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“bernd aschenbach”

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  • The Invisible Sky

    Rosat and the Age of X-Ray Astronomy

    by Bernd Aschenbach, Hermann-Michael Hahn, Joachim Trümper ...
    Translated by H. Jenkner ...
    - 7 Astronomy is not confined to the exploration of the "courage of omission" and concentrate on those visible sky: Since the fifties, scientists have opened areas that can be conveyed without substantial more and more new windows to the universe, prerequisites; but we have tried to take into making it possible to study numerous new aspects account all crucial aspects and have striven for of ... Read more

    $62.99 USD

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  • The Life and Death of Stars

    by Kenneth R. Lang ...
    In this well-illustrated text, Kenneth R. Lang explains the life cycle of stars, from the dense molecular clouds that are stellar nurseries to the enigmatic nebulae some stars leave behind in their violent ends. Free of mathematical equations and technical jargon, Lang's lively and accessible text provides physical insights into how stars such as our Sun are born, what fuels them and keeps them ... Read more

    $42.69 USD

  • Beyond Earth

    Our Path to a New Home in the Planets

    by Charles Wohlforth, Amanda R. Hendrix Ph.D. ...
    From a leading planetary scientist and an award-winning science writer, a propulsive account of the developments and initiatives that have transformed the dream of space colonization into something that may well be achievable.We are at the cusp of a golden age in space science, as increasingly more entrepreneurs—Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos—are seduced by the commercial potential of ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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  • Astrophysics Is Easy!

    An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer

    by Michael Inglis ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Astrophysics is often –with some justification – regarded as incomprehensible without the use of higher mathematics. Consequently, many amateur astronomers miss out on some of the most fascinating aspects of the subject. Astrophysics Is Easy! cuts through the difficult mathematics and explains the basics of astrophysics in accessible terms. Using nothing more than plain arithmetic and simple ... Read more

    $40.49 USD

  • The Planet Factory

    Exoplanets and the Search for a Second Earth

    by Elizabeth Tasker ...
    Twenty years ago, the search for planets outside the Solar System was a job restricted to science-fiction writers. Now it's one of the fastest-growing fields in astronomy with thousands of exoplanets discovered to date, and the number is rising fast.These new-found worlds are more alien than anything in fiction. Planets larger than Jupiter with years lasting a week; others with two suns lighting ... Read more

    $13.59 USD

  • Interstellar Space Journey

    Space Book for Kids

    by Speedy Publishing ...
    The latest movie about traveling between galaxies has sparked many people's interest in its potential. Unfortunately, the film is not really designed for a child's mind. Thus, a book about interstellar space exploration can help them see how wondrous the idea is for mankind. It may help push them in a direction of work or passion that they never considered before. Young minds need inspiration, and ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Stars So Bright: Book of Constellations (Kiddie Edition)

    Planets and Solar System for Kids

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Astronomy & Space Books
    It's always a pleasant and calming feeling to look up at stars. But you can turn that feeling into one of learning through this picture book of constellations. Here, your child will be trained basic astronomy, starting off with the identification of star patterns dominant in the night sky. Constellations is an exciting subject to tackle, and this book makes it twice as fun! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Alien Seas

    Oceans in Space

    Edited by Michael Carroll, Rosaly Lopes ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Oceans were long thought to exist in all corners of the Solar System, from carbonated seas percolating beneath the clouds of Venus to features on the Moon's surface given names such as "the Bay of Rainbows” and the "Ocean of Storms." With the advent of modern telescopes and spacecraft exploration these ancient concepts of planetary seas have, for the most part, evaporated. But they have been ... Read more

    $40.49 USD

  • 13 Journeys Through Space and Time

    Christmas Lectures from the Royal Institution

    by Colin Stuart, Tim Peake ...
    Series Book 1 - The RI Lectures
    An exploration of space and time and a journey of discovery, through thirteen of the most fascinating Christmas Lectures given at the Royal Institution of Great Britain over the last 200 years. With a foreword by ESA astronaut Tim Peake.Started at the Royal Institution (RI) in 1825 by Michael Faraday, the Christmas Lectures have been broadcast on television since the 1960s and have formed part of ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • The New Plantation

    Black Athletes, College Sports, and Predominantly White NCAA Institutions

    by B. Hawkins ...
    Series series Education (R0)
    The New Plantation examines the controversial relationship between predominantly White NCAA Division I Institutions (PWI s) and black athletes, utilizing an internal colonial model. It provides a much-needed in-depth analysis to fully comprehend the magnitude of the forces at work that impact black athletes experiences at PWI s. Hawkins provides a conceptual framework for understanding the ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Suborbital

    Industry at the Edge of Space

    by Erik Seedhouse ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    The nascent commercial suborbital spaceflight industry will soon open the space frontier to commercial astronauts, payload specialists, scientists and of course, tourists. This book describes the tantalizing science opportunities to be offered when suborbital trips become routine within the next 12 to 18 months. It describes the difference in training and qualification necessary to become either a ... Read more

    $31.49 USD

  • Return to the Far Side of Planet Moore!

    Rambling Through Observations, Friendships and Antics of Sir Patrick Moore

    by Martin Mobberley ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    The result of an exhaustive study of Sir Patrick Moore’s observations of the Moon and planets for more than 60 years, this book is a fantastic companion to the extremely popular, “It Came From Outer Space Wearing an RAF Blazer!” written by the same author. Moore recorded his telescopic observations in his logbooks, which are reproduced and described here in detail, along with his sketches and ... Read more

    $40.49 USD