Astronomy, Observations And Techniques

Authors: Harrison, Christopher Mark
Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the Durham University, UK
Demonstrates that the currently accepted models of galaxy formation are correct in parts but have parts that are not reproduced by observations
Includes a concise review on the properties of supermassive black holes and their predicted role in the formation of galaxies
Awarded the Durham University's Physics Thesis Prize and Keith Nicholas Prize for outstanding performance based on the work presented in this thesis

by Jim Chung (Author)

by Nickolay Y. Gnedin (Author), Simon C. O. Glover (Author), Ralf S. Klessen (Author), Volker Springel (Author), Yves Revaz (Editor), Pascale Jablonka (Editor), Romain Teyssier (Editor), Lucio Mayer (Editor)
Offers an introduction and state-of-the-art insight into research on star formation in galaxies
Describes the main numerical computational techniques designed to solve the equations governing self-gravitating fluids
Written by eminent scientists in the field: Nickolay Gnedin, Simon Glover, Ralf Klessen and Volker Springel

The modern aspiring astronomer is faced with a bewil­ dering choice of commercially produced telescopes, including all the designs considered in the preceding chapter. Yet only four decades ago the choice for a small telescope would have been between just a refrac­ tor and a Newtonian reflector. That change has come about because of the enormous interest that has grown in astronomy since the start of the space age and with the mind-boggling discoveries of the past 30 or 40 years. Except for some of the very small instruments which are unfortunately often heavily promoted in general mail order catalogues, camera shops and the like, the optical quality of these commercially pro­ duced telescopes is almost uniformly excellent. Although one product may be slightly better for some types of observation, or more suited to the personal cir­ cumstances of the observer, than another, most of them will provide excellent observing opportunities. The same general praise cannot be applied, however, to the mountings with which many of these telescopes are provided, and those problems are covered in Chapter 6.

Authors: Griffiths, Martin
Guides observers to the best nebulous objects in the night sky from any latitude, including the incorporation of numerous Southern
Hemisphere objects Authored by a recipient of the "Master Observer Award" of the Astronomical League, who is extremely familiar with the instrumentation needed to view and image nebulae as well as having a deep understanding of their properties
Contains many stunning pictures illustrating the beautiful and multi-colored nebulae of the Milky Way

by James Chen (Author), Adam Chen (Author)

by James L. Chen (Author), Adam Chen (Author)
Enables users to align and operate a Star Book mount to comfortably and confidently locate the planets and deep sky objects
Offers the only written guide to the Vixen Star Book Go-To systems
Provides historical information about the development of computer controlled Go-To telescopes for the amateur astronomer

Authors: Mizon, Bob
Mizon, a well-known expert on light pollution, offers insider advice on the best dark sky sites
Includes photographs of some of the best astrophotographers
Encourages amateur astronomers to travel to protected observing locations with practical tips for how to observe once they are there

Authors: Wynn-Williams, Gareth
Understand the technology breakthroughs that led directly to major discoveries
Discover how the sky would look if you had infrared or X-ray sensitive eyes!

Editors: Walter, S.A., Nabonnand, P., Krömer, R., Schiavon, M. (Eds.)
The letters, nearly all previously unpublished, are fully annotated, with explanations of political, cultural, and technical issues raised by Poincaré and his correspondents
Indispensable for understanding the wide-ranging activity of Henri Poincaré, at the intersection of the history of astronomy, the dynamics of systems, and the politics of empire
Provides new source materials revealing the nature and extent of Poincaré's activity as president of the Bureau of Longitudes