Author: Robert Mills INSKIPPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Navigation and Nautical Astronomy: Containing Practical Rules, Notes, and Examples
Monthly Notes of the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa
Author: Astronomical Society of Southern AfricaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Atlas of Astronomical Discoveries
Author: Govert SchillingPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1441978119
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Offers a unique combination of informative text, magnificent illustrations and stylish design Examines the 100 most important discoveries since the invention of the telescope Features spectacular photographs, taken with the largest telescopes on Earth and in space, that portray distant corners of the universe Author Govert Schilling is a renowned astronomy journalist and science communicator In his Atlas of Astronomical Discoveries, astronomy journalist Govert Schilling tells the story of 400 years of telescopic astronomy. He looks at the 100 most important discoveries since the invention of the telescope. Doing what Schilling does best, he takes the reader on an adventure through both space and time. Photographs and amazing pictures line the pages of this book, offering the reader an escape from this world and an invitation to a world far beyond what the unaided human eye can detect.
Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy
Author: Joseph A. AngeloPublisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110189
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 753
Book Description
Presents a comprehensive reference to astronomy and space exploration, with articles on space technology, astronauts, stars, planets, key theories and laws and more.
Astronomical Register
Author: The Astronomical Register
Author: Popular Astronomy
Author: Journal de la Société Royale D'astronomie Du Canada
Author: Royal Astronomical Society of CanadaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
"Library catalogue in 1911" (31 p.) appended to v. 4.
Essential Astrophysics
Author: Kenneth R. LangPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642359639
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 651
Book Description
Essential Astrophysics is a book to learn or teach from, as well as a fundamental reference volume for anyone interested in astronomy and astrophysics. It presents astrophysics from basic principles without requiring any previous study of astronomy or astrophysics. It serves as a comprehensive introductory text, which takes the student through the field of astrophysics in lecture-sized chapters of basic physical principles applied to the cosmos. This one-semester overview will be enjoyed by undergraduate students with an interest in the physical sciences, such as astronomy, chemistry, engineering or physics, as well as by any curious student interested in learning about our celestial science. The mathematics required for understanding the text is on the level of simple algebra, for that is all that is needed to describe the fundamental principles. The text is of sufficient breadth and depth to prepare the interested student for more advanced specialised courses in the future. Astronomical examples are provided throughout the text, to reinforce the basic concepts and physics, and to demonstrate the use of the relevant formulae. In this way, the student learns to apply the fundamental equations and principles to cosmic objects and situations. Astronomical and physical constants and units as well as the most fundamental equations can be found in the appendix. Essential Astrophysics goes beyond the typical textbook by including references to the seminal papers in the field, with further reference to recent applications, results, or specialised literature.
Introductory Notes on Planetary Science
Author: Colette SalykPublisher: Programme: Aas-Iop Astronomy
ISBN: 9780750322102
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Planets come in many different sizes, and with many different compositions, orbiting our Sun and countless other stars. Understanding their properties and interactions requires an understanding of a diverse set of sub-fields, including orbital and atmospheric dynamics, geology, geophysics, and chemistry. This textbook provides a physics-based tour of introductory planetary science concepts for undergraduate students majoring in astronomy, planetary science, or related fields. It shows how principles and equations learned in introductory physics classes can be applied to study many aspects of planets, including dynamics, surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres. It also includes chapters on the discovery and characterization of extrasolar planets, and the physics of planet formation. Key Features Covers a wide range of planetary science topics at an introductory level Coherently links the fields of solar system science, exoplanetary science, and planet formation Each chapter includes homework questions Includes python templates for reproducing and customizing the figures in the book