Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods books

These are the proceedings of a meeting celebrating Michael Thompson's seminal work on solar and stellar physics,...  Read More >>

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This thesis describes the application of state-of-the-art high-energy X-ray studies to the astronomical quest for...  Read More >>

This lavishly illustrated book chronicles the remarkable development of space art from a fledgling theme to a modern...  Read More >>

With more than 100 color images, the volume will be useful to researchers and others interested in learning more...  Read More >>

Offering practical advice on a range of wavelengths and tools, this highly accessible, self-contained book presents...  Read More >>

This book studies four types of newly detected outbursts in dwarf novae through optical observations and/or numerical...  Read More >>

This book introduces the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), also known as the ""The Sky...  Read More >>

Stunning photos and enthralling essays from 45 astronomers form a spellbinding fusion of the astronomical, the mythical...  Read More >>

Starting from Newton’s times this follow-up to the author’s Springer book “Our Place in the Universe - Understanding...  Read More >>

The review papers in this volume provide an in-depth examination of complex astrophysical phenomena of star formation...  Read More >>

This book gives advanced undergraduate students a description of the most popular techniques and instrumentation...  Read More >>

This book provides a broad introduction to multimessenger astronomy. The unique physics of each messenger is introduced,...  Read More >>

Historian William Sheehan and astronomer and planetary scientist Jim Bell combine their talents to tell a unique...  Read More >>

"""This comprehensive reference book shines bright with crystal-clear month-by-month charts of the planets, stars,...  Read More >>

By projecting first to 13 and then 15 μm HgCdTe growth, values of fundamental properties of the material that would...  Read More >>

In the four centuries since the phenomenon was first reported, highly reputable visual observers of Venus have recorded...  Read More >>

Dark Skies: Britain and Ireland guide - a practical guide to star-gazing, including history, myth and legend, Certified...  Read More >>

This book recounts the stories of the astronomical pioneers who forever changed our views of the cosmos. The chapters...  Read More >>

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This book presents pioneering work on a critical observational test of the planet formation theory based on the...  Read More >>

Seven prominent intellectuals discuss the theme of vision through the lens of their area of expertise. Featuring...  Read More >>

This book gathers selected and expanded contributions presented at the 5th Symposium on Space Optical Instruments...  Read More >>

A talented young planetary scientist charts our centuries-old obsession with Mars - Winner of the 2021 Whiting Award...  Read More >>

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy. The second part then describes...  Read More >>