Astronomy
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The Fourth Dimension: A Language of SpaceThis 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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Space, Time, MatterThis 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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Chondrules: Records of Protoplanetary Disk ProcessesChondrules are spherical silicate grains which formed from protoplanetary disk material, and as such provide an important record of the conditions of the Solar System in pre-planetary times. Chondrules are a major constituent in chondritic meteorites, however despite being recognised for over 200 years,...
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Nearest Star: The Surprising Science of Our SunHow did the Sun evolve, and what will it become? What is the origin of its light and heat? How does solar activity affect the atmospheric conditions that make life on Earth possible? These are the questions at the heart of solar physics, and...
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Principles of Astrophysical Fluid DynamicsFluid dynamical forces drive most of the fundamental processes in the Universe and so play a crucial role in our understanding of astrophysics. This comprehensive textbook, first published in 2007, introduces the necessary fluid dynamics to understand a wide range of astronomical phenomena, from...
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Time: From Earth Rotation to Atomic PhysicsIn the twenty-first century, we take the means to measure time for granted, without contemplating the sophisticated concepts on which our time scales are based. This volume presents the evolution of concepts of time and methods of time keeping up to the present day....
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Spectral Atlas for Amateur Astronomers: A Guide to the Spectra of Astronomical Objects and Terrestrial Light SourcesFeaturing detailed commented spectral profiles of more than one hundred astronomical objects, in colour, this spectral guide documents most of the important and spectroscopically observable objects accessible using typical amateur equipment. It allows you to read and interpret the recorded spectra of the main...
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Solving Fermi's ParadoxThe search for extra-terrestrial intelligence (SETI) has for sixty years attempted to solve Fermi's paradox: if intelligent life is relatively common in the universe, where is everybody? Examining SETI through this lens, this volume summarises current thinking on the prevalence of intelligent life in...
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Spectroscopy and Photochemistry of Planetary Atmospheres and Ionospheres: Mars, Venus, Titan, Triton and PlutoThe chemical composition of any planetary atmosphere is of fundamental importance in determining its photochemistry and dynamics in addition to its thermal balance, climate, origin and evolution. Divided into two parts, this book begins with a set of introductory chapters, starting with a concise...
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The Geometry of Celestial MechanicsCelestial mechanics is the branch of mathematical astronomy devoted to studying the motions of celestial bodies subject to the Newtonian law of gravitation. This mathematical introductory textbook reveals that even the most basic question in celestial mechanics, the Kepler problem, leads to a cornucopia...
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Planetary SciencesAn authoritative introduction for graduate students in the physical sciences, this award-winning textbook explains the wide variety of physical, chemical, and geological processes that govern the motions and properties of planets. This updated second edition has been revised and improved while maintaining its existing...
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The New Cosmos: Answering Astronomy's Big QuestionsOver the past decade, astronomers, planetary scientists, and cosmologists have answered - or are closing in on the answers to - some of the biggest questions about the universe. David J. Eicher presents a spectacular exploration of the cosmos that provides a balanced and...
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A Student's Guide to the Mathematics of AstronomyThe study of astronomy offers an unlimited opportunity for us to gain a deeper understanding of our planet, the Solar System, the Milky Way Galaxy and the known Universe. Using the plain-language approach that has proven highly popular in Fleisch's other Student's Guides, this...
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The Atmosphere and Climate of MarsHumanity has long been fascinated by the planet Mars. Was its climate ever conducive to life? What is the atmosphere like today and why did it change so dramatically over time? Eleven spacecraft have successfully flown to Mars since the Viking mission of the...
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50 Targets for the Mid-Sized TelescopeWritten as a follow up to 50 Things to See with a Small Telescope, containing virtually no overlap in content, 50 Targets for the Mid-Sized Telescope introduces the beginner stargazer to an assortment of astronomical wonders. With easy-to-follow star maps, unique for each target,...
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Carl Went to the Library: The Inspiration of a Young Carl SaganBlast off with Carl as he embarks on a curious journey. An adventure to find the answer to a question that no one seems to be able to give him an answer to. Encouraged by his mother, Carl's mission takes him to a wonderful...
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Star Myths of the World, Volume TwoExplore the incredible spiritual message of the myths of ancient Greece in an entirely new light, as you learn to speak the language of celestial metaphor in which they are in fact speaking to us. This book is the second in a multi-volume series...
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Astronomy: The Solar SystemA fun and innovative way to explore the Solar System for all ages Emergent readers accurately pronounce planet names and associated terms using the sound it out sections on each page. Learn details about the 8 planets of the Solar System and the elements...
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The Petroglyph Calendar: An Archaeoastronomy AdventureA history of how Native Americans foretold the movement of the sun, planets and cosmos with the help of a petroglyph calendar.Author: Hubert a. Jr. AllenPublisher: Hubert Allen & Assoc.Published: 03/01/2001Pages: 160Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.37dISBN: 9780964169470This title is not...
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The Created Cosmos: What the Bible Reveals about AstronomyThis text investigates what the Bible has to say about astronomical objects and phenomena. The Bible contains many mentions of astronomical things, beginning with creation and concluding with end-time prophecies. Besides the sun and moon, the Bible names groups of stars, Orion, the Pleiades,...
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