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Foundations of astrophysics

Barbara Ryden, Author ; B. M. Peterson, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2021

Foundations of Astrophysics provides a contemporary and complete introduction to astrophysics for astronomy and physics majors. With a logical presentation and conceptual and quantitative end-of-chapter problems, the material is accessible to in[...]

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Giant Magellan telescope : science book 2018

Tucson, AZ : NOIRLab | 2021

The GMT Science Book focuses on those areas of frontier science best explored with a large aperture ground-based telescope. The book describes the transformative impact that GMT will have on areas spanning observational astrophysics—from exoplan[...]

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Astrobiology on the International Space Station

Jean-Pierre De Vera, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in space life sciences | 2020

This volume on astrobiology of the Springer Briefs in Life Sciences book series addresses the three fundamental questions on origin, evolution, distribution and future of life in the universe: how does life begin and evolve? Is there life beyond[...]

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Astrophysics of planet formation

Philip J. Armitage, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2020

"The study of planet formation has a long history. The idea that the Solar System formed from a rotating disk of gas and dust - the Nebula Hypothesis - dates back to the writings of Kant, Laplace, and others in the eighteenth century. A quantita[...]

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Clusters of galaxies : physics and cosmology

Andrei Bykov, Editor ; Jelle Kaastra, Editor ; Markus Bruggen, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space science series of ISSI | 2020

Clusters of galaxies are large assemblies of galaxies, hot gas and dark matter bound together by gravity. Galaxy clusters are now one of the most important cosmological probes to test the standard cosmological models. Constraints on the Dark Ene[...]

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An introduction to modern astrophysics

Bradley W. Carroll, Author ; Dale A. Ostlie, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2017

This edition has been updated to include the latest results from relevant fields of astrophysics and advances in our theoretical understanding of astrophysical phenomena.

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Space physics

C. T. Russell, Author ; J. G. Luhmann, Author ; R. J. Strangeway, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2016

This textbook provides advanced undergraduates and graduates with up-to-date coverage of space physics from the Sun to the interstellar medium.

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Astrobiology : an evolutionary approach /

Vera M. Kolb, Editor | Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York : CRC Press | 2015

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The cosmic microwave background : how it changed our understanding of the universe /

Rhodri Evans, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomers' universe | 2015

Rhodri Evans tells the story of what we know about the universe, from Jacobus Kapteyn's Island universe at the turn of the 20th Century, and the discovery by Hubble that the nebulae were external to our own galaxy, through Gamow's early work on[...]

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Handbook of satellite orbits : from Kepler to GPS /

Michel Capderou, Author | Cham : Springer | 2014

This book discusses the great variety of satellite orbits, both in shape (circular to highly elliptical) and properties (geostationary, Sun-synchronous, etc.). This volume starts with an introduction into geodesy. This is followed by a presentat[...]

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The international handbook of space technology

Malcolm Macdonald, Editor ; Viorel Badescu, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2014

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The international handbook of space technology

Malcolm Macdonald, Editor ; Viorel Badescu, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2014

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Enduring quests, daring visions : NASA astrophysics in the next three decades

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2013

In March 2013, the NASA Advisory Council/Science Committee assembled a group of astronomers who would determine the goals and aims of NASA for the next 30 years. The roadmap first notes three defining questions NASA should continue to pursue: A[...]

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Essential astrophysics

Kenneth R. Lang, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Undergraduate lecture notes in physics | 2013

Essential Astrophysics is a book to learn or teach from, as well as a fundamental reference volume for anyone interested in astronomy and astrophysics. It presents astrophysics from basic principles without requiring any previous study of astron[...]

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Physics of collisionless shocks : space plasma shock waves /

André Balogh, Author ; Rudolf A. Treumann, Author | New York, NY : Springer | ISSI scientific report series | 2013

The present book provides a contemporary systematic treatment of shock waves in high-temperature collisionless plasmas as are encountered in near Earth space and in Astrophysics. It consists of two parts. Part I develops the complete theory of [...]

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Solar astrophysics

Peter Foukal, Author | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Physics textbook | 2013

"This revised edition describes our current understanding of the sun -- from its deepest interior, via the layers of the directly observable atmosphere to the solar wind, right up to its farthest extension into interstellar space. It includes a [...]

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Water in the universe

Arnold Hanslmeier, Author | Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London : Springer | 2010

Due to its specific chemical and physical properties, water is essential for life on Earth. And it is assumed that this would be the case for extraterrestrial life as well. Therefore it is important to investigate where water can be found in the[...]

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Astrophysics processes : the physics of astronomical phenomena

Hale Bradt | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2008

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Dynamic analysis of space tether missions

Eugene M Levin | [S.l.] : Univelt | Advances in the astronautical sciences | 2007

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Comprehending and decoding the cosmos : discovering solutions to over a dozen cosmic mysteries by utilizing dark matter relationism, cosmology, and astrophysics

Jerome Drexler | [S.l.] : Universal Publishers | 2006

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Engaging the cosmos : astronomy, philosophy, and faith

Neville Brown | [S.l.] : Sussex Academic Press | 2006

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Heat and gas diffusion in comet nuclei

Walter F. Huebner ; International Space Science Institute | [S.l.] : International Space Science Institute | ISSI scientific report, ISSN 1608-280X | 2006

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Physics and chemistry of the solar system

John S. Lewis | [S.l.] : Elsevier Academic Press | International geophysics series | 2004

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The big bang : a view from the 21st century

David M. Harland | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and space sciences | 2003

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The Sun to the Earth -and Beyond : A Decadal Research Strategy in Solar and Space Physics

National Academy of Sciences, Editor | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2003

The Sun to the Earth-and Beyond si the result of the work of the Solar and Space Survey Committee. Recommandations and findings of the five study panels : the Sun and heliospheric physics, Solar wind and magnetosphere interactions, Atmosphere-ic[...]

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Connecting quarks with the cosmos : eleven science questions for the new century

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Physics of the Universe ; Board on Physics and Astronomy ; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences | [S.l.] : National Academy Press | 2001

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The new cosmos : an introduction to astronomy and astrophysics

Albrecht Unsöld ; Bodo Baschek | New York, NY : Springer | 2001

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FIRST : exploring the formation of galaxies and stars

Bruce Battrick ; European Space Agency | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA BR | 2000

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Black holes, wormholes & time machines

Jim Al-Khalili, Author | [S.l.] : Institute of Physics Publishing | 1999

Albert Einstein revolutionized our view of the Universe. His first was that nothing can travel faster than light-the ultimate speed limit. This simple fact leads to the unavoidable conclusion that space and time must be linked together forever [...]

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Cosmological physics

J. A. Peacock | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 1999

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to modern cosmology, at a level suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. The essential concepts and key equations used by professional researchers in both theoretical and obs[...]

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