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Book SynopsisSelf-contained, comprehensive, and consistent, this definitive new edition is a unique resource for graduate students and researchers in theoretical physics. This second edition contains over 300 pages of new material, covers an extensive array of topics, and is accompanied by an exhaustive index and bibliography. An exceptional reference work.Table of Contents1. Differential geometry; 2. Symmetries and Noether's theorems; 3. A perturbative introduction to general relativity; 4. Action principles for gravity; 5. Pure N=1,2,d=4 supergravities; 6. Matter-coupled N=1,d=4 supergravity; 7. Matter-coupled N=2,d=4 supergravity; 8. A generic description of all the N>2,d=4 SUEGRAS; 9. Matter-coupled N=1,d=5 supergravity; 10. Conserved charges in general relativity; 11. The Schwarzschild black hole; 12. The Reissner–Nordström black hole; 13. The Taub–NUT solution; 14. Gravitational pp-waves; 15. The Kaluza–Klein black hole; 16. Dilaton and dilaton/axion black holes; 17. Unbroken supersymmetry I: supersymmetric vacua; 18. Unbroken supersymmetry II: partially supersymmetric solutions; 19. Supersymmetric black holes from supergravity; 20. String theory; 21. The string effective action and T duality; 22. From eleven to four dimensions; 23. The type-IIB superstring and type-II T duality; 24. Extended objects; 25. The extended objects of string theory; 26. String black holes in four and five dimensions; 27. The FGK formalism for (single, static) black holes and branes; Appendices: A.1 Lie groups, symmetric spaces, and Yang–Mills fields; A.2 The irreducible, non-symmetric Riemannian spaces of special holonomy; A.3 Miscellanea on the symplectic group; A.4 Gamma matrices and spinors; A.5 Kähler geometry; A.6 Special Kähler geometry; A.7 Quaternionic-Kähler geometry.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an overview of the astronomical practices that continued through the so-called 'Dark Ages'. Early medieval astronomies established a religious framework of sacred time and ritual calendar. Coupled with the remnants of ancient geometrical astronomy, these provided the framework for the rebirth of astronomy.Trade Review' … an interesting read not only to those with an interest in early medieval astronomy, but also to readers with a more general interest in the history of this period … Moreover, the copious footnotes make this book a useful source of reference …'. John Steele, Astronomy Now' … very interesting for all those interested in the history and the development of science and especially astronomy in Europe in the very early stages.' Review of Astronomical Tools'Besides providing a novel view of early-medieval astronomical knowledge in the Latin West, McCluskey furnishes a highly successful example of an approach that integrates the history of scientific knowledge with cultural history … McCluskey's study ought to serve as an inspiring exemplar for charting the history of other sorts of scientific knowledge and in other periods.' P. M. Rattansi, The Times Higher Education Supplement'McCluskey's survey provides a fine introduction to early medieval astronomy, astrology, and computus … This is not another 'progress of science' treatment of its topic. The book begins before the early Middle Ages, actually in prehistory with solar holizon calendars (perhaps Stonehenge) and in classical antiquity with stellar calendars.' Early Medieval EuropeTable of ContentsIllustrations; Abbreviations; Preface; Part I. The Environment for Medieval Astronomies: 1. Astronomies in cultures; 2. The heritage of astronomical practice; 3. Astronomy and Christian thought; Part II. The Cultivation of Early Medieval Astronomies: 4. Continuity and change in solar ritual; 5. Computing the central time - the date of Easter; 6. Observing the Celestial order - monastic timekeeping; 7. Astronomy in the Liberal Arts; Part III. The Harvest of Medieval Astronomies: 8. The fusion of astronomical traditions; 9. The encounter of Arabic and Latin astronomies; 10. The rebirth of Ptolemaic astronomy; Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisWritten for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this book provides physical explanations of twelve fundamental astrophysical processes underlying a wide range of phenomena in astronomy. It contains tutorial figures, review exercises, and step-by-step mathematical and physical development, providing a stepping stone to more specialized books and primary literature.Trade Review'The author's engaging writing style makes this a very enjoyable book. Each topic starts with interesting observational material, then goes to a discussion of the physical concepts, amplified by mathematics, and very good figures, and then ties it up by finishing with more observational applications, either solving the problem posed at the beginning of the chapter or presenting new ones. This is a perfect book for seniors.' Marc L. Kutner, author of Astronomy: A Physical Perspective'A lucid introduction to a selection of basic topics in astronomy, explaining the physics behind the astrophysics. Radiative processes are treated with just the right level of rigor that students learn how to carry out useful computations while developing their physical intuition. I have successfully used portions of this book for my first-year graduate class.' Eugene Chiang, Associate Professor of Astronomy, University of California, Berkeley'This excellent book takes 12 areas of astrophysics, starting with Newton and Kepler and ending with gravitational lensing and sets out the underlying physics in clear fashion. … Highly recommended.' Guy Pooley, The ObservatoryReview of Astronomy Methods, also by Hale Bradt: '… a brilliant addition to the pedagogy. It is timely, focused, well written, and at the appropriate level … Astronomy Methods will be useful to all students of astronomy and astrophysics, irrespective of whether they intend to specialize in observational astronomy. The material can be adapted easily for various related courses, which makes the book even more valuable.' Physics TodayTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Kepler, Newton, and the mass function; 2. Equilibrium in stars; 3. Equations of state; 4. Stellar structure and evolution; 5. Thermal bremsstrahlung radiation; 6. Blackbody radiation; 7. Special theory of relativity in astronomy; 8. Synchrotron radiation; 9. Compton scattering; 10. Hydrogen spin-flip radiation; 11. Dispersion and Faraday rotation; 12. Gravitational lensing; References; Acronyms; Appendix; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of essays by historians, philosophers, scientists and theologians explores the impact of religion on the origins and development of science, religious reactions to Darwinism, and the link between science and secularization. It also offers in-depth discussions of contemporary issues, with perspectives from cosmology, evolutionary biology, psychology, and bioethics.Trade Review'There aren't any equations or diagrams. It's not your standard easy-going popular science. But I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who wants to step back and take a look at the broader picture.' Tim Middleton'Both challenging to graduates and accessible to the layman.' ReligionTable of ContentsIntroduction Peter Harrison; Part I. Historical Interactions: 1. The fate of science in patristic and medieval Christendom David C. Lindberg; 2. Religion and the Scientific Revolution John Henry; 3. Natural theology and the sciences Jon Topham; 4. Religious reactions to Darwin Jon Roberts; 5. Science and secularization John Hedley Brooke; Part II. Religion and Contemporary Science: 6. Scientific creationism and intelligent design Ronald L. Numbers; 7. Evolution and the inevitability of intelligent life Simon Conway Morris; 8. God, physics and the Big Bang William R. Stoeger; 9. Psychology and theology Fraser Watts; 10. Science, bioethics and religion John H. Evans; Part III. Philosophical Perspectives: 11. Atheism, naturalism and science: three in one? Michael Ruse; 12. Divine action, emergence and scientific explanation Nancey Murphy; 13. Science, God and cosmic purpose John Haught; 14. Ways of relating science and religion Mikael Stenmark; A guide to further reading; Index.

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Book SynopsisResearch on massive stars is undergoing a period of rapid progress, with long-held convictions being shown to be incomplete. While these stars are relatively few in number, they are the main driver of chemical and dynamical evolution in galaxies through their stellar winds and explosive deaths in core-collapse supernovae. Furthermore the impact of massive stars is widely recognized in many areas, as they are often used as tools to interpret the conditions and processes arising in different environments. In parallel, the development of new instrumentation, analysis techniques and dedicated surveys across all possible wavelengths have delivered large amounts of exquisite new data. These data are now providing a harsh test for the current state-of-the-art theoretical calculations of massive star birth, evolution and death. IAU Symposium 329 covers these topics and is therefore an invaluable resource for researchers in the field of massive stars and their evolution.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Death throes: supernovae, stellar deaths and progenitors; 3. Observations and surveys of massive stars: hot stars, cool stars, transition objects and binaries; 4. Theory of stellar evolution and atmospheres; 5. Massive stars and their supernovae as galactic building blocks and engines; 6. Summary; 7. Splinter session: X-ray observations of massive stars; Posters.

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Book SynopsisA clear and accessible account of a set of popular instruments and texts (parapegmata) used in antiquity for astronomical weather prediction and the regulation of day-to-day life. For the first time the sources are presented in full, with an accompanying translation and a new and comprehensive analysis.Trade Review'This is the first monograph on parapegmata in some time and the most comprehensive to date. … Lehoux has provided [an] exhaustive study … with an engaging discussion of the historical and intellectual implications of these sources. This work will be essential for anyone working on ancient astronomy, calendrics or related areas.' Journal of the History of Astronomy'… engagingly written, with occasional comparisons to varieties of popular weather forecasting in twentieth-century rural Canada … This book will deservedly become the fundamental source for its subject.' MetascienceTable of ContentsPart I. Parapegmata and Astrometeorology: 1. The rain in Attica falls mainly under Sagitta; 2. Spelt and Spica; 3. De signis; 4. When is thirty days not a month?; 5. Calendars, weather, and stars in Babylon; 6. Egyptian astrometeorology; 7. Conclusion; Part II. Sources: Catalogue of extant parapegmata; Extant parapegmata; Appendix 1. Authorities cited in parapegmata; Appendix 2. Tables of correspondence of parapegmata.

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Book SynopsisSir John Frederick William Herschel (1792â1871) â astronomer, mathematician, chemist â was one of the most important English scientists of the nineteenth century. Son of the famous astronomer William Herschel and nephew of Caroline, he was persuaded by his father to pursue the astronomical investigations William could no longer undertake; John's subsequent career resulted in a knighthood and a lifetime of accolades. Outlines of Astronomy (1849), an updated and expanded version of his 1833 Treatise on Astronomy, went through eleven editions in two decades and was translated into several languages. Outlines examines terrestrial and celestial phenomena, providing the reader with a wide range of knowledge about the physical world as a whole. The work is an important textbook, the object of which 'is not to convince or refute opponents, nor to inquire â for principles of which we are all the time in full possession â but simply to teach what is known'.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Part I: 1. General notions; 2. Terminology and elementary geometrical conceptions and relations; 3. Of the nature of astronomical instruments and observations in general; 4. Of geography; 5. Of Uranography; 6. Of the Sun's motion; 7. Of the moon; 8. Of terrestrial gravity; 9. Of the solar system; 10. Of the satellites; 11. Of comets; Part II. Of the Planetary Perturbations: 12. Subject propounded; 13. Theory of the axes, perihelia, and excentricities; 14. Of the inequalities independent of the excentricities; Part III. Of Sidereal Astronomy: 15. Of the fixed stars; 16. Variable and periodical stars; 17. Of clusters of stars and nebulae; Part IV. Of the account of time: 18. Natural unites of time; Appendix; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Royal Astronomical Society, the oldest such organisation in the world, was founded in 1820. Following its centenary, this historical survey appeared in 1923. Comprising chapters contributed by leading astronomers of the early twentieth century, the work is particularly valuable for its inclusion of extracts from primary sources.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. 1820–30 H. H. Turner; 2. 1830–40 J. L. E. Dreyer; 3. 1840–50 R. A. Sampson; 4. 1850–60 E. H. Grove-Hills; 5. 1860–70 H. F. Newall; 6. 1870–80 H. P. Hollis; 7. 1880–1920 J. L. E. Dreyer; Index.

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Book SynopsisFrom Space debris to asteroid strikes to anti-satellite weapons, humanity's rapid expansion into Space raises major environmental, safety, and security challenges. Co-authored by an international lawyer and an astrophysicist, this book explores these and other challenges and proposes actionable solutions. Available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.Trade Review'The rapid development of outer space demands cross-cutting research, rigorous analysis, and actionable recommendations. This book delivers.' Timiebi Aganaba, Arizona State University'Marvel at the wonders the Webb Telescope reveals, but then journey with Michael Byers and Aaron Boley through the scientific and policy challenges that will determine whether humanity succeeds or fails in the final frontier of outer space.' David P. Fidler, Council on Foreign Relations and National Academies Committee on Planetary Protection'Ultimately this is a book about Space Environmentalism; I hope that in reading it, you experience an inner shift, biased toward positive and compassionate action.' Moriba Jah, University of Texas at Austin and Chief Scientist, Privateer'This unique book, written by world-leading experts in space sciences and international law, is essential for understanding the most fundamental challenges to space exploration and use, and finding viable solutions to them.' Ram S. Jakhu, McGill University'Brilliant, provocative, and engaging reading on the challenges that underlie humanity's expansion into Space. Byers and Boley adroitly interweave threads of law, policy, science and international relations to explore how Space activities both now and in the near-term future raise serious questions about how the Space environment should be sustainably governed. Their analysis and ideas for solutions are essential reading for space policymakers and industry leaders.' Andrew Williams, European Southern Observatory'Who Owns Outer Space? The question sounds simple, and one might look for a simple answer. But geopolitical aspects as well as the increase of commercialisation of space request serious evaluations and comprehensive positions. By providing all of this, the book is of outstanding importance for the development of sustainability in space.' Johann-Dietrich 'Jan' Wörner, former Director General of the European Space AgencyTable of Contents1. Space tourism; 2. Mega-constellations; 3. Mega-constellations and international law; 4. Abandoned rocket bodies; 5. Space mining; 6. Planetary defence; 7. Space security; 8. Anti-satellite weapons and international law.

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Book SynopsisWith ESA's upcoming JUpiter Icy moons Explorer (JUICE) mission to Jupiter and Ganymede, this book provides a timely summary of our current knowledge about the Solar System's largest moon. Written by a team of experts spanning geology, space physics and habitability, it provides an essential reference for students and researchers.Table of ContentsPart I: History, Origin, Dynamics: 1. Ganymede through the ages Martin Volwerk, Katrin Stephan and Roland Wagner; 2. Origin of Ganymede and the Galilean moons Yuhito Shibaike and Yann Alibert; 3. The rotation of Ganymede Alexander Stark, Rose-Marie Baland and Tim van Hoolst; 4. Tidal deformation and tidal evolution of Ganymede Gregor Steinbrügge, Hauke Hussmann and Gabriel Tobie; 5. Ganymede's statigraphy and geologic evolution Ralf Jaumann, Katrin Stephan and Roland Wagner; Part II: Geology, Surface, Interior: 6. Internal structure of Ganymede Hauke Hussmann, Gerald Schubert and Gregor Steinbrügge; 7. Ganymede's geology Robert Pappalardo, Marissa Cameron and Geoffrey Collins; 8. The cratering record of Ganymede: surface ages, impactor populations, and evolutional history Michelle Kirchoff, Amy Barr and Michael Bland; 9. The topography of Ganymede: geology, global characteristics, and future exploration Paul Schenk, William McKinnon and Jeffrey Moore; 10. Ganymede's surface composition Katrin Stephan, Charles Hibbitts and Nicolas Ligier; 11. Physical chemistry and thermal properties of ices at Ganymede Caitlin Ahrens, Anezina Solomonidou and Katrin Stephan; 12. Structure and evolution of Ganymede's hydrosphere Klára Kalousová, Krista Soderlund and Anezina Solomonidou; 13. The origin of Ganymede's internal magnetic field Ulrich Christensen, Tina Rückriemen-Bez and Gerald Schubert; Part III: Atmosphere, Ionosphere, Magnetosphere: 14. Ganymede: its magnetosphere and its interaction with the Jovian magnetosphere Margaret Kivelson, Fran Bagenal and Xianzhe Jia; 15. Interactions between the space environment and Ganymede's surface André Galli, Audrey Vorburger and Peter Wurz; 16. Ganymede's tenuous atmosphere Lorenz Roth, Christina Plainaki and Apurva Oza; 17. The ionosphere of Ganymede Marina Galand, Gianluca Carnielli and Xianzhe Jia; 18. Ganymede's aurora Herbert Gunell, Lorenz Roth and Shahab Fatemi; 19. Electrodynamic coupling between Ganymede and the Jovian ionosphere Bertrand Bonfond and Philippe Zarka; Part IV: Astrobiology: 20. Habitability of Ganymede: conditions for sustainability of life and geochemical biosignatures Julian Chela-Flores; Appendix 1: maps of Ganymede Thomas Roatsch, Elke Kersten and Geoffrey Collins; Appendix 2: Ganymede parameters: tables from the book; Index.

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Book SynopsisAre we alone in the Universe? Was there anything before the Big Bang? Are there other universes? What makes stars shine? Where does Earth''s water come from? Why is the night sky dark? Was there ever life on Mars? How do telescopes work? This engaging guide book answers all these questions and hundreds more, making it a practical reference for anyone who has ever wondered what is out in the cosmos, where it all comes from, and how it all works. Richly illustrated in color throughout, it gives simple yet rigorous explanations in non-technical language, summarizing current astronomical knowledge, without overlooking the important underlying scientific principles. This second edition includes substantial new material throughout, including the latest findings from the New Horizons, Rosetta, and Dawn space missions, and images from professional telescopes such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter Array.Trade ReviewReview of previous edition: 'The authors tackle an amazing range of questions, each explanation generally no more than a page and most illustrated with at least one four-color image, chart, or graph to enhance understanding. Regardless of how advanced you consider yourself in astronomy or science in general, I don't doubt you will find this effort intriguing and highly thought provoking - and that you'll probably need to reread one or more entries at least twice to digest the full scope of the information presented. Because each answer also offers a reference to a related entry when necessary, it's easy to skip and skim among questions, hitting those you find most interesting or intriguing before working through the rest of the book. I think this work should reside on every astronomy enthusiast's bookshelf; it will certainly sit on mine.' Chris Raymond, AstronomyReview of previous edition: 'Normally, I would pass quickly by a book that purports to answer 250 questions about astronomy in 263 pages. Instead of glib superficial answers at an elementary level, however, these authors bring their expertise (astrophysics, engineering, and public outreach) to bear on giving clear, concise answers that reflect the best understanding of subjects as diverse as the history of astronomy, cosmology, and the potential for life in environments beyond the Earth. … It is likely that even professional astronomers will discover some interesting new facts. … This book would be extremely useful for teachers who are looking for quick, clear, and authoritative answers for pre-college students, for professors teaching introductory college astronomy and who need analogies and other ways to explain complex topics such as dark energy and even string theory, and for parents who may be challenged by their children's curiosity about the night sky and all things astronomical.' Sidney Wolff, Astronomy Education ReviewReview of previous edition: 'This delightful little volume is written as though the authors loved their subject too much to write it as a textbook. While it's aimed at students and those wishing for a well-rounded coverage, it's full of lovely quirky extras … topics include a great deal on the planets, the Earth, the Universe, practical astronomy, history, and awkward questions such as astronomy in the Bible, UFOs, and aliens. … There are plenty of footnotes, tables, diagrams, and beautiful photographs. The authors have prepared for different levels of knowledge in their audience, though they seem to assume familiarity and ease with equations. But it's a very human book. It has some inside stories, such as exactly what Fred Hoyle said when he coined the term 'big bang' … I would recommend this book whether you know a lot or a little: it is full of memorable snippets, clear and satisfying reasoning, and enough facts to keep you entertained for a very long time.' Alice Sheppard, Astronomy NowReview of previous edition: 'The fact that the authors are, respectively, an engineer specialising in telescope design, an astrophysicist, and a senior scientist at the Gemini Observatory, ensures that the underlying principles of astronomy are solidly covered, while the contents of the cosmos and our methods of exploring it are not neglected. Can enthusiasts, perhaps new to astronomy, resist a guide that tells them how to go about finding their own meteorite collection; explains string theory for the uninformed; discusses light pollution and its depredations; and tells them what to do if they discover something 'new' in the sky above? An excellent bibliography and website list complete a very interesting book that ought to have a place on the shelves of astronomers, whatever their level of acquaintance with the noble science.' Bob Mizon, Journal of the British Astronomical AssociationReview of previous edition: '… a kind of 'cheat's guide', a 'bluff your way into being an expert' book on every aspect of astronomy and astrophysics, in the form of questions and answers which, although chosen by the authors, are very typical … I found the book thoroughly worthwhile - I learned a lot, was reminded of much and never felt patronised, although it covered some very basic material. Everything is backed up with references for those wanting to take things further, and the authors do a good job of making clear the limits of knowledge - no-one will leave the book with the impression that cosmology is a closed subject, but they will be certain about many of the wonders of the Earth and everything around it.' Ken Zetie, Contemporary Physics'This book includes thorough, well-written answers to 244 questions that cover just about all aspects of astronomy. The answers are not over-simplified and will be most appreciated by readers who want a certain level of sophistication and detail. Additionally, there is material that many professional astronomers may not be familiar with, such as astrophysicist McKellar's 1940 discovery that interstellar cyanogen was at a temperature of about 2.4 K; a precursor to the well-known 1948 prediction by Alpher and Gamow that there should be greatly redshifted relic radiation with a black body temperature of about 5 K remaining from the hot, dense early universe; and the 1964 discovery by Penzias and Wilson of the cosmic microwave background radiation... A helpful list of references is included. This work is recommended for undergraduates and those individuals with personal collections in astronomy.' R. R. Erickson, Choice'… all the [astronomy] questions the readers might have but do not know who to ask other than Google are here. For example, almost everyone knows what the North Star is but is there the southern equivalent? … Or do the readers ever wonder how big the biggest star is? … Or how about going faster than light, can we do that? … There are many more interesting facts that can be learned from this book. Some of the explanations are a bit technical but nothing that amateur astronomers cannot handle … For readers who have just signed up for beginner astronomy class, it is well-suited as an introductory text, while instructors can use it as a look-up for those annoying questions students always ask.' B. Ishak, Contemporary Physics'This is a reference book for astronomy and provides an amazingly wide range of information from 'How are stars named?' to the 'Solar System', 'Stars', 'Universe', and 'Life', to 'Which telescope should you choose?'. … In general, I am not a fan of being given information in a Q and A format - how do you know exactly what to ask and how do you find it in the book? - so it is essential that the index works well. This book passes that test and does work as a reference text with a sizeable bibliography attached. Also, there is good cross-referencing within each answer to other connected answers. Each answer also has at least one illustration - photographs, diagrams, graphs, and artists' impressions are all used - and these add positively to interest and understanding.' Debra Holton, The Observatory'This book does what it says on the tin. It consists of 244 questions and answers in eight sections … followed by a useful table of unit conversion and basic physical and astronomical measurements, references, an excellent bibliography and a good index. … There are some witty and entertaining comments … The authors really do seem to have thought of every question an intelligent enquirer might ask, and the book is far more comprehensive than I can possibly do justice to here. As well as concrete matters, there is also discussion of wider topics such as the anthropic principle. The point is made that astronomy is the only science to which amateurs can make significant contributions, and excellent and comprehensive advice is given on how to get involved.' Ray Ward, Reference ReviewsTable of ContentsPreface; 1. The sky viewed from Earth; 2. The Earth and Moon system; 3. The Solar System; 4. Stars and stellar systems; 5. Galaxies and the Universe; 6. Life in the Universe; 7. Amateur astronomy; 8. Telescopes and instruments; Unit conversion and basic physical and astronomical measurements; References; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisIn The Art of Astrophotography, astronomer and Popular Astronomy columnist Ian Morison provides the essential foundations of how to produce beautiful astronomical images. Every type of astroimaging is covered, from images of the Moon and planets, to the constellations, star clusters and nebulae within our Milky Way Galaxy and the faint light of distant galaxies. He achieves this through a series of worked examples and short project walk-throughs, detailing the equipment needed starting with just a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera and tripod, and increasing in complexity as the book progresses - followed by the way to best capture the images and then how, step by step, these may be processed and enhanced to provide results that can rival those seen in astronomical magazines and books. Whether you are just getting into astrophotography or are already deeply involved, Morison''s advice will help you capture and create enticing astronomical images.Trade Review'The significant developments in the optics of both telescopes and cameras, coupled with powerful imaging programs now commercially available, mean that amateur astronomers can make remarkable images of astronomical objects … [The book] provides an excellent guide to the techniques involved. The emphasis in the text is on the various imaging processes one might use, but there are sufficient details about the instrumentation … a beginner will be comfortable in selecting a telescope, or a camera, to suit the goals. Instructions are given in detail, with procedures outlined in step-by-step explanations that even include specific mention of control buttons on a laptop screen. Typically, each chapter focuses on the photography of one type of object (e.g., the moon, nebulae in the Milky Way, or neighboring galaxies) because each object requires a slightly different technique. The illustrations are effectively coordinated with the text, and the final illustration in each chapter is usually extraordinary.' D. E. Hogg, CHOICETable of Contents1. Imaging star trails; 2. Imaging a constellation with a DSLR and tripod; 3. Imaging the Milky Way with a DSLR and tracking mount; 4. Imaging the Moon with a compact camera or smartphone; 5. Imaging the Moon with a DSLR; 6. Imaging the Pleiades Cluster with a DSLR and small refractor; 7. Imaging the Orion Nebula, M42, with a modified Canon DSLR; 8. Telescopes and their accessories for use in astroimaging; 9. Towards stellar excellence; 10. Cooling a DSLR camera to reduce sensor noise; 11. Imaging the North American and Pelican Nebulae; 12. Combating light pollution - the bane of astrophotographers; 13. Imaging planets with an astronomical video camera or Canon DSLR; 14. Video imaging the Moon with a webcam or DSLR; 15. Imaging the Sun in white light; 16. Imaging the Sun in the light of its H-alpha emission; 17. Imaging meteors; 18. Imaging comets; 19. Using a cooled 'one shot colour' camera; 20. Using a cooled monochrome CCD camera; 21. LRGB colour imaging; 22. Narrow band colour imaging; Appendix A. Telescopes for imaging; Appendix B. Telescope mounts; Appendix C. The effects of the atmosphere; Appendix D. Auto guiding; Appendix E. Image calibration; Appendix F. Practical aspects of astroimaging.

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Book SynopsisThe International BestsellerOn April 10, 2019, award-winning astrophysicist Heino Falcke presented the first image ever captured of a black hole at an international press conference—a turning point in astronomy that Science magazine called the scientific breakthrough of the year. That photo was captured with the unthinkable commitment of an intercontinental team of astronomers who transformed the world into a global telescope. While this image achieved Falcke’s goal in making a black hole “visible” for the first time, he recognizes that the photo itself asks more questions for humanity than it answers. Light in the Darkness takes us on Falcke’s extraordinary journey to the darkest corners of the universe. From the first humans looking up at the night sky to modern astrophysics, from the study of black holes to the still-unsolved mysteries of the universe, Falcke asks, in even the greatest triumphs of science, is there room for doubts, faith, and a God? A plea for curiosity and humility, Light in the Darkness sees one of the great minds shaping the world today as he ponders the big, pressing questions that present themselves when we look up at the stars.

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Table of ContentsThe Cosmic Perspective, 9th Edition is available in 3 versions: The Cosmic Perspective includes all chapters: CH 1-24 and S1-S4 The Cosmic Perspective: Solar System (ISBN: 9780134990774) includes CH1-14, S1, and CH24 The Cosmic Perspective: Stars and Galaxies (ISBN: 9780134990781) includes CH1-6, S1-S4, CH14-24 PART I. DEVELOPING PERSPECTIVE 1. A Modern View of the Universe 2. Discovering the Universe For Yourself 3. The Science of Astronomy S1. Celestial Timekeeping and Navigation PART II. KEY CONCEPTS FOR ASTRONOMY 4. Making Sense of the Universe: Understanding Motion, Energy, and Gravity 5. Light and Matter: Reading Messages from the Cosmos 6. Telescopes: Portals of Discovery PART III. LEARNING FROM OTHER WORLDS 7. Our Planetary System 8. Formation of the Solar System 9. Planetary Geology: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds 10. Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds 11. Jovian Planet Systems 12. Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets: their Nature, Orbits, and Impacts 13. Other Planetary Systems: the New Science of Distant Worlds PART IV. A DEEPER LOOK AT NATURE S2. Space and Time S3. Spacetime and Gravity S4. Building Blocks of the Universe PART V. STARS 14. Our Star 15. Surveying the Stars 16. Star Birth 17. Star Stuff 18. The Bizarre. Stellar Graveyard PART VI. GALAXIES AND BEYOND 19. Our Galaxy 20. Galaxies and the Foundation of Modern Cosmology 21. Galaxy Evolution 22. The Birth of the Universe 23. Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Fate of the Universe PART VII. LIFE ON EARTH AND BEYOND 24. Life in the Universe Appendixes Glossary Credits Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsThe Cosmic Perspective, 9th Edition is available in 3 versions: The Cosmic Perspective includes all chapters: CH 1-24 and S1-S4 The Cosmic Perspective: Solar System (ISBN: 9780134990774) includes CH1-14, S1, and CH24 The Cosmic Perspective: Stars and Galaxies (ISBN: 9780134990781) includes CH1-6, S1-S4, CH14-24 PART I. DEVELOPING PERSPECTIVE 1. A Modern View of the Universe 2. Discovering the Universe For Yourself 3. The Science of Astronomy S1. Celestial Timekeeping and Navigation PART II. KEY CONCEPTS FOR ASTRONOMY 4. Making Sense of the Universe: Understanding Motion, Energy, and Gravity 5. Light and Matter: Reading Messages from the Cosmos 6. Telescopes: Portals of Discovery PART III. LEARNING FROM OTHER WORLDS 7. Our Planetary System 8. Formation of the Solar System 9. Planetary Geology: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds 10. Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds 11. Jovian Planet Systems 12. Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets: their Nature, Orbits, and Impacts 13. Other Planetary Systems: the New Science of Distant Worlds PART IV. A DEEPER LOOK AT NATURE S2. Space and Time S3. Spacetime and Gravity S4. Building Blocks of the Universe PART V. STARS 14. Our Star 15. Surveying the Stars 16. Star Birth 17. Star Stuff 18. The Bizarre. Stellar Graveyard PART VI. GALAXIES AND BEYOND 19. Our Galaxy 20. Galaxies and the Foundation of Modern Cosmology 21. Galaxy Evolution 22. The Birth of the Universe 23. Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Fate of the Universe PART VII. LIFE ON EARTH AND BEYOND 24. Life in the Universe Appendixes Glossary Credits Index

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Book SynopsisAn epic, full-color visual journey through all scales of the universeIn The Zoomable Universe, the award-winning astrobiologist Caleb Scharf and the acclaimed artist Ron Miller take us on an epic tour through all known scales of reality, from the largest possible magnitude to the smallest. Drawing on cutting-edge science, they begin at the limits of the observable universe, a scale spanning 10^27 metersabout 93 billion light-years. And they end in the subatomic realm, at 10^-35 meters, where the fabric of space-time itself confounds all known rules of physics. In between are galaxies, stars and planets, oceans and continents, plants and animals, microorganisms, atoms, and much, much more. Stops along the wayall enlivened by Scharf's sparkling prose and his original insights into the nature of our universeinclude the brilliant core of the Milky Way, the surface of a rogue planet, the back of an elephant, and a sea of jostling quarks.The Zoomable Unive

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Book Synopsis“Highly personal and philosophical . . . the next best thing to reading Copernicus.”—Publishers WeeklyTrade Review"Energetic, piquant, and contextually rich. . . . Vollmann writes with vigor and poetic insight about the evolution of science." -- Booklist"Peppered with intrigue, conflict and even a little human interest." -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisTour the incredible scope of the cosmos as we know it with the editor in chief of Astronomy, featuring jaw-dropping illustrations and full-color photography from the magazine’s archives, much of it never before published. “The natural history of the galaxies is majestic and deserves its own David Attenborough. In David Eicher, it may have just found him.”—Richard Dawkins Journey to the edges of our galaxy and beyond with one of the most widely recognized astronomy experts as your guide. Delve into the history of stargazing and space observation, learn how black holes power galaxies, and understand the classification of the different galaxy types. This illuminating book—with artful illustrations and never-before-seen space photography—will open your mind to the wonders of the universe that await.

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Book SynopsisFROM ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT MINDS OF OUR TIME COMES A BOOK THAT CLARIFIES HIS MOST IMPORTANT IDEAS   Stephen Hawking’s worldwide bestseller A Brief History of Time remains a landmark volume in scientific writing. But for readers who have asked for a more accessible formulation of its key concepts—the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, and the history and future of the universe—A Briefer History of Time is Professor Hawking’s response.   Although “briefer,” this book is much more than a mere explanation of Hawking’s earlier work. A Briefer History of Time both clarifies and expands on the great subjects of the original, and records the latest developments in the field—from string theory to the search for a unified theory of all the forces of physics. Thirty-seven full-color illustrations enhance the text and make A Briefer History of Time an exhil

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Book SynopsisLearn about planets, stars and black holes in The Astronomy Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Astronomy in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Astronomy Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.  This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Astronomy, with: - More than 100 big astronomical ideas, theories and discoveries - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Astronomy Book is the perfect introductionTrade Review"[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners." — Examiner.com"The visual layout promotes browsing with illustrations, pull quotes, and simple mind maps to explain concepts quickly." — Library Journal"Accessible guide to the great thinkers." — School Library Journal

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