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Paperback. This book recounts the history of the refractor telescope at Meudon, France, from the birth of the concept that drove Jules Janssen at the end of the nineteenth century, to the enormous progress it fostered in the visual observation of astronomical objects. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 150 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 261.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489989307
- ISBN
- 9781489989307
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.37
€ 121.37
Hardcover. IAU Symposium 291 communicates the excitement of current pulsar research, through lively reviews and near-complete coverage of recent results. Editor(s): Leeuwen, Joeri van. Series: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia. Num Pages: 520 pages, 200 b/w illus. 30 tables. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 249 x 178 x 35. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107033801
- ISBN
- 9781107033801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.40
€ 87.40
Hardback. Supernovae, hypernovae and gamma-ray bursts are among the most energetic explosions in the universe, and to understand one requires an understanding of the others. This book focuses on the similarities and differences between them. It also presents the observations that lead to these three classes of explosions. Editor(s): Fryer, Chris L. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 437 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 437
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019920
- ISBN
- 9781402019920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.23
€ 189.23
Solar Composition and its Evolution ― from Core to Corona: Proceedin...
. Ed(S): Frohlich, Claus; Huber, Martin C. E....
paperback. Proceedings of an ISSI Workshop, 26-30 January 1998, Bern, Switzerland Editor(s): Frohlich, Claus; Huber, Martin C. E.; Solanki, S. K. (Institute of Astronomy, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland); Steiger, Rudolf von. Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. Num Pages: 431 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 431
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401060226
- ISBN
- 9789401060226
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 272.88
€ 272.88
Paperback. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HPL; PDA; PDX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 527.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048141159
- ISBN
- 9789048141159
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 239.48
€ 239.48
paperback. Subtitled 'An Odyssey from the Big Bang to Life on Earth..and Beyond', ATOM tells the story of matter from the perspective of a single oxygen atom. Num Pages: 416 pages, 16 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. Weight in Grams: 325. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0005290
- ISBN
- 9780349114835
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Editor(s): Belvedere, G.; Rodono, M.; Simnett, G.M. (School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham, UK). Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 355 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHM; PHN; PHQ; PHVB; PHVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 551.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 355
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662139844
- ISBN
- 9783662139844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.85
€ 64.85
paperback. Offers an overview of the numerical modelling of radiation fields in multidimensional geometries. This book covers advances and problems in the mathematical treatment of the radiative transfer equation, a partial integro-differential equation of high dimension that describes the propagation of the radiation in various fields. Num Pages: 309 pages, 86 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; PG; RBP; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Germany
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540853688
- ISBN
- 9783540853688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 217.76
€ 217.76
paperback. This is the first book devoted to the concept, engineering and testing of the Lunar Roving Vehicle on Apollo 15, 16 and 17. It also tells the story of the robotic rovers used on Mars, and describes the new designs of rovers planned for the future. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 332 pages, 126 black & white illustrations, 65 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 171 x 21. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387307749
- ISBN
- 9780387307749
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.66
€ 51.99
€ 43.66
Hardback. Aims to be a balance between theory and applications, of analysis and synthesis, keeping the focus on the comprehension of the physics ruling our planetary system. This work is a textbook for students and a fundamental reference for researchers in the Solar System field. Series: Geophysics and Astrophysics Monographs (Closed). Num Pages: 480 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 873.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792305354
- ISBN
- 9780792305354
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.78
€ 248.78
Hardback. The magnetopause is the surface that separates the solar wind on the outside from the Earth's magnetic field on the inside. The boundaries are thus a prime target for the study by a closely spaced fleet of spacecraft. This 20th volume represents the synthesis of the results obtained in the first few years of the Cluster mission. Editor(s): Paschmann, Goetz; Schwartz, Steven; Escoubet, C. P.; Haaland, Stein. Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 905.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 118
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034886
- ISBN
- 9781402034886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.12
€ 189.12
Worlds in Interaction: Small Bodies and Planets of the Solar System
. Ed(S): Rickman, Hans; Valtonen, M.j.
Paperback. Proceedings of the Meeting 'Small Bodies in the Solar System and Their Interactions with the Planets' held in Mariehamm, Finland, on August 8-12, 1994 Editor(s): Rickman, Hans; Valtonen, M.J. Num Pages: 508 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401065788
- ISBN
- 9789401065788
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.65
€ 66.65
Paperback. Editor(s): Lin, Robert P.; Dennis, Brian R.; Benz, Arnold O. Num Pages: 456 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048162123
- ISBN
- 9789048162123
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.44
€ 187.44
hardcover. A comprehensive and up-to-date treatment, this advanced undergraduate textbook enables students to use quantitative physical methods to understand the Universe. Num Pages: 324 pages, 60 colour illus. 50 exercises. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 265 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1252.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521192316
- ISBN
- 9780521192316
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.66
€ 137.66
Paperback / so. Series: Sitzungsberichte Der Osterreichischen Akademie Der Wissensch. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 3. Weight in Grams: 95.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1958
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662232422
- ISBN
- 9783662232422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.37
€ 67.37
The Primordial Universe - L'univers Primordial. 28 June - 23 July 1999...
. Ed(S): Binetruy, Pierre; Schaeffer, R.; Sil...
paperback. Editor(s): Binetruy, Pierre; Schaeffer, R.; Silk, J. (University of Oxford); David, F. Series: Les Houches: Ecole D'ete de Physique Theorique. Num Pages: 629 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 37. Weight in Grams: 967.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 629
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642074257
- ISBN
- 9783642074257
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 242.00
€ 242.00
hardcover. Focusing on the kinetic description of the inner magnetospheric plasma, this volume illustrates how to determine the best approach to any upper atmospheric or space physics problem. Readers will find a full theoretical description of the inner magnetospheric plasma. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 604 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHFP; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1062.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 604
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441967961
- ISBN
- 9781441967961
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.37
€ 243.37
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on 'Dynamic Modeling and Flow in the Earth and Planets', Fairbanks, AK, U.S.A., June 17-28, 1991 Editor(s): Stone, D.B.; Runcorn, Stanley K. Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792321484
- ISBN
- 9780792321484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 365.95
€ 365.95
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441955708
- ISBN
- 9781441955708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.79
€ 34.99
€ 29.79
Paperback. Proceeding of the European Physical Society Study Conference, held in Noto (Sicily), Italy, June 16-20, 1988 Editor(s): Belvedere, G. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 317 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401075817
- ISBN
- 9789401075817
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.03
€ 186.03
Paperback. Editor(s): Russell, Christopher. Num Pages: 396 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2005
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048169078
- ISBN
- 9789048169078
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.01
€ 187.01
hardcover. IAU S234 summarises current research on planetary nebulae, in reviews by leading experts in the field. Editor(s): Barlow, Michael J. Series: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia. Num Pages: 590 pages, 250 b/w illus. 110 tables. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1327.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 590
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521863438
- ISBN
- 9780521863438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.90
€ 97.90
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Roth, Gi? 1/2nter Dietmar; Roth, Gi?'1/2nter Dietmar. Num Pages: 472 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PG; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 844.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1967
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662426852
- ISBN
- 9783662426852
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.69
€ 93.69
Paperback. The book focuses on how the exploration of the cosmic background radiation has shaped our picture of the Universe. Using a simple language and captivating metaphors, this book will help the reader to understand the mechanisms behind our Universe. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 160 pages, 41 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHDV; PHVB; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 10. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover of orig. 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642097492
- ISBN
- 9783642097492
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.43
€ 32.99
€ 27.43