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Kwok, Sun |
Our Place in the Universe |
I10437 |
2017 |
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Chen, James L |
The NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal User's Guide |
I10432 |
2016 |
eBook |
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Stevenson, David S |
The Exo-Weather Report |
I10423 |
2016 |
eBook |
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Warner, Brian D |
A Practical Guide to Lightcurve Photometry and Analysis |
I10405 |
2016 |
eBook |
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Dyson, Marianne J |
A Passion for Space |
I10394 |
2016 |
eBook |
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Kanas, Nick |
The Caloris Network |
I10391 |
2016 |
eBook |
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May, Andrew |
The Telescopic Tourist's Guide to the Moon |
I10389 |
2017 |
eBook |
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Hicks, John Stephen |
Building a Roll-Off Roof or Dome Observatory |
I10388 |
2016 |
eBook |
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Ashley, Joseph |
Video Astronomy on the Go |
I10387 |
2017 |
eBook |
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Voller, Ronald L |
The Muleskinner and the Stars |
I10379 |
2016 |
eBook |
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| Title | Our Place in the Universe : Understanding Fundamental Astronomy from Ancient Discoveries |
| Author(s) | Kwok, Sun |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017. |
| Description | XXV, 267 p. 100 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | If you have ever wanted to understand the basic principles of astronomy and celestial movements, you should read this book. Using pictures of the sky observed from different places on Earth, as well as drawings of ancient astronomical methods and tools, Prof. Sun Kwok tells this story in an entertaining and fascinating way. Since the beginning of human civilization, people have wondered about the structure of the cosmos and our place in the Universe. More than 2,000 years ago, our ancestors knew that the seasons were unequal, the Earth was an unattached object floating in space, and stars existed that they could not see. From celestial observations, they concluded that the Earth was round. Using simple tools and mathematics, ancient astronomers accurately determined the sizes of the Earth and Moon, the distance to the Moon, and the lengths of the months and year. With a clever device called the armillary sphere, Greek astronomers could predict the times of sunrise and sunset on any day of the year, at any place on Earth. They developed sophisticated mathematical models to forecast Mars??? motions hundreds of years into the future. Find out how ancient observers achieved these remarkable feats. With minimal use of mathematics, this book retraces the footsteps of our ancestors, explains their intellectual journeys in simple terms, and explores the philosophical implications of these discoveries. |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319541723 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. COSMOLOGY
5. EBOOK
6. EBOOK - SPRINGER
7. Observations, Astronomical
8. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | The NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal User's Guide |
| Author(s) | Chen, James L;Chen, Adam |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | XIX, 219 p. 167 illus., 153 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book serves as a comprehensive guide for using a Nexstar Evolution mount with WiFi SkyPortal control, walking the reader through the process for aligning and operating the system from a tablet or smartphone. The next generation Go-To mount from Celestron, this is compatible not only with the Nextstar Evolution but also with older mounts. It is the ideal resource for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning, a Nexstar Evolution telescope, or adapting their existing Celestron mount. Pros and cons of the system are thoroughly covered with a critical depth that addresses any possible question by users. Beginning with a brief history of Go-To telescopes and the genesis of this still new technology, the author covers every aspect of the newly expanding capability in observing. This includes the associated Sky Portal smartphone and tablet application, the transition from the original Nexstar GoTo system to the new SkyPortal system, the use of the Sky Portal application with its Sky Safari 4 basic software and Celestron WiFi adaptations, and discussions on the use of SkyPortal application using the Celestron adapter on older Celestron mounts. Comments and recommendations for equipment enable the reader to successfully use and appreciate the new WiFi capability without becoming overwhelmed. Extensively illustrated using actual screenshots from the program interface, this is the only guide to the Nextstar SkyPortal an observer will need |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319325392 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Image Processing and Computer Vision
7. Observations, Astronomical
8. OPTICAL DATA PROCESSING
9. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | The Exo-Weather Report : Exploring Diverse Atmospheric Phenomena Around the Universe |
| Author(s) | Stevenson, David S |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | XVI, 452 p. 116 illus., 113 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | David Stevenson???s new book links the meteorology of the Earth to that of other planets, stars, and clusters of galaxies, showing the similarities and differences between terrestrial weather and that of weather on other worlds. Because Earth is not unique in having weather, there is much to learn from other planets with atmospheres that show the movement of energy from hotter to colder areas. The weather seen on Earth and other known planetary systems are examined to elaborate the connection between climate and the development of life. The weather on Earth and other Solar System planets is a manifestation of the huge energy budget imparted by our star, the Sun, but weather doesn???t stop at the shores of our Solar System. The author brings together the latest information from satellites and probes, such as Cassini and Hubble, to show its larger place in the astronomical picture. Inferences are drawn about the weather and climate of a large number of other planetary systems that lie far from our own. ??Additionally, the author expands our understanding of what exactly weather is comprised of by exploring the kind of ???weather??? experienced on the largest observable scales in the universe |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319256795 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. CLIMATOLOGY
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. PLANETOLOGY
6. Popular Science in Astronomy
7. SPACE SCIENCES
8. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
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| Title | A Practical Guide to Lightcurve Photometry and Analysis |
| Author(s) | Warner, Brian D |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | XXII, 410 p. 202 illus., 52 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | For those with access to even a modest telescope and CCD camera, this new and improved guide delivers all the information needed to take part in the scientific study of asteroids and variable stars. New techniques in photometry continue to be refined, and expert Brian Warner covers the developing territory in detail for those both new and experienced. Updated to reflect changes in telescope and CCD technology, it also includes an expanded chapter on the analysis of asteroid lightcurves to cover some of the common pitfalls that lead to incorrect answers as well as how to discover an asteroid satellite via lightcurves. With this information, amateur astronomers can use commercially available equipment to determine the rotation rate, size, and shape of asteroids. Similarly, it is possible to discover the size, temperature, and orbits of stars in binary systems by using this powerful technique. Brian Warner yet again delivers all the material needed for readers to understand the theory, and avoid the practical pitfalls of lightcurve photometry. Detailed examples are given for obtaining data, and of course for the exciting and rewarding task of analyzing the data to determine the physical properties of the objects. It also includes many detailed finder charts with magnitudes for reference and detailed steps on how to go about gathering data for specific projects without misinterpretation. Any college student or amateur astronomer who wants to go beyond mere imaging with a CCD camera and enter the challenging world of "real science" via the lightcurves of asteroids and binary stars will find everything necessary in this updated book. |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319327501 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. LASERS
7. Observations, Astronomical
8. Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices
9. PHOTOGRAPHY
10. PHOTONICS
11. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| I10405 |
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| Title | A Passion for Space : Adventures of a Pioneering Female NASA Flight Controller |
| Author(s) | Dyson, Marianne J |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | XVI, 381 p. 97 illus., 72 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Marianne J. Dyson recounts for us a time when women were making the first inroads into space flight control, a previously male-dominated profession. The story begins with the inspiration of the Apollo 11 landing on the Moon and follows the challenges of pursuing a science career as a woman in the 70s and 80s, when it was far from an easy path. Dyson relates the first five space shuttle flights from the personal perspective of mission planning and operations in Houston at the Johnson Space Center, based almost exclusively on original sources such as journals and NASA weekly activity reports. The book???s historical details about astronaut and flight controller training exemplify both the humorous and serious aspects of space operations up through the Challenger disaster, including the almost unknown fire in Mission Control during STS-5 that nearly caused an emergency entry of the shuttle. From an insider with a unique perspective and credentials to match, this a must-read for anyone interested in the workings of NASA during one of its busiest and defining times, and the challenges faced by women pursuing scientific careers |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319202587 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
5. Innovation/Technology Management
6. MANAGEMENT
7. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
8. Popular Science in Astronomy
9. SPACE SCIENCES
10. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
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| Title | The Caloris Network : A Scientific Novel |
| Author(s) | Kanas, Nick |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | VII, 124 p. 3 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The year is 2130. The first-ever expedition is sent to Mercury to search for the cause of an unknown source of electromagnetic radiation that can destroy space ships passing by the planet. Thought to be inhospitable and lifeless, the surface of Mercury provides startling surprises for the crew that endanger their lives and challenge their established notions of what it means to be a sentient being. And some of the crew members have their own separate agendas ??? The scientific appendix at the end of the book introduces readers to the wondrous world of Mercury and how it has been portrayed in literary fiction up to the present time. The author then uses scientific literature to present a concept of life that is not based on carbon chemistry or the need for water. There is also a discussion of consciousness based on electromagnetic wave theory. References are provided for further reading. Nick Kanas is an Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, where he directed the group therapy training program. For over 20 years he conducted research on group therapy, and for nearly 20 years after that he was the Principal Investigator of NASA-funded research on astronauts and cosmonauts. He is the co-author of Space Psychology and Psychiatry, which won the 2004 International Academy of Astronautics Life Science Book Award, and the author of Humans in Space: The Psychological Hurdles, which won the 2016 International Academy of Astronautics Life Science Book Award. Dr. Kanas has presented talks on space psychology and on celestial mapping at several regional and Worldcon science fiction conventions. A Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (London), he has been an amateur astronomer for over 50 years and is an avid reader of science fiction. He is also the author of two non-fiction books (Star Maps: History, Artistry, and Cartography and Solar System Maps: From Antiquity to the Space Age) and two science fiction novels (The New Martians and The Protos Mandate), all published by Springer |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319305790 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. ASTRONOMY
3. EARTH
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. GEOLOGY
7. PLANETOLOGY
8. Popular Earth Science
9. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | The Telescopic Tourist's Guide to the Moon |
| Author(s) | May, Andrew |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017. |
| Description | VII, 230 p. 120 illus., 78 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Whether you???re interested in visiting Apollo landing sites or the locations of classic sci-fi movies, this is the tourist guide for you! This tourist guide has a twist ??? it is a guide to a whole different world, which you can visit from the comfort of your backyard with the aid of nothing more sophisticated than an inexpensive telescope. It tells you the best times to view the Moon, the most exciting sights to look out for, and the best equipment to use, allowing you to snap stunning photographs as well as view the sights with your own eyes. Have you ever been inspired by stunning images from the Hubble telescope, or the magic of sci-fi special effects, only to look through a small backyard telescope at the disappointing white dot of a planet or faint blur of a galaxy? Yet the Moon is different. Seen through even a relatively cheap telescope, it springs into life like a real place, with mountains and valleys and rugged craters. With a bit of imagination, you can even picture yourself as a sightseeing visitor there ??? which in a sense you are. |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319607412 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
8. SPACE SCIENCES
9. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
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| Title | Building a Roll-Off Roof or Dome Observatory : A Complete Guide for Design and Construction |
| Author(s) | Hicks, John Stephen |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2016. |
| Description | XXI, 248 p. 245 illus., 147 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Almost every practical astronomer eventually aspires to have a fixed, permanent observatory for his or her telescope. A roll-off roof or dome observatory is the answer for the most popular home observatory design. ??Almost every practical astronomer eventually aspires to have a fixed, permanent observatory for his or her telescope. A roll-off roof or dome observatory is the answer for the most popular home observatory design. Building a Roll-Off or Dome Observatory will help you decide whether to embark on the venture and will certainly increase your enthusiasm for the project. The author, both an amateur astronomer and a professional landscape architect, answers many of the common questions asked about observatory construction, covering the following topics: ??? Zoning, and by-law requirements common to most states, towns and municipalities ??? Where to locate the observatory ??? How to tailor the observatory for your particular needs ??? Tools and structural components required ??? Possible variations in design ??? How to combine the structure with other structures (incorporating a garden patio under the gantry in the roll-off roof observatory, for example) This fully detailed outlines step- by-step construction, with professional detailed diagrams for each phase of construction |
| ISBN,Price | 9781493930111 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. Basics of Construction
5. CONSTRUCTION
6. EBOOK
7. EBOOK - SPRINGER
8. Observations, Astronomical
9. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Video Astronomy on the Go : Using Video Cameras With Small Telescopes |
| Author(s) | Ashley, Joseph |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017. |
| Description | XIII, 205 p. 75 illus., 34 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Author Joseph Ashley explains video astronomy's many benefits in this comprehensive reference guide for amateurs. Video astronomy offers a wonderful way to see objects in far greater detail than is possible through an eyepiece, and the ability to use the modern, entry-level video camera to image deep space objects is a wonderful development for urban astronomers in particular, as it helps sidestep the issue of light pollution. The author addresses both the positive attributes of these cameras for deep space imaging as well as the limitations, such as amp glow. The equipment needed for imaging as well as how it is configured is identified with hook-up diagrams and photographs. Imaging techniques are discussed together with image processing (stacking and image enhancement). Video astronomy has evolved to offer great results and great ease of use, and both novices and more experienced amateurs can use this book to find the set-up that works best for them. Flexible and portable, they open up a whole new way of seeing space |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319469379 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Image Processing and Computer Vision
7. Observations, Astronomical
8. OPTICAL DATA PROCESSING
9. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | The Muleskinner and the Stars : The Life and Times of Milton La Salle Humason, Astronomer |
| Author(s) | Voller, Ronald L |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2016. |
| Description | XLV, 196 p. 48 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Milt Humason???s unlikely story began on the shores of the Mississippi River in Winona, Minnesota, in 1891 and led to the foot of Mount Wilson outside Los Angeles, California, twelve years later. Captivated by his surroundings, the mountain would become the backdrop for his life and career over the next six decades as he first helped build George Ellery Hale???s observatory on the summit and then rose to become one of that institution???s leading figures through the first half of the twentieth century. ?? The story chronicles Humason???s life on Mount Wilson, from his first trip to the mountain to his days as a muleskinner, leading teams of mules hauling supplies to the summit during the construction of the observatory, and follows him through his extraordinary career in spectroscopy, working beside Edwin Hubble as the two helped to reconstruct our concept of the universe, despite having no formal education beyond the eighth grade. His work, which included assisting in the formulation of Hubble???s Law of redshifts, helped to set the field of cosmology solidly on its foundation. ?? Milton Humason was one of the most charismatic characters in science during the first half of the 20th century. Uneducated, streetwise, moonshining, roguish, humble and thoroughly down to earth, he rose by seizing opportunity and using his innate ability and incredible will to become the leading deep space observer of his day. ???The Renaissance man of Mount Wilson,??? as Harlow Shapley once referred to him, Humason???s extraordinary life reminds us that passion and purpose may find us at any moment |
| ISBN,Price | 9781493928804 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. ASTROPHYSICS
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. HISTORY
7. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
8. Popular Science in Astronomy
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