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Ratcliffe, Martin A |
State of the Universe 2008 |
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Ratcliffe, Martin A |
State of the Universe 2007 |
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| Title | State of the Universe 2008 : New Images, Discoveries, and Events |
| Author(s) | Ratcliffe, Martin A |
| Publication | New York, NY, 1. Imprint: Praxis
2. Springer New York, 2008. |
| Description | VIII, 183 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The aim of the State of the Universe annuals is to provide an annual astronomy review suitable for the popular science level reader to be published every September. The book will cover all major astronomical news on topics beyond the Solar System and place them in the context of the longer term goals of astronomers and astrophysicists around the world. The aim is to capture the excitement and vibrancy of modern astronomical research. This section also includes web links for all major news stories, providing a bridge between the public news stories and the actual research web sites. The invited contributions which make up the second half of the annual each year will cover a variety of topics and are written to appeal to a wide readership. These are written by leading astronomers or science writers |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387739984 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. ASTRONOMY
3. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
4. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
5. Astronomy???Observations
6. ASTROPHYSICS
7. Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory
8. EBOOK
9. EBOOK - SPRINGER
10. GRAVITATION
11. Observations, Astronomical
12. Popular Science in Astronomy
13. SPACE SCIENCES
14. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
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| Title | State of the Universe 2007 : New Images, Discoveries, and Events |
| Author(s) | Ratcliffe, Martin A |
| Publication | New York, NY, Springer New York, 2007. |
| Description | XIII, 193 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The aim of State of the Universe 2007 (and subsequent volumes issued annually) is to provide an annual astronomy review suitable for the popular science level reader to be published every year in September in a format that will be suitable for an appeal to the Christmas market. The book will cover all major astronomical news on topics beyond the Solar System and place them in the context of the longer term goals that astronomers and astrophysicists around the world are aiming for. The target is to capture the excitement and vibrancy of modern astronomical research. The book will present a complete list of the major announcements, discoveries and news items from each year, with the major ones being explained in detail through selected chapters being written by invited contributors who are at the forefront in those fields. The January meeting of the American Astronomical Society each year will be the major source of astronomical news for the following year???s volume, giving access to potential authors and contacts with public information officers of major observatories, space centers, etc. The regular set features, which will appear every year, will include an annual chronological list of the latest discoveries announced during the previous twelve months; a review of the major news stories of the year with the main characters; a list of launches of major astronomical observatories/satellites during the past year; a list of planned future astronomical satellites; basic data on all astronomical observatories currently in operation with web links for the reader to dig deeper; list of anniversaries and landmarks; the latest from the BadAstronomy website by Dr Phil Plait, and the cartoon feature |
| ISBN,Price | 9780387688176 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROBIOLOGY
2. ASTRONOMY
3. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
4. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
5. Astronomy???Observations
6. ASTROPHYSICS
7. Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory
8. EBOOK
9. EBOOK - SPRINGER
10. GRAVITATION
11. Observations, Astronomical
12. Popular Science in Astronomy
13. SPACE SCIENCES
14. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
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| Item Type | eBook |
Multi-Media Links
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