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  • Understanding Gravitational Waves
    C. R. Kitchin
    The birth of a completely new branch of observational astronomy is a rare and exciting occurrence. For a long time, our theories about gravitational waves-proposed by Albert Einstein and others more than a hundred years ago-could never be fully proven, since we lacked the proper technology to do it.That all changed when, on September 14, 2015, instruments at the LIGO Observator...
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    47,21 €

  • Astrophysical Techniques
    C.R. Kitchin
    Long used in undergraduate and introductory graduate courses, Astrophysical Techniques, Seventh Edition provides an accessible yet comprehensive account of the innovate instruments, detectors, and techniques employed in astronomy and astrophysics. Emphasizing the underlying unity of all astronomical observations, this popular textbook provides a coherent state-of-the-art accoun...
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    172,78 €

  • Remote and Robotic Investigations of the Solar System
    C.R. Kitchin
    This book covers all aspects of solar system observations: the instruments, their theory, and their practical uses on Earth and in space. It is ideal for students of physical science subjects, professionals working in the field, and amateur astronomers. ...
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    92,68 €

  • Journeys to the Ends of the Universe
    C.R. Kitchin
    A tour through the universe from the big bang onward, this book explores the limits of knowledge where scientific fact overtakes and merges with the wilder speculations of science fiction. The beginnings of galaxies, stars, planets, and even life itself are related back to the raveled turmoil of the first few seconds and years of life in the cosmos. The journey continues past t...
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    120,78 €

  • Galaxies in Turmoil
    C. R. Kitchin
    Astronomers’ Universe Series is a new series aimed at active amateur astronomers but is appropriate to a wider audience of astronomically-informed readers. The book provides an up-to-date account of active galaxies. Lists of such objects and their visual and imaged appearance in commercially available telescopes are an important component of this book. The book makes sense of t...
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    37,97 €

  • Telescopes and Techniques
    C. R. Kitchin
    'Telescopes and Techniques' has proved itself in its first edition, having become probably one of the most widely used astronomy texts, both for numerate amateur astronomers and for astronomy and astrophysics undergraduates. The first and second editions of the book were widely used as set texts for introductory practical astronomy courses in many universities. This book guides...
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    68,59 €

  • Seeing Stars
    C. R. Kitchin / Robert W. Forrest
    This essential and highly-illustrated guide is for anyone taking their first steps in observational astronomy. It shows what you can expect to see, helping you get the most from your equipment. This unique book gives amateurs the guidance and assurance they need to become more proficient observers. ...
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    67,76 €

  • Exoplanets
    C. R. Kitchin / Chris Kitchin
    Exoplanets: Finding, Exploring, and Understanding Alien Worlds probes the basis for possible answers to the fundamentals questions asked about these planets orbiting stars other than our Sun. This book examines what such planets might be like, where they are, and how we find them.Until around ten years ago, the only planets that we knew about were wit...
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    47,77 €

  • Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Astronomy
    C. R. Kitchin / Chris Kitchin
    A unique dictionary of astronomy specifically written for practical amateur astronomers. In addition to definitions, it provides an invaluable reference source for terms, techniques, instruments, formulas and processes for practising observers, both amateur and professional. A special feature of this dictionary is extended definitions for many topics;...
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    78,23 €

  • Solar Observing Techniques
    C. R. Kitchin / Christopher Kitchin
    Astronomers and students interested in studying the Sun require a thorough understanding of the proper techniques and equipment. Safety precautions are paramount, as the intensity of the heat and light can instantly blind the untrained observer. In this book, Kitchin provides all the information needed for safe observation as well as novel techniques ...
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    56,18 €

  • Photo-guide to the Constellations
    C. R. Kitchin
    'l hope that people all around the world never forget what a wonderful thing it is to lie on your back and look up at the stars' Pete Seeger What is the fascination that constellations hold for people? There are probably as many different answers to that question as there are people. For many, though, the constella­ tions are the stepping-off point in...
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    67,60 €

  • Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy
    C.R. Kitchin
    A concise introduction, Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy appeals to the newcomer of astronomical spectroscopy and assumes no previous specialist knowledge. Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with a clear explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, the book proceeds to introduce the main techniques of optical spectroscopy and the range of instru...
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    102,82 €