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By
Ian Ridpath
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2012]
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In full colour throughout, the seventh edition of Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion"s famous guide to the night sky is fully revised and updated for planet positions and forthcoming eclipses up to the end of the year 2011. The book contains a chapter on the main sights visible in each... more
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Storm Dunlop
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2012]
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A compact introduction to observing, predicting, and understanding the weather Note: this ebook for black and white devices was originally created and printed in colour. For this reason, a small number of the illustrations will be difficult to read on a black and white device. This handy little guide provides... more
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Dinah L Moche
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2009]
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Discover the wonders of the night sky with this bestselling astronomy guide For a generation, "Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide" has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginner's guide has been completely revised to bring it up to date with the latest discoveries... more
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By
Christopher Cokinos
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2009]
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Description: Weaving natural history, memoir, and in-depth profiles of amateur researchers, rogue scientists, and stargazing dreamers, a prizewinning poet and nature writer takes us from Antarctica to outer space to tell the epic story of how the study of meteorites became a modern science. Robert Peary, the fabled explorer who... more
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By
Michael D Reynolds ,
Reynolds
[Ebook, Pdf 2010]
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A through look at all aspects of meteors and meteorites, including how and where they originate, when and where to watch, and how to classify, collect and preserve them. Covers meteor showers, craters and tektites in detail. Includes lists on organizations, dealers, museums and references. Mike Reynolds guide to meteors... more
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By
Jean Kovalevsky ,
P Kenneth Seidelmann
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2004]
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2004 text detailing the fundamentals of astrometry at milli- and micro-arcsecond accuracies. Astrometry encompasses all that is necessary to provide the positions and motions of celestial bodies. This includes observational techniques, instrumentation, processing and analysis of observational data, reference systems and frames, and the resulting astronomical phenomena. Astrometry is fundamental... more
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Stanimir A Metchev
[Ebook, Adobe pdf]
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We present results from an adaptive optics survey conducted with the Palomar and Keck telescopes over 3 years, which measured the frequency of stellar and sub-stellar companions to Sun-like stars. The survey sample contains 266 stars in the 3-10000 million year age range at heliocentric distances between 8 and 200... more
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Carole Stott ,
Giles Sparrow
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2008]
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Pick up the new edition of this robust and practical interactive star gazing kit and find everything you need to observe, understand, and enjoy the night sky. Whether you're a complete beginner or an accomplished astronomer, "Starfinder" is your up-to-date guide to star gazing. Explaining how to recognize simple signposts... more
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Will Gater ,
Anton Vamplew ,
Jacqueline Mitton
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2010]
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Explains how to find celestial objects using the naked eye and a telescope in one's very own backyard, in a book that includes detailed full-color photos and illustrations and an easy-to-follow text. A complete beginner's guide to observing the night sky Understand and enjoy the solar system and beyond with... more
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Michael A Covington
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 1998]
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Adobe PDF eBook Rights: Copy allowed for 5 selections within interval of 30 days Print allowed for 20 selections within interval of 30 days Read aloud allowed : Unlimited... more
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Walter Lewin ,
Michiel Van Der Klis
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2006]
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Adobe PDF eBook Rights: Copying allowed, 5 selections every 30 days. Printing allowed, 20 pages every 30 days. Lending not allowed. Reading aloud not allowed. Never expires. X-ray astronomy is the prime available window on astrophysical compact objects: black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs. In the last ten years... more
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Don Machholz
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2002]
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Adobe PDF eBook Rights: Copying allowed, 5 selections every 30 days. Printing allowed, 20 pages every 30 days. Lending not allowed. Reading aloud not allowed. Never expires. The Messier Catalogue is a list of one hundred and ten galaxies, star clusters and nebulae, and includes many of the brightest and... more
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By
Frederick D Seward ,
Philip A Charles
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2010]
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Capturing the excitement and accomplishments of X-ray astronomy, this second edition now includes a broader range of astronomical phenomena and dramatic new results from the most powerful X-ray telescopes. Covering all areas of astronomical research, ranging from the smallest to the largest objects, from neutron stars to clusters of galaxies,... more
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By
A Labeyrie ,
S G Lipson ,
P Nisenson
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2002]
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Adobe PDF eBook Rights: Copying allowed, 5 selections every 30 days. Printing allowed, 20 pages every 30 days. Lending not allowed. Reading aloud not allowed. Never expires. During the last two decades, optical stellar interferometry has become an important tool in astronomical investigations requiring spatial resolution well beyond that of... more
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Evencio Mediavilla ,
Santiago Arribas ,
Martin Roth
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2010]
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Simultaneously storing both spectral and spatial information, 3D spectroscopy offers a new way to tackle astrophysical problems, and opens up new lines of research. Since its inception in the eighties and early nineties, research in this field has grown enormously. Large telescopes all around the world are now equipped with... more
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By
Richard Hall
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2004]
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From the Southern Cross to the mysterious dark companions of the Dog Stars, the constellations in this guide will help readers see the night sky in a whole new way, allowing them to enjoy the vast beauty of the solar system. From the Southern Cross to the mysterious dark companions... more
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By
David Ellyard ,
Wil Tirion
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2008]
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Description: Both novice and advanced skywatchers will value this comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to the brilliant and ever-changing sights of the southern sky by night. Readers are introduced to the many and varied objects in the sky and their movements and changing appearances, as well as the ancient myths and... more
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Richard Talcott
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2008]
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From dramatic lunar eclipses to brilliant comets, the night sky fascinates people. Brimming with beautiful color photos, this book walks you through everything you need to know to maximize your enjoyment of astronomy, from choosing a telescope to identifying constellations and planets. Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or lifelong stargazer,... more
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Jon Newton ,
Newton
[Ebook, Adobe pdf]
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The demand for food produced from sustainable and organic farm enterprises continues to grow worldwide, with demand exceeding supply for many items. This second edition of an extremely well received and successful book covers every aspect of an organic farm enterprise that can have an influence on profitability. As such... more
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Robert Gendler ,
Neil De Grasse Tyson
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2009]
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To gaze at the stars is to look at the infinite wonder of the universe. To capture the details and beauty of the night sky in photographs is a tantalizing scientific art that many attempt and few master. That rare mastery is on full display in this gallery of spectacular... more
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