Solar system: the Sun & planets
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Solar system: the Sun & planets
Paperback. This book concentrates on the "odd and interesting" aspects of planetary bodies, including asteroids and moons, describing unusual features of these worlds and the ways in which they appear "weird" to us. Also discusses the possibility of methane-based organisms. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 322 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, 23 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461470632
- ISBN
- 9781461470632
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.35
€ 49.35
paperback. Compiled by experts, this generously illustrated textbook introduces the properties and evolution of stars for undergraduates and amateurs. Editor(s): Green, Simon F.; Jones, Mark H. Num Pages: 380 pages, 25 b/w illus. 225 colour illus. 16 tables 120 exercises. BIC Classification: PGM; PGS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 264 x 212 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1092.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107492639
- ISBN
- 9781107492639
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.22
€ 73.22
Paperback. Addresses the question of why we should embark on a journey to Mars. This book also addresses why we need to carry out these tasks and what a human crew could achieve that an automated mission could not. It features an analysis drawn from experiences in manned and unmanned space programmes including Apollo, Skylab, Salyut/Mir, and Shuttle and ISS. Editor(s): Shayler, David; Salmon, Andy; Shayler, Michael D. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852337926
- ISBN
- 9781852337926
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.46
€ 70.46
Paperback. In this novel, the author combines topics related to state-of-the-art research in astrobiology with fictional elements to produce a thrilling page turner that is thoroughly grounded in scientific principle. An appendix covers the underlying science. Series: Science and Fiction. Num Pages: 236 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS; VXQB; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Number of pages
- 250
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319019604
- ISBN
- 9783319019604
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.05
€ 21.99
€ 21.05
Paperback. Leading planetary scientists give personal accounts of their work, and their desire to understand and explore worlds beyond our own. Editor(s): Stern, S. Alan. Num Pages: 174 pages, 22 b/w illus. 14 colour illus. 3 tables. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 13. Weight in Grams: 433. Very good to like new, with just minor shelfwear
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 174
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- SKU
- KMB0000152
- ISBN
- 9780521520010
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 9.88
€ 9.88
Hardback. This rich series of readable, illustrated chapters can be sampled at will for the fun of discovery, read sequentially as a connected history, or enjoyed as a resource for the contemplation. Featuring over 100 illustrations, this unique examination of humanity's most storied companion serves as a resource for the study of ourselves. Num Pages: 232 pages, 4 figures, 3 tables, 99photos. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275987190
- ISBN
- 9780275987190
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.93€ 85.66
€ 87.93
€ 85.66
Hardback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 336 pages, 157 black & white illustrations, 83 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; PDX; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319083407
- ISBN
- 9783319083407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.13
€ 129.13
Hardcover. Unified treatment of physical principles of planetary climates for advanced students and researchers in atmospheric science, Earth and planetary science. Num Pages: 674 pages, 143 b/w illus. 23 tables 370 exercises. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVJ; RBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 197 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1618. Thermodynamics, Radiation and Simple Models. 680 pages, 143 b/w illus. 23 tables 370 exercises. Unified treatment of physical principles of planetary climates for advanced students and researchers in atmospheric science, Earth and planetary science. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVJ; RBP. Dimension: 254 x 197 x 37. Weight: 1588.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 680
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Har/Psc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521865562
- ISBN
- 9780521865562
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.52
€ 88.52
Paperback. This generous selection from Galileo's writings contains all the essential texts. Newly translated by Mark Davie and William R. Shea, the contents include full representation from his scientific masterpieces, his contributions to the debate on science and religion, and key documents from his trial before the Inquisition in 1633. Translator(s): Davie, Mark. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 480 pages, drawings and diagrams by Galileo. BIC Classification: 3JD; PDX; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 195 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199583690
- ISBN
- 9780199583690
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. In September of 1859, the entire Earth was engulfed in a gigantic cloud of seething gas, and a blood-red aurora erupted across the planet. This title presents the story behind Carrington's observations of a mysterious explosion on the surface of the Sun and how his brilliant insight helped to usher in the modern era of astronomy. Num Pages: 224 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGG; PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691141268
- ISBN
- 9780691141268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06
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
€ 93.61
€ 93.61
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€ 29.04
€ 33.99
€ 29.04
Hardback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 205 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations, 25 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBWR; PGS; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 260 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319435206
- ISBN
- 9783319435206
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.45
€ 128.45
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 307
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387360553
- ISBN
- 9780387360553
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.74€ 54.84
€ 57.74
€ 54.84
Paperback. The first title in Icon's new Hot Science series, exploring the cutting edge of modern science. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785782251
- ISBN
- 9781785782251
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 10.03
€ 10.99
€ 10.03
Paperback. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 259 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; PGS; PHQ; PHU; TGMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319524368
- ISBN
- 9783319524368
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.58
€ 77.58
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198795490
- ISBN
- 9780198795490
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.10
€ 19.99
€ 16.10
Paperback. Shows just how much solar observation work can be accomplished with Coronado telescopes, and explains how to get the best from these instruments. This book also shows that Solar prominences, filaments, flares, sunspots, plage and active regions are all visible and can be imaged to produce spectacular solar photographs. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 321 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387681269
- ISBN
- 9780387681269
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 41.45
€ 48.99
€ 41.45
Hardback. Editor(s): Bertulani, Carlos A.; Piekarewicz, Jorge. Num Pages: 337 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 187 x 24. Weight in Grams: 804.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 337
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620819029
- ISBN
- 9781620819029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.08€ 172.78
€ 253.08
€ 172.78
Paperback. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 250 pages, 80 black & white illustrations, 25 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGS; PNFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319248721
- ISBN
- 9783319248721
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.66
€ 56.66