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Solar system: the Sun & planets
Dynamics, Ephemerides and Astrometry of the Solar System
. Ed(S): Ferraz-Mello, Sylvio; Morando, Bruno...
Hardback. Proceedings of the 172nd Symposium of the International Astronomical Union, held in Paris, France, 3-8 July 1995 Editor(s): Ferraz-Mello, Sylvio; Morando, Bruno; Arlot, J.-E. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 526 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHD; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 917.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 526
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792340843
- ISBN
- 9780792340843
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.54
€ 204.54
Dynamics of Comets and Asteroids and Their Role in Earth History
. Ed(S): Yabushita, Shin; Henrard, Jacques
Hardback. Proceedings of a Workshop held at the Dynic Astropark 'Ten-Kyu-Kan', August 14-18, 1997 Editor(s): Yabushita, Shin; Henrard, Jacques. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PGS; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from CELESTIAL MECHANICS AND DYNAMICAL
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352129
- ISBN
- 9780792352129
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.65
€ 201.65
Paperback. Reveals the interconnectedness of the solar system - and what it means for life on Earth. Relating a history of the solar system, this work describes how astronomers determined our location in the Milky Way. It provides accounts of the energetic interactions among planetary bodies, the generation of the Earth's magnetic field, and more. Num Pages: 384 pages, 69 halftones. 31 line illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691117430
- ISBN
- 9780691117430
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 33.73
€ 45.99
€ 33.73
paperback. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Copernicus United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441928726
- ISBN
- 9781441928726
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 33.12
€ 35.99
€ 33.12
Paperback. Discovering the Solar System, Second Edition covers the Sun, the planets, their satellites and the host of smaller bodies that orbit the Sun. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject for science students, and examines the discovery, investigation and modelling of these bodies. Num Pages: 470 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1040.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 470
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470018316
- ISBN
- 9780470018316
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.91
€ 84.91
Paperback. Explores the astrological significance of Eris, a new dwarf planet in our solar system. Num Pages: 168 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PGS; VXFA; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 228 x 13. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- Floris Books
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780863158674
- ISBN
- 9780863158674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.15
€ 26.99
€ 20.15
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€ 9.95
€ 10.99
€ 9.95
Paperback. This book is a simple, non-technical introduction to cosmology, explaining what it is and what cosmologists do. Peter Coles discusses the history of the subject, the development of the Big Bang theory, and more speculative modern issues like quantum cosmology, superstrings, and dark matter. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, numerous halftones and line figures. BIC Classification: PGK; PGM; PGS; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 115 x 9. Weight in Grams: 142.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780192854162
- ISBN
- 9780192854162
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 9.70
€ 12.99
€ 9.70
Hardback. Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of space physics and astrophysics and covers the progress in various aspects of these fields. This title provides historical account of space research, followed by short reviews of the space vehicles used and some aspects of the early years of space research. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 517 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 28. Weight in Grams: 901.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 517
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792358138
- ISBN
- 9780792358138
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.85
€ 254.85
Paperback. Proceedings of the 157th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union held in Potsdam, Germany, September 7--11, 1992 Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 499 pages, 66 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 499
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792325475
- ISBN
- 9780792325475
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 201.86
€ 201.86
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
€ 198.72
Hardback. Proceedings of the SOHO-7 Workshop held at the Asticou Inn in Northeast Harbor, Maine, U.S.A. from 28 September-1 October 1998 Editor(s): Kohl, John L.; Cranmer, Steven R. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 787.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792358282
- ISBN
- 9780792358282
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.04
€ 198.04
Hardback. Proceedings of IAU Colloquium 186, 21-25 January 2002, Tenerife, Spain Editor(s): Bohnhardt, Hermann (European Southern Observatory, Santiago, Chile); Combi, M.; Kidger, M.R. (Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias, Tenerife, Spain); Schulz, Rita (European Space Agency, Noordwijk, Netherlands). Num Pages: 535 pages, 88 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1063.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 535
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009785
- ISBN
- 9781402009785
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.66
€ 255.66
Paperback. Adazzling tour d'horizonof mankind's enduring fascination with, and reliance upon, the extraordinary star at the centre of our solar system. Num Pages: 720 pages, 16pp plates. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 196 x 40. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Number of pages
- 720
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781416526124
- ISBN
- 9781416526124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.67
€ 19.99
€ 14.67
Chaos, Resonance and Collective Dynamical Phenomena in the Solar Syste...
Sylvio . Ed(S): Ferraz-Mello
Paperback. Devoted to celestial mechanics whose aim has become the study of such 'objects' as the planetary system, planetary rings, the asteroidal belt, meteor swarms, satellite systems, comet families, the preplanetary nebula, etc. This book is an attempt to bring together the observationally-oriented scientists and the theoretically-oriented scientists. Editor(s): Ferraz-Mello, Sylvio. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHD; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792317821
- ISBN
- 9780792317821
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 201.65
€ 201.65
Hardback. Traces the history of scientific research on the planet Jupiter from the observations of Galileo to the explorations of the Pioneer and Voyager space probes. Num Pages: 155 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 223 x 17. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st, Date Same on Title & Copyright Page
- Number of pages
- 155
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231051767
- ISBN
- 9780231051767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.84€ 86.64
€ 110.84
€ 86.64
Hardback. Proceedings of the 142nd Symposium of the International Astronomical Union, held in Bangalore, India, December 1-5, 1989 Editor(s): Priest, E. R.; Krishnan, V. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 546 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 30. Weight in Grams: 956.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 546
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792308799
- ISBN
- 9780792308799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 262.64
€ 262.64
Hardback. Gives a broad synthesis of the knowledge and understanding of the plasma physics behind the aurora, one of the most spectacular natural phenomena on Earth. This book talks about the recognition of the fundamental role of the large-scale systems in organizing the auroral morphology, and of the interplay between particles and electromagnetic fields. Editor(s): Paschmann, Gotz; Haaland, Stein; Treumann, R. A. Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. Num Pages: 497 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHK; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1029.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 497
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009631
- ISBN
- 9781402009631
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.73
€ 132.73
Hardback. Throughout his career Sir Robert Wilson has demonstrated that advances in a wide variety of fields in astrophysics and laboratory physics are achievable through the application of fundamental plasma spectroscopy. This volume contains reviews honouring Sir Robert and reflecting his interests. Editor(s): Willis, Arthur John; Hartquist, T. W. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from ASTROPHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCE, 23
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792341512
- ISBN
- 9780792341512
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.87
€ 203.87
Paperback. Reviewing the nexus of climate change and astronomy, this book examines all the theories on the matter and argues that astronomical factors are the major determinant of the Earth's climate, adding key new analysis to an urgent and central contemporary debate. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 298 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 96 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; RNPG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461446071
- ISBN
- 9781461446071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.45
€ 48.99
€ 40.45
Paperback. Proceedings of the 160th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union, held in Belgirate, Italy, June 14--18, 1993 Editor(s): Milani, A.; Badiale, Marino; Cellino, A. (Osservatorio Astronomico di Torino, Italy). Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 503 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; PGS; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 975.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 503
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792328810
- ISBN
- 9780792328810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.01
€ 71.01
Paperback. Editor(s): Godwin, Robert. Series: The NASA Mission Reports. Num Pages: 248 pages, colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; PDZ; PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 176 x 14. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Publisher
- Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- Pap/Cdr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781896522548
- ISBN
- 9781896522548
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.31
€ 20.99
€ 17.31
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
€ 72.90
€ 72.90
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
€ 131.94