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Barentine, John C |
Mystery of the Ashen Light of Venus |
I11682 |
2021 |
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Falkner, David E |
Stories of Astronomers and Their Stars |
I11678 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Elizalde, Emilio |
The True Story of Modern Cosmology |
I11664 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Spagnulo, Marcello |
The Geopolitics of Space Exploration |
I11644 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Kogure, Tomokazu |
The History of Modern Astronomy in Japan |
I11640 |
2021 |
eBook |
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von Ehrenfried, Manfred ???Dutch??? |
Stratospheric Balloons |
I11623 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Weisend II, J. G |
Going for Cold |
I11621 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Likharev, Konstantin K |
Essential Quotes for Scientists and Engineers |
I11619 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Chinnici, Ileana |
Angelo Secchi and Nineteenth Century Science |
I11618 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Chalmers, Alan F |
One Hundred Years of Pressure |
I09784 |
2017 |
eBook |
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| Title | Mystery of the Ashen Light of Venus : Investigating a 400-Year-Old Phenomenon |
| Author(s) | Barentine, John C |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XVI, 257 p. 49 illus., 18 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The ???Ashen Light??? of Venus???a ghostly emission of light from the night side of our nearest planetary neighbor???is among the last unsolved mysteries of astronomical history. In the four centuries since the phenomenon was first reported, highly reputable visual observers of Venus have recorded seeing the Ashen Light, while others have spent a lifetime searching for it without once being convinced that they ever saw it. Is the Ashen Light a trick of the eye? The result of a defective lens? A real scientific event? Occasional references to the Ashen Light are scattered across the literature, yet no work to date has synthesized these records. This book therefore digs deep into the history of the mystery and our latest attempts to understand it, sifting through the clues that might explain whether it is caused by physics, is conjured up by the eye or brain, or a combination of both. This baffling story will appeal to amateur astronomers, hobbyists, and lay readers interested in joining the debate about one of the most elusive observable phenomena ever recorded in the night sky |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030727154 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences
3. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
4. Astronomy???Observations
5. EBOOK
6. EBOOK - SPRINGER
7. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
8. Science???History
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| Title | Stories of Astronomers and Their Stars |
| Author(s) | Falkner, David E |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XII, 302 p. 124 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book recounts the stories of the astronomical pioneers who forever changed our views of the cosmos. The chapters delve into their fascinating lives over the centuries, showing how these pivotal minds built upon the work of their predecessors and unlocked the unique properties of specific stars. From ancient astronomy to modern imaging and spectroscopy, each tale at once showcases the pace of scientific discovery and the shared passions that drove these starwatchers. Accompanying the stories are a plethora of constellation and finder charts, stellar coordinates and directions, and suggestions for viewing specific stars, all of which are visible to the naked eye or through a small telescope. In addition, the histories on specific star names and designations are given, along with an overview of the most popular catalogues and online databases that readers can use for reference |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030803094 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences
3. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
4. Astronomy???Observations
5. EBOOK
6. EBOOK - SPRINGER
7. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
8. Science???History
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| Title | The True Story of Modern Cosmology : Origins, Main Actors and Breakthroughs |
| Author(s) | Elizalde, Emilio |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XV, 280 p. 158 illus., 91 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book tells the story of how, over the past century, dedicated observers and pioneering scientists achieved our current understanding of the universe. It was in antiquity that humankind first attempted to explain the universe often with the help of myths and legends. This book, however, focuses on the time when cosmology finally became a true science. As the reader will learn, this was a slow process, extending over a large part of the 20th century and involving many astronomers, cosmologists and theoretical physicists. The book explains how empirical astronomical data (e.g., Leavitt, Slipher and Hubble) were reconciled with Einstein's general relativity; a challenge which finally led Friedmann, De Sitter and Lema??tre, and eventually Einstein himself, to a consistent understanding of the observational results. The reader will realize the extraordinary implications of these achievements and how deeply they changed our vision of the cosmos: From being small, static, immutable and eternal, it became vast and dynamical - originating from (almost) nothing, and yet now, nearly 14 billion years later, undergoing accelerated expansion. But, as always happens, as well as precious knowledge, new mysteries have also been created where previously absolute certainty had reigned |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030806545 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. COSMOLOGY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. History of Physics and Astronomy
5. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
6. Physics???History
7. Science???History
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| Title | The Geopolitics of Space Exploration |
| Author(s) | Spagnulo, Marcello |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XVI, 145 p. 2 illus., 1 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This is the tale of the modern Space Age, detailing all the risks, rewards and rivalries that have fueled space exploration over the decades. Jump into a world of ambitious entrepreneurs and determined spacefaring nations, of secret spy satellites and espionage, of all the cooperative and competing interests vying for dominance in ways little known to the public. Written by an Italian aeronautical engineer with over thirty years of experience in government and private industry, this English translation explains how and why the game has fundamentally evolved and where it is headed next. Exploring such topics as GPS and cyberspace, the economics of private and public industry and the political motivations of emerging spacefaring powerhouses like China, this book is an engaging foray into the ongoing battle for our terrestrial home through extraterrestrial means |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030691257 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Aerospace engineering
2. Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
3. ASTRONAUTICS
4. ASTRONOMY
5. Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences
6. EBOOK
7. EBOOK - SPRINGER
8. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
9. Science???History
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| Title | The History of Modern Astronomy in Japan |
| Author(s) | Kogure, Tomokazu |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XVI, 295 p. 175 illus., 34 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book considers the history of modern astronomy and astrophysics in Japan by comparing with the development of astrophysics in western countries. Astrophysics essentially arose in three separate fields: astronomical spectroscopy, stellar structure, and survey of celestial objects. This book introduces readers to the state of astronomy back to the Tokugawa era (18th ??? 19th centuries), when the chief task of astronomers was limited to the calendar making. With the so-called Meiji revolution (1868), the situation drastically changed. The Meiji Government promoted the modernization of Japan by hiring numbers of foreign instructors in political, social, and cultural affairs, including Construction of Observatory and University. Then the foreign studies of Japanese researchers lasted for many years. After the Second World War, Japan experienced great social and economical growth allowing the constructions of large optical, radio, and space instruments. With this background astrophysics progressed and eventually flourished. The book ends by highlighting Japanese contributions to international collaboration up to the early 21st century. Readers of this book will understand how astrophysics has grown into one of the major sciences in Japan, and how the works of individual astronomers are contributing to the global advancement of knowledge of the universe |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030570613 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. History of Japan
6. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
7. Japan???History
8. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
9. Physics???Philosophy
10. Science???History
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| Title | Stratospheric Balloons : Science and Commerce at the Edge of Space |
| Author(s) | von Ehrenfried, Manfred ???Dutch??? |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XXIV, 354 p. 159 illus., 153 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Stratospheric balloons are powerful tools used to study the Earth and its atmosphere, as well as the greater cosmos beyond. This book describes the science and technology behind modern stratospheric ballooning, along with the surprising ways it has impacted our daily lives. The book takes you through every step of the process, starting with an in-depth introduction to basic balloon types and their uses before delving into balloon construction and mission planning. Along the way, you will learn about the novel technologies that have radically changed these balloons and their ability to launch, control and navigate them over specific ground targets. Next follows an exploration of their incredible applications, including research in atmospheric science, cosmology and astronomy, earth studies, meteorology, and aerobiology, and also commercial capabilities such as Internet networks and high-altitude tourism. The community of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs involved in stratospheric ballooning is only ever growing. This book shows you how these national and international efforts have truly soared in recent years, and it will be an enjoyable read for anybody interested in learning more about how science and commerce are conducted in the stratosphere, at the edge of space |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030681302 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Aerospace engineering
2. Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
3. ASTRONAUTICS
4. ASTRONOMY
5. Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences
6. ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
7. EARTH SCIENCES
8. EBOOK
9. EBOOK - SPRINGER
10. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
11. Outer space???Exploration
12. Science???History
13. Space Exploration and Astronautics
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| Title | Going for Cold : A Biography of a Great Physicist, Kurt Mendelssohn |
| Author(s) | Weisend II, J. G;Meaden, G. Terence |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XX, 130 p. 56 illus., 9 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This short but revealing biography tells the story of Kurt Mendelssohn FRS, one of the founding figures in the field of cryogenics, from his beginnings in Berlin through his move to Oxford in the 1930s, and his groundbreaking work in low temperature and solid state physics. He set up the first helium liquefier in the United Kingdom, and did fundamental research that increased our understanding of superconductivity and superfluid helium. Dr. Mendelssohn's vision extended beyond his scientific and technical achievements; he saw the potential for growth of cryogenics in industry, visiting China, Japan and India to forge global collaborations, founded the leading scientific journal in the field and established a conference series which still runs to this day. He published two monographs which remain as classics in the field. This book explores the story behind the science, in particular his relationships with other key figures in the cryogenics field, most notably Nicholas Kurti at Oxford, and his work outside cryogenics, including his novel ideas on the engineering of the pyramids |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030611996 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
4. Heat engineering
5. HEAT TRANSFER
6. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
7. LOW TEMPERATURE PHYSICS
8. LOW TEMPERATURES
9. MASS TRANSFER
10. Science???History
11. THERMODYNAMICS
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| Title | Essential Quotes for Scientists and Engineers |
| Author(s) | Likharev, Konstantin K |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | X, 239 p. 1 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book brings together about 2,500 quotations on various topics of interest to scientists and engineers, including students of STEM disciplines. Careful curation of the material by the editor provides the reader with far greater value than can be obtained by searching the internet. The quotes have been selected for various attributes including: importance of topic, depth of insight, and - not least - wit, with many of them satisfying all these criteria. To make sequential reading of the quotes more engaging, they are grouped into broad topical sections, and the entries within each section are organized thematically, forming a quasi-continuous narrative thread. The text and authorship of each quote have been carefully verified, and the most popular cases of misquotation and misattribution are noted. The book represents a valuable resource for those writing science and engineering articles as well as being a joy to read in its own right |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030633325 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Astronomers???Biography
2. Biographies of Physicists and Astronomers
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
6. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
7. Physicists???Biography
8. Physics???Philosophy
9. POETRY
10. Poetry and Poetics
11. Science???History
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| Title | Angelo Secchi and Nineteenth Century Science : The Multidisciplinary Contributions of a Pioneer and Innovator |
| Author(s) | Chinnici, Ileana;Consolmagno, Guy |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XXVIII, 381 p. 120 illus., 65 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Angelo Secchi was a key figure in 19th century science. An Italian Jesuit and scientist, he helped lead the transition from astronomy to astrophysics and left a lasting legacy in the field. Secchi???s spectral classification of stars was a milestone that paved the way for modern astronomical research. He was also a founder of modern meteorology and an innovator in the design and development of new instruments and methods across disciplines. This contributed volume collects together reviews from an international group of historians, scientists and scholars representing the multiple disciplines where Secchi made significant contributions during his remarkable career. It analyzes both his famous and lesser known pioneering efforts with equal vigor, providing a well-rounded narrative of his life???s work. Beyond his scientific and technological work, his role as a Jesuit priest in Rome during the turbulent years of the mid 19th century is also described and placed in the context of his scientific and civic activities |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030583842 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
2. Astronomy???Observations
3. Climate Sciences
4. CLIMATOLOGY
5. EBOOK
6. EBOOK - SPRINGER
7. HISTORY
8. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
9. HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY
10. MEASUREMENT
11. Measurement Science and Instrumentation
12. MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
13. Science???History
14. SPECTROSCOPY
15. SPECTRUM ANALYSIS
16. TECHNOLOGY
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| Title | One Hundred Years of Pressure : Hydrostatics from Stevin to Newton |
| Author(s) | Chalmers, Alan F |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017. |
| Description | IX, 197 p. 14 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This monograph investigates the development of hydrostatics as a science. In the process, it sheds new light on the nature of science and its origins in the Scientific Revolution. Readers will come to see that the history of hydrostatics reveals subtle ways in which the science of the seventeenth century differed from previous periods. The key, the author argues, is the new insights into the concept of pressure that emerged during the Scientific Revolution. This came about due to contributions from such figures as Simon Stevin, Pascal, Boyle and Newton. The author compares their work with Galileo and Descartes, neither of whom grasped the need for a new conception of pressure. As a result, their contributions to hydrostatics were unproductive. The story ends with Newton insofar as his version of hydrostatics set the subject on its modern course. He articulated a technical notion of pressure that was up to the task. Newton compared the mathematical way in hydrostatics and the experimental way, and sided with the former. The subtleties that lie behind Newton's position throws light on the way in which developments in seventeenth-century science simultaneously involved mathematization and experimentation. This book serves as an example of the degree of conceptual change that new sciences often require. It will be of interest to those involved in the study of history and philosophy of science. It will also appeal to physicists as well as interested general readers |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319565293 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. EPISTEMOLOGY
4. HISTORY
5. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
6. History of Mathematical Sciences
7. MATHEMATICS
8. Philosophical and Historical Foundations of Science
9. Philosophy and science
10. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
11. PHYSICS
12. Science???History
13. Science???Philosophy
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