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London, U.K.: Chapman & Hall, 1967. Classic preeminent text is the first definitive book published on Interstellar Grains. This book discusses the author's theories, research and observational data of Interstellar Garins. Topics covered include: Theory of light scattering by spherical grains; Interstellar reddening and polarisation observations; Interstellar condensation theories of grain formation; Condensation of graphite grains; Frequency distribution of ice… Read more about this item

Boulder, CO.: University of Colorado Press, 1961. Classic monograph contains a series of lectures presented by the author at the University of Paris- Institut d'Astrophysique in 1961. The lectures include: AIM and Structure of Spectroscopic Diagnostics; Empirical Methodology for Specifying the Observational State; Theoretical Approach to the Intermediate Parameters; The Small Perturbation Vs. the General Rate Process Approach to the… Read more about this item

New York: Springer-Verlag, 1992. This comprehensive volume collects an enormous amount of reference information for astronomers and astrophysicists, ranging from fundamental physical constants to orbital data for selected asteroids. For the Earth and planets, it includes, for example, data on mass, orbits, and atmospheres. There are chapters on the Sun, on stars in general, on bright and nearby stars, and… Read more about this item

Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press, 1999. Comptrehensive highly acclaimed graduate text, written by two pioneers in the field, provides a comprehensive introduction to the observations, theories, and consequences of stellar winds. The rates of mass loss and the wind velocities are explained from basic physical principles. This text also includes chapters clearly explaining the formation and evolution of interstellar bubbles… Read more about this item

New York: Oxford University Press, 1994. Expanding upon the ideas first proposed in his seminal book Cosmical Magnetic Fields, Eugene N. Parker here offers the first in-depth treatment of the magnetohydrodynamic theory of spontaneous magnetic discontinuities. In detailing his theory of the spontaneous formation of tangential discontinuities (current sheets) in a magnetic field embedded in highly conducting plasma, Parker shows… Read more about this item

Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press, 1989. Comprehensive highly acclaimed text presents an entirely original study of the discovery of dynamics, covering the period of antiquity to the publication 300 years ago of Newton's "Principia". It includes a detailed discussion of the development of ancient Greek astronomy, the Copernican revolution, the discovery of the laws of planetary motion by Kepler, Galileo's… Read more about this item

Mineola, N.Y.: Dover, 2003. Classic comprehensive text presents complete, detailed instructions and numerous diagrams for constructing a do-it-yourself telescope. Topics covered include: materials and equipment; mirror grinding and pitch lap; polishing, testing, and correcting the lens; eyepieces and related problems; aluminizing and cleaning parts; optical principles; atmosphere and magnitudes; building advanced telescopes. 211 pgs. Illustrated. . First Edition. Soft Cover.… Read more about this item

Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press, 1997. Physics of Solar System Plasmas provides a comprehensive introduction to these ionized gases of the solar-terrestrial environment. The author places emphasis on solar wind and magnetospheres--regions of space around the Earth and other planets that are controlled by the planetary magnetic field and are shielded from solar wind. The text includes a broad introduction… Read more about this item

Houston, TX.: Lunar and Planetary Institute, 1992. Text contains abstracts of detailed interdisciplinary technical papers presented by international scientists and researchers which explore the relationships between various aspects of Mars science that involve the geological and chemical evolution of its surface, the structure and dynamics of its atmosphere, interactions between the surface and atmosphere, and the present and past states… Read more about this item

Houston, TX.: Lunar and Planetary Institute, 1986. Text contains abstracts of detailed interdisciplinary technical papers presented by international scientists and researchers which examine the quantity and distribution of subsurface volatiles from the analysis of martian geomorphology, including topics dealing with rampart craters and terrain softening; water-ice in the martian regolith; effects of elevation and plains thicknesses on martian crater ejecta… Read more about this item

Houston, TX.: Lunar and Planetary Institute, 1986. Text contains abstracts of detailed interdisciplinary technical papers presented by leading scientists and researchers which examine the lunar geologic problems and processes from the perspective of the Apollo 15 landing site at the Hadley-Apennine region. Topics covered include Apollo 15 mare petrogenesis and volcanism; comparison of petrology, grain sizes, and surface maturity parameters… Read more about this item

Houston, TX.: Lunar and Planetary Institute, 1993. Text contains abstracts of detailed interdisciplinary technical papers presented by international scientists and researchers which explore the role of early geothermal warming on fluvial activity on Mars, evolution of the Martian atmosphere, climate/geochemical/photochemical modeling, Martian hydrology and valley system formation, clues from Martian geomorphology, chemical weathering and climate. 29 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's… Read more about this item

Houston, TX.: Lunar and Planetary Institute, 1992. Text contains abstracts of detailed interdisciplinary technical papers presented by international scientists and researchers which examine the broad areas of martian and terrestrial polar research, including topics covering geology and glaciology of the polar caps, their physical and rheologic properties, the role of seasonal and climate change in their evolution; topographic influence of… Read more about this item

St. Petersburg, Russia: Russian Astrobiology Center, 2002. This present issue contains detailed technical papers presented by leading international scientists at the 2002 International Astrobiology Workshop held in St. Petersburg, Russia. Includes a broad range of interdisciplinary topics covering prebiotic synthesis of the organic molecules in space; co-evolution of the Earth's atmosphere and biosphere and isotopic evidences of the environmental and… Read more about this item

Berlin-Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag, 1995. Scholarly text presents a detailed history of the progress of astronomy from a time when Newtonian physics reigned supreme, photography was in its infancy, and radio astronomy was decades in the future. Paradoxically, the theories of Einstein, Planck and Heisenberg, along with modern radio, X-ray, and space-borne telescopes mean that the cosmos seems to hold more mysteries… Read more about this item

Berlin-Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag, 1989. Classic comprehensive monograph presents a detailed outline of general relativity as an integral part of ordinary, classical physics and applied to practically oriented problems such as clock synchronization, laser ranging to satellites or reflectors on the Moon or very long baseline interferometry. Includes coverage of measuring techniques and accuracies in the fields of astrometry, celestial mechanics and… Read more about this item

Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1981. Classic comprehensive text presents detailed coverage of the various types of meteorites, emphasizing their pertology, mineralogy, and major element chemistry. Topics covered include the chondrites: their classification, properties and histories of the three major classes and the relationship of time and process in their chemical and physical evolution; various nonchondritic meteorites and their genetic… Read more about this item

Praha, Czechoslovakia: Naklasatelstvi Ceskoslovenske Akademie Ved, 1962. Classic comprehensive text co-authored by renown Czech astronomers, presents detailed topics covering physics and technology of radioastronomy; optical astronomy; cosmic radiation and radio stars; spiral structure of galaxies; absorption spectroscopy; radio emissions; meteorology; planetary radiation; radio telescope antennas; meteor astronomy; microwave radiometry and thermal radiation; detection of radio signals; interstellar interference and electrical… Read more about this item

Washington,D.C.: American Geophysical Union, 1993. Comprehensive text presents detailed topics covering advances in auroral research, including global auroral morphology; particle acceleration; parallel electric fields, substorms and auriora; magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling; waves and turbulence; optical, ultraviolet and x-ray observations of the aurora; auroral currents, convection, and fields; etc. 291 pgs. Illustrated with color and black/white plates and figures.Very minimal shelfwear.. First Edition.… Read more about this item

New York: Oxford University Press, 1998. Comprehensive reference text presents a unified and accessible account of the principles and practice of adaptive optics as they apply to astronomical telescopes, including topics covering the development of adaptive optics; adaptive optics in astronomy; optical effects of atmospheric turbulence; optical image structure; wavefront correctors; laser beacons; wavefront reconstruction and control systems; adaptive… Read more about this item