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A Decade of Hubble Space Telescope Scienceby Mario Livio; Keith Noll; Massimo Stiavelli; Michael Fall
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 161.00The Hubble Space Telescope has made some of the most dramatic discoveries in the history of astronomy. This volume represents some of the most important scientific achievements in its first decade of operation. Written by world experts, this is an indispensable collection of review articles for researchers and graduate students. more...
Our Universeby Alan Stern
Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 49.00This fascinating collection of articles on extra-galactic astronomy and cosmology by leading world experts not only describes the wonders and achievements of modern astrophysics, but also reveals what drives these talented scientists and how their careers and lives have been shaped by their desire to understand our Universe. more...
Planets to Cosmologyby Mario Livio; Stefano Casertano; Michael Fall
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 25.00Reviewing some of the most important open questions in astronomy today, world experts examine how the HST can uniquely contribute to astronomical observations during the next few years. This book presents a collection of review papers for professional researchers and graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics. more...
Optics in Astrophysicsby Renaud Foy; Françoise-Claude Foy
Springer 2006; US$ 199.00Gives reviews of detectors and of spectrographs, as well as forefront R&D in the field of optical coatings and of guided optics. This book addresses possible ways to handle photons, based on quantum physics. It also gives two reviews about wavefront processing and about image restoration and deconvolution algorithms for ill conditioned cases. more...
Space on Earthby C. Cockell
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. 2006; US$ 24.95Sir Arthur Clarke Award Winner. Many environmentalists think going into space detracts from solving problems on Earth. Most space explorers feel environmentalism hampers their exploration of space. Leading astro-biologist Prof. Cockell argues that environmentalism and space exploration have one and the same objective, to ensure humanity has a home. more...
Space Explorationby Sol 90
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. 2008; US$ 29.95Space Exploration, is one book in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series that is correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-8. The Britannica Illustrated Science Library is a visually compelling set that covers earth science, life science, and physical science in 16 volumes. Created for ages 10 and up, each volume provides an overview on a subject and thoroughly explains it through detailed and powerful graphics-more than 1,000 per volume-that turn complex subjects into information that students can grasp. Each volume contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary help and an index. more...
Space Explorationby Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc.; Sol 90
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. 2009; US$ 29.95Space Exploration, is one book in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series that is correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-8. The Britannica Illustrated Science Library is a visually compelling set that covers earth science, life science, and physical science in 16 volumes. Created for ages 10 and up, each volume provides an overview on a subject and thoroughly explains it through detailed and powerful graphics-more than 1,000 per volume-that turn complex subjects into information that students can grasp. Each volume contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary help and an index. more...
Astrophysics in the Next Decadeby H.A. Thronson; Massimo Stiavelli; A.G.G.M. Tielens
Springer 2009; US$ 209.00Covers the Proceedings of the Astrophysics in the Next Decade : JWST and Concurrent Facilities conference. more...
Space Exploration For Dummiesby Cynthia Phillips; Shana Priwer
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009; US$ 19.99Your comprehensive guide to remarkable achievements in space Do you long to explore the universe? This plain-English, fully illustrated guide explains the great discoveries and advancements in space exploration throughout history, from early astronomers to the International Space Station. You'll learn about the first satellites, rockets, and people in space; explore space programs around the world; and ponder the controversial question: Why continue to explore space? Take a quick tour of astronomy get to know the solar system and our place in the galaxy, take a crash course in rocket science, and live a day in the life of an astronaut Run the Great Space Race trace the growth of the Space Age from Sputnik to the Apollo moon... more...
The Impact of HST on European Astronomyby F. Duccio Macchetto
Springer 2010; US$ 249.00The Hubble Space Telescope has facilitated major contributions to a wide range of topics in astronomy: The study of nearby planets The processes of star and planet formation The stellar and interstellar components of galaxies The discovery that most, if not all, galactic nuclei harbor a massive black hole that profoundly affects their evolution The realisation that the universe as a whole is undergoing acceleration as a result of a yet unknown form of "dark energy". This volume offers a broad perspective of the advancements made possible by the HST over its almost two decades of operation and emphasises their impact on European astronomical research. These proceedings of 41st symposium in the ESLAB series of the European Space Agency... more...









