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Theoretical & mathematical astronomy
paperback. The discovery of the notes for Richard Feynman's major lecture on the motion of planets around the sun, presented in this book, allows readers an insight into the workings of his mind. The book relates how the notes came to be lost, and how they came to be found again and reconstructed. Num Pages: 192 pages, facsimiles, portraits. BIC Classification: PD; PGC; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 10. Weight in Grams: 142.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099736219
- ISBN
- 9780099736219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.75
€ 10.99
€ 9.75
Hardback. Formatted as a series of interviews with noted researchers in the field, this book reviews the history of quasar research and describes how advances in instrumentation and computation have aided quasar astronomy and changed our basic understanding of quasars. Editor(s): D'Onofrio, Mauro; Marziani, Paola; Sulentic, Jack W. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 616 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1036.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642275630
- ISBN
- 9783642275630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.22
€ 198.22
Paperback. Formatted as a series of interviews with noted researchers in the field, this book reviews the history of quasar research and describes how advances in instrumentation and computation have aided quasar astronomy and changed our basic understanding of quasars. Editor(s): D'Onofrio, Mauro; Marziani, Paola; Sulentic, Jack W. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 616 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642443848
- ISBN
- 9783642443848
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 197.20
€ 197.20
Hardback. Introduces readers to advances in American space exploration. This book discusses ways to capture and redirect asteroids; presents research on the origin of the Moon; weighs in on discoveries like 2003 UB313, a dwarf planet detected in the far outer reaches of our solar system - and, more. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8 halftones. 39 line illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: PGC; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 135 x 196 x 18. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691128221
- ISBN
- 9780691128221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.04
€ 23.99
€ 18.04
Paperback. Editor(s): Ballmoos, Peter von. Num Pages: 511 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHVB; YQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 511
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401783132
- ISBN
- 9789401783132
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.92
€ 129.92
Hardback. This book details complex physical processes involved in the creation and early evolution of stars. It illustrates how these processes reveal themselves from radio wavelengths to high energy X-rays and gamma-rays, with reference towards high energy signatures. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 540 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 968.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 540
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642239250
- ISBN
- 9783642239250
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.73
€ 230.73
Hardcover. This book presents theoretical solutions, proven by astronomical observation, which explain the process of Solar System creation and decay, showing that all the bodies of the Solar System are moving with the first cosmic velocity of their protoparents. Num Pages: 305 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGS; PHVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400759077
- ISBN
- 9789400759077
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.68
€ 129.68
Hardcover. Formulation for Observed and Computed Values of Deep Space Network Data Types for Navigation documents the formation of the Regres of the Orbit Determination Program (ODP) of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Program Regres calculates the computed values of observed quantities (e.g. Series: JPL Deep-Space Communications and Navigation Series. Num Pages: 576 pages, references. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 171 x 37. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471445357
- ISBN
- 9780471445357
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 311.44
€ 311.44
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
€ 72.61
€ 72.61
Paperback. 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: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHDV; PHP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642445002
- ISBN
- 9783642445002
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.46
€ 72.46
Hardback. An overview of the history of astroparticle physics, starting with the discovery of cosmic rays (Victor Hess, 1912) and its background (X-ray, radioactivity). Editor(s): Falkenburg, Brigitte; Rhode, Wolfgang. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PGC; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400754218
- ISBN
- 9789400754218
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.76
€ 195.76
paperback. This book details the findings from life science experiments conducted during and after space missions. It looks at the future of human space flight and what comes next, especially in the areas of planetary exploration and space tourism. Series: Space Technology Library. Num Pages: 398 pages, 206 black & white illustrations, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: J; MB; PGC; PSA; TRP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461428145
- ISBN
- 9781461428145
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 161.93
€ 161.93
Hardback. Gathers together the talks presented at the second colloquim on the Future Professional Communication in Astronomy (FPCA II), that was held at Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) on 13-14 April 2010. Editor(s): Accomazzi, Alberto; Heck, Andre. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 148 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; UND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441983688
- ISBN
- 9781441983688
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.10
€ 249.10
Paperback. Num Pages: 402 pages, 59 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 795.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1974
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468462425
- ISBN
- 9781468462425
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.22
€ 69.22
Paperback. Num Pages: 292 pages, 178 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 389.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1969
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1969
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489962379
- ISBN
- 9781489962379
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.54
€ 66.54
Hardcover. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to general relativity, with a development of its foundations and a rich body of applications. It is a completely revised and expanded version of the classic edition General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics. Series: Graduate Texts in Physics. Num Pages: 756 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PGC; PHDV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1262.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400754096
- ISBN
- 9789400754096
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.59
€ 132.59
Paperback. Editor(s): Bicak, Jiri; Ledvinka, Tomas. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 550 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 80 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHR; PHU; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 550
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319380346
- ISBN
- 9783319380346
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.78
€ 129.78
Hardcover. General Relativity, Cosmology and Astrophysics Editor(s): Bicak, Jiri; Ledvinka, Tomas. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 535 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 80 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PGC; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 240 x 33. Weight in Grams: 956.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319063485
- ISBN
- 9783319063485
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.98
€ 130.98
paperback. An intimate and revealing look at the work of America's greatest playwright, Tennessee Williams. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AN; D; JFSJ; PGC; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2005
- SKU
- V9781349530182
- ISBN
- 9781349530182
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.25
€ 44.25
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
€ 150.83
€ 150.83