Denna vackert strukturerade bok presenterar det väsentliga i William och Caroline Herschels banbrytande prestationer i slutet av 1700-talets astronomi. William and Caroline Herschel – Pioneers in Late 18th-Century Astronomy, Author: Michael Hoskin Michael Hoskin visar att William Herschel var den första observationskosmologen och en av de första observatörerna som attackerade det sideriska universum bortom solsystemet: …
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”The bubbles were swirling all around me, massaging my body. As I luxuriated in this fantastic bath, I gasped realizing that those bubbles carried with them miniature galaxies bringing the entire Cosmos into my bathtub…” Universe Unveiled – The Cosmos in My Bubble Bath Alfie is back. And so are George and other characters from …
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* Explains the principle of space tethers: what they are and how they can be used in space. * Gives an overview of the past, present and future of space tether development. * Presents the various concepts of space tethers, from the feasible to the innovative and challenging. * Describes the technological challenges, potential benefits …
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Examines not only Western monotheistic religions but also Eastern belief systems such as Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism. Covers the history of the debate concerning extraterrestrial life and the current state of exoplanet research. Applies comparative theology to a neglected but soon to be vital question In the twenty-first century, the debate about life on other worlds is …
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The only book written in the English language on Tunguska studies in the former Soviet Union and new independent states that is entirely based on first-hand accounts of serious researchers directly engaged in these studies. * Objective and pays attention to both conventional and unconventional theories of the Tunguska space bodys origin. * Devoid of …
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In recent years, there has been increased interest in our Solar System. This has been prompted by the launching of giant orbiting telescopes and space probes, the discovery of new planetary moons and heavenly bodies that orbit the Sun, and the demotion of Pluto as a planet. In one generation, our place in the heavens …
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Titel: The Mythology of the Night Sky Författare: David E. Falkner Språk: Engelska Format: Häftad ISBN: 9781461401360 * Stands as a unique single-source reference, for astronomers and for anyone interested in classical literature. * Organized by season for convenient practical observations. * Gives practical observation data for stellar and deep-sky features, as well as observing …
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Serves as an extensive reference book for map collectors, amateur astronomers, and historians of astronomy and art. Written with non-technical language accessible to anybody who wants to learn more about celestial mapping and astronomical history. Contains appendices with numerous resources for map collectors, such as contact information for dealers and auction houses, a supplementary reference catalog of …
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En djupgående genomgång av de fem kropparna i vårt solsystem som har bevis för underjordiska hav, samt andra kroppar som teoretiskt skulle kunna ha det.Exploring the Ocean Worlds of our Solar System – Författare: Bernard Henin In the last 25 years, planetary science experienced a revolution, as vast oceans of liquid water have been discovered …
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If you’re wanting a challenge for your newly acquired telescope, or are interested in seeing what others have highlighted as some of the greatest sights in the night sky, this book will set you on the path of discovery.The Caldwell Objects and How to Observe Them There have been only a handful of famous deep …
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* Stjärnkarta i färg som visar (nästan) hela himlen med positionen på 600 av de finaste objekt på himlen. * Kartan viks ihop för enkel förvaring och transport. * Orion DeepMap 600 visar stjärnhimlen från -60 graders till +90 graders deklination. Detta innebär att hela stjärnhimlen som är synlig från Europa är med på kartan. …
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Utforska vår granne i rymden, planeten Mars. Orion Mars Map visar ett stort antal spännande detaljer och informationer på planeten och gör på så vis observationer av Mars mycket mer spännande.Orion Mars Map & Observing Guide – språk: Engelska * Språk: Engelska * Ett ovärderligt hjälpmedel för observationer av den röda planeten. * Visar detaljer …
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Using High-Powered Telescopes from Home * Tells amateur astronomers how anyone at home can access and use a professional telescope at a remote observatory. * Explains the technology behind the development of remote observatories, once only used by professionals but now available to amateur observers. * Includes practical information on how to choose a remote …
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En genomgång av det Brittiska rymdprogrammet från Blue steel till Principia, och histrorien om dess astronauter från Helen Sharman till Tim Peake.Tim Peake and Britain’s Road to Space – Författare: Erik Seedhouse For centuries the British developed a reputation as a nation of explorers. From Francis Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe to the ascent of …
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The perfect starting point for first-time spectroscope users, with no heavy mathematics and with information on how to buy and use an entry-level spectroscope. Describes how to buy and use an entry-level spectroscope and describes specific details on the transmission filters for cameras and telescopes. Packed with practical tips on how to use simple commercial grating spectroscopes. Presents clear …
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* Provides all the background material needed to appreciate and understand the astronomy of the major radio sources that are observable by amateurs * Contains the information necessary to build and use a low cost backyard radio telescope. * No previous experience in electronics is required. * Gives plans for a simple cook-book radio telescope …
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En förklaring om varför det är så viktigt att förstå effekterna av solens energirika partiklar, och möjligheten om att förutse dem, från ett modernt samhälles perspektiv.Solar Particle Radiation Storms Forecasting and Analysis – Författare: Olga E. Malandraki & Norma B. Crosby Solar energetic particles (SEPs) emitted from the Sun are a major space weather hazard …
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Lately there have been more and more news stories on objects from space such as asteroids, comets, and meteors whizzing past Earth. One even exploded in the atmosphere over a Russian city in 2012, causing real damage and injuries. Impacts are not uncommon in our Solar System, even on Earth, and people are beginning to …
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Makes the area of astrochemistry accessible to amateur astronomers and the general educated publicThe Chemical Cosmos – A Guided Tour, Author: Steve Miller If you have ever wondered how we get from the awesome impersonality of the Big Bang universe to the point where living creatures can start to form, and evolve into beings like …
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Ökat tryck i början av 1960-talet från National Academy of Sciences (NAS) för att studera sätt att utöka astronauternas roll för att bedriva vetenskap på framtida rymduppdrag ledde till NASA:s slutsats att vetenskapligt utbildade besättningsmedlemmar skulle generera större resultat från varje uppdrag.NASA’s Scientist-Astronauts by David, Shayler, Burgess, Colin NASA och industristudier fortsatte att undersöka möjligheter …
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