Astronomy
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Measuring the Universe: A Multiwavelength PerspectiveAstronomy is an observational science, renewed and even revolutionized by new developments in instrumentation. With the resulting growth of multiwavelength investigation as an engine of discovery, it is increasingly important for astronomers to understand the underlying physical principles and operational characteristics for a broad...
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Stargazing Basics: Getting Started in Recreational AstronomyHow do I get started in astronomy? Should I buy binoculars or a telescope? What can I expect to see? This wonderful beginners' guide to astronomy covers all the information you need to get started. This second edition has been fully updated and now...
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Modern General Relativity: Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, and CosmologyEinstein's general theory of relativity is widely considered to be one of the most elegant and successful scientific theories ever developed, and it is increasingly being taught in a simplified form at advanced undergraduate level within both physics and mathematics departments. Due to the...
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The Cambridge Photographic Atlas of GalaxiesGalaxies - the Milky Way's siblings - offer a surprising variety of forms and colours. Displaying symmetrical spiral arms, glowing red nebulae or diffuse halos, even the image of a galaxy can reveal much about its construction. All galaxies consist of gas, dust and...
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Practical Optical Interferometry: Imaging at Visible and Infrared WavelengthsOptical interferometry is a powerful technique to make images on angular scales hundreds of times smaller than is possible with the largest telescopes. This concise guide provides an introduction to the technique for graduate students and researchers who want to make interferometric observations and...
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50 Objets à voir depuis un petit télescope50 objets voir depuis un petit t lescope met en lumi re les objets voir absolument, observ s lors d' v nements d'observation des toiles tout autour de l'h misph re Nord. Les gens de tous ges demandent souvent, «Comment l'avez-vous trouv si vite?"...
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The Color of the Moon: Lunar Painting in American ArtON MY MODERN MET'S TOP TEN LIST OF BEST CREATIVE BOOKS TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOON LANDING The moon--its face, color, and power--threads through the tapestry of American landscape painting, holding timeless allure for artists and beloved by viewers of paintings everywhere....
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Sun, Moon and EarthEvery organism on Earth responds to four major cycles: the solar and lunar day, the synodic month and the year. We all dance to these primary rhythms. This book reveals the poetic cosmology that lies within the cycles of the Sun and Moon as...
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Home on the Moon: Living on a Space FrontierA former NASA mission controller with firsthand knowledge of the space program combines a vivid description of humankind's race to the moon with a detailed vision of the moon as our next frontier. Full-color illustrations.Author: Marianne DysonPublisher: National Geographic KidsPublished: 04/01/2003Pages: 64Binding Type: HardcoverWeight:...
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A World of InformationFrom Morse code to the bones in the human body, this visually stunning collection of facts and figures puts a world of information at your fingertips. How much do clouds weigh? Who invented the pencil? How many ways can you tie a knot? Discover...
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Basher Basics: Space ExplorationFrom the best-selling and compelling Basher, comes a book that shines its light into out-of-this-world beings who make the universe tick. Learn about the amazing research that is revolutionizing space exploration, from the pioneering space crafts and equipment known as 'Space Aces' that have...
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Kira and Lulu Visit the Sun: Volume 1Space Weather News' first Children's Book, Kira and Lulu visit the Sun is now available (Ages 2+).A short story about a little girl and her cat taking a journey to the Sun, introducing little ones to terms like sunspots and solar flares. Complete with...
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Heart of Darkness: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Invisible UniverseHumanity's ongoing quest to unlock the secrets of dark matter and dark energy Heart of Darkness describes the incredible saga of humankind's quest to unravel the deepest secrets of the universe. Over the past thirty years, scientists have learned that two little-understood components--dark matter...
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From Space to Earth: The Story of Solar Electricity"From Space to Earth" tracks the evolution of the technology of photovoltaics, the use of solar cells to convert the sun's energy into electricity. John Perlin's painstaking research results in a fascinating account of the development of this technology, from its shaky nineteenth-century beginnings...
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Illustrated Guide to Astronomical WondersWith the advent of inexpensive, high-power telescopes priced at under $250, amateur astronomy is now within the reach of anyone, and this is the ideal book to get you started. The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders offers you a guide to the equipment you...
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Astronomy Hacks: Tips and Tools for Observing the Night SkyWhy use the traditional approach to study the stars when you can turn computers, handheld devices, and telescopes into out-of-this-world stargazing tools? Whether you're a first timer or an advanced hobbyist, you'll find Astronomy Hacks both useful and fun. From upgrading your optical finder...
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The Edge of Physics: A Journey to Earth's Extremes to Unlock the Secrets of the UniverseIn this deeply original book, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy sets out in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest questions in modern cosmology. Why is the universe expanding at an ever faster rate? What is the nature of the...
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Discovering New Planets (a True Book: Dr. Mae Jemison and 100 Year Starship)Astronomers have been working for decades to locate and identify all of the planets they can.There are eight planets in our solar system, and there could be billions more throughout space. Readers (Grades 3-5) will discover what methods these scientists use, how new technology...
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Galaxy Formation and EvolutionThe rapidly expanding field of galaxy formation lies at the interface between astronomy, particle physics, and cosmology. Covering diverse topics from these disciplines, all of which are needed to understand how galaxies form and evolve, this book is ideal for researchers entering the field....
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Stargazing: Astronomy Without a TelescopeOn a clear night, the vastness and beauty of the star-filled sky is awe inspiring. In Stargazing: Astronomy without a Telescope Patrick Moore, Britain's best known astronomer, tells you all you need to know about the universe visible to the naked eye. With the...
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