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Handy, Richard |
Astronomical Sketching: A Step-by-Step Introduction |
I05498 |
2007 |
eBook |
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| 502 |
Bone, Neil |
Aurora |
I05497 |
2007 |
eBook |
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| 503 |
Longuski, James |
The Seven Secrets of How to Think Like a Rocket Scientist |
I05495 |
2007 |
eBook |
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| 504 |
Seedhouse, Erik |
Prepare for Launch |
I05480 |
2010 |
eBook |
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| 505 |
Furniss, Tim |
Praxis Manned Spaceflight Log 1961-2006 |
I05478 |
2007 |
eBook |
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| 506 |
Mobberley, Martin |
Return to the Far Side of Planet Moore! |
I05473 |
2015 |
eBook |
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| 507 |
Vidal, Cl??ment |
The Beginning and the End |
I05472 |
2014 |
eBook |
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| 508 |
Alexander, Rachel |
Myths, Symbols and Legends of Solar System Bodies |
I05468 |
2015 |
eBook |
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| 509 |
Westfall, John |
Celestial Shadows |
I05462 |
2015 |
eBook |
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| 510 |
Martin, Jack |
A Spectroscopic Atlas of Bright Stars |
I05451 |
2010 |
eBook |
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| Title | Astronomical Sketching: A Step-by-Step Introduction |
| Author(s) | Handy, Richard;Moody, David B;Perez, Jeremy;Rix, Erika;Robbins, Sol |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2007. |
| Description | XVII, 195 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | At some time we have all gazed through the telescope eyepiece at the magnificent rings and banded globe of Saturn, or seen long shadows reaching across crater floors at the Moon???s terminator ??? and wondered at the sheer beauty of the sight. It seems almost anachronistic to think of sketching when CCD imaging is available, but astronomical sketching provides an entirely different and deeply personal experience. It means spending time at the eyepiece to really look at what you can see, training your eye to perceive ever greater detail to take the fullest advantage of your telescope's light grasp and resolution. And of course, good astronomical sketches are artwork in themselves, for display and decoration in the home or observatory. Astronomical Sketching is as an easy, step-by-step introduction to sketching celestial objects. It brings together five talented astronomical sketch artists, each of whom has a unique mastery of the media along with the ability to teach their own techniques. Here is a wealth of knowledge, tips and techniques for every aspiring astronomical artist! |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387686967 |
| 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 | Aurora : Observing and Recording Nature's Spectacular Light Show |
| Author(s) | Bone, Neil |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2007. |
| Description | X, 183 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The uniquely beautiful light display of an aurora is the result of charged particles colliding with tenuous atmospheric oxygen and nitrogen, more than 60 miles above the Earth, when the magnetosphere is disturbed by changes in the solar wind. Often - and incorrectly - regarded as being confined to high northern and southern latitudes, major auroral displays are visible from even the southern USA and the south of England, and occur perhaps twenty times in each eleven-year sunspot cycle. Major auroral storms always cause great interest and excitement in the media, and of course provide practical astronomers with the opportunity to study and image them. This book describes the aurora from the amateur observational viewpoint, discusses professional studies of auroral and geomagnetic phenomena to put amateur work in context, and explains how practical observers can go about observing and recording auroral displays |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387684697 |
| 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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| I05497 |
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| Title | The Seven Secrets of How to Think Like a Rocket Scientist |
| Author(s) | Longuski, James |
| Publication | New York, NY, 1. Imprint: Copernicus
2. Springer New York, 2007. |
| Description | X, 174 p. 8 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Would you like to know the methods that rocket scientists use???expressed in a way that you could apply to your everyday life? The book you are holding does just that. Illustrated are the methods (the 7 secrets) with anecdotes, quotations and biographical sketches of famous scientists, ideas from sci-fi, personal stories and insights, and occasionally a bit of space history. It turns out that rocket science is just common sense applied to the extraordinarily uncommon environment of outer space. (And that rocket scientists are people, too!) |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387682228 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Aerospace engineering
2. Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
3. ASTRONAUTICS
4. ASTRONOMY
5. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
6. Astronomy???Observations
7. ASTROPHYSICS
8. Astrophysics and Astroparticles
9. EBOOK
10. EBOOK - SPRINGER
11. Observations, Astronomical
12. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Prepare for Launch : The Astronaut Training Process |
| Author(s) | Seedhouse, Erik |
| Publication | New York, NY, 1. Imprint: Praxis
2. Praxis, 2010. |
| Description | XXXV, 246 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | To be an astronaut is the dream of thousands of young - and not so young - people. But is the life as glamorous as we think it is? First, each applicant must navigate a protracted application and selection process, submit to lengthy medicals, take dozens of aptitude tests, and face an interview panel. If successful, the wannabe spacefarer is then subjected to a guantlet of instruction. From being strapped into centrifuges to experiencing microgravity onboard NASA's aptly named 'vomit comet,' the astronaut candidate's (Ascan) trainging is as relentless as it is arduous. In addtion to covering more than two hundred classroom subjects, as Ascan will complete over fifteen hundred hours of instruction, including training in high-performance jets, sea survival, emergency evacuation preparation, and surgery in microgravity. Prepare for Launch provides a unique insight into the astronaut application, selection, and training process. It chronicles the intense, highly technical and sophisticated training necessary to forge a flight crew capable of responding to any conceivable emergency and capable of expertly executing hundreds of mission tasks. This book uniquely explores the preparation required to apply and train for the most challenging and demanding job in the world |
| ISBN,Price | 9781441913500 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Aerospace engineering
2. Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
3. ASTRONAUTICS
4. ASTRONOMY
5. EBOOK
6. EBOOK - SPRINGER
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
8. SPACE SCIENCES
9. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
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| Title | Praxis Manned Spaceflight Log 1961-2006 |
| Author(s) | Furniss, Tim;David, Shayler;Shayler, Michael D |
| Publication | New York, NY, 1. Imprint: Praxis
2. Springer New York, 2007. |
| Description | XXXVI, 830 p. 400 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Praxis Log of Manned Spaceflight 1961-2006 will open with a section entitled: Quest for Space, which will provide an explanation of the methods employed to get in and out of orbit and brief overviews of the different international space programmes. It will be a complete chronological log of all attempted orbital manned spaceflights, including the X-15 "astroflights" of the 1960s that only achieved an altitude of c. 50 miles and the two 1961 Mercury and Redstone missions which were non-orbital. There will be an image depicting each manned spaceflight, and data boxes containing brief biographies of all the space travellers and basic flight data. The main text will be a narrative of each mission, its highlights and accomplishments, including those strange facts and humorous stories that are connected to every mission. By targeting publication in September 2006, the return to flight of the Shuttle, two more Soyuz TMA launches and, quite possibly, a second Chinese manned mission. The resulting book will be a handy reference to all manned spaceflights, the names astronauts and cosmonauts who flew on each mission, and their roles and accomplishments. Recent announcements of a return to the Moon and eventual manned flights to Mars, as new hardware and procedures are developed to support these long-range programs, emphasizes the case for future updates of this book |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387739809 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Aerospace engineering
2. Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
3. ASTRONAUTICS
4. ASTRONOMY
5. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
6. Astronomy???Observations
7. Automotive engineering
8. EBOOK
9. EBOOK - SPRINGER
10. Observations, Astronomical
11. Popular Science in Astronomy
12. SPACE SCIENCES
13. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
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| Title | Return to the Far Side of Planet Moore! : Rambling Through Observations, Friendships and Antics of Sir Patrick Moore |
| Author(s) | Mobberley, Martin |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2015. |
| Description | XIV, 419 p. 201 illus., 116 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The result of an exhaustive study of Sir Patrick Moore???s observations of the Moon and planets for more than 60 years, this book is a fantastic companion to the extremely popular, ???It Came From Outer Space Wearing an RAF Blazer!??? written by the same author.?? Moore recorded his telescopic observations in his logbooks, which are reproduced and described here in detail, along with his sketches and notes. In this light, the author discusses the factors that caused Moore to switch from lunar observing to planetary and variable star observing.?? He has also included personal recollections and humorous anecdotes from Moore???s friends and acquaintances, as well as a look at his best loved books. Further chapters describe Moore???s foreign travels and correspondence with those back home. Lastly, the author has not neglected a few of Moore???s most memorable television and radio appearances, which are examined along with a close up of what it was like to visit Moore???s beloved home of Farthings in Selsey. Essentially, this is a book written by popular demand from the readers of the author???s original biography, who craved more of Moore! |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319157801 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. ASTROPHYSICS
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Popular Science in Astronomy
7. SCIENCE EDUCATION
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| Title | The Beginning and the End : The Meaning of Life in a Cosmological Perspective |
| Author(s) | Vidal, Cl??ment |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2014. |
| Description | XXXIV, 379 p. 42 illus., 23 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | In this fascinating journey to the edge of science, Vidal takes on big philosophical questions: Does our universe have a beginning and an end, or is it cyclic? Are we alone in the universe? What is the role of intelligent life, if any, in cosmic evolution? Grounded in science and committed to philosophical rigor, this book presents an evolutionary worldview where the rise of intelligent life is not an accident, but may well be the key to unlocking the universe's deepest mysteries. Vidal shows how the fine-tuning controversy can be advanced with computer simulations. He also explores whether natural or artificial selection could hold on a cosmic scale. In perhaps his boldest hypothesis, he argues that signs of advanced extraterrestrial civilizations are already present in our astrophysical data. His conclusions invite us to see the meaning of life, evolution, and intelligence from a novel cosmological framework that should stir debate for years to come |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319050621 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. ASTROPHYSICS
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. EPISTEMOLOGY
7. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
8. PHYSICS
9. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Myths, Symbols and Legends of Solar System Bodies |
| Author(s) | Alexander, Rachel |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2015. |
| Description | XVI, 234 p. 92 illus., 43 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book is an amateur astronomer???s guide to the mythology and symbolism associated with the celestial bodies in the Solar System, and even includes some of the legendary tales of people who had or have a connection with these objects. It explores different cultures (for example, the Greco-Roman and the Norse) and different times and how stories were used to explain the worlds they saw above them. You???d be amazed how much of our world today reflects the myths and stories of these cultures! ??Most amateur astronomers are familiar with the various Solar System objects, but they will be only peripherally aware of what ancient cultures thought of these other worlds. In fact, the mythology of the planets challenges many twenty-first century concepts and beliefs There are other books available on astromythology, but this one focuses mostly on our own Solar System, as opposed to the constellations and deep sky objects. ??Alexander offers a new angle on timeless subjects and is exciting, informative and dramatic, as well as surprisingly relevant to everyday life. Find out for yourself how our modern world is steeped in the bygone worlds of yesteryear |
| ISBN,Price | 9781461470670 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. ASTROPHYSICS
4. Cultural heritage
5. EBOOK
6. EBOOK - SPRINGER
7. METAPHYSICS
8. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Celestial Shadows : Eclipses, Transits, and Occultations |
| Author(s) | Westfall, John;Sheehan, William |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2015. |
| Description | XXIV, 713 p. 239 illus., 11 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Much of what is known about the universe comes from the study of celestial shadows???eclipses, transits, and occultations. The most dramatic are total eclipses of the Sun, which constitute one of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring events of nature. Though once a source of consternation or dread, solar eclipses now lead thousands of amateur astronomers and eclipse-chasers to travel to remote points on the globe to savor their beauty and the adrenaline-rush of experiencing totality, and were long the only source of information about the hauntingly beautiful chromosphere and corona of the Sun. Long before Columbus, the curved shadow of the Earth on the Moon during a lunar eclipse revealed that we inhabit a round world. The rare and wonderful transits of Venus, which occur as it passes between the Earth and the Sun, inspired eighteenth century expeditions to measure the distance from the Earth to the Sun, while the recent transits of 2004 and 2012 were the most widely observed ever--and still produced results of great scientific value. Eclipses, transits and occultations involving the planets, their satellites, asteroids and stars have helped astronomers to work out the dimensions and shapes of celestial objects???even, in some cases, hitherto unsuspected rings or atmospheres???and now transits have become leading tools for discovering and analyzing planets orbiting other stars. This book is a richly illustrated account of these dramatic and instructive astronomica l phenomena. Westfall and Sheehan have produced a comprehensive study that includes historical details about past observations of celestial shadows, what we have learned from them, and how present-day observers???casual or serious???can get the most out of their own observations. |
| ISBN,Price | 9781493915354 |
| 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 | A Spectroscopic Atlas of Bright Stars : A Pocket Field Guide |
| Author(s) | Martin, Jack |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2010. |
| Description | IX, 206 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Are you ready for a different way of looking at the stars? Do you want to understand more about what you are seeing through your telescope? Painstakingly researched, with the data compiled over many years by the author (an amateur astronomer for 45 years), this handy user-friendly pocket-sized field atlas contains the spectra (spectral diagrams) of over 73 bright stars in the northern hemisphere and is intended for use by other amateurs, students, and educational institutions as an introduction to the fascinating and important science of stellar spectroscopy. Professional atlases are far more complex. Until now, nothing was available at an amateur level. This book fills an important gap as the first amateur spectroscopic atlas to be published. The reader will not need to have any prior knowledge of the subject or understanding of complex mathematics in order to use this book. Written in plain English and without difficult equations, it can make the subject accessible to anyone. It can even serve as a guide to the stars at astronomy club meetings or star parties |
| ISBN,Price | 9781441907059 |
| 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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