Astronomy, space & time
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Astronomy, space & time
paperback. Physical Relativity is a critical examination of one of the foundations of modern science, Einstein's 1905 special theory of relativity. Harvey Brown defends an original interpretation of the theory, and hence of the nature of space and time, which combines Einstein's insights with those of his immediate precursors. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PGZ; PHR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199232925
- ISBN
- 9780199232925
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.12
€ 62.12
paperback. Our solar system is bigger and more complex than we can easily imagine. But our sun is an unremarkable middle-sized, middle-aged-star - just one of the millions that make up the Milky Way galaxy. This Little Guide gives a small glimpse into that immensity. Num Pages: 128 pages, ILLUSTRATED. BIC Classification: PG. Dimension: 101 x 90 x 11. Weight in Grams: 50.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nightingale Press
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903056271
- ISBN
- 9781903056271
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.09
€ 6.09
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718829643
- ISBN
- 9780718829643
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.90
€ 31.90
Paperback. Presents the development of scientific cosmology as a historical event, one that embroiled many scientists in a controversy over the very notion of an evolving universe with a beginning in time. This work examines how the big-bang theory drew inspiration from and eventually triumphed over rival views. Num Pages: 488 pages, 4 tables 23 line illus. BIC Classification: 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; PDX; PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691005461
- ISBN
- 9780691005461
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.78€ 47.09
€ 59.78
€ 47.09
Hardback. Brings together more than 250 contributing authors at the forefront of their field, conveying the latest results in this research area and establishing a new foundation for advancing our understanding of stellar and planetary formation. Editor(s): Beuther, Henrik; Klessen, Ralf S.; Dullemond, Cornelis P.; Henning, Thomas. Series: Space Science Series. Num Pages: 952 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 46. Weight in Grams: 2449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Arizona Press
- Edition
- 4th ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816531240
- ISBN
- 9780816531240
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.39
€ 95.39
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Arizona Press
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816528967
- ISBN
- 9780816528967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.83
€ 20.99
€ 19.83
Paperback. "Grandpa, how big is the universe? How far are the stars? How can we tell the sun's age?" In this book, master astrophysicist Hubert Reeves unlocks the secrets of the universe. This is his spiritual testament to younger generations and a perfect occasion for us all to revise our conceptions about the cosmos. Translator(s): Winkler, Donald. Num Pages: 124 pages. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 127 x 10. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Salammbo Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 124
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780956808226
- ISBN
- 9780956808226
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.14
€ 8.14
Hardback. This book studies the transition from local to national timekeeping, inthe USA, aprocess that led to Standard Time the world-wide system of timekeeping by which everyone lives. Num Pages: 328 pages, 26 half-tones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 186 x 28. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804738743
- ISBN
- 9780804738743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.05€ 62.95
€ 69.05
€ 62.95
Paperback. Introduction to Astronomy & Cosmology is a modern undergraduate textbook, combining both the theory behind astronomy with the very latest developments. Written for science students, this book takes a carefully developed scientific approach to this dynamic subject. Num Pages: 360 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: PG; PGK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 168 x 21. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470033340
- ISBN
- 9780470033340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.20
€ 56.20
hardcover. One Time Fits All tells the story of the development, integration, and obstacles overcome in setting an the International Date Line, establishing the worldwide system of Standard Time zones, and adopting Daylight Saving Time-including their global impacts on how the general public keeps time today. Num Pages: 320 pages, 7 tables, 36 illustrations, 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; PDX; PDZ; PGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 24. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804756426
- ISBN
- 9780804756426
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.72
€ 85.72
Paperback. Completely revised and updated, this dictionary contains over 4,300 entries covering all aspects of astronomy. Written by an expert team of contributors under the editorship of Ian Ridpath, it is an accessible and invaluable reference for students, professionals, and space enthusiasts. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 544 pages, b/w line drawings. BIC Classification: GBC; PG; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 195 x 145 x 31. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199609055
- ISBN
- 9780199609055
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.72
€ 18.99
€ 14.72
Paperback. An overview of the history of the study of time and presentation of the modern state of physical research. Translator(s): Kisin, Vitaly. Series: CANTO. Num Pages: 300 pages, 16 figures. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 166 x 18. Weight in Grams: 38.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521008488
- ISBN
- 9780521008488
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.86
€ 32.99
€ 31.86
Hardcover. Editor(s): Martsch, Igor N. Num Pages: 258 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594547935
- ISBN
- 9781594547935
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 270.13€ 184.12
€ 270.13
€ 184.12
hardcover. A definitive history of the formative years of radio astronomy for historians of science, scientists and engineers. Num Pages: 574 pages, 132 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 250 x 194 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1374. A History of Early Radio Astronomy. 574 pages, 132 b/w illus. A definitive history of the formative years of radio astronomy for historians of science, scientists and engineers. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Dimension: 250 x 194 x 32. Weight: 1374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 574
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521765244
- ISBN
- 9780521765244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.97
€ 201.97
hardcover. Updated second edition taking in the latest measurements. An authoritative introduction for graduate students in the physical sciences. Num Pages: 688 pages, 300 b/w illus. 32 colour illus. 300 exercises. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 190 x 253 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1606.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Updated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107091610
- ISBN
- 9781107091610
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.18
€ 86.18
Hardcover. Editor(s): Blain, J. Val. Num Pages: 227 pages, charts. BIC Classification: PGC; PGM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 262 x 188 x 21. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594542480
- ISBN
- 9781594542480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.15€ 153.31
€ 224.15
€ 153.31
Hardback. Editor(s): Blain, J. Val. Num Pages: 255 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 261 x 184 x 28. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594542435
- ISBN
- 9781594542435
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.15€ 168.33
€ 224.15
€ 168.33
Hardcover. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 186 x 16. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 151
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594545498
- ISBN
- 9781594545498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.19€ 174.12
€ 255.19
€ 174.12
Paperback. Exploring the origin of life on Earth, this text presents, in nontechnical language, an encapsulation of the work being done by scientists as they begin to characterize life as a natural outcome of the evolution of cosmic matter. Editor(s): Schopf, J. William. Num Pages: 208 pages, 52 b/w illustrations, 20 tables. BIC Classification: PGK; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 54.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520233911
- ISBN
- 9780520233911
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.44
€ 38.99
€ 28.44
Paperback. Between 1650 and 1750, four Catholic churches were the best solar observatories in the world. 'The Sun and the Church' tells how these observatories came to be, how they worked and what they accomplished. Num Pages: 366 pages, 8 colour illustrations, 42 halftones, 87 line illustrations, 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1DST; AMN; HBJD; HRCC7; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674005365
- ISBN
- 9780674005365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.00
€ 37.99
€ 32.00