourse to advanced mathematics and in addition examines questions that surround controversial contemporary subjects such as string theory. Series: Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHDV; PHP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642243745
- ISBN
- 9783642243745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.26
€ 73.26
Hardcover. This book covers the development and application of highly precise astronomical space-time reference systems that refer to remote celestial objects rather than the motion of the Earth. Includes exercises with solutions, and illustrative files created in Maple. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDDM; PG; PHVG; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642302251
- ISBN
- 9783642302251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.60
€ 68.60
Hardcover. In its 2nd edition, this book covers the theory of satellite orbits, derives the complete solutions of orbital disturbances, describes the algorithms of orbits determination and the applications of the theory to the phenomenon of physical satellite formation. Num Pages: 449 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 804.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642327926
- ISBN
- 9783642327926
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.27
€ 131.27
Hardcover. This interdisciplinary study surveys the evolution of our changing conceptions of time, organizing coverage around the central themes of cosmology and regularity, stasis and flux, symmetry and asymmetry. Defends a dynamic, rather than a static view of time. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 158 x 27. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642353468
- ISBN
- 9783642353468
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 35.52
€ 41.99
€ 35.52
Hardcover. This book reviews recent progress in gamma-ray astrophysics and multi-messenger astronomy. Includes research on the sources of GeV and TeV photons gleaned from measurements made by new instrumentats, new work on detection of dark matter and more. Editor(s): Walter, Roland; Turler, Marc. Series: Saas-Fee Advanced Course. Num Pages: 373 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHP; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 158 x 31. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642361333
- ISBN
- 9783642361333
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.35
€ 69.35
Paperback / so. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Spektrum Akademischer Verlag United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783827413109
- ISBN
- 9783827413109
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.54
€ 83.54
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431540571
- ISBN
- 9784431540571
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.14
€ 84.14