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Astronomy, space & time

Hardback. Thoroughly revised and expanded throughout, the new edition is a graduate-level text and reference book on gaseous nebulae, nova and supernova remnants. Much of the new data and new images are from the Hubble Space Telescope with two wholly new chapters being added along with other new features. Num Pages: 650 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 196 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1162.
Publisher
University Science Books,U.S.
Number of pages
650
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781891389344
ISBN
9781891389344
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.85

Paperback. A centennial study of Yerkes Observatory, built a century ago by the University of Chicago as one of America's first big science centres. This text describes the changing fortunes of the Observatory under its first three directors, and is illustrated with many archival photographs. Num Pages: 394 pages, 51 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New
Number of pages
394
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226639468
ISBN
9780226639468
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.99
€ 21.55

Hardback. Presenting a compendium of topics on and related to the large-scale structure of the Universe, this work includes galaxy luminosity functions and their dependence upon environment and galaxy type; clustering of galaxies; evolution of the clustering of galaxies; rich clusters of galaxies; and superclusters of galaxies. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 441 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 796.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
441
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792350743
ISBN
9780792350743
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.44

Paperback. This book explores intriguing cases in which astronomy has been used as a tool to solve mysteries from art, history, and literature. It clearly explains astronomical concepts with non-technical language and defines terms as needed for wide readership. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy. Num Pages: 355 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 113 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 171 x 16. Weight in Grams: 596.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Number of pages
350
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461484028
ISBN
9781461484028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.84

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, viii, 264 p. BIC Classification: HPC; HPL; PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 202 x 133 x 19. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Edition
Edition Unstated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226752938
ISBN
9780226752938
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 30.83

Paperback. A brilliant theoretical physicist argues that the solution to the ultimate question in science: how to unify Einstein's theory of general relativity with quantum mechanics, is possible only if we abolish time from the foundations of the universe. In other words, despite our deepest intuitions, time does not exist. Num Pages: 384 pages, 50 illustrations. BIC Classification: PD; PGK; PGZ; PHQ; PHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753810200
ISBN
9780753810200
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.64

Paperback.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
227
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2013th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461453536
ISBN
9781461453536
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 34.57

Paperback. Based on a serious scientific project, this volume cuts through the hysteria to analyze how we might deal with potentially lethal impact threats by deflection, redirection, or destruction. It also explores potentially beneficial spin-off technologies. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 308 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, 115 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TRP; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 236 x 16. Weight in Grams: 586.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2014th Edition
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461487487
ISBN
9781461487487
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.58

Paperback. Durham and Purrington approach the history of the universe by exploring the frontiers of physics, while maintaining a long-standing interest in astronomy and cosmology. They stress that man can not fully understand himself until he understands the universe, of which he is a part.

Num Pages: 284 pages, Illustrations, facsims.,ports. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231053938
ISBN
9780231053938
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.10

Paperback. Editor(s): Ewing, E. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; PGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 356.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349531110
ISBN
9781349531110
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.63
€ 45.33

Hardback. Editor(s): Ewing, E. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; PGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
229
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403969200
ISBN
9781403969200
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.63
€ 45.58

Paperback. Editor(s): Milone, E. F. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB; PHVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 329.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461276494
ISBN
9781461276494
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 121.61

Paperback. Containing chapters on the nature of calendars and on their astronomical background, on the history of writing and counting, on the week, and on the history of calendar reform, this book serves as an account for the general reader of the history and underlying basis of each of the most important calendars of the world. Num Pages: 460 pages, black and white plates and tables. BIC Classification: PDX; PGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
460
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192862051
ISBN
9780192862051
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.42

Hardcover. Editor(s): Costas, Lorenzo A. Num Pages: 300 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 187 x 25. Weight in Grams: 828.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600218262
ISBN
9781600218262
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 229.90
€ 157.18

Hardback. This text offers information on all new techniques of wide-field, multi-object spectroscopy including instrumentation, data processing for storage in large databases and automated spectral analysis. Additionally, several key projects of astrophysical importance are described. Editor(s): Kontizas, E.; etc. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 430 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 920.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
430
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792345183
ISBN
9780792345183
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.27

paperback. Celebation of astronomy and the centenary of the British Astronomical Association, by professional and amateur astronomers. Editor(s): Stott, Carole. Num Pages: 245 pages, 86 b/w illus. 57 colour illus. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 608.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
245
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780521424196
ISBN
9780521424196
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.11

hardcover. A complete review of the interdisciplinary field of dense stellar systems with emphasis on comparing observations with simulations. Editor(s): Vesperini, Enrico; Giersz, Mirek; Sills, Alison. Series: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia. Num Pages: 510 pages, 25 b/w illus. 10 tables. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1150.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
510
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521874687
ISBN
9780521874687
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.90

hardcover. This book presents gravitational lensing as an essential tool in astrophysics for tracking dark matter at all scales in the Universe. Editor(s): Mediavilla, Evencio; Munoz, Jose A.; Garzon, Francisco; Mahoney, Terence J. Series: Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics. Num Pages: 302 pages, 136 b/w illus. 12 tables. BIC Classification: PG; PHDV; PHVB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 183 x 254 x 18. Weight in Grams: 750.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107078543
ISBN
9781107078543
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 145.89
€ 132.97

hardcover. Describes the dark matter problem in particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology for graduate students and researchers. Editor(s): Bertone, Gianfranco. Num Pages: 762 pages, 197 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PGK; PHVJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 183 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1616.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
762
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521763684
ISBN
9780521763684
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.97

hardcover. This comprehensive reference and guide examines the processes that shape the atmosphere and surface of Titan, Saturn's largest moon. Editor(s): Muller-Wodarg, Ingo; Griffith, Caitlin A.; Lellouch, Emmanuel; Cravens, Thomas E. Series: Cambridge Planetary Science. Num Pages: 474 pages, 179 b/w illus. 35 colour illus. 31 tables. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 285 x 223 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1616.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
404
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521199926
ISBN
9780521199926
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.98

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