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The Astrophysical JournalThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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Nerdy Babies: SpaceNerdy Babies is a new series that will ignite curiosity in even the youngest readers and encourage them to ask questions and explore the world around them. In Nerdy Babies: Space, follow our intrepid infants into the great unknown. Check out the moon and...
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Problems of Geocosmos-2020: Proceedings of the XIII International Conference and SchoolThis book addresses the problems of Geocosmos and provides a snapshot of the current research in a broad area of Earth Sciences carried out in Russia and elsewhere. The themes covered include solar physics, physics of magnetosphere, ionosphere and atmosphere, solar-terrestrial coupling links, seismology,...
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Awesome Book of Universe for kids: A Fast Journey of the UniverseSweet Kids! Do you know what is Universe, Stars, Planets, Galaxies, etc? If not then don't worry we are going to travel the Whole Universe. If you know already, you can also enjoy animated pictures of Universe Objects.In this book, you will Study and...
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Kings Dethroned: A History Of The Evolution Of Astronomy From The Time Of The Roman Empire Up To The Present Day (1922)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...
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The Space BornThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...
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Exploring Planetary Climate: A History of Scientific Discovery on Earth, Mars, Venus and TitanThis book chronicles the history of climate science and planetary exploration, focusing on our ever-expanding knowledge of Earth's climate, and the parallel research underway on some of our nearest neighbours: Mars, Venus and Titan. From early telescopic observation of clouds and ice caps on...
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The Surface of MarsOur knowledge of Mars has grown enormously over the last decade as a result of the Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Odyssey, Mars Express, and the two Mars Rover missions. This book is a systematic summary of what we have learnt about the geological evolution...
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Astrobiology, Discovery, and Societal ImpactThe search for life in the universe, once the stuff of science fiction, is now a robust worldwide research program with a well-defined roadmap probing both scientific and societal issues. This volume examines the humanistic aspects of astrobiology, systematically discussing the approaches, critical issues,...
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The Dark Matter Problem: A Historical PerspectiveMost astronomers and physicists now believe that the matter content of the Universe is dominated by dark matter: hypothetical particles which interact with normal matter primarily through the force of gravity. Though invisible to current direct detection methods, dark matter can explain a variety...
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On Space and TimeThis book gets to the heart of science by asking a fundamental question about its essence: what is the true nature of space and time? Both defy modern physics, and scientists find themselves continually searching for answers. This unique volume brings together world leaders...
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Introduction to Astronomical SpectroscopySpectroscopy is the principal tool used in astronomy to investigate the Universe beyond Earth's atmosphere. Through the analysis of electromagnetic radiation, spectrographs enable observers to assess the chemical composition, kinematics, and local physical properties of distant stars, nebulae, and galaxies. Thoroughly illustrated and clearly...
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To Measure the Sky: An Introduction to Observational AstronomyThe second edition of this popular text provides undergraduates with a quantitative yet accessible introduction to the physical principles underlying the collection and analysis of observational data in contemporary optical and infrared astronomy. The text clearly links recent developments in ground- and space-based telescopes,...
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Remote Compositional Analysis: Techniques for Understanding Spectroscopy, Mineralogy, and Geochemistry of Planetary SurfacesHow do planetary scientists analyze and interpret data from laboratory, telescopic, and spacecraft observations of planetary surfaces? What elements, minerals, and volatiles are found on the surfaces of our Solar System's planets, moons, asteroids, and comets? This comprehensive volume answers these topical questions by...
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Atlas of Great CometsThroughout the ages, comets, enigmatic and beautiful wandering objects that appear for weeks or months, have alternately fascinated and terrified humankind. The result of five years of careful research, Atlas of Great Comets is a generously illustrated reference on thirty of the greatest comets...
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Vedic Cosmography and AstronomyThe mysteries of the Fifth Canto of the Srimad-Bhagavatam have long puzzled students of Vedic cosmography and astronomy. Confronted with a description of the universe that seems much at variance with the information provided by our senses and standard astronomical calculations, foreign observers-and even...
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Saturn, Chiron and the CentaursThis book consists of transcriptions of two seminars on astrology previously published by CPA Press (1996/2002), receiving excellent reviews. The work retains the lively pace of the spoken word, and includes material both familiar and entirely new. Part One: Saturn - Time, Heritage and...
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Finding the Speed of Light: The 1676 Discovery That Dazzled the WorldMore than two centuries before Einstein, using a crude telescope and a mechanical timepiece, Danish astronomer Ole Romer measured the speed of light with astounding accuracy. How was he able to do this when most scientists didn't even believe that light traveled? Like many...
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Progressions and DirectionsCharles Jayne focuses on the complexities of progressions and directions in this volume that includes insightful information and clear instructions about: Secondary, or Major, Progressions Minor Progressions Tertiary Progressions Primary Directions Symbolic Directions Single, Double, and Triple Interpolation Right Ascension Also included are extensive...
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Fixed Stars and Their InterpretationThe basis for this book was a publication by Elsbeth Ebertin entitled Sternenwandel und Weltgeschehen. It contained cases of her own investigations and records. Her son, Reinhold Ebertin, and Georg Hoffman, Elsbeth's coworker, edited the text and added many new sources of information. Like...
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