Astronomy, space and time Books

Scientia Eclipsium is a comprehensive study of eclipses from the perspective of Chinese astronomy. It includes detailed astronomical constructions, observations, and investigations by various scholars, including J.P. Simonelli, C.I. Kegler, and M.A...

Este libro presenta los resultados del Observatorio Nacional Argentino en Córdoba. Ofrece información sobresaliente sobre las estrellas, la luna y otros cuerpos celestes, y cómo se han estudiado en el observatorio. Una obra de lectura apasionante para...

Aurorae are one of the most beautiful natural phenomena in the world. In Aurorae: Their Characters and Spectra, John Rand Capron explains the science behind these stunning displays of light.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

Questo libro spiega in modo chiaro e dettagliato come costruire un orologio solare. Il testo è indirizzato sia ai principianti sia ai fabbricanti esperti, in quanto fornisce sia le conoscenze base necessarie per costruire uno strumento funzionante, sia...

Written for students and amateur astronomers, this manual covers the fundamental principles of astronomy in a clear and concise manner. With detailed explanations, diagrams, and charts, Henry Kiddle provides a solid foundation in astronomy that readers...

Un essai sur l'histoire de l'astronomie, qui souligne les erreurs de la philosophie et de l'idolâtrie dans l'interprétation des phénomènes célestes et de la nature en général. Ce premier volume se concentre sur les mythes et croyances antiques.This work...

In this book, Zucconi describes his invention of a form of telescope known as a heliometer, which he used to observe the sun and measure its diameter. He explains the principles behind the heliometer, and describes the obstacles he faced in building and...

A commentary on the work of astronomer Georg Purbachius, written by the Polish mathematician and astronomer Albertus de Brudzewo. This book provides valuable insights into the cutting-edge astronomical theories of the 15th century.This work has been...

Les annales du ciel pour le XVIIe siècle, rapportées par les membres de la prestigieuse Académie des Sciences de France, éditées par Alexandre Guy Pingré.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

Embark on a journey of astronomical proportions with this easy-to-understand treatise on the science of astronomy. Featuring detailed explanations of the workings of the solar system, as well as a stunning map of the stars, this book is an essential...

This book is a guide to the stars and constellations visible in the night sky. It includes maps and illustrations that help readers identify individual stars and understand their place in the cosmos. This is a great book for anyone interested in...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Astronomy Across Cultures: A History of Non-Western Astronomy consists of essays dealing with the astronomical knowledge and beliefs of cultures outside the United States and Europe. In addition to articles surveying...

The Origin of Stars and Planetary Systems is a collection of tutorial reviews that critically and systematically discuss the current state of our knowledge of star formation and early stellar evolution, from the genesis of...

Eclipses have long been seen as important celestial phenomena, whether as omens affecting the future of kingdoms, or as useful astronomical events to help in deriving essential parameters for theories of the motion of the...

Pulsating and eccentric binary stars play a fundamentally important role in deciphering the mass distribution within stars. The present volume reviews the fundamental concepts of both radial and nonradial oscillations in the...

The discovery of chemical elements in celestial bodies and the first estimates of the chemical composition of the solar atmosphere were early results of Astrophysics - the subdiscipline of Astronomy that was originally...

(revised) This is a textbook on classical mechanics at the intermediate level, but its main purpose is to serve as an introduction to a new mathematical language for physics called geometric algebra. Mechanics is most commonly...

This NATO Advanced Study Institute course provided an updated understanding, from a fundamental and deep point of view, of the progress and current problems in the early universe, cosmic microwave background radiation,...

The papers contained in this Volume of Proceedings have been collected from an international Workshop entitled 'Mission Design and Implementation of Satellite Constellations' which was held in Toulouse, France, in November 1997...

It is not an exaggeration to say that one of the most exciting predictions of Einstein's theory of gravitation is that there may exist "black holes": putative objects whose gravitational fields are so strong that no physical...

Interest in the problem of interaction between radiation and astrophysical plasmas arose decades ago. Initially, this was closely related to the discovery of radio emission from the Sun and Galaxy which alerted theoretical...

IAU Transactions XXIIB summarizes the work of the XXIInd General Assembly. The discourses given during the Inaugural and Closing Ceremonies are reproduced in Chapters I and III, respectively. The proceedings of the two...

IAU Symposium 135 on Interstellar Dust was hosted and co-sponsored by NASA's Ames Research Center from July 26-30, 1988. The symposium was held at the lovely campus of Santa Clara University situated around the historic Santa...

Decoding The Universe 2 continues along the same lines as the first book, demonstrating that the elements that forged history, such as gold, silver, and nickel, or gases like oxygen, and nitrogen, are connected to the parameters of the various aspects of...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This introduction to planetary geology concentrates on the surface features of the planets and satellites of our Solar System. The author first discusses the primary processes that shape our planet, Earth, and the...

Digital sky surveys, high-precision astrometry from satellite data, deep-space data from orbiting telescopes, and the like have all increased the quantity and quality of astronomical data by orders of magnitude per year for...

Based on courses given at the CRM Banff summer school in 1999, this volume provides a snapshot of topics engaging theoretical physicists at the end of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first. Young ...

The Sun is nowadays observed using di?erent techniques that provide an almost instantaneous 3-D map of its structure. Of particular interest is the studyofthevariabilityinthesolaroutputproducedbythedissipationofm- netic energy...

This book presents a complete summary of the author's twenty five years of experience in telescope design. It provides a general introduction to every aspect of telescope design. It also discusses the theory behind telescope design in depth, which makes...

Recombination lines at radio wavelengths have been - and still are - a p- erful tool for modern astronomy. For more than 30years, they have allowed astronomers to probe the gases from which stars form. They have even been...

With an emphasis on numerical modelling, Physics of the Sun: A First Course presents a quantitative examination of the physical structure of the Sun and the conditions of its extended atmosphere. It gives step-by-step instructions for calculating the...

This second volume in the Sky Lore Anthology series contains a collection of articles on astrology, astronomy, and mythology that were published in Atlantis Rising magazine, spanning two decades of contributions. Offering highly thoughtful,...

Environmental accounting is a crucial aspect of modern business practices that aims to incorporate environmental costs and benefits into financial decision-making. In this subchapter, we will delve into the concept of environmental accounting and its...

The Call of Space Tourism: From Suborbital Flights to Lunar ExpeditionsFor centuries, humans have dreamed of touching the stars and unlocking the mysteries of the infinite universe. And now, with the advent of technology, that dream is becoming a reality...

Start an exciting journey through space with "Space Travel: Beyond the Limits of Earth." Readers of this fascinating book are taken on an exciting trip through the universe to learn about the newest discoveries and advances in space travel. This book...