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Carroll, Michael |
Picture This! |
I10087 |
2016 |
eBook |
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Griffiths, Martin |
Observing Nebulae |
I10085 |
2016 |
eBook |
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Foster, Vincent S |
Modern Mysteries of the Moon |
I10072 |
2016 |
eBook |
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Bakich, Michael E |
Your Guide to the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse |
I10064 |
2016 |
eBook |
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| 45 |
May, Andrew |
Pseudoscience and Science Fiction |
I10038 |
2017 |
eBook |
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| 46 |
Chen, James L |
Astronomy for Older Eyes |
I10036 |
2017 |
eBook |
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Olson, Donald W |
Further Adventures of the Celestial Sleuth |
I10015 |
2018 |
eBook |
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Webb, Stephen |
Clash of Symbols |
I10010 |
2018 |
eBook |
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| 49 |
Schulze-Makuch, Dirk |
The Cosmic Zoo |
I09993 |
2017 |
eBook |
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Bernardi, Gabriella |
Giovanni Domenico Cassini |
I09979 |
2017 |
eBook |
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| Title | Picture This! : Grasping the Dimensions of Time and Space |
| Author(s) | Carroll, Michael |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | XVII, 192 p. 117 illus., 31 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Astronomical concepts can be truly hard to comprehend, especially those of planetary sizes and distances from Earth and from each other. These concepts are made more comprehensible by the group of illustrations in this book, which put, in scale, side by side extraterrestrial objects with objects on Earth we can more easily relate to. For example, study the pictures of Earth floating above Jupiter???s Great Red Spot and the asteroid Itokawa resting beside Toronto???s CN Tower. These mind-bending images bring things better into perspective and will help you understand the size and scale of our Solar System. In later chapters, you will be told how close the visionaries of the past came to guessing what today???s explorers would find. Astronomer/painter Lucien Rudaux???s masterpieces of Mars dust storms anticipated Viking and Mars rover images by nearly a century. Space artist Ludek Pesek envisioned astronauts setting up camp on the lunar surface in scenes hauntingly similar to photos taken by Apollo astronauts decades later. But the real benefit of this work is in better grasping the nature of our universe -- how big it is, now large it is, and how we fit into it |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319249070 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. ASTROPHYSICS
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. PLANETOLOGY
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Observing Nebulae |
| Author(s) | Griffiths, Martin |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | XIII, 289 p. 263 illus., 162 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book enables anyone with suitable instruments to undertake an examination of nebulae and see or photograph them in detail. Nebulae, ethereal clouds of gas and dust, are among the most beautiful objects to view in the night sky. These star-forming regions are a common target for observers and photographers. Griffiths describes many of the brightest and best nebulae and includes some challenges for the more experienced observer. Readers learn the many interesting astrophysical properties of these clouds, which are an important subject of study in astronomy and astrobiology. Non-mathematical in approach, the text is easily accessible to anyone with an interest in the subject. A special feature is the inclusion of an observational guide to 70 objects personally observed or imaged by the author. The guide also includes photographs of each object for ease of identification along with their celestial coordinates, magnitudes and other pertinent information. Observing Nebulae provides a ready resource to allow anyone with a little experience in astronomy, whether professional or amateur, to locate, identify and record the nebulae in our home galaxy. The author enables the observer to use a telescope and filters to the best advantage to see these celestial wonders, or to couple filters to a CCD camera or digital SLR camera in order to take quality images of celestial objects. By using these techniques it is even possible to make a valid contribution to professional investigations. And the views are unbeatable |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319328843 |
| 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
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| Title | Modern Mysteries of the Moon : What We Still Don???t Know About Our Lunar Companion |
| Author(s) | Foster, Vincent S |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | XIX, 363 p. 92 illus., 44 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | There are still many questions that remain about the Moon. From concentric craters to lunar swirls, water vapor and lunar reverberations on impact, Foster collects it all for a fascinating tour that will illuminate the backyard observer's understanding of this easily viewed, yet also imperfectly understood, celestial object. Data from Apollo and a flotilla of unmanned Moon orbiters, crashers, and landers have all contributed to our understanding of the Moon, but these mysteries??linger despite decades of research. When Project Apollo brought back lunar rocks and soil samples, it opened a new chapter of understanding Earth's lone natural satellite, a process that continues to this day, as old results are revisited and new techniques are used on existing samples. Topics such as the origin, evolution, structure and composition of the Moon, however, are still under debate. Lunar research is still an active field of study. New technologies make it possible to continue to learn. But even so, the Moon continues to hold tight to some of its oldest and most cherished secrets. Foster examines many of the most interesting puzzles and what has been revealed by exploring them ??? as well as what questions remain |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319221205 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. PLANETOLOGY
8. Popular Science in Astronomy
9. SPACE SCIENCES
10. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
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| Title | Your Guide to the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse |
| Author(s) | Bakich, Michael E |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | XIII, 395 p. 273 illus., 255 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | In this book??Astronomy Magazine??editor Michael Bakich presents all the information you???ll need to be ready for the total solar eclipse that will cross the United States on August 21, 2017. In this one resource you???ll find out where the eclipse will occur, how to observe it safely, what you???ll experience during the eclipse, the best equipment to choose, how to photograph the event, detailed weather forecasts for locations where the Moon???s shadow will fall, and much more.?? Written in easy-to-understand language (and with a glossary for those few terms you may not be familiar with), this is the must-have reference for this unique occurrence.??It???s not a stretch to say that this eclipse will prove to be the most viewed sky event in history. That???s why even now, more than a year before the eclipse, astronomy clubs, government agencies, cities ??? even whole states ??? are preparing for the unprecedented onslaught of visitors whose only desire is to experience darkness at midday.??Bakich informs observers what anyone will need to observe, enjoy, and??understand??this event |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319276328 |
| 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
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| Title | Pseudoscience and Science Fiction |
| Author(s) | May, Andrew |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017. |
| Description | X, 181 p. 45 illus., 28 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Aliens, flying saucers, ESP, the Bermuda Triangle, antigravity ??? are we talking about science fiction or pseudoscience? Sometimes it is difficult to tell the difference. Both pseudoscience and science fiction (SF) are creative endeavours that have little in common with academic science, beyond the superficial trappings of jargon and subject matter. The most obvious difference between the two is that pseudoscience is presented as fact, not fiction. Yet like SF, and unlike real science, pseudoscience is driven by a desire to please an audience ??? in this case, people who ???want to believe???. This has led to significant cross-fertilization between the two disciplines. SF authors often draw on ???real??? pseudoscientific theories to add verisimilitude to their stories, while on other occasions pseudoscience takes its cue from SF ??? the symbiotic relationship between ufology and Hollywood being a prime example of this. This engagingly written, well researched and richly illustrated text explores a wide range of intriguing similarities and differences between pseudoscience and the fictional science found in SF. Andrew May has a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and a PhD in astrophysics from Manchester University. After many years in academia and the private sector, he now works as a freelance writer and scientific consultant. He has written pocket biographies of Newton and Einstein, as well as contributing to a number of popular science books. He has a lifelong interest in science fiction, and has had several articles published in Fortean Times magazine |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319426051 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. FICTION
5. PHILOSOPHY OF NATURE
6. PHYSICS
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
8. Popular Science in Physics
9. Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary
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| Title | Astronomy for Older Eyes : A Guide for Aging Backyard Astronomers |
| Author(s) | Chen, James L |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017. |
| Description | XVI, 236 p. 136 illus., 106 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book is for the aging amateur astronomy population, including newcomers to astronomy in their retirement and hobbyists who loved peering through a telescope as a child. Whether a novice or an experienced observer, the practice of astronomy differs over the years. This guide will extend the enjoyment of astronomy well into the Golden Years by addressing topics such as eye and overall health issues, recommendations on telescope equipment, and astronomy-related social activities especially suited for seniors. Many Baby-Boomers reaching retirement age are seeking new activities, and amateur astronomy is a perfect fit as a leisure time activity. Established backyard astronomers who began their love of astronomy in their youth , meanwhile, may face many physical and mental challenges in continuing their lifelong hobby as they age beyond their 55th birthdays. That perfect telescope purchased when they were thirty years old now suddenly at sixty years old feels like an immovable object in the living room. The 20/20 eyesight has given way to reading glasses or bifocals. Treasured eyepieces feel all wrong. Growing old is a natural process of life, but astronomy is timeless. With a little knowledge and some lifestyle adjustments, older astronomers can still enjoy backyard observing well into their seventies, eighties and even into their nineties |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319524139 |
| 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
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| Title | Further Adventures of the Celestial Sleuth : Using Astronomy to Solve More Mysteries in Art, History, and Literature |
| Author(s) | Olson, Donald W |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2018. |
| Description | XIV, 334 p. 179 illus., 137 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | From the author of "Celestial Sleuth" (2014), yet more mysteries in art, history, and literature are solved by calculating phases of the Moon, determining the positions of the planets and stars, and identifying celestial objects in paintings. In addition to helping to crack difficult cases, these studies spark our imagination and provide a better understanding of the skies. Weather archives, vintage maps, tides, historical letters and diaries, military records and the assistance of experts in related fields help with this work. For each historical event influenced by astronomy, there is a different kind of mystery to be solved. How did the changing tides affect an army's battle plans? How did the phases of the moon affect how an artist painted a landscape? Follow these exciting investigations with a master ???celestial sleuth??? as he tracks down the truth and helps unravel mysteries as far back as the Middle Ages and as recent as the iconic 1945 photograph of a kiss in Times Square on VJ Day. Topics or "cases" pursued were chosen for their wide public recognition and intrigue and involve artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet; historical events such as the campaigns of Braveheart in Scotland, battles in World War II and the Korean War; and literary authors such as Chaucer, Cervantes, Shakespeare, Byron, and Edgar Allan Poe |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319703206 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Eighteenth-Century Literature
7. Fine Arts
8. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
9. Literature, Modern???18th century
10. Literature, Modern???19th century
11. Nineteenth-Century Literature
12. Observations, Astronomical
13. PHYSICS
14. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Clash of Symbols : A ride through the riches of glyphs |
| Author(s) | Webb, Stephen |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2018. |
| Description | IX, 245 p. 45 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | From the ampersat and amerpsand, via smileys and runes to the ubiquitous presence of mathematical and other symbols in sciences and technology: both old and modern documents abound with many familiar as well as lesser known characters, symbols and other glyphs. Yet, who would be readily able to answer any question like: ???who chose ?? to represent the ratio of a circle???s diameter to its circumference???? or ???what???s the reasoning behind having a ??? key on my computer keyboard???? ??This book is precisely for those who have always asked themselves this sort of questions. So, here are the stories behind one hundred glyphs, the book being evenly divided into five parts, with each featuring 20 symbols. Part 1, called??Character sketches, looks at some of the glyphs we use in writing. Part 2, called??Signs of the times, discusses some glyphs used in pol??itics, religion, and other areas of everyday life. Some of these symbols are common; others are used only rarely. Some are modern inventions; others, which seem contemporary, can be traced back many hundreds of years. Part 3, called??Signs and wonders, explores some of the symbols people have developed for use in describing the heavens. These are some of the most visually striking glyphs in the book, and many of them date back to ancient times. Nevertheless their use ??? at least in professional arenas ??? is diminishing. Part 4, called??It???s Greek to me, examines some symbols used in various branches of science. A number of these symbols are employed routinely by professional scientists and are also familiar to the general public; others are no longer applied in a serious fashion by??anyone????? but the reader might still meet them, from time to time, in older works. The final part of the book,??Meaningless marks on paper, looks at some of the characters used in mathematics, the history of which one can easily appreciate with only a basic knowledge of mathematics. There are obviously countless others symbols. In recent years the computing industry has devel??oped Unicode and it currently contains more than 135 000 entries. This book would like to encourage the curious reader to take a stroll through Unicode, to meet many characters that will delight the eye and, researching their history, to gain some fascinating insights |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319713502 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. COMPUTER SCIENCE
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. HUMANITIES
6. MATHEMATICS
7. PHYSICS
8. Popular Computer Science
9. Popular Science in Astronomy
10. Popular Science in Humanities / Arts
11. Popular Science in Mathematics
12. Popular Science in Physics
13. Popular Science in Technology
14. TECHNOLOGY
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| Title | The Cosmic Zoo : Complex Life on Many Worlds |
| Author(s) | Schulze-Makuch, Dirk;Bains, William |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017. |
| Description | XII, 232 p. 33 illus., 31 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Are humans a galactic oddity, or will complex life with human abilities develop on planets with environments that remain habitable for long enough? In a clear, jargon-free style, two leading researchers in the burgeoning field of astrobiology critically examine the major evolutionary steps that led us from the distant origins of life to the technologically advanced species we are today. Are the key events that took life from simple cells to astronauts unique occurrences that would be unlikely to occur on other planets? By focusing on what life does - it's functional abilities - rather than specific biochemistry or anatomy, the authors provide plausible answers to this question. Systematically exploring the various pathways that led to the complex biosphere we experience on planet Earth, they show that most of the steps along that path are likely to occur on any world hosting life, with only two exceptions: One is the origin of life itself ??? if this is a highly improbable event, then we live in a rather ???empty universe???. However, if this isn???t the case, we inevitably live in a universe containing a myriad of planets hosting complex as well as microbial life - a ???cosmic zoo???. The other unknown is the rise of technologically advanced beings, as exemplified on Earth by humans. Only one technological species has emerged in the roughly 4 billion years life has existed on Earth, and we don???t know of any other technological species elsewhere. If technological intelligence is a rare, almost unique feature of Earth's history, then there can be no visitors to the cosmic zoo other than ourselves. Schulze-Makuch and Bains take the reader through the history of life on Earth, laying out a consistent and straightforward framework for understanding why we should think that advanced, complex life exists on planets other than Earth. They provide a unique perspective on the question that puzzled the human species for centuries: are we alone? |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319620459 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. ASTRONOMY
3. EARTH
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Evolutionary Biology
7. GEOLOGY
8. LIFE SCIENCES
9. Popular Earth Science
10. Popular Life Sciences
11. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Giovanni Domenico Cassini : A Modern Astronomer in the 17th Century |
| Author(s) | Bernardi, Gabriella |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017. |
| Description | XI, 186 p. 45 illus., 28 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book offers a fascinating account of the life and scientific achievements of Giovanni Domenico Cassini, or Cassini I, the most famous astronomer of his time, who is remembered today especially for his observations of the rings and satellites of Saturn and his earlier construction of the great meridian line in the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna. The various stages of his life are recounted in an engaging style, from his early childhood in Perinaldo and his time at the famous Jesuit College in Genoa, to his later experiences in Bologna and Paris. The emphasis, however, is on the scientific side of his life. The book explores his impressive body of work in diverse fields while also drawing attention to the international character of his endeavors, the rigor of his research, and his outstanding management skills, which combined to make him an early embodiment of the ???European scientist.??? It was also these abilities that gained him the attention of the most powerfu l king in Europe, Louis XIV of France (the ???Sun King???), under the auspices of whom he set up the Paris Observatory in 1671. He would go on to serve as Director of the Observatory, where he would make the majority of his scientific discoveries, for the rest of his life |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319634685 |
| 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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