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Solar system: the Sun & planets

Hardback. Describes both the theory and the applications of wave propagations. This book presents an outline of the theory of electromagnetic waves propagating in a cold electron plasma. It discusses the typical conditions in different frequency ranges, and considers the irregular features of the ionospheric structure such as sound and gravity waves. Series: Developments in Electromagnetic Theory and Applications. Num Pages: 488 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHK; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 885.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792307754
ISBN
9780792307754
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 351.76

Paperback. Aims to provide a non-mathematical description of the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids and comets of the solar system. Discussion is based on results obtained from recent space probes to Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars and Uranus. Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PGS; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 193 x 26. Weight in Grams: 864.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471850342
ISBN
9780471850342
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 286.31

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

Paperback. With the increasing sensitivity of the equipment available to the home astronomer, this Springer series is a helping hand to skywatchers who want to hone their skills. The book reviews the latest satellite observations of Jupiter and contains superb pictures of Jupiter taken by McAnally himself. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 228 pages, 115 colour illustrations, 21 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 179 x 10. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2008th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852337506
ISBN
9781852337506
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 40.83

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 41 halftones. 19 line illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGS; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 41.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691175706
ISBN
9780691175706
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.47

Paperback. Successful plans depend not only on the availability of necessary resources but also on timing. In former times, people discovered that numerous natural phenomena are related to the movements of the moon. This book has tips and advice on working with the lunar cycles and natural harmonies Translator(s): Pendlebury, David. Num Pages: 176 pages, 22pp calendars, 11 illustrations, 4 diagrams, 1 table. BIC Classification: PGS; VXW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Ebury Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780852073346
ISBN
9780852073346
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.47

Hardback. The theoretical foundation for the diagnostics of stellar magnetism is developed in this text from first principles in a comprehensive way, both within the frameworks of classical physics and quantum field theory, together with a presentation of the various solar applications. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792327936
ISBN
9780792327936
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 203.80

Paperback. This is a completely up-to-date solar observing book, which, while providing the science background necessary for an understanding of the observations with the latest equipment, also features the most complete solar observing and imaging guide available. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 179 x 14. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2009th Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387094977
ISBN
9780387094977
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 43.67

Hardback. IMAGE (Imager for Magnetopause-to-Aurora Global Exploration) is the first NASA MIDEX mission. This volume offers descriptions of the IMAGE instrumentation and of the image inversion techniques used to interpret the data. Also included are chapters on the IMAGE science objectives, the spacecraft design and capabilities, and more. Editor(s): Burch, James L. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1511.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
506
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792361114
ISBN
9780792361114
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 202.89

Paperback. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 297 pages, 76 black & white illustrations, 57 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 239 x 15. Weight in Grams: 634.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319206356
ISBN
9783319206356
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.09

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 244 pages, 7 tables 70 figs. BIC Classification: PGS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
Expanded
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691632957
ISBN
9780691632957
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 158.77

Hardback. This volume contains Euler's early astronomical tables and his "First theory of the moon" of 1753. Editor(s): Fleckstein, J.O. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 300 x 223 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1456.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1956
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764314538
ISBN
9783764314538
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 304.57

hardcover. Updated second edition taking in the latest measurements. An authoritative introduction for graduate students in the physical sciences. Num Pages: 688 pages, 300 b/w illus. 32 colour illus. 300 exercises. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 190 x 253 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1606.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Updated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107091610
ISBN
9781107091610
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 92.34

Paperback. Proceedings of the Nato Advanced Study Institute, 19-29 June 2000, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece Editor(s): Daglis, I.A. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB; PHVJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 833.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
Number of pages
482
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402000317
ISBN
9781402000317
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 209.51

Hardback. Proceedings of the Nato Advanced Study Institute, 19-29 June 2000, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece Editor(s): Daglis, I.A. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB; PHVJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 991.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
482
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402000300
ISBN
9781402000300
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.41

Hardback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PGS; PHFP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
227
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792368229
ISBN
9780792368229
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.28

Paperback. .
Publisher
Rudolf Steiner Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
408
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855842359
ISBN
9781855842359
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.66

Hardcover. Editor(s): Johannson, Hans E. Num Pages: 434 pages, tables, charts & illus. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 186 x 20. Weight in Grams: 948.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
434
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606925720
ISBN
9781606925720
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 274.17
€ 187.05

Hardcover. Proceedings of an ISSI Workshop, 6-13 June 1998, Bern, Switzerland Editor(s): Balogh, A.G.; Gosling, J.T.; Jokipii, J. R; Kallenbach, Reinald (International Space Science Institute, Bern, Switzerland); Kunow, H. Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. Num Pages: 411 pages, 47 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 168 x 22. Weight in Grams: 912. Proceedings of an ISSI Workshop, 6-13 June, 1998, Bern, Switzerland. Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. 426 pages, Illustrations (some col.). Editor(s): Balogh, A.G.; Gosling, J.T.; Jokipii, J. R; Kallenbach, Reinald (International Space Science Institute, Bern, Switzerland); Kunow, H. Offers an integrated overview of the knowledge and understanding of corotating interaction regions (CIRs) in the solar wind. Papers included in this book cover the subject of CIRs from their dissipation in the outer hemisphere, and include discussions of complexities associated with their evolution with distance from the Sun. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PGS; PHFP. Dimension: 246 x 168 x 22. Weight: 912.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Springer
Edition
1999th Edition
Number of pages
425
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792360803
ISBN
9780792360803
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.72

Hardback. .
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Edition
2007th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402052330
ISBN
9781402052330
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.72

hardcover. Based on interviews with astronomers, this book reads like a scientific 'whodunnit', going from disappointment to elation in the hunt for 'Planet X'. Science writer Govert Schilling introduces the heroes in the race to find a new world in our solar system. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 760.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Copernicus United States
Edition
2009th Edition
Number of pages
281
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387778044
ISBN
9780387778044
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.74

Paperback. Collecting lecture notes from a one-semester course taught at the KU Leuven to advanced undergraduate students in applied mathematics and physics, this book povides an introduction to plasmas with a focus on first principles and fundamental concepts and properties. The discussion of plasma models is to an extent limited to Magnetohydrodynamics. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 10. Weight in Grams: 394.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402014338
ISBN
9781402014338
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.33

Hardback. Plasmas are of major importance for space physics, solar physics, and astrophysics. On Earth they are essential for magnetic controlled thermonuclear fusion. This textbook collects lecture notes from a one-semester course on the subject taught at the K.U. Leuven. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 856.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402014291
ISBN
9781402014291
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.94

Paperback. Series: Mini Encylopedia. BIC Classification: PGM; PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 169 x 29. Weight in Grams: 524.
Publisher
Amber Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782742609
ISBN
9781782742609
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

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