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paperback. This book describes our gradual awareness of a vast, previously concealed Universe. It is a story of expanding horizons and the discovery of invisible worlds. The book includes line drawings, and the perceptions of artists, poets and writers. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHDV; PHVB; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781493900930
- ISBN
- 9781493900930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 39.21
€ 48.99
€ 39.21
paperback. This is the first comprehensive source of information on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission. With expert contributions, the book describes the scientific objectives, mission design, flight system, and the instruments that carry out these investigations. Editor(s): Vondrak, R. R.; Keller, J. W. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVG; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- SKU
- V9781489992604
- ISBN
- 9781489992604
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 227.33
€ 227.33
hardcover. This is the first comprehensive source of information on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission. With expert contributions, the book describes the scientific objectives, mission design, flight system, and the instruments that carry out these investigations. Editor(s): Vondrak, R. R.; Keller, J. W.; Russell, Christopher. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVG; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 619.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- SKU
- V9781441963901
- ISBN
- 9781441963901
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.29
€ 228.29
Hardback. The New Horizons space mission is the first to reconnoiter the Pluto-Charon System and the Kuiper belt. This book describes the mission's objectives, expected results, payload and data products in articles by the scientists and engineers most closely involved. Editor(s): Russell, Christopher T. Num Pages: 406 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387895178
- ISBN
- 9780387895178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.15
€ 196.15
Mixed media pr. This book reviews the past 50 years of SETI searches. It demonstrates high level mathematical techniques for the solution of a variety of SETI problems. Includes a full mathematical derivation of the Statistical Drake Equation and describes its applications. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 776 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, 49 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1284.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 776
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642274367
- ISBN
- 9783642274367
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 210.83
€ 210.83
The Dawn Mission to Minor Planets 4 Vesta and 1 Ceres
. Ed(S): Russell, Christopher T.; Raymond, Ca...
hardcover. Suitable for anyone who uses data from the instruments of the DAWN mission, this book describes the DAWN mission, its exploration and scientific objectives, the instruments that accomplish those objectives, the operations plan and the education and outreach plan. It is directed to those studying asteroids and the evolution of the solar system. Editor(s): Russell, Christopher T.; Raymond, Carol. Num Pages: 580 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1081.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 580
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- SKU
- V9781461449027
- ISBN
- 9781461449027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.45
€ 253.45
Scientific Ballooning: Technology and Applications of Exploration Ball...
Yajima, Nobuyuki; Izutsu, Naoki; Imamura, Tak...
hardcover. This introduction to scientific ballooning thoroughly covers large stratospheric balloons, planetary balloons, and rubber balloons used for aerological observation. It also presents advanced design concepts for a larger super pressure balloon. Num Pages: 213 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDN; PGS; RBP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387097251
- ISBN
- 9780387097251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.22
€ 228.22
Num Pages: 208 pages, 14 black & white images. BIC Classification: TTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 237 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University Press of Florida United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813061504
- ISBN
- 9780813061504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.94
€ 29.94
Hardback. Num Pages: 318 pages, 61 black & white illustrations, 115 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM; TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789811029622
- ISBN
- 9789811029622
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.11
€ 129.11
Paperback. Editor(s): Frisch, Priscilla. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGS; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401784818
- ISBN
- 9789401784818
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.58
€ 195.58
Paperback. This book details how to plan, compute and optimize the trajectories of sailcraft with speeds higher than 100 km/s; such sailcraft would be able to explore the far-reaches of space in times significantly shorter than the average career, around 35 years. Series: Space Technology Library. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHU; TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401781961
- ISBN
- 9789401781961
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.84
€ 128.84
The Atmosphere and Ionosphere. Elementary Processes, Discharges and Pl...
. Ed(S): Bychkov, Vladimir; Golubkov, Gennady...
Paperback. This book offers reviews of atmospheric and ionospheric science from the 2010 conference "Atmosphere, Ionosphere, Safety," held in Kaliningrad, Russia. Covers the physics of elementary processes, aerosols, ionosphere dynamics, microwave discharges and plasmoids. Editor(s): Bychkov, Vladimir; Golubkov, Gennady V.; Nikitin, Anatoly I. Series: Physics of Earth and Space Environments. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHDF; RB; TQ; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401781909
- ISBN
- 9789401781909
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.61
€ 127.61
Paperback. With detailed analysis of the economic, technical and physical feasibility of space mining, this work examines the legal and policy issues affecting commercial exploitation of outer space, and proposes a new regulatory framework that balances policy interests. Series: Space Regulations Library. Num Pages: 404 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: LBB; PNV; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401781367
- ISBN
- 9789401781367
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 283.68
€ 283.68
Paperback. Featuring the latest results from the Cassini-Huygens mission, this book reviews our knowledge of Saturn, with an international team of authors addressing the planet's origin and evolution, structure, chemistry, atmosphere and magnetosphere, and ring system. Editor(s): Dougherty, Michele; Esposito, Larry; Krimigis, Stamatios. Num Pages: 813 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGS; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1951.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 813
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401780889
- ISBN
- 9789401780889
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 335.39
€ 335.39
Paperback. Editor(s): Block, David L.; Puerari, Ivanio; Freeman, K. C.; Block, Elizabeth K. (Rand Afrikaans University (Soweto)); Groess, Robert. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 881 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHDV; PHP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1535.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 881
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401570855
- ISBN
- 9789401570855
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 378.21
€ 378.21
Paperback. Editor(s): Russell, Christopher T. Num Pages: 526 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDDM; PGC; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 801.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 526
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401570695
- ISBN
- 9789401570695
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.10
€ 130.10
Paperback. Editor(s): Escoubet, C. P.; Schmidt, R.; Russell, Christopher. Num Pages: 658 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1015.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 658
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401063890
- ISBN
- 9789401063890
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 253.15
€ 253.15
Paperback. This book examines the nature of planets and their potential to harbor life as well as the role of life itself as an engine to increase the habitability of planets and satellites. It details new mission concepts for the remote study of habitability. Editor(s): Vera, Jean-Pierre de; Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PSAF; RBG; TTDS; VXQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400792166
- ISBN
- 9789400792166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 228.45
€ 228.45
Hardcover. This book examines the nature of planets and their potential to harbor life as well as the role of life itself as an engine to increase the habitability of planets and satellites. It details new mission concepts for the remote study of habitability. Editor(s): Vera, Jean-Pierre de; Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PSAF; RBG; TTDS; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400765450
- ISBN
- 9789400765450
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.15
€ 230.15
Hardback. This book details how to plan, compute and optimize the trajectories of sailcraft with speeds higher than 100 km/s; such sailcraft would be able to explore the far-reaches of space in times significantly shorter than the average career, around 35 years. Series: Space Technology Library. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TRP; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 876.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400747760
- ISBN
- 9789400747760
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.24
€ 131.24
hardcover. With detailed analysis of the economic, technical and physical feasibility of space mining, this work examines the legal and policy issues affecting commercial exploitation of outer space, and proposes a new regulatory framework that balances policy interests. Series: Space Regulations Library. Num Pages: 404 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: LBDA; RBGL; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 31. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400720381
- ISBN
- 9789400720381
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.71
€ 284.71
hardcover. Based on lecture notes on a space robotics course, this book offers a pedagogical introduction to the mechanics of space robots. After presenting an overview of the environments and conditions space robots have to work in, it discusses a variety of manipulatory devices robots may use to perform their tasks. Series: Space Technology Library. Num Pages: 598 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM1; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1087.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 598
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717954
- ISBN
- 9789400717954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.34
€ 198.34
Hardback. Includes overviews of the evolutionary and molecular biology that are necessary. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PSAJ; TTDS; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 701.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2nd Edition.
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716261
- ISBN
- 9789400716261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.13
€ 251.13
paperback. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may have the capability to investigate - and answer - some of the most challenging questions in astronomy. This book includes a 'pre-history' of JWST, describing the process and some of the key individuals that initiated early work on the concepts that would evolve to become the premier space observatory. Editor(s): Thronson, Harley A., Jr; Stiavelli, Massimo S.; Tielens, Alexander (Kapteyn Astronomical Institute). Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 531 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 531
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181322
- ISBN
- 9789048181322
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 429.39
€ 429.39