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The force of gravity acting over eons has provided the solar system with an intricate dynamical structure, much of it revealed by recent space missions. This comprehensive introduction to the dynamical features of the solar system also provides all…

Astrophysical Techniques provides a comprehensive and clearly understandable account of the instruments and techniques used in astronomy and astrophysics. Drawing together an ever-diverging array of observational techniques, using the common thread…

Small and large telescopes are being installed all around the world. Astronomers have thus acquired better access to more modern equipment; not in the least to photometers, which are very important tools for the contemporary observer. This…

The recent research domain of asteroseismology studies the internal structure of stars, which is not directly observable, through the interpretation of the frequency spectra of stellar oscillations. The basic principles of asteroseismology are very…

Bulges lie at the center of spiral galaxies. Until recently, they were thought to host uniquely old stellar populations and thus provide a key for understanding galaxy formation. Recent observations from the ground and space have drastically changed…

A concise introduction, Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy appeals to the newcomer of astronomical spectroscopy and assumes no previous specialist knowledge. Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with a clear explanation of energy…

Satellietbeelden geven de mens een totaal nieuwe kijk op onze steeds veranderende planeet. Met behulp van computers probeert de wetenschap de ingewikkelde wisselwerking tussen leven, lucht, water, gesteenten, enz. die onze planeet - ons Ruimteschip…

Iedereen weet hoe de maan eruit ziet. Maar wat gaat er eigenlijk schuil achter dat serene gezicht van donkere en lichte vlekken? De bedoeling van deze opdracht is een eerste kennismaking met het maanlandschap. De leerling gaat het oppervlak van de…