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Forgotten Books Tycho Brahe A Picture of Scientific Life and Work in the Sixteenth Century Classic Reprint
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Cambridge University Press Atlas of the Galilean Satellites
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Interstellar Age
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Princeton University Press Titan Unveiled
Book SynopsisFor twenty-five years following the Voyager mission, scientists speculated about Saturn's largest moon, a mysterious orb clouded in orange haze. This book reveals the startling discoveries that have been made since the arrival of the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and Titan.Trade Review"[A]n enjoyable mix: a very accessible summary of current knowledge about Titan is combined with a firsthand account that gives a flavour of what it has been like to be part of this grand, bold, international collaboration that is the Cassini-Huygens project."--Times Higher Education "Titan Unveiled describes how most of what we once hypothesized about Titan has been proved wrong. The story of how we gained our current knowledge is fascinating; even more intriguing is what remains to be learned."--Henry Roe, Nature Ralph Lorenz ... has teamed with veteran science journalist Jaqueline Mitton to convey both the human and scientific drama of remote robotic space exploration."--Laurence A. Marschall, Natural History "Lorenz, a planetary scientist, and Mitton, a science writer, vividly describe this encounter with an alien landscape; excerpts from Lorenz's log convey what it was like to be involved with the mission."--Scientific American "[A]n engrossing firsthand account of one of humankind's greatest adventures of recent years. It will take decades to prepare a new mission and then an additional seven years for another spacecraft to reach titan. In the meantime, Titan Unveiled provides the general reader with a lively narrative that combines a reliable, nontechnical account of the Cassini-Huygens mission with personal and often intimate insights into these efforts to explore a fascinating planetary analogue to the Earth."--Fred Taylor, American Scientist "An insider's look behind the headlines, focusing on the thought processes and instrumentation tricks involved. Lorenz's bloglike entries liven up the prose, but the star is Titan."--Richard Lovett, New Scientist "Titan's allure seems only to increase the more scientists learn about it...Obscured by haze, the landscape has been exposed by radar, special optical cameras, and the Huygens lander. The authors cover in detail the information gathered by these and other instruments, which impart a practical sense of how scientists work from raw data toward finished interpretations...Including amazing photographs of Titan's evident geological dynamism, Lorenz and Mitton's work has a high 'wow' factor that will thrill buffs and may spur students toward a planetary science career."--Gilbert Taylor, Booklist "Lorenz, the author of this popular account of Titan, is intimately involved in the Cassini-Huygens mission as a planetary scientist, and he contributes personal anecdotes as well as a thorough treatment of the science and technology of missions to Saturn and its moons."--M. Dickinson, Choice "Lorenz provides an intimate account of this unique adventure... Anyone with an interest in science, astronomy, planetary science and exploration, engineering or the evolution of our own planet will find this book captivating and uplifting."--Agustin Chicarro, Physics World "This fantastic book shines a light on the truth of the matter: that science is about a sense of wonder, awe, the joy of finding stuff."--Nature Geoscience "[W]hile expert readers in the science and engineering community will find much of interest here, it is the book's less technical target audience that will benefit the most. Apart from unveiling the mysteries of an alien world, it opens a window on the mostly hidden world of the planetary scientist, which is equally fascinating."--Mark Williamson, Space Times "Illustrated with many stunning images, Titan Unveiled is essential reading for anyone interested in space exploration, planetary science, or astronomy."--Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin "A fascinating read."--David Tytell, Sky & Telescope "Titan Unveiled is a great read. It also may well prepare the reader for more adventures to Titan in the future."--Coalition for Space Exploration "Titan Unveiled unveils not only this remarkable moon but also the way that science is done, at least with large scale planetary science. High-school and college students would benefit from following the twists and turns, and the evolving thought, of the scientists involved. And the general reader will enjoy seeing scientific progress revealed as well as the coverage of excellent and interesting results."--Jay Pasachoff, Key Reporter "Lorenz was one of the researchers on the Cassini-Huygens mission which first successfully explored beyond the hazy atmosphere (and arguably, most intriguing) moon. In Titan Unveiled, he, with Mitton, an astronomer and writer, provides an insider's perspective of this first encounter with an alien landscape... Recommended to lovers of cosmology and planetary science, both professional and amateur."--Cosmos "[T]he delight of reading about a mission that has boldly gone where no man has gone ... yet make[s] Titan Unveiled and enticing read."--Ray Bert, Civil EngineeringTable of ContentsList of Illustrations and Tables vii Preface xi Chapter 1: The Lure of Titan 1 Chapter 2: Waiting for Cassini 21 Chapter 3: Cassini Arrives 67 Chapter 4: Cassini's First Taste of Titan 101 Chapter 5: Landing on Titan 132 Chapter 6: The Mission Goes On 174 Chapter 7: Where We Are and Where We Are Going 211 Afterword to the Paperback Edition 233 Appendix: Summary of Dynamical and Physical Data 255 Further Reading 257 Index 261
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Cambridge University Press Titan
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Star Atlas
Book SynopsisThis classic star atlas is ideal for both beginning astronomers and more experienced observers worldwide. As well as showing the stars, clusters and galaxies visible with binoculars or a small telescope, this fourth edition contains a new Moon map and enhanced charts.Trade Review'An easy to use book, clear, from an authoritative expert, not to be missed. Perhaps the ideal reference for all beginner or proficient observer in both amateur and professional capacity.' Ciel et Terre'… ideal for both beginning astronomers and more experienced observers worldwide. … This new edition features a clearer map of the Moon's surface, showing craters and features; a second Moon map, mirror-reversed for users of telescopes with star diagonals; enhanced index charts showing the constellations more clearly; and a new data table listing starts hosting planetary systems. It is now spiral bound, making it ideal for use at the telescope.' Spaceflight'The fourth edition of The Cambridge Star Atlas continues in the tradition of its predecessors in that the star charts are well drawn and clearly labelled. However this new edition also includes some new features not seen in previous editions. Including, a number of large scale charts showing the distribution of the Messier as well as a key to the main charts.' Astronomy Now'The real beauty of this book is that the format for the main chart pages is so user friendly! First, the charts tend to cover fairly large sections of sky, and they tend to present ONLY targets that are what I would call 'excellent' targets. By this I mean that these charts tend to focus on the brighter targets in the sky. To me, the BEST part is that on the page across from each chart is a set of tables [that] identify the best Variables, Doubles, Open Clusters, Planetary Nebulae, Nebulae, and Galaxies that appear on the chart! It is a wonderful observing companion for just about any level of observer.' Ed Moreno, AstroMart.com'… should prove popular with a wide readership.' The ObservatoryTable of ContentsPreface; The Moon; The seasonal sky maps; The index maps; The main star charts; The all-sky maps; Sources and references.
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PHI Learning An Introduction to Astrophysics
Book SynopsisThis second edition astrophysics book covers a wide range of topics, including stellar phenomena, galaxies, clusters, and more. It incorporates recent advancements in Astronomy and Astrophysics, such as L and T dwarfs, solar models, cosmic background radiation, and more. Each chapter ends with problems and suggested readings.
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Griffin Media Here Be Dragons: The Rise of SpaceX & the Journey
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Spector Books Staging the Moon: Resource Extraction Beyond
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Legare Street Press Des Claudius Ptolemäus Handbuch der astronomie ..
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Wolfram Media Inc Predicting the Eclipse: A Multimillennium Tale of Computation
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Kregel Publications,U.S. The Gospel in the Stars
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Cambridge University Press Geomagnetism Aeronomy and Space Weather
Book SynopsisOn the centenary of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics, this book reviews the state-of-the-art research in geomagnetism, aeronomy and space weather. Written by eminent researchers from these fields, it summarises the advances in research over the past 100 years, and looks ahead to current and emerging studies on Earth''s magnetic field. It provides a comprehensive overview of the generation of Earth''s magnetic field, its history and its response to external forces. Starting at the centre of the Earth, the reader is taken on a journey from the interior core and mantle, through the upper atmosphere and magnetosphere, before reaching the Sun''s atmosphere and corona. The applications of this research are also discussed, particularly the societal impact of solar activity on critical infrastructures in our increasingly technologically dependant society. This book provides a valuable resource and reference to academic researchers and students in geomagnetism and aeronomy.Trade Review'This impressive book, published in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), was commissioned by the International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy, one of eight constituent bodies within IUGG. The goal of the project was to provide a thorough review of current knowledge and research in the fields, considering their contribution to our understanding of the earth and interplanetary space and the effects magnetic field variations have on our technological society. It will undoubtedly be an essential reference for researchers and advanced students in these fields for many years.' William Green, The Leading EdgeTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction: 1. Objectives of geomagnetic and aeronomy studies David Kerridge; 2. Why study the geomagnetic field? Steven Constable, Rob Van der Voo, Trond Torsvik, Harald Böhnel, Jacques Zlotnicki, Malcolm J. S. Johnston, Yoichi Sasai, Jean-Louis LeMouёl, Mangalathayil Ali Abdu, David Boteler and Jean-Pierre Valet; 3. Major scientific contributions of the International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy (IAGA) during the past 100 years Ed Cliver and Eduard Petrovsky; Part II. Geomagnetic Field: Sources and Observations: 4. Geomagnetic field sources – from Earth's core to the sun Daniel Baker; 5. Can paleomagnetism distinguish dynamo regimes? Stuart Gilder and Florian Lhuillier; 6. Geomagnetic and electromagnetic observations at ground level Arnaud Chulliat, Ute Weckmann, Oliver Ritter, Stuart Gilder, Michael Wack, Elena Kronberg and Ameya Prabhu; 7. Modelling internal and external geomagnetic fields using satellite data Ingo Wardinski and Erwan Thébault; 8. New insights in far space measurements: large-scale structures and processes in the solar wind and terrestrial magnetosphere Aurelie Marchaudon; Part III. Spatial and Temporal Variations of the Geomagnetic Field: 9. Insights from forward and inverse core field models Nicolas Gillet; 10. The global lithospheric magnetic field: world magnetic anomaly maps and models Vincent Lesur and Erwan Thébault; 11. The ionospheric field Robert Strangeway, Nanan Balan, Robert Clauer and Yusuke Ebihara; 12. The magnetosphere Stephen Fuselier, Robert McPherron, Daniel Baker, Craig Kletzing, Craig Kletzing and Viviane Pierrand; 13. Temporal field variations Catherine Constable, Ian Mann, Louis G. Ozeke, Alex Degeling, Kyle R. Murphy, Robert Rankin and Colin Waters; Part IV. Space Weather: 14. Physical processes of space weather Bogdan Hnat and Robert McPherron; 15. Space weather effects in the ionosphere, thermosphere and at Earth's surface Ian Mann, Hermann Lühr and Ari Viljanen; 16. Technological impacts of space weather Michael Hapgood; Part V. Magnetic Fields Beyond the Earth and Beyond Today: 17. Magnetic field evolution in terrestrial bodies from planetesimals to exoplanets Doris Breuer; 18. Solar variability: causes, current understanding, prospects for the future Andre Balogh; 19. Long and short geomagnetic prediction Weijia Kuang, Andrew Tangborn, Terence Sabaka and Robert Tyler; Index.
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Princeton University Press At the Edge of Time
Book SynopsisTaking readers into the remarkable world of cosmology, Hooper describes many of the extraordinary and perplexing questions that scientists are asking about the origin and nature of the world.Trade Review"Beginning with Carl Sagan’s Cosmos in 1980, Big Bang books have become a genre that curious readers should check out every few years to keep up with breakthroughs (gravity waves being the latest). They can’t go wrong with Hooper’s. A lucid account that is neither dumbed down nor overly difficult." * Kirkus, starred review *"I found myself getting wonderfully lost in this book, and swapping my usual pre-bedtime read for this. This is not something that has ever happened to me before with a popular science book!. . . I love that the book does not shy away from controversial or tough concepts. . . . This is essential reading for any cosmology enthusiast."---Dr. Laura Nuttall, BBC Sky at Night"[At the Edge of Time]’s enthusiasm for its subject is contagious. From Einstein’s theories and Edwin Hubble’s discoveries to the Large Hadron Collider, the text presents scientific advancement as an exciting odyssey—if one that is, for the time being, often characterized by questions, to be answered at a future date to the satisfaction of all."---Rebecca Foster, Foreword Reviews"[An] informed introduction to 'the mysteries of our universe’s first seconds'."---Andrew Robinson, Nature"Hooper takes the reader on a tour of our collective ignorance about the early universe. . . . Science is a messy endeavor, with dead ends and false alarms and backtracking; that can still be an interesting story, and this book succeeds in explaining both what we do know about the universe’s origins and what remains unknown."---Jeff Foust, The Space Review"Scientists know precious little about what happened when the universe got its start: many cosmologists think space and time underwent an extremely rapid expansion called inflation, yet this theory raises as many questions as it answers. . . . Hooper takes readers on a mind-bending expedition through these questions and shows how they all connect to the beginning."---Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American"If you're mystified and curious about the mysteries of the Universe, including dark matter, dark energy, and cosmic inflation, and want a unique take on all of these puzzles with a peek behind how science-in-action works, you won't want to miss this book."---Ethan Siegel, Forbes"Hooper's writing style has an almost palpable sense of excitement, which creates an incredibly engaging read as we travel back in time."---Matthew Hodgson, Astronomy Now"This is definitely a book that will leave you musing on what might be the next big cosmological discovery."---Deb Farkas, California Classroom Science"I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. . . . [At the Edge of Time is] a brief but comprehensive account of the general development of current cosmological knowledge, written by an enthusiastic expert in the field and easy for the layman to follow."---Colin Cooke, The Observatory
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David Chandler Company The Night Sky Planisphere 4050N Small Plastic
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Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Hyperspace
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Oxford University Press The Cosmic Mystery Tour
Book SynopsisThe Cosmic Mystery Tour takes us on a lightning tour of the mysteries of the universe enlivened by brief stories of the colourful characters who created modern science. It explores hot topics in physics and astronomy, including the recent discovery of gravitational waves; the quest for the origin of dark matter; the study of the supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy; the ongoing search for Earth-like exoplanets; the search for signals from extraterrestrials; and the development of technologies to send spacecraft to the stars.The first part of the book explores the laws that govern the universe. Physics is a spiritual quest to find deep meaning in the cosmos. Its goal is to provide a concise, but accurate description of the world that accounts for all the amazing features that it contains. The second part takes a look at the history of the cosmos, studies its geography and explores some of its architectural highlights such as red giants, white dwarfs, neutron stars and the ultimate cosmic mysteries-supermassive black holes. The last part considers the possibility that life might exist elsewhere in the universe, and explores the cosmos from the outer fringes of science fiction to the ongoing search for alien civilizations.Trade ReviewAmbitious in scope and easy to read, this book is a small guide to that largest of subjects ... the many pictures are not just the usual beautiful scientific images from NASA and ESA that we've come to expect in popular science, but include relevant artistic and cultural references ... Mee is an experienced science communicator and this shows in his confident and engaging tone ... enjoyable, fast-paced account... It would be ideal for anyone wanting to know more about the underlying physics of the pretty pictures we see in the media. * Pippa Goldschmidt, BBC Sky at Night *... high-quality, small-format hardback ... The Cosmic Mystery Touris aimed at beginners looking for an easy-to-read introduction to the modern view of the Universe. It's an engaging read and provides a good springboard to further investigation of any topic that captures the reader's imagination. For those of us with a more rigorous academic background in physics, it is still an entertaining diversion for a couple of hours. * Astronomy Now *An accessible introduction to all things cosmos... * Maren Ostergard, Booklist *The book does an admirable job of following the developments and groundwork of classical physics through the latest in quantum physics and recent discoveries including gravity waves in a very comprehensible way using excellent diagrams and images. * Amateur Astronomy Magazine *Mee has a knack for introducing the reader to some of the colourful characters... His explanations are spot on, just enough to make sense of key discoveries without ever becoming overwhelming. There are also lots of colourful images photos of scientists, concept art and even movie stills that help break up the text. * Katrina Kramer, Chemistry World *Every so often a book comes along that attempts to introduce the universe to a reader in as short a context as possible. Some work, others don't. The Cosmic Mystery Tour does ... In a very small, readable format, with way over a hundred illustrations, most of which are in color, the author has given us a handy, portable collection of the cosmos. And, the reader doesnt have to read from cover to cover: Anywhere you open it up, and start to read, you will be fascinated with the study of our universe - past, present, and future. * Francine Jackson, theskyscrapers.org *Nicholas Mee, in his brilliant The Cosmic Mystery Tour: A High-Speed Journey through Space & Time, offers a chapter-by-short-chapter assemblage of the theories, discoveries, and general relativity-type great leaps of inspiration that account for the impressive amount of knowledge we have about the universe... Refreshingly comprehensible, for the subject matter, this project is a delight. * Matt Sutherland, Foreword Reviews *Packed with a wealth of scientific snippets. * David C. Barber, Contemporary Physics *Table of ContentsPart 1: The Laws of The Cosmos1: The Path to Immortality2: The Rosetta Stone and Quantum Waves3: We're Having a Field Day!4: Cosmic Ripples5: Lovely LISA6: Animated Atom Boy7: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star8: Forces of the World Unite!9: Most of the Universe is Missing!Part II: The History, Geography and Architecture of the Cosmos10: From Genesis to Revelation!11: The Battle for the Cosmos12: Alchemical Furnaces of the Cosmos13: Diamonds in the Sky14: From the Leviathan to the Behemoth15: The Crab and the Jellyfish16: The Ultimate Heavy Metal Space Rock17: Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster18: Cosmic Spacequakes19: Doctor Atomic and the Black Hole20: Supermassive Black HolesPart III: The Biology of the Cosmos21: The Gorgon's Head!22: Raise Your Glasses to the Skies!23: Life, But Not as We Know It!24: To Boldly Go...25: Somewhere Over the Rainbow26: Where is Everybody?
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Oxford University Press Uzan J Relativity in Modern Physics
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Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Frontier Topics in Nuclear Physics Proceedings of a NATO ASI Held in Predeal Romania August 24September 4 1993 v. 334 NATO Science Series B Physics
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Prometheus Books The Case for Space: How the Revolution in
Book SynopsisA noted space expert explains the current revolution in spaceflight, where it leads, and why we need it. A new space race has begun. But the rivals in this case are not superpowers but competing entrepreneurs. These daring pioneers are creating a revolution in spaceflight that promises to transform the near future. Astronautical engineer Robert Zubrin spells out the potential of these new developments in an engrossing narrative that is visionary yet grounded by a deep understanding of the practical challenges. Fueled by the combined expertise of the old aerospace industry and the talents of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, spaceflight is becoming cheaper. The new generation of space explorers has already achieved a major breakthrough by creating reusable rockets. Zubrin foresees more rapid innovation, including global travel from any point on Earth to another in an hour or less; orbital hotels; moon bases with incredible space observatories; human settlements on Mars, the asteroids, and the moons of the outer planets; and then, breaking all limits, pushing onward to the stars. Zubrin shows how projects that sound like science fiction can actually become reality. But beyond the how, he makes an even more compelling case for why we need to do this--to increase our knowledge of the universe, to make unforeseen discoveries on new frontiers, to harness the natural resources of other planets, to safeguard Earth from stray asteroids, to ensure the future of humanity by expanding beyond its home base, and to protect us from being catastrophically set against each other by the false belief that there isn't enough for all.Trade Review“The Case for Space demonstrates the author’s rare breadth of domain knowledge, which covers engineering, science, economics and policy as well as his depth of knowledge on every significant destination in the solar system from the Moon to the outer planets. In his new book, Zubrin’s digs right into the issues of lunar resource extraction, energy generation, manufacturing and transportation that will drive the quick settlement of Earth’s ‘eighth continent.’ Zubrin leaves no moon rock unturned in either closing or rejecting the business case for each idea.” —Greg Autry, Contributor, Forbes Magazine * Forbes *
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Cambridge University Press Extreme Environment Astrophysics
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Cambridge University Press Images of the Universe
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Cambridge University Press Astronomical Applications of Astrometry
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Cambridge University Press Advanced Gravitational Wave Detectors
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University of Arizona Press Bennu 3D
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Cambridge University Press Astronomical Hazards for Life on Earth Iau S374
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Cambridge University Press Dynamical Masses of Local Group Galaxies IAU S379
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Cambridge University Press Toward Discovery of Life beyond Earth and its Impact IAU S387
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Cambridge University Press Architecture Astronomy and Sacred Landscape in Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisThis book examines the interplay between astronomy and dynastic power in the course of ancient Egyptian history, focusing on the fundamental role of astronomy in the creation of the pyramids and the monumental temple and burial complexes. Bringing to bear the analytical tools of archaeoastronomy, a set of techniques and methods that enable modern scholars to better understand the thought, religion and science of early civilizations, Giulio Magli provides in-depth analyses of the pyramid complexes at Giza, Abusir, Saqqara and Dahshur, as well as of the Early Dynastic necropolis at Abydos and the magnificent new Kingdom Theban temples. Using a variety of data retrieved from study of the sky and measurements of the buildings, he reconstructs the visual, symbolic and spiritual world of the ancient Egyptians and thereby establishes an intimate relationship among celestial cycles, topography and architecture. He also shows how they were deployed in the ideology of the pharaoh''s power in theTrade Review'A thought provoking study.' Ancient EgyptTable of ContentsPart I: 1. A land for eternity; 2. A king who looks at the stars; 3. The lords of the horizon; 4. A mirage from Heliopolis; 5. Sons of the Sun God; 6. The lost pyramid; Part II: 7. Renaissance at the winter solstice; 8. A valley for the kings; 9. The horizon of the Aten; 10. The last of the greats.
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Cambridge University Press Astrophysical Applications of Gravitational Lensing
Book SynopsisCovering topics from lensing basics, quasars, clusters and large-scale structures to tutorials on lens and microlensing modelling and the future of strong lensing, this is an ideal guide for postgraduate students and practising researchers in the use of gravitational lenses as an essential tool in their investigations.Trade Review'Each article is self-contained and as a whole it presents an overview of the field of strong lensing … For the reader who is entering the filed this is a useful collection that summarizes it well.' Alan Heavens, The ObservatoryTable of ContentsContributors; Participants; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Lensing basics Sherry H. Suyu; 2. Exoplanet microlensing Andrew Gould; 3. Case studies of microlensing Veronica Motta and Emilio Falco; 4. Microlensing of quasars and AGN Joachim Wambsganss; 5. DM in clusters and large-scale structure Peter Schneider; 6. The future of strong lensing Chris Fassnacht; 7. Methods for strong lens modelling Charles Keeton; 8. Tutorial on inverse ray shooting Jorge Jimenez-Vicente.
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Cambridge University Press Cosmic Magnetic Fields
Book SynopsisMagnetic fields pervade the universe and play an important role in many astrophysical processes. However, they require specialised observational tools, and are challenging to model and understand. This volume provides a unified view of magnetic fields across astrophysical and cosmological contexts, drawing together disparate topics that are rarely covered together. Written by the lecturers of the XXV Canary Islands Winter School, it offers a self-contained introduction to cosmic magnetic fields on a range of scales. The connections between the behaviours of magnetic fields in these varying contexts are particularly emphasised, from the relatively small and close ranges of the Sun, planets and stars, to galaxies and clusters of galaxies, as well as on cosmological scales. Aimed at young researchers and graduate students, this up-to-date review uniquely brings together a subject often tackled by disconnected communities, conveying the latest advances as well as highlighting the limits ofTable of ContentsList of contributors; List of participants; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Astrophysical magnetic fields: essentials J. Sánchez Almeida and M. J. Martínez González; 2. Solar magnetic fields. History, tragedy or comedy? P. G. Judge; 3. Stellar magnetic fields O. Kochukhov; 4. The role of magnetic fields in AGN activity and feedback R. Keppens, O. Porth and H. J. P. Goedbloed; 5. Magnetic fields in galaxies R. Beck; 6. Primordial magnetic fields in the Early Universe and CMB anisotropies F. Finelli and D. Paoletti.
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Cambridge University Press Peering Towards Cosmic Dawn Iau S333
Book SynopsisSeveral Epoch of Reionization (EoR) experiments, for example, LOFAR, MWA and PAPER, are currently under way and producing results. These very deep observations not only set constraints on when and where the first sources formed in the early Universe and began (re)ionizing the predominantly neutral all-pervasive intergalactic medium, but they also provide high-quality data for cutting edge auxiliary foreground science. Obviously studying the physical origin of the foreground emission, whether Galactic or extragalactic, is a very exciting field in its own right and is of fundamental importance for perfecting the foreground removal techniques in the cosmological experiments. These proceedings of IAU S333 address both topics through giving the clearest and widest possible view on the EoR; presenting the state-of-the-art foreground science; and discussing challenges of upcoming and planned radio facilities such as HERA and SKA.Table of Contents1. Cosmic dawn and Epoch of Reionization: theory and simulations; 2. Cosmic dawn and EoR: observations, challenges and first results; 3. Galactic foreground science; 4. Extragalactic foreground science; 5. The first stars/galaxies, EoR multi-frequency studies; 6. Foreground mitigation; Author index.
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Cambridge University Press Astrochemistry VII Iau S332
Book SynopsisThe study of astrochemistry has become an important branch of modern astronomy and astrophysics. Molecules are key tools in exploring topics such as star and planet formation, the origin and evolution of interstellar dust grains, the structure of the interstellar medium in galaxies, and the origin of protogalaxies in the early Universe. This volume contains review papers alongside the latest results in the fast-growing discipline of astrochemistry, bringing together contributions from observers, modellers and laboratory astrochemists. It reports results from new observational facilities, such as the Herschel Space Observatory, ALMA, NOEMA, Rosetta and SOFIA, which are leading to new research areas such as the habitability of exoplanets, the origin of prebiotic chemistry and astrobiology. Interleaved with these observation results is the recent, ground-breaking work of physical chemists and numerical modellers, which provides the fundamental theoretical descriptions required to explain Table of ContentsOpening address; 1. Atoms and molecules at high redshifts; 2. Ultra-luminous extragalactic chemistry; 3. Observations of a hot molecular core in a low metallicity dwarf galaxy; 4. The ALMA view of UV-irradiated molecular cloud edges; 5. High-temperature chemistry in external galaxies; 6. Low metallicity ISM: physical properties of the gas and dust; 7. Fire from Ice – massive star birth from infrared dark clouds; 8. Tracing the evolution of massive protostars; 9. Chemical change in the disk forming region of IRAS 16293-2422 studied with ALMA; 10. A molecular outflow-prestellar core interaction in L1689N; 11. The excitation and emission spectrum of the hydrogen molecular ion; 12. The molecular inventory of diffuse clouds; 13. Barnard 1b; 14. Astrochemistry of light hydrides with SOFIA; 15. Theoretical approaches to surface chemistry; 16. Molecule and dust formation in late-type stars; 17. Dust formation at cryogenic temperatures; 18. Simulations of branched carbon-chain chemistry in star-forming regions; 19. The photochemical evolution of the interstellar PAH family; 20. Laboratory astrochemistry; 21. Exploring molecular complexity in the Galactic Center with ALMA; 22. Imaging the water snowline in protostellar envelopes; 23. Chemical tracers of dynamics in low-mass protostellar objects; 24. Protostellar Interferometric Line Survey (PILS); 25. Herschel observations of molecular emission lines in low- and intermediate-mass evolved stars; 26. Interstellar reaction screening via microwave spectral taxonomy; 27. Isotopic fractionation in interstellar molecules; 28. Insights into astrochemistry – highlights from the Rosetta mission; 29. On the origin of O2, N2, and other volatile species in comets; 30. ALMA observations of Titan's atmospheric chemistry and seasonal variation; 31. The chemical connection between 67P/C-G and IRAS16293; 32. Nitrogen fractionation in star-forming regions and primitive Solar System materials; 33. Spatially resolved organic chemistry in protoplanetary disks; 34. Unveiling the mid-plane temperature and mass distribution in the giant-planet formation zone; 35. Zooming in on the physics and chemistry of protoplanetary disks with ALMA; 36. Different dust and gas radial extents in protoplanetary disks; 37. ALMA detection of gas-phase methanol in a planet-forming disk; 38. Measuring gas masses and carbon depletion in young disks; 39. Dust in transition disks; 40. Nitrogen fractionation in protoplanetary disks from the H13CN/HC15N ratio; 41. Models of nitrogen isotope fractionation in protoplanetary disks; 42. Chemistry and evolution of the oldest white dwarf planetary systems; 43. What does the chemical composition of giant planets tells us about their formation?; 44. Chemical characterization of exoplanetary atmospheres; 45. JWST: the role of observing facilities in setting the agenda; 46. ALMA Band 1 and astrochemistry; 47. ALMA; 48. Processing of interstellar ices by soft X-rays and swift ions; 49. Laboratory measurements of methanol photolysis branching ratios to guide astrochemical models; 50. Acetaldehyde and carbonaceous dust; 51. Photodestruction of astrophysically relevant ice species; 52. Synchrotron X-ray irradiation of N-rich organics; 53. Gas phase studies of astrochemical importance; 54. Photochemistry and radiation chemistry of cosmic ice analogs of ammonia.
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Cambridge University Press A Walk through the Southern Sky A Guide to Stars Constellations and Their Legends
Book SynopsisThis new edition of A Walk through the Southern Sky is a beautifully illustrated guide to the stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere. By following the simplified and easy-to-use starmaps, readers will be able to identify constellations with no equipment but normal sight and a clear night sky.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Measuring distances in the sky; 2. A walk through the heavens; 3. Legends of the constellations; 4. There's more to see!
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Cambridge University Press Extremes
Book SynopsisHumanity is confronted by and attracted to extremes. Extreme events shape our thinking, feeling, and actions; they echo in our politics, media, literature, and science. We often associate extremes with crises, disasters, and risks to be averted, yet extremes also have the potential to lead us towards new horizons. Featuring essays by leading intellectuals and public figures arising from the 2017 Darwin College Lectures, this volume explores ''extreme'' events, from the election of President Trump, the rise of populism, and the Brexit referendum, to the 2008 financial crisis, the Syrian war, and climate change. It also celebrates ''extreme'' achievements in the realms of health, exploration, and scientific discovery. A fascinating, engaging, and timely collection of essays by renowned scholars, journalists, and intellectuals, this volume challenges our understanding of what is normal and what is truly extreme, and sheds light on some of the issues facing humanity in the twenty-first cenTable of ContentsNotes on contributors; Acknowledgements; On the notion of 'extremes' Julius F. W. Weitzdörfer; 1. Dealing with extremism David Runciman; 2. Extreme weather Emily Shuckburgh; 3. Probability, risk, and extremes Nassim Nicholas Taleb; 4. Extreme rowing Roz Savage; 5. Extremes of war: stories of survival from Syria Lyse Doucet; 6. Extreme politics: the four waves of national populism in the West Matthew Goodwin; 7. Extreme longevity Sarah Harper; 8. Extremes of power in the universe Andrew C. Fabian; Index.
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Cambridge University Press HighMass XRay Binaries Iau S346
Book SynopsisProviding an up-to-date overview of research in the field of high-mass X-ray binaries, this volume consists of the contributions made at IAU Symposium 346. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it includes reviews on massive star winds and HMXB donors, Be Stars in the X-ray binary context, dynamical versus isolated formation channels of gravitational-wave sources, HMXBs as progenitors of double compact objects, HMXBs in the Early Universe and their impact in cosmology and gravitational wave astrophysics, as well as the summary review ''High Mass X-ray Binaries: Beacons in a Stormy Universe''. This Symposium provides a bridge between the relatively mature field of massive binary astrophysics and the newly emerging field of gravitational wave astronomy, indicating the future development of this growing branch of astrophysics. It is essential reading for graduate students and researchers who are looking to gain a general overview of current research activity on X-ray binaries.Table of ContentsPart I. Massive Stars; Part II. X-ray Binaries with Be-Type Donors; Part III. Supergiant HMXBs; Part IV. Accretion and Ulta-Luminous X-ray Sources (ULXs); Part V. Population in Galaxies and X-ray Luminosity Function; Part VI. High Energy and Early Universe; Part VII. HMXB and LMXB Evolution and their Links with Gravitational Wave Sources.
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Worlds
Book SynopsisQuantum theory underpins much of modern physics and its implications draw the attention of industry, academia and public funding agencies. However there are many unsettled conceptual and philosophical problems in the interpretation of quantum mechanics which are a matter of extensive debate. These hotly debated topics include the meaning of the wave function, the nature of the quantum objects, the role of the observer, the non-locality of the quantum world, and the emergence of classicality from the quantum domain. Containing chapters written by eminent researchers from the fields of physics and philosophy, this book provides interdisciplinary, comprehensive and up-to-date perspectives of the problems related to the interpretation of quantum theory. It is ideal for academic researchers in physics and philosophy working on the ontology of quantum mechanics.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Part I. Ontology from Different Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics: 1. Ontology for relativistic collapse theories Wayne C. Myrvold; 2. The Modal-Hamiltonian interpretation: measurement, invariance and ontology Olimpia Lombardi; 3. Quantum mechanics and perspectivalism Dennis Dieks; 4. Quantum physics grounded on Bohmian mechanics Nino Zanghi; 5. Ontology of the wave function and the many-worlds interpretation Lev Vaidman; 6. Generalized contexts for quantum histories Marcelo Losada, Leonardo Vanni and Roberto Laura; Part II. Realism, Wavefunction and Primitive Ontology: 7. What is the quantum face of realism? James Ladyman; 8. To be a realist about quantum theory Hans Halvorson; 9. Locality and wave function realism Alyssa Ney; Part III. Individuality, Distinguishability and Locality: 10. Making sense of non-individuals in quantum mechanics Jonas R. B. Arenhart, Otávio Bueno and Décio Krause; 11. From quantum to classical physics: the role of distinguishability Ruth Kastner; 12. Individuality and the account of non-locality: the case for the particle ontology in quantum physics Michael Esfeld; 13. Beyond loophole-free experiments: a search for non-ergodicity Alejandro Hnilo; Part IV. Symmetries and Structure in Quantum Mechanics: 14. Space-time symmetries in quantum mechanics Cristian López and Olimpia Lombardi; 15. Symmetry, structure, and emergent subsystems Nathan Harshman; 16. Majorization, across the (quantum) universe Guido Bellomo and Gustavo M. Bosyk; Part V. The Relationship between the Quantum Ontology and the Classical World: 17. A closed-system approach to decoherence Sebastian Fortin and Olimpia Lombardi; 18. A logical approach to the quantum-to-classical transition Sebastian Fortin, Manuel Gadella, Federico Holik and Marcelo Losada; 19. Quantum mechanics and molecular structure: the case of optical isomers Juan Camilo Martínez González, Jesús Jaimes Arriaga and Sebastian Fortin; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Proceedings of the TwentyNinth General Assembly Honolulu 2015
Book SynopsisThese Transactions provide a record of the organisational and administrative activities of the IAU XXIX General Assembly which took place in Honolulu, Hawai''i, USA, in August 2015. They report and record all of the essential decisions taken by the governing body of the IAU. These include the approval of the financial accounts and of the proposed budget for the next three years, the admission of new national and individual members, the evaluation of Division and Commission reports, and the approval of Resolutions. This General Assembly also completed the internal restructuring that began in 2012, with the approval of thirty-five new Commissions, together with their elected Presidents and Organising Committees. A further change to the scientific programme of the XXIX General Assembly was the substitution of the Joint Discussions meetings and Special Sessions with a single entity, designated as Focus Meetings and published in the new ''Astronomy in Focus'' series.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Inaugural ceremony; 2. Business sessions; 3. Closing ceremony; 4. Resolutions; 5. Executive committee report; 6. Commission reports; 7. Statutes, bye-laws, and working rules; 8. New and deceased members; 9. Divisions, commissions, and working groups; 10. Divisions membership; 11. Commissions membership.
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Cambridge University Press Astronomy in Focus XXX
Book SynopsisAstronomy in Focus presents the most relevant contributions from the Focus Meetings included during the XXX IAU General Assembly held in Vienna, Austria, from 2031 August 2018. Focus meetings are proposed by groups of scientists with aims to promote cross-disciplinary interactions while maintaining a well-defined focus on a particular topic. They usually address a new scientific area or an emerging field that is not well, or in some cases not at all, represented under the IAU''s existing Commission structure. The XXX IAU General Assembly included six scientific symposia, a special symposium focused on the IAU''s centenary and fifteen Focus Meetings. The latter comprised twelve scientific Focus Meetings plus two on the mission and activities of the IAU Offices of Astronomy Outreach and Astronomy for Development and the final one promoted by the Working Group on Global Coordination of Ground and Space Astrophysics.Table of ContentsFM1. A Century of Asteroid Families; FM3. Radio Galaxies: Resolving the AGN Phenomenon; FM4. Magnetic Fields along the Star-Formation Sequence; FM5. Understanding Historical Observations to Study Transient Phenomena; FM6. Galactic Angular Momentum; FM7. Radial Metallicity Gradients in Star Forming Galaxies; FM9. Solar Irradiance: Physics-Based Advances; FM10. Nano Dust in Space and Astrophysics; FM11. JWST: Launch, Commissioning, and Cycle 1 Science; FM12. Calibration and Standardization Issues in UV-VIS-IR Astronomy; FM13. Global Coordination of International Astrophysics and Heliophysics Activities from Space and Ground; FM15. Astronomy for Development.
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McGraw-Hill Education ISE Pathways to Astronomy
Book SynopsisPathways to Astronomy breaks down introductory astronomy into its component parts. The huge and fascinating field of astronomy is divided into 86 units. These units are woven together to flow naturally for the person who wants to read the text like a book, but it is also possible to assign them in different orders, or skip certain units altogether. Professors can customize the units to fit their course needs. They can select individual units for exploration in lecture while assigning easier units for self-study, or they can cover all the units in full depth in a content-rich course. With the short length of units, students can easily digest the material covered in an individual unit before moving onto the next unit.Table of ContentsPART I THE COSMIC LANDSCAPEUnit 1 Our Planetary NeighborhoodUnit 2 Beyond the Solar SystemUnit 3 Astronomical NumbersUnit 4 Scientific Foundations of AstronomyUnit 5 The Night SkyUnit 6 The YearUnit 7 The Time of DayUnit 8 Lunar CyclesUnit 9 CalendarsUnit 10 Geometry of the Moon, Earth, and SunUnit 11 Planets: The Wandering StarsUnit 12 The Beginnings of Modern AstronomyUnit 13 Observing the SkyPART II PROBING MATTER, LIGHT, AND THEIR INTERACTIONSUnit 14 Astronomical Motion: Inertia, Mass, and ForceUnit 15 Force, Acceleration, and InteractionUnit 16 The Universal Law of GravityUnit 17 Measuring a Body's Mass Using Orbital MotionUnit 18 Orbital and Escape VelocitiesUnit 19 TidesUnit 20 Conservation LawsUnit 21 The Dual Nature of Light and MatterUnit 22 The Electromagnetic SpectrumUnit 23 Thermal RadiationUnit 24 Identifying Atoms by Their SpectraUnit 25 The Doppler ShiftUnit 26 Special RelativityUnit 27 General RelativityUnit 28 Detecting Light - An OverviewUnit 29 Collecting LightUnit 30 Focusing LightUnit 31 Telescope ResolutionUnit 32 The Earth's Atmosphere and Space ObservatoriesUnit 33 Amateur AstronomyPART III THE SOLAR SYSTEMUnit 34 The Structure of the Solar SystemUnit 35 The Origin of the Solar SystemUnit 36 Other Planetary SystemsUnit 37 The Earth as a Terrestrial PlanetUnit 38 Earth's Atmosphere and HydrosphereUnit 39 Our MoonUnit 40 MercuryUnit 41 VenusUnit 42 MarsUnit 43 AsteroidsUnit 44 Comparative PlanetologyUnit 45 Jupiter and Saturn: Gas GiantsUnit 46 Uranus and Neptune: Ice GiantsUnit 47 Satellite Systems and RingsUnit 48 Ice Worlds, Pluto, and BeyondUnit 49 CometsUnit 50 Impacts on EarthPART IV STARS AND STELLAR EVOLUTIONUnit 51 The Sun, Our StarUnit 52 The Sun's Source of PowerUnit 53 Solar ActivityUnit 54 Surveying the StarsUnit 55 The Luminosities of StarsUnit 56 The Temperatures and Compositions of StarsUnit 57 The Masses of Orbiting StarsUnit 58 The Sizes of StarsUnit 59 The H-R DiagramUnit 60 Overview of Stellar EvolutionUnit 61 Star FormationUnit 62 Main-Sequence StarsUnit 63 Giant StarsUnit 64 Variable StarsUnit 65 Mass Loss and Death of Low-Mass StarsUnit 66 Exploding White DwarfsUnit 67 Old Age and Death of Massive StarsUnit 68 Neutron StarsUnit 69 Black HolesUnit 70 Star ClustersPART V GALAXIES AND THE UNIVERSEUnit 71 Discovering the Milky WayUnit 72 Stars of the Milky WayUnit 73 Gas and Dust in the Milky WayUnit 74 Mass and Motions in the Milky WayUnit 75 A Universe of GalaxiesUnit 76 Types of GalaxiesUnit 77 Galaxy ClusteringUnit 78 Active Galactic NucleiUnit 79 Dark MatterUnit 80 CosmologyUnit 81 The Edges of the UniverseUnit 82 The Curvature and Expansion of UniversesUnit 83 The Beginnings of the UniverseUnit 84 Dark Energy and the Fate of the UniverseUnit 85 AstrobiologyUnit 86 The Search for Life Elsewhere
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Nova Science Publishers Inc The Heavens Above: A Popular Handbook of
Book SynopsisIt has been the aim of the authors to give in this book a brief, simple, and accurate account of the heavens as they are known to astronomers of the present day. It is believed that there is nothing in the book beyond the comprehension of readers of ordinary intelligence, and that it contains all the information on the subject of astronomy that is needful to a person of ordinary culture. The authors have carefully avoided dry and abstruse mathematical calculations, yet they have sought to make clear the methods by which astronomers have gained their knowledge of the heavens. The various kinds of telescopes and spectroscopes have been described, and their use in the study of the heavens has been fully explained.Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/the-heavens-above-a-popular-handbook-of-astronomy/
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Focus on Black Hole Research
Book SynopsisA black hole is a point of extreme mass in space-time with a radius, or event horizon, inside of which all electromagnetic radiation (including light) is trapped by gravity. A black hole is an extremely compact object, collapsed by gravity which has overcome electric and nuclear forces. It is believed that stars appreciably larger than the Sun, once they have exhausted all their nuclear fuel, collapse to form black holes: they are "black" because no light escapes their intense gravity. Material attracted to a black hole, though, gains enormous energy and can radiate part of it before being swallowed up. Some astronomers believe that enormously massive black holes exist in the centre of our galaxy and of other galaxies. This new book brings together leading research from through-out the world.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc New Research on Astrophysics, Neutron Stars &
Book SynopsisBook & CD. Humans have probably always strived to understand the world around them. And the heavens have drawn rapt attention- - perhaps because they seem so close but aren''t. Understanding of the physical and chemical properties, origin, and evolution of the celestial bodies has been propelled forward by the startling advances in space science, computers and miniaturisation. Astrophysics can claim to be one of the most exciting fields in science in terms of leaps forward. This book brings together leading research from around the world on astrophysics, neutron stars and galaxy clusters.
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