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Series Astronomers' universe
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Modify your search Apply to external sourcesThe future of the universe / Jack Meadows / Springer (2007)
Title : The future of the universe Material Type: books Authors: Jack Meadows Publisher: Springer Publication Date: 2007 Series: Astronomers' universe Pagination: ill. (some col.) ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-1-85233-946-3 General note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-171) and index. Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Cosmology--Forecasting Class number: QB981 Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=6764 The future of the universe [books] / Jack Meadows . - Springer, 2007 . - ill. (some col.). - (Astronomers' universe) .
ISBN : 978-1-85233-946-3
Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-171) and index.
Languages : English (eng)
Descriptors: Cosmology--Forecasting Class number: QB981 Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=6764 Copies
Barcode Call number Media type Location Section Status 010805 QB981.M43 2007 Book ISU Central Campus library Main collection Available Reader review No review, add yours!
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Title : Terraforming : the creating of habitable worlds Material Type: books Authors: Martin Beech Publisher: Springer Publication Date: 2009 Series: Astronomers' universe Pagination: xi, 291 p. Layout: col. ill. Size: 25 cm ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-387-09795-4 General note: Includes bibliographical references and index. Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Life on other planets ; Mars (Planet) ; Planets--Environmental engineering ; Solar system--Exploration ; Space colonies ; Venus (Planet) Class number: TL795.7 Abstract: This book proposes a sound and realistic exploration on the topic of terraforming. Often used as the narrative premise in science fiction novels, terraforming is the process by which an uninhabitable planet might be converted into one capable of supporting life. This book presents what is physically possible today and hints what might conceivably be put into practice in the next several hundred years. The author works within the realms of current technology and known physics, although speculation on future advancements inevitably enters the discussion. Introductory chapters establish why terraforming will be of great benefit to human kind, and also put in place the basic physical arguments necessary to the terraforming process. The following parts look at various proposals that have been made for terraforming the planets Mars and Venus. The book concludes with a glimpse to the much deeper future when humankind will explore and colonize the outer solar system and possibly the newly discovered exoplanets. Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=7514 Terraforming : the creating of habitable worlds [books] / Martin Beech . - Springer, 2009 . - xi, 291 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. - (Astronomers' universe) .
ISBN : 978-0-387-09795-4
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Languages : English (eng)
Descriptors: Life on other planets ; Mars (Planet) ; Planets--Environmental engineering ; Solar system--Exploration ; Space colonies ; Venus (Planet) Class number: TL795.7 Abstract: This book proposes a sound and realistic exploration on the topic of terraforming. Often used as the narrative premise in science fiction novels, terraforming is the process by which an uninhabitable planet might be converted into one capable of supporting life. This book presents what is physically possible today and hints what might conceivably be put into practice in the next several hundred years. The author works within the realms of current technology and known physics, although speculation on future advancements inevitably enters the discussion. Introductory chapters establish why terraforming will be of great benefit to human kind, and also put in place the basic physical arguments necessary to the terraforming process. The following parts look at various proposals that have been made for terraforming the planets Mars and Venus. The book concludes with a glimpse to the much deeper future when humankind will explore and colonize the outer solar system and possibly the newly discovered exoplanets. Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=7514 Copies
Barcode Call number Media type Location Section Status 011882 TL795.7.B43 2009 Book ISU Central Campus library Main collection Available Reader review No review, add yours!
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Title : The making of history's greatest star map Material Type: books Authors: M. A. C. Perryman, Author Publisher: Springer Publication Date: 2010 Series: Astronomers' universe Pagination: xi, 282 p. Layout: ill. (some col.) Size: 25 cm ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-3-642-11601-8 General note: Includes bibliographical references and index. Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Hipparcos (Artificial satellite) ; Stars--Atlases--History Class number: QB65 Abstract: In the last two decades of the 20th century, the European Space Agency developed and launched the Hipparcos satellite. This book traces the subject's history, explains why such enormous efforts are considered worthwhile, and interweaves these first-hand insight into the Hipparcos project, and how big science is consudted at an international level. Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=8274 The making of history's greatest star map [books] / M. A. C. Perryman, Author . - Springer, 2010 . - xi, 282 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. - (Astronomers' universe) .
ISBN : 978-3-642-11601-8
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Languages : English (eng)
Descriptors: Hipparcos (Artificial satellite) ; Stars--Atlases--History Class number: QB65 Abstract: In the last two decades of the 20th century, the European Space Agency developed and launched the Hipparcos satellite. This book traces the subject's history, explains why such enormous efforts are considered worthwhile, and interweaves these first-hand insight into the Hipparcos project, and how big science is consudted at an international level. Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=8274 Copies
Barcode Call number Media type Location Section Status 012502 QB65.P47 2010 Book ISU Central Campus library Main collection Available Reader review No review, add yours!
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Title : Artificial satellites and how to observe them Material Type: books Authors: Richard W. Schmude, Author Publisher: Springer Publication Date: 2012 Series: Astronomers' universe Pagination: xiii, 181 p. Layout: ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) Size: 24 cm ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-1-461-43914-1 General note: Includes bibliographical references and index Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Artificial satellites ; Artificial satellites--Earth--Observations Class number: TL798.S3 Abstract: Contents note: 1. Satellite Basics 2. Scientific Satellite Spacecraft 3. Earth Observing and Weather Satellites 4. Observing Artificial Satellites 5. Imaging Artificial Satellites and Doing Research 6. Computation of Eclipse Times Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=8606 Artificial satellites and how to observe them [books] / Richard W. Schmude, Author . - Springer, 2012 . - xiii, 181 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 24 cm. - (Astronomers' universe) .
ISBN : 978-1-461-43914-1
Includes bibliographical references and index
Languages : English (eng)
Descriptors: Artificial satellites ; Artificial satellites--Earth--Observations Class number: TL798.S3 Abstract: Contents note: 1. Satellite Basics 2. Scientific Satellite Spacecraft 3. Earth Observing and Weather Satellites 4. Observing Artificial Satellites 5. Imaging Artificial Satellites and Doing Research 6. Computation of Eclipse Times Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=8606 Copies
Barcode Call number Media type Location Section Status 012676 TL798.S3.S43 2012 Book ISU Central Campus library Main collection Available Reader review No review, add yours!
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Title : Celestial messengers : cosmic rays / Material Type: books Authors: Mario Bertolotti, Author Publisher: Springer Publication Date: 2012 Series: Astronomers' universe Pagination: 330p. Size: 24 cm ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-3-642-28370-3 General note: Includes bibliographical references and index Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Cosmic radiation ; Cosmic rays Class number: QC484.9 Abstract: The book describes from a historical point of view how cosmic rays were discovered. The book describes the research in cosmic rays. The main focus is on how the knowledge was gained, describing the main experiments and the conclusions drawn. Biographical sketches of main researchers are provided. Cosmic rays have an official date of discovery which is linked to the famous balloon flights of the Austrian physicist Hess in 1912. The year 2012 can therefore be considered the centenary of the discovery. Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=8622 Celestial messengers : cosmic rays / [books] / Mario Bertolotti, Author . - Springer, 2012 . - 330p. ; 24 cm. - (Astronomers' universe) .
ISBN : 978-3-642-28370-3
Includes bibliographical references and index
Languages : English (eng)
Descriptors: Cosmic radiation ; Cosmic rays Class number: QC484.9 Abstract: The book describes from a historical point of view how cosmic rays were discovered. The book describes the research in cosmic rays. The main focus is on how the knowledge was gained, describing the main experiments and the conclusions drawn. Biographical sketches of main researchers are provided. Cosmic rays have an official date of discovery which is linked to the famous balloon flights of the Austrian physicist Hess in 1912. The year 2012 can therefore be considered the centenary of the discovery. Record link: http://isulibrary.isunet.edu/opac/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=8622 Copies
Barcode Call number Media type Location Section Status 012692 QC484.9.B47 2012 Book ISU Central Campus library Main collection Available Reader review No review, add yours!
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