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Future Satellite Gravimetry and Earth Dynamics
Springer 2007; US$ 109.99A first generation of dedicated satellite missions for the precise mapping of the Earth's gravity field is in orbit (CHAMP, GRACE, and soon GOCE). In this book, Earth scientists develop visions of future applications based on follow-on high-precision satellite gravimetry missions. more...
Astronomy Methods
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 70.00An introduction to basic practical tools, methods and phenomena that underlie quantitative astronomy. more...
Satellite Geodesy
De Gruyter 2003; US$ 1,176.00Completely revised and updated edition. The book covers the entire field of satellite geodesy (status spring/\break summer 2002). Basic chapters on reference systems, time, signal propagation, and satellite orbits are updated. All currently important observation methods are included and also all newly launched satellites of interest to geodesy. Particular... more...
Chemical Abundances and Mixing in Stars in the Milky Way and its Satellites
Springer 2006; US$ 99.99The field of chemical abundances and internal mixing of elements in stars has made large progress. Covering the proceedings of the ESO Workshop held in Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy, this book covers topics from chemical abundances in the different components of the Milky Way to the big bang nucleosynthesis and galaxy formation and evolution. more...
Periodic, quasi-periodic and chaotic motions in Celestial Mechanics
Springer 2007; US$ 159.99Provides the advances of Celestial Mechanics. This book covers theoretical investigations as well as applications to concrete problems. It includes review papers which introduce the reader to leading subjects, like the variational approaches to find periodic orbits, the stability theory of the N-body problem, and more. more...
Why Is Uranus Upside Down?
Allen & Unwin 2007; US$ 22.68A highly entertaining and informative introduction to our planet and the universe we live in. more...
Cold Aqueous Planetary Geochemistry with Frezchem
Springer 2007; US$ 109.99This book explicitly investigates issues of astrobiological relevance in the context of cold aqueous planetary geochemistry. At the core of the technical chapters is the FREZCHEM model, initially developed over many years by one of the authors to quantify aqueous electrolyte properties and chemical thermodynamics at subzero temperatures. FREZCHEM,... more...
The Urban Astronomer's Guide
Springer 2006; US$ 35.99Covers the "why," "how," and "what" of astronomy under light-polluted skies. This book is aimed at urban astronomers and showcases the countless objects - galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters - that can be seen in even in heavily light polluted urban skies. more...
State of the Universe 2007
Springer 2007; US$ 23.99Aims to provide an annual astronomy review suitable for the popular science level reader. This book covers major astronomical news on topics beyond the Solar System and place them in the context of the longer term goals that astronomers and astrophysicists around the world are aiming for. more...









