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Dark Nebulae, Dark Lanes, and Dust Belts
Springer 2012; US$ 31.99There are 'voids' obscuring all kinds of objects in the cosmos. Voids may be within an object, or between an object and us. Dark Nebulae, Dark Lanes, and Dust Lanes looks out into the deep sky at those apparent dark regions in space, which are among the most compelling telescopic destinations for amateur observers. One famous example is Barnard's... more...
The Internal Constitution of the Stars
Cambridge University Press 1988; US$ 74.00The publication of The Internal Constitution of the Stars by Arthur Eddington in 1926 was a major landmark in the development of modern theoretical astrophysics. Not only did Eddington effectively create the discipline of the structure, constitution, and more...
Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics: Volume 1, Basic Stellar Observations and Data
Cambridge University Press 1989; US$ 53.00This textbook introduces basic elements of fundamental astronomy and astrophysics which serve as a foundation for understanding the structure, evolution, and observed properties of stars. The first half of the book explains how stellar motions, distances, more...
Instrumentation for Large Telescopes
Cambridge University Press 1997; US$ 146.00The first review on the design and use of instrumentation for the new generation of large telescopes that will be used by astronomers well into the next century. more...
GravItational Lensing of Quasars
CRC Press 2011; US$ 89.95In the context of observational cosmology, the book begins with the basics of gravitational lensing, explaining how light is deflected as it passes the vicinity of mass. The focus however, is on applications related to gravitationally lensed quasars. A brief overview of the different classes of active galactic nuclei is given, as well as some still... more...
The Andromeda Galaxy and the Rise of Modern Astronomy
Springer 2012; US$ 27.99A User's Guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 Telescopes
Springer 2010; US$ 31.99This book offers a comprehensive introductory guide to "choosing and using" a series LXD55 or LXD75 computer-controlled ("goto") telescope, containing a wealth of useful information for both beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers. The manufacturer's manuals are not nearly detailed enough to be of real help... more...









