Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods books

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Aeronomy of Mars

Aeronomy of Mars

Author: S. A. Haider
ISBN: 9789819931378
Format: Hardback
$448.77

“Mangalyaan was launched on November 5, 2013, to Mars by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Mars Color Camera...  Read More >>

The ALMA Telescope: The Story of a Science Mega-Project

The ALMA Telescope: The Story of a Science Mega-Project...

Author: Paul A. Vanden Bout (National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Virginia) ,  Robert L. Dickman (National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Virginia)
ISBN: 9781009279680
Format: Paperback
$103.47

This is an insiders' account of the ALMA mega-project, from its early roots, through various challenges, to becoming...  Read More >>

Essays on Astronomical History and Heritage: A Tribute to Wayne Orchiston on his 80th Birthday

Essays on Astronomical History and Heritage: A Tribute...

Author: Steven Gullberg ,  Peter Robertson
ISBN: 9783031294921
Format: Hardback
$369.57

This multidisciplinary work celebrates Wayne Orchiston's career and accomplishments in historical and cultural astronomy...  Read More >>

Philip's Stargazing 2024 Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland

Philip's Stargazing 2024 Month-by-Month Guide to the...

Author: Nigel Henbest ,  Heather Couper
ISBN: 9781849076517
Format: Paperback
$19.99

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The History of Our Universe in 21 Stars: (That You Can Spot in the Night Sky)

The History of Our Universe in 21 Stars: (That You Can...

Author: Giles Sparrow
ISBN: 9781802795059
Format: Paperback
$22.99

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2024 Guide to the Night Sky: A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above North America

2024 Guide to the Night Sky: A Month-by-Month Guide...

Author: Storm Dunlop ,  Wil Tirion
ISBN: 9780008619626
Format: Paperback
$20.67

The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. This is the ideal resource for beginners and...  Read More >>

Observers of the Aurora Borealis in Europe: Journey into the Learned World of the Enlightenment

Observers of the Aurora Borealis in Europe: Journey...

Author: Eric Chassefiere (École Polytechnique)
ISBN: 9781786307927
Format: Hardback
$273.95

The spectacular reappearance of the aurora borealis at the beginning of the 18th century, often observed simultaneously...  Read More >>

The Barnard Objects: Then and Now

The Barnard Objects: Then and Now

Author: Tim B. Hunter ,  Gerald O. Dobek
ISBN: 9783031314841
Format: Paperback
$90.54

The Barnard Objects have fascinated professional and amateur astronomers for over one hundred years. including an...  Read More >>

Solar Magnetism

Solar Magnetism

Author: Hongqi Zhang
ISBN: 9789819917587
Format: Hardback
$475.17

The book discusses topics ranging from measurement facilities for solar observations to the evolution of solar magnetic...  Read More >>

Astronomy in the Near-Infrared - Observing Strategies and Data Reduction Techniques

Astronomy in the Near-Infrared - Observing Strategies...

Author: Jochen Heidt
ISBN: 9783030984434
Format: Paperback
$448.77

Near-infrared astronomy has become one of the most rapidly developing branches in modern astrophysics. Innovative...  Read More >>

Algorithms for Satellite Orbital Dynamics

Algorithms for Satellite Orbital Dynamics

Author: Lin Liu ,  Shengpan Zhang
ISBN: 9789811948381
Format: Hardback
$206.97

This book highlights the fundamental physics of orbit theory, dynamical models, methods of orbit determination,...  Read More >>

America’s First Eclipse Chasers: Stories of Science, Planet Vulcan, Quicksand, and the Railroad Boom

America’s First Eclipse Chasers: Stories of Science,...

Author: Thomas Hockey
ISBN: 9783031241239
Format: Paperback
$77.60

In anticipation of this upcoming event, this book takes us back in history over 150 years, telling the story of...  Read More >>

The Sun: Beginner’S Guide to Our Local Star

The Sun: Beginner’S Guide to Our Local Star

Author: Dr. Ryan French ,  Royal Observatory Greenwich
ISBN: 9780008580230
Format: Paperback
$19.99

The Sun is incredibly dynamic and shrouded in mystery, despite its apparent unchanging appearance in the daytime...  Read More >>

Observational Astronomy: A Very Short Introduction

Observational Astronomy: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Geoff Cottrell (Visitor Oxford Astrophysics Department, Visitor Oxford Astrophysics Department)
ISBN: 9780192849021
Format: Paperback
$21.95

Unlocking the secrets of the Universe involves the critical application of the laws of physics to the observations....  Read More >>

Star Noise: Discovering the Radio Universe

Star Noise: Discovering the Radio Universe

Author: Kenneth I. Kellermann (National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Charlottesville, Virginia) ,  Ellen N. Bouton (National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Charlottesville, Virginia)
ISBN: 9781316519356
Format: Hardback
$103.47

This book tells the story of how remarkable serendipitous discoveries by radio astronomers changed our understanding...  Read More >>

Neutron Star Astrophysics at the Crossroads (IAU S363): Magnetars and the Multimessenger Revolution

Neutron Star Astrophysics at the Crossroads (IAU S363):...

Author: Eleonora Troja (NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center) ,  Matthew G. Baring (Rice University, Houston)
ISBN: 9781108490757
Format: Hardback
$253.58

IAU S363 explores gravitational wave and electromagnetic observations of neutron stars, and their most powerfully...  Read More >>

Handbook of Space Resources

Handbook of Space Resources

Author: Viorel Badescu ,  Kris Zacny
ISBN: 9783030979126
Format: Hardback
$853.85

Earth has limited material and energy resources, while these resources are virtually unlimited in space. This book...  Read More >>

A Deep Sky Astrophotography Primer: Creating Stunning Images Is Easier Than You Think!

A Deep Sky Astrophotography Primer: Creating Stunning...

Author: Michael O'Brien
ISBN: 9783031157615
Format: Paperback
$77.60

This instructional guide has one aim: to teach inexperienced astrophotographers how to take high quality images....  Read More >>

Celestial Inclinations: A Life of Augustus

Celestial Inclinations: A Life of Augustus

Author: Anne-Marie Lewis (Associate Professor of Ancient Greek and Latin, Associate Professor of Ancient Greek and Latin, York University)
ISBN: 9780197599648
Format: Hardback
$222.00

Celestial Inclinations offers original insights into the practical application of observational astronomy and astrology...  Read More >>

Autonomous Trajectory Planning and Guidance Control for Launch Vehicles

Autonomous Trajectory Planning and Guidance Control...

Author: Zhengyu Song ,  Dangjun Zhao
ISBN: 9789819906154
Format: Paperback
$90.54

This open access book highlights the autonomous and intelligent flight control of future launch vehicles for improving...  Read More >>

Autonomous Trajectory Planning and Guidance Control for Launch Vehicles

Autonomous Trajectory Planning and Guidance Control...

Author: Zhengyu Song ,  Dangjun Zhao
ISBN: 9789819906123
Format: Hardback
$116.41

This open access book highlights the autonomous and intelligent flight control of future launch vehicles for improving...  Read More >>

Case Studies in Star Formation: A Molecular Astronomy Perspective

Case Studies in Star Formation: A Molecular Astronomy...

Author: Duncan MacKay (University of Kent, Canterbury) ,  Mark Thompson (University of Leeds)
ISBN: 9781009277440
Format: Hardback
$129.35

This volume offers an overview of our current observational and theoretical understanding in the molecular astronomy...  Read More >>

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