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Splitting The Second: The Story of Atomic Time
CRC Press 2000; US$ 41.95Presents the story of the development of atomic clocks and atomic timekeeping. This study reveals how and why reliable clocks were invented, how co-ordinated universal time was developed, and how the future need for increased precision is driving atomic timekeeping to greater accuracy. more...
An Introduction to Optical Stellar Interferometry
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 95.00This is the first book on optical stellar interferometry. It covers the history, theory and future uses of interferometeric techniques. It discusses ideas and instruments used in interferometry for advanced students in physics, optics, and astronomy with an interest in astronomical interferometry. more...
CCD Astrophotography
Springer-Verlag New York Inc 2006; US$ 31.99Details one man's approach to the problem of getting high-quality astronomical images under light-polluted conditions. This book provides a tested program that helps CCD-beginner to work towards digital imaging of the highest quality. It outlines the materials and equipment used for high-quality imaging. more...
Exploring Ancient Skies
Springer-Verlag New York Inc 2005; US$ 239.99Exploring Ancient Skies' uses modern science to examine ancient astronomy throughout the World: the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, the Far East, and the New World, particularly Mesoamerica. Throughout, the discussion emphasizes the main purposes of ancient astronomy, many of which it shares with modern astronomy. more...
Lunar and Planetary Webcam User's Guide
Springer 2006; US$ 35.99Aims to de-mystify the jargon of webcams and computer processing and provides hints and tips for imaging the Sun, Moon and planets with a webcam. This book also explains how webcams can be connected direct to a PC so that software can be used to "stack" multiple images, providing a stunning increase in image quality. more...
Digital Astrophotography
Springer 2006; US$ 35.99Contains techniques, advice, hints, tips and spectacular color images from world experts in CCD astronomy from North America and Europe. Their insights are illustrated with color images. This book features techniques that range from using simple webcams to highly technical aspects such as supernovae patrolling. more...
Visual Astronomy Under Dark Skies
Springer 2006; US$ 35.99Modern astronomical telescopes, along with other advances in technology, have brought the deep sky within reach of astronomers. This book helps you if you are observing the sky from a light-polluted environment. It provides information needed to know about what to observe, and how to get views of faint and distant astronomical objects. more...
The Outer Planets and their Moons
Springer 2006; US$ 139.99Aims to review the knowledge on 4 major themes: the study of the formation and evolution processes of the outer planets and their satellites; a study of the atmospheres of the outer planets and Titan; the study of the planetary magnetospheres and their interactions with the solar wind; and the formation and properties of satellites and rings. more...
Handbook of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 112.00Updated third edition for graduate students, researchers and professionals in astronomy and the space sciences. more...
A Companion to Astronomy and Astrophysics
Springer 2007; US$ 64.99Provides information for amateur astronomers and professional astrophysicists, and for those interested in the Universe. This book consists of two main parts, a Timeline and a Dictionary. The Timeline is a history which provides the story of cosmic discovery. The Dictionary defines the terms and acronyms that deal with our celestial science. more...









