Astronomy, Observations And Techniques
Development of Coherent Detector Technologies for Sub-Millimetre Wave Astronomy Observations eBooks & eLearning
Posted by Underaglassmoon at Sept. 18, 2015
Development of Coherent Detector Technologies for Sub-Millimetre Wave Astronomy Observations
Springer | Physics | October 17, 2015 | ISBN-10: 3319193627 | 219 pages | pdf | 14.9 mb
Springer | Physics | October 17, 2015 | ISBN-10: 3319193627 | 219 pages | pdf | 14.9 mb
by Boon-Kok Tan (Author)
Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the European Astronomical Society
Winner of the 2014 MERAC prize awarded by the European Astronomical Society
Describes technology that will make a major contribution to the future extension of the operation of major telescopes, such as ALMA, APEX and the GLT, from single pixel to large format arrays
First Light and Beyond eBooks & eLearning
Posted by Underaglassmoon at Aug. 30, 2015
First Light and Beyond: Making a Success of Astronomical Observing
Springer | Astronomy | July 29 2015 | ISBN-10: 331918850X | 300 pages | pdf | 19.4 mb
Springer | Astronomy | July 29 2015 | ISBN-10: 331918850X | 300 pages | pdf | 19.4 mb
by D. A. Jenkins (Author)
Helps novice observers take something worthwhile away each and every time they go out under the night sky
Teaches beginners what observing success consists of, with specific steps that will make your first sessions both enjoyable and informative
Explains how observers can make the best of the equipment they own and offers many hints and tips for observing sessions of all different kinds at various stages of experience
Very-high-energy Gamma-ray Observations of Pulsar Wind Nebulae eBooks & eLearning
Posted by Underaglassmoon at Oct. 5, 2016
Very-high-energy Gamma-ray Observations of Pulsar Wind Nebulae and Cataclysmic Variable Stars with MAGIC and Development of Trigger Systems for IACTs
Springer | Astrophysics | Oct 25 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319447505 | 217 pages | pdf | 29.55 mb
Springer | Astrophysics | Oct 25 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319447505 | 217 pages | pdf | 29.55 mb
Authors: López Coto, Rubén
Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain Presents a state-of-the-art overview of the imaging atmospheric Cherenkov technique and the MAGIC telescopes Offers a complete picture of the relation between pulsar properties and their very-high-energy gamma-ray emissions Features cutting-edge results on the very-high-energy emissions of cataclysmic variable stars with contemporary observations
John Tebbutt: Rebuilding and Strengthening the Foundations of Australian Astronomy eBooks & eLearning
Posted by Underaglassmoon at Nov. 21, 2016
John Tebbutt: Rebuilding and Strengthening the Foundations of Australian Astronomy
Springer | Astronomy | December 14, 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319445200 | 555 pages | pdf | 27.13 mb
Springer | Astronomy | December 14, 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319445200 | 555 pages | pdf | 27.13 mb
Authors: Orchiston, Wayne
Marks the centenary of John Tebbutt's death with a survey of his accomplishments
Includes a foreword by Sir Patrick Moore
Honors the astronomical groundwork done by Tebutt at a time when astronomy had not yet gained a firm foothold in Australia
The Moon's Largest Craters and Basins eBooks & eLearning
Posted by Underaglassmoon at Nov. 25, 2015
The Moon's Largest Craters and Basins: Images and Topographic Maps from LRO, GRAIL, and Kaguya
Springer | Astronomy | December 21, 2015 | ISBN-10: 3319220314 | 264 pages | pdf | 66.5 mb
Springer | Astronomy | December 21, 2015 | ISBN-10: 3319220314 | 264 pages | pdf | 66.5 mb
Authors: Byrne, Charles J.
Features a false-color map of the topography of each crater and basin image, as well as gravity maps for every feature
Includes imagery from the latest spacecraft such as the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and GRAIL missions
Combines data from several sources on each of the large features covered, making this a useful research reference
The NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal User's Guide eBooks & eLearning
Posted by Underaglassmoon at June 11, 2016
The NexStar Evolution and SkyPortal User's Guide
Springer | Astronomy | June 24 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319325388 | 219 pages | pdf | 11.21 mb
Springer | Astronomy | June 24 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319325388 | 219 pages | pdf | 11.21 mb
Authors: Chen, James L., Chen, Adam
Focuses on one of the latest computerized Go-To mounts and provides context for this advancement
Enables the backyard astronomer to align and operate a Celestron Evolution mount comfortably and locate the planets and deep sky objects with confidence
Covers one of the only WiFi capable telescope systems
The Rise and Fall of the Fifth Force eBooks & eLearning
Posted by Underaglassmoon at March 13, 2016
The Rise and Fall of the Fifth Force: Discovery, Pursuit, and Justification in Modern Physics, Second Edition
Springer | Physics | April 4, 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319284118 | 249 pages | pdf | 8.88 mb
Springer | Physics | April 4, 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319284118 | 249 pages | pdf | 8.88 mb
Authors: Franklin, Allan, Fischbach, Ephraim
Unique account of the history of the fifth force
Co-Authored by the originator of this hypothesis
Contains an up-to-date review of the impact on present-day research
Shapes and Dynamics of Granular Minor Planets eBooks & eLearning
Posted by Underaglassmoon at Nov. 28, 2016
Shapes and Dynamics of Granular Minor Planets: The Dynamics of Deformable Bodies Applied to Granular Objects in the Solar System
Springer | Geophysics & Geodesy | December 17, 2016 | ISBN-10: 331940489X | 354 pages | pdf | 15.56 mb
Springer | Geophysics & Geodesy | December 17, 2016 | ISBN-10: 331940489X | 354 pages | pdf | 15.56 mb
Authors: Sharma, Ishan
Unique treatise on statics and dynamics of deformable solid bodes
In depth investigation of phenomena
Flexible approach provides valuable insights
Tidal Streams in the Local Group and Beyond: Observations and Implications eBooks & eLearning
Posted by Underaglassmoon at Jan. 3, 2016
Tidal Streams in the Local Group and Beyond: Observations and Implications
Springer | Astrophysics and Space Science | January 30, 2016 | ISBN-10: 331919335X | 250 pages | pdf | 9.77 mb
Springer | Astrophysics and Space Science | January 30, 2016 | ISBN-10: 331919335X | 250 pages | pdf | 9.77 mb
Editors: Newberg, Heidi Jo, Carlin, Jeffrey L. (Eds.)
Introduces the field of tidal streams in galactic halos, including the discovery history, the cosmological origins of halo substructure, the techniques for discovering these streams and the use of tidal streams to constrain the dark matter distribution in the Milky Way
Provides a complete list of all substructures (in both density and velocity) discovered to date in the Milky Way halo
Written by leading researchers in the field
The first book focusing on the substructure of the Milky Way halo and similar substructure in other galaxies
Turbulence in the Solar Wind eBooks & eLearning
Posted by Underaglassmoon at Oct. 15, 2016
Turbulence in the Solar Wind
Springer | Astrophysics | November 7, 2016 | ISBN-10: 331943439X | 267 pages | pdf | 9.61 mb
Springer | Astrophysics | November 7, 2016 | ISBN-10: 331943439X | 267 pages | pdf | 9.61 mb
Authors: Bruno, Roberto, Carbone, Vincenzo
Serves as modern and concise introduction to the subject matter
Combines theory and observation throughout
Offers a self-contained and tutorial presentation