Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods
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Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods
Hardback. Each chapter of this book covers a subfield of gravitational lensing, with the double aim of describing in a simple way the basics of the theory and of reviewing the most recent developments as well as applications foreseen in the near future. Editor(s): Courbin, Frederic; Minniti, Dante. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 202 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 17 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGK; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540443551
- ISBN
- 9783540443551
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.66
€ 64.66
The Origins of Stars and Planets - The VLT View. Proceedings of the ES...
. Ed(S): Alves, Joao F.; Mccaughrean, Mark J.
Hardback. Technological developments have provided many observational clues about our understanding of how stars and planets form in the interior of molecular clouds, and ESO's telescope promises to be another step forward. This volume presents theoretical and observational results. Editor(s): Alves, Joao F.; McCaughrean, Mark J. Series: ESO Astrophysics Symposia. Num Pages: 542 pages, 342 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540435419
- ISBN
- 9783540435419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.32
€ 126.32
Hardback. Offers an introduction to practical astrometry, dealing with the determination of positions, motions, distances and dimensions of celestial bodies ranging from quasars to artificial satellites. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVG; RGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540423805
- ISBN
- 9783540423805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.53
€ 71.53
Hardback. Both experimental developments and the theoretical concepts are collected in this volume. Exhaustive reviews give an overall insight into the subject of experimental gravitation and tests such as the Lense-Thirring effect and the equivalence principle. Editor(s): Lammerzahl, Claus; Hehl, Friedrich W.; Everitt, C. W. F. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 510 pages, 120 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations, 11 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG; PHVB; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 510
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540412366
- ISBN
- 9783540412366
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.18
€ 126.18
Hardback. Useful for professionals in research and industry, as well as students and astronomers, this volume deals with the theory of reflecting telescope optics. It recounts the historical progress systematically, and includes spot-diagrams that analyse special systems. The concluding part II treats manufacture, testing, alignment, and modern techniques. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 586 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 946.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2004. Corr. 2nd printing 2007
- Number of pages
- 586
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540401063
- ISBN
- 9783540401063
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.97
€ 147.97
Hardback. Focuses on X-ray astronomy. Suitable for those who are interested in the field - from students to astrophysicists and physicists - this title covers the aspects of this area of study, from astronomical instrumentation to extragalactic X-ray astronomy. Editor(s): Trumper, Joachim; Hasinger, Gunther. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 496 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 966.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540344117
- ISBN
- 9783540344117
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.93
€ 188.93
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540330240
- ISBN
- 9783540330240
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.19
€ 241.19
Hardback. During the first research phase for 'Observation of the System Earth from Space' in 'Geotechnologien' six projects were accomplished covering Earth gravity field and Earth rotation research. This book provides a summary of the obtained results. It is intended for the scientific community working in gravity field and Earth rotation research. Editor(s): Flury, Jakob (TU Munchen, Germany); Rummel, Reiner (TU Munchen, Germany); Reigber, Christoph; Rothacher, Markus; Boedecker, Gerd (Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften, Munchen, Germany); Schreiber, Ulrich (Fundamentalstation Wettzell, Kotzing, Germany). Num Pages: 504 pages, 54 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540295204
- ISBN
- 9783540295204
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.30
€ 242.30
Paperback. This is a comprehensive guide for amateur astronomers who want to do more than star-gaze. Each chapter is authored by a well-known amateur and covers a variety of topics ranging from principles of calculation, through electronics in astronomy, to societies and international co-operation. Editor(s): Moore, CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 166 pages, 383 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540199007
- ISBN
- 9783540199007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.67
€ 121.67
Paperback. This text focuses primarily on serious observing. It explains how to use a small telescope to observe many classes of objects, ranging from the sun (visual and H-alpha), through asteroids, planets and stars, to deep-sky. Variable stars, supernovae and artificial satellites are also covered. Editor(s): Moore, CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, 490 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 525.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540198994
- ISBN
- 9783540198994
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Condition: New
€ 50.46€ 45.72
€ 50.46
€ 45.72
Hardback. This volume contains the results of the first meeting of the international CHAMP research groups gathering 18 months after the launch of the German research satellite designed to collect data on the earth's gravitational and magnetic fields. Num Pages: 563 pages, 290 black & white illustrations, 49 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHD; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 989.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 563
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540002062
- ISBN
- 9783540002062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.69
€ 249.69
Hardback. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 171 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, 72 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; TBD; UGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 171
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319293998
- ISBN
- 9783319293998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.41
€ 122.41
Hardcover. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 266 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 70 colour illustrations, 40 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319235783
- ISBN
- 9783319235783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.03
€ 65.03
Low Frequency Radio Astronomy and the LOFAR Observatory: Lectures from...
. Ed(S): Mckean, John; Heald, George; Pizzo, ...
hardcover. Low Frequency Radio Astronomy and the LOFAR Observatory Editor(s): McKean, John; Heald, George; Pizzo, Roberto. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 300 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 30 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDDM; PGG; PHR; PHVB; TTBM; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Publisher
- Springer Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2018
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319234335
- ISBN
- 9783319234335
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.21
€ 155.21
Hardback. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 132 pages, 51 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHP; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 132
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319204116
- ISBN
- 9783319204116
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.09
€ 122.09
Paperback. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 138 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHDV; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 138
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319184005
- ISBN
- 9783319184005
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.63
€ 75.63
Paperback. A resource that deals with satellite orbits, showing how the wide range of available orbits can be used in communications, positioning, remote-sensing, meteorology, and astronomy. Translator(s): Lyle, S. Num Pages: 564 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; TJKS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 951.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer Editions France
- Number of pages
- 564
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9782287213175
- ISBN
- 9782287213175
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 157.72
€ 157.72
Paperback. Modern astronomical telescopes, along with other advances in technology, have brought the deep sky - star clusters, nebulae and the galaxies - within reach of amateur astronomers. This book provides the reader with what he needs to know about what to observe, and how to get superb views of faint and distant astronomical objects. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 180 pages, 117 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852339012
- ISBN
- 9781852339012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 34.13
€ 38.99
€ 34.13
Paperback. Designed for amateur astronomers who own a home computer, whether it is running Microsoft Windows, Mac O/S or Linux, this title provides a practical introduction to astronomy. It concentrates on low-cost accessible projects and also helps you learn how to optimise a go-to telescope, or connect it to a lap-top. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 202 pages, 87 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; UKP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 163 x 12. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852338053
- ISBN
- 9781852338053
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.39
€ 29.99
€ 27.39
Paperback. Provides examples of the images, and gives readers hints and tips about how to get the best out of this technology. This book illustrates the help and advice with many beautiful colour images. It includes techniques that range from using simple webcams to highly technical aspects such as supernovae patrolling. Editor(s): Ratledge, David. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 177 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 177
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852337346
- ISBN
- 9781852337346
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 38.13
€ 46.99
€ 38.13