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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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The fundamentals of modern astrophysics : a survey of the cosmos from the home planet to space frontiers /

Mikhail Ya. Marov, Author ; International Space University, Issuing body | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

The Fundamentals of Modern Astrophysics provides an overview of the modern science of astrophysics. It covers the Sun, Solar System bodies, exoplanets, stars, and star life cycle, planetary systems origin and evolution, basics of astrobiology, o[...]

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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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Gravitational physics : exploring the structure of space and time

Committee on Gravitational Physics, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission o | [S.l.] : National Academy Press | Physics in a new era | 1999

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Nuclear physics : the core of matter, the fuel of stars

Committee on Nuclear Physics, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Phys | [S.l.] : National Research Council | Physics in a new era | 1999

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The physics of stars

A. C. Phillips | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | The Manchester physics series | 1999

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Small mission for energetic astrophysics : ultraviolet to gamma-ray : American Institute of Physics (AIP) conference proceedings, Los Alamos, New Mexico, February 1999

Steven P. Brumby, Editor | [S.l.] : American Institute of Physics | AIP conference proceedings | 1999

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Destiny or chance : our solar system and its place in the cosmos

Stuart Ross Taylor | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 1998

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Failed stars and super planets : a report based on the January 1998 workshop on substellar-mass objects

Steering Group for the Workshop on Substellar-Mass Objects ; mathematics and applications Commission on physical sciences ; Space Studies Board ; National Research Council (U.S.) | [S.l.] : National Academy Press | 1998

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Introductory : astronomy and astrophysics

Michael Zeilik ; Stephen A. Gregory | [S.l.] : Saunders College Publishing | Saunders Golden Sunburst series | 1998

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Ultraviolet astrophysics beyond the IUE final archive : proceedings of the conference held in Sevilla, Spain from 11th to 14th november 1997

Bob Harris, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 1998

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The universe unfolding

Miranda Weston-Smith, Editor ; Hermann Bondi, Editor | [S.l.] : Clarendon Press | 1998

"The universe unfolding is a unique collection of 20 lectures given by outstanding astronomers over a period of 20 years. What makes the collection so remarkable is that each gives a personal and authoritative view of a topic in a widely intelli[...]

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Astrophysical fluid dynamics

E. Battaner | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 1996

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An introduction to modern astrophysics

Bradley W. Carroll ; Dale A. Ostlie | [S.l.] : Addison-Wesley | 1996

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Color and light in nature

David K. Lynch ; W. C. Livingston | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 1995

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The nature of space and time

Stephen W. Hawking ; Roger Penrose | [S.l.] : Princeton University Press | The Isaac Newton institute series of lectures | 1995

Einstein said that the most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible. But was he right? Can the quantum theory of fields and Einstein's general theory of relativity, the two most accurate and successful theories in [...]

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Space plasmas : coupling between small and medium scale processes

Maha Ashour-Abdalla ; Tom Chang ; Paul Dusenbery | [S.l.] : American Geophysical Union (AGU) | Geophysical monograph | 1995

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Black holes and time warps : Einstein's outrageous legacy /

Kip S. Thorne, Author | [S.l.] : W. W. Norton & Company | The Commonwealth Fund Book Program | 1994

"Ever since Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity burst upon the world in 1915 some of the most brilliant minds of our century have sought to decipher the mysteries bequeathed by that theory, a legacy so unthinkable in some respects th[...]

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The equation of state in astrophysics : proceedings of IAU colloquium no. 147 [held at] Saint-Malo, France, 14-18 June 1993

Evry L. Schatzman, Editor ; Gilles Chabrier, Editor | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 1994

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The physics of stars

A. C. Phillips | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | The Manchester physics series | 1994

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Solar and stellar activity cycles

Peter R. Wilson | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge astrophysics series | 1994

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Dynamics of space tether systems

V. V. Beletskii ; Eugene M Levin ; American Astronautical Society | [S.l.] : Univelt | Advances in the astronautical sciences | 1993

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Principles of physical cosmology

P. J. E. Peebles | [S.l.] : Princeton University Press | Princeton series in physics | 1993

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The stars

Evry L. Schatzman ; Francoise Praderie | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomy and astrophysics library | 1993

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The physics of astrophysics

Frank H. Shu | [S.l.] : University Science Books | A series of books in astronomy | 1992

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A lunar optical-ultraviolet-infrared synthesis array (LOUISA) : proceedings of a workshop held at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, february 8-10, 1989

Nebojsa Duric, Editor ; Stewart W. Johnson, Editor ; Jack O. Burns, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1992

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The sun : a laboratory for astrophysics

John C. Brown, Editor ; Joan T. Schmelz, Editor | [S.l.] : Kluwer | NATO ASI series. Series C | 1992

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The sun in time

Mildred Shapley Matthews, Editor ; M. S. Giampapa, Editor ; C. P. Sonett, Editor | Tucson : University of Arizona Press | Space science series | 1991

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Basic plasma processes on the sun : proceedings of the 142nd Symposium of the International Astronomical Union, held in Bangalore, India, December 1-5,1989

V. Krishan, Editor ; Eric Ronald Priest, Editor | [S.l.] : Kluwer | 1990

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Observatories in earth orbit and beyond : proceedings of the 123rd Colloquium of the International Astronomical Union, held in Greenbelt, Maryland, April 24-27, 1990

Yoji Kondo, Editor | [S.l.] : Kluwer | Astrophysics and space science library | 1990

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Physics and chemistry of comets

Walter F. Huebner, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomy and astrophysics library | 1990

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Solar astrophysics

Peter Foukal | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1990

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Physics and astrophysics in the space station era : first scientific meeting of the International Forum on the Scientific Uses of the Space Station (I. F. S. U. S. S.), Venice, 4-7 October 1987

P. L. Bernacca, Editor ; R. Ruffini, Editor | [S.l.] : Italian Physical Society | Conference proceedings | 1989

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The restless sun

Donat G. Wenzel | [S.l.] : Smithsonian Institution Press | Smithsonian library of the solar system | 1989

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Astrophysical concepts

Martin Harwit | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomy and astrophysics library | 1988

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Astrophysics of the sun

Harold Zirin | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 1987

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Astrophysics from Spacelab

P. L. Bernacca, Editor ; R. Ruffini, Editor | [S.l.] : D. Reidel Publishing Company | Astrophysics and space science library | 1980

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Radiative processes in astrophysics

George B. Rybicki ; Alan P. Lightman | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | 1979

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Astrophysical quantities

C. W. Allen, Author | [S.l.] : Athelone Press | 1976

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Solar composition and its evolution from core to corona : proceedings of an ISSI Workshop 26-30 January 1998, Bern, Switzerland

C. Frohlich | [S.l.] : Kluwer Academic Publishers | Space science series of ISSI | 01/01/1999

The sun now studied is far removed from its early models that describes a homogeneous spherical body: chemical fractionation as well as considerable fine-structure in and above the solar surface, and internal mixing must now be taken into accoun[...]

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