Galaxies & stars books

Analyses of photometric time series obtained from the MOST, CoRoT and Kepler space missions were presented at the...  Read More >>

This text describes the microscopic physics operating in stars and demonstrates how stars respond from formation,...  Read More >>

On August 2000 in the Lomonosov Moscow State University the first scientific conference dedicated to chaos in the...  Read More >>

This mission was designed as an as­ trometry mission, but the use of a photon counting detector made it possible...  Read More >>

The 50th anniversary of the discovery of quasars in 1963 presents an interesting opportunity to ask questions about...  Read More >>

This AGN textbook includes phenomena based on new results in the X-Ray domain from new telescopes such as Chandra...  Read More >>

Written by selected astronomers at the forefront of their fields, this timely and novel book compiles the latest...  Read More >>

Stars are a constant source of fascination. In this Very Short Introduction Andrew King introduces us to the science...  Read More >>

The Messier Catalogue lists one hundred and ten galaxies, star clusters and nebulae. With over 90 easy-to-use star...  Read More >>

Magically illustrated, this is an ideal introduction to the southern starlit skies. Its unique simplified maps make...  Read More >>

Variable stars are fascinating objects to observe and can be seen with even the most basic of equipment. In this...  Read More >>

This book traces the subject's history, explains why such enormous efforts are considered worthwhile, and interweaves...  Read More >>

This book details complex physical processes involved in the creation and early evolution of stars. It illustrates...  Read More >>

2nd edition revised by Adrian Berry. Shows all constellations of northern hemisphere for each month, excellent for...  Read More >>

2nd edition revised by Adrian Berry. Shows all constellations of northern hemisphere for each month, excellent for...  Read More >>

2nd edition revised by Adrian Berry. Shows all constellations of northern hemisphere for each month, excellent for...  Read More >>

The intriguing diversity of the dwarf galaxy population, observed with advanced ground-based and space-borne observatories...  Read More >>

Conventional star atlases are great for locating constellations and individual stars but The Star Atlas Companion...  Read More >>

This graduate text provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to one of the most dynamic areas of contemporary...  Read More >>

This authoritative 2001 book was the first to provide a pedagogical introduction to the binary stars. It combines...  Read More >>

The gravitational million-body problem is a model for understanding the dynamics of rich star clusters. This 2003...  Read More >>

The latest observations and theoretical models are combined in this clear, pedagogic textbook for advanced undergraduates...  Read More >>

Written by two pioneers of the field, this clearly written textbook is the first to provide a comprehensive introduction...  Read More >>

This text examines how knowledge of many branches of physics can help provide an understanding of the structure...  Read More >>

This advanced 1998 textbook on stellar astrophysics provides a comprehensive and self-contained introduction for...  Read More >>