This text treats our knowledge of the solar system from an astrophysical point of view. Part 1 deals with the formation of the solar system and its interaction with the interplanetary medium. Part 2 presents its various objects: planets and…
In onze speurtocht door de wereld van de kleinste deeltjes worden vooral de laatste twintig jaar steeds meer vorderingen gemaakt. Krachten van verschillende sterkte maken in deze wereld de dienst uit. Hier gelden onverbiddelijke natuurwetten, die…
The problem of NEO's threatening the Earth is receiving more and more attention as the media and public become more aware of the issue. NASA has conducted several workshops an the problem an several reported close Earth approaches have been announced…
On the occasion of its 25th anniversary the European Southern Observatory (ESO), is publishing a selection from its photographic treasures of the southern skies: 90 colour and 147 black and white plates have been reproduced. Thirty maps make it easy…
Welk dier zou kunnen overleven in een hete lavastroom?
Hoe kan een aardbeving in Japan verschillede landen over de zee treffen?
Vulkanen gaat op zoek naar de mythen rond de wrede natuur van onze planeet.Reis mee naar de meest onbewoonbare…
It is always a joy to receive my Sky and Telescope and NightSky (now deceased) magazines and open them up to Sue's columns to see what new celestial wonders await. This book is a compilation of her articles written over the years in a style that is…