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ASTRONOMY is an enthralling guide to space and its mysterious contents, from the Moon and planets to distant stars, fabulous nebulae, and remote galaxies. Whether you are an occasional star-gazer or an eager amateur astronomer, you can discover and…

This book had its origins in my skywatching guides for amateur astronomers. As I came to describe each constellation, I found myself wondering about its origin and the way in which ancient people had personified it in mythology.…

Active galaxies are among the most exciting and challenging phenomena in modern astronomical research, encompassing a wide range of extreme physical conditions. Understanding the energy source and physical processes within active galaxies are the…

This book emphasizes the synergy between high technology and our ability to study and comprehend the universe. It describes the key technologies and ways in which computers affect modern astronomy. The author discusses instrumentation for infrared,…

Why do many flowers have five or eight petals, but very few have six or seven? Why do snowflakes have sixfold symmetry? Why do tigers have stripes but leopards have spots? This book takes the reader on a mathematical sightseeing tour of the natural…

Igor Novikov has been hailed as "Russia's answer to Stephen Hawking." In this popular account of the cosmic importance of black holes, he explores the properties and significance of these mysterious phenomena, which represent the most condensed state…

Planetary Sciences presents a comprehensive coverage of this fascinating and expanding field at a level appropriate for graduate students and researchers in the physical sciences. The book explains the wide variety of physical, chemical and…

Spectroscopy is the principal tool used in astronomy to investigate the Universe beyond Earth's atmosphere. Through the analysis of electromagnetic radiation, spectrographs enable observers to assess the chemical composition, kinematics, and local…

Deze brochure geeft een overzicht van allerlei uitdagingen, ideeën en leuke projecten die je met of rond astrofotografie kunt doen. Het is vooral de bedoeling om aan de lezer ideeën te geven van wat er naast het nemen van een traditionele foto van de…