Earthquakes and Geological Discover describes how and whv scientists trace seismic activirv and measure the extent and patterns of seismic waves. Through analvsis of numerous earthquakes, both historical a'nd present, eminent seismologist Bruce Bolt…
Designed as a supplementary textbook relvant for geology and astronomy courses, the theme is of comparative planetology, discussing such processes as eolian erosion, volcanism, cratering mechanics and plate tectonics. By adopting the comparative…
Scholarly but accessible, University of Colorado geology professor Jakosky's study of the possibility of extraterrestrial life has an organization that reflects its origin as an undergraduate course called "Extraterrestrial Life." Each chapter reads…
Scruter le ciel et observer l'invisible.
Ce rêve devint réalité au XVIIe siècle avec la lunette de Galilée, le premier instrument optique de l'histoire de l'astronomie à avoir révélé l'immensité de l'espace. L'exploration du cosmos en était alors à…
Dit handboek voor amateurastronomen belicht de achtergrond van de fotografie der hemellichamen en maakt het zodoende mogelijk, dat iedere geïnteresseerde, ook al beschikt hij over primitieve apparatuur, daarmee maximale resultaten kan bereiken.…