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Paperback. Galaxies are the building blocks of the Universe: standing like islands in space, they are where the stars are born and where many extraordinary and little-understood phenomena can be observed. Here, renowned science writer John Gribbin explores what we have learnt about the cosmos through studying both our own galaxy and our distant neighbours. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 136 pages, 20 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 113 x 8. Weight in Grams: 116.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 136
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199234349
- ISBN
- 9780199234349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.77
€ 11.99
€ 10.77
Paperback. Aimed at active amateur astronomers this book provides an up-to-date account of active galaxies. Lists and images of such objects are an important component of this book. The book makes sense of the chaotic and apparently innumerable types of violently active galaxies. Num Pages: 311 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 311
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9781447161264
- ISBN
- 9781447161264
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.93
€ 30.99
€ 26.93
Hardback. Contains at least 500 known galaxies, many of which congregate in well-known groups like the 'Local Group', the relatively loose Sculptor Group, and the more compact Centaurus A group. This book provides accurate distances for the majority of these nearby galaxies, allowing us to visualise the Local Volume in 3D, and study the local Hubble flow. Editor(s): Koribalski, B.S.; Jerjen, H. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402069321
- ISBN
- 9781402069321
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.46
€ 234.46
Hardback. Various kinds of masks obscure our view of our galaxy, the Milky Way, as well as of other galaxies. This volume affords readers a perspective on galaxies by probing the thoughts of some of the greatest astronomers. It focuses on galaxies from within our Local Group to those in our high redshift Universe. Editor(s): Block, David L.; Freeman, Kenneth C. (The Australian National University); Puerari, Ivanio. Num Pages: 513 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1026.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 513
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441973160
- ISBN
- 9781441973160
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.28
€ 235.28
Hardcover. This title is a basic guide to the cosmic frontier - about black holes in the centres of galaxies, about the way some galaxies cannibalize each other, about the vast differences between galaxies and the remarkable new evidence regarding dark energy and the cosmic expansion. Num Pages: 384 pages, 32 colour illustrations, 61 halftones, 56 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PGK; PGM; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 258 x 30. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674010796
- ISBN
- 9780674010796
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.27
€ 35.99
€ 30.27
Paperback. This book is a unique work satisfying the need for a modern, comprehensive review of all major aspects of galaxy observation. It is the only book to specialize on visual observation of galaxies and will appeal to beginners and experienced stargazers alike. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 248 pages, 125 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852337520
- ISBN
- 9781852337520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.89
€ 33.99
€ 30.89
Hardback. Contains the written versions of the lectures given at the 26th course of the "Saas-Fee" series. This book represents a review of the field of galaxy interaction. It includes lectures aiming at a better understanding of the phenomena associated with galaxies. Editor(s): Friedli, D.; Martinet, L.; Pfenniger, D. Num Pages: 405 pages, 164 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540635697
- ISBN
- 9783540635697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.69
€ 121.69
Paperback. Editor(s): James, Matthew J. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 488 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489906489
- ISBN
- 9781489906489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 235.10
€ 235.10
Hardback. Editor(s): James, Matthew J. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 488 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1900.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306437946
- ISBN
- 9780306437946
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.81
€ 249.81
Paperback. This overview of galanin research shows how the identification, isolation and characterization of this peptide was brought about and how its functionality was revealed as the pharmacological tools to dissect galaninergic mechanisms were developed. Editor(s): Hokfelt, Tomas. Series: Experientia Supplementum. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Basel Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034803120
- ISBN
- 9783034803120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.89
€ 180.89
Hardcover. This overview of galanin research shows how the identification, isolation and characterization of this peptide was brought about and how its functionality was revealed as the pharmacological tools to dissect galaninergic mechanisms were developed. Editor(s): Hokfelt, Tomas. Series: Experientia Supplementum. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034602273
- ISBN
- 9783034602273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.17
€ 182.17
Hardback. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations, map. BIC Classification: TVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 13. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804789240
- ISBN
- 9780804789240
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.87
€ 26.87
paperback. Num Pages: 220 pages, 93 black & white illustrations, 23 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSG; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642093302
- ISBN
- 9783642093302
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.86
€ 180.86
Hardback. The galactose regulon of yeast is an ideal paradigm for demonstrating concepts in biology. The book starts with an overview on yeast research, followed by molecular genetics of the galactose regulon, isolation of genes and testing of the hypotheses. Further contemporary topics such as genomics, evolution and stochasticity are addressed. Num Pages: 220 pages, 93 black & white illustrations, 23 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSG; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540740148
- ISBN
- 9783540740148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.32
€ 181.32
Paperback. Proceedings of IAU Symposium No. 60 held at Maroochydore, Queensland, September 7, 1973 Editor(s): Kerr, F. J.; Simonson, S. C., III. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 667 pages, 69 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1974
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1974
- Number of pages
- 667
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789027705020
- ISBN
- 9789027705020
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.32
€ 67.32
Paperback. Offers an introduction to galactic astrophysics to advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers. This book covers topics including N-body simulation methods, black holes in stellar systems, linear stability and response theory, and galaxy formation in the cosmological context. Series: Princeton Series in Astrophysics. Num Pages: 904 pages, 16 color illus. 205 halftones. BIC Classification: PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1276.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 904
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691130279
- ISBN
- 9780691130279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.40€ 88.04
€ 118.40
€ 88.04
Hardback. Editor(s): Laurikainen, Eija; Peletier, Reynier; Gadotti, Dimitri. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 493 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 901.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 493
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319193779
- ISBN
- 9783319193779
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.67
€ 121.67
Paperback. Proceedings of the 153rd Symposium of the International Astronomical Union held in Ghent, Belgium, August 17--22, 1992 Editor(s): Dejonghe, Herwig; Habing, Harm J. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 466 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792324256
- ISBN
- 9780792324256
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.43
€ 121.43
Paperback. Proceedings of a Meeting Organized in the Context of XVIII IAU General Assembly, held in Patras, Greece, August 19, 1982 Editor(s): Morfill, G.E.; Buccheri, R. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 607.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400972100
- ISBN
- 9789400972100
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.48
€ 63.48
Paperback. Covers the phenomenology of external galaxies, star clusters in the Milky Way, the interstellar media of external galaxies, gas in the Milky Way, the structure and kinematics of the stellar components of the Milky Way, and the kinematics of external galaxies. This book is intended for professionals, as well as for students. Series: Princeton Series in Astrophysics. Num Pages: 816 pages, 100 halftones. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1138.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 810
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691025650
- ISBN
- 9780691025650
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.40€ 89.07
€ 118.40
€ 89.07