Astronomie
"Gott hat die Natur einfältig gemacht, sie aber schon viel Künste"
1,000 Mysteries of the Universe
1,000 Mysteries of the Universe
1.000 Rätsel des Universums
1.000 Rätsel des Universums
100 Years of Planetaria
11 Ursae Minoris b
2001 Mars Odyssey
Mars, the most habitable of our sister planets, holds a special place in our imaginations and in our space exploration program. Fully half of NASA's planetary exploration effort is now devoted to Mars. Key questions include: Has Mars ever harbored life? Is there life on Mars now? Will humans be able to survive on the Martian surface? Answers to these questions lie in determining the present location of water on Mars and its likely inventory in the past, and in determining the present radiation environment of Mars. The 2001 Mars Odyssey Mission contributes greatly these answers by detecting near-surface water through measurements of neutron flux, from the detection of carbonates, and the quantification of its radiation environment. This book captures the objectives, the design of the mission and the details of the instruments carried to Mars. It should be of interest to every scientist interested in participating in the on-going exploration of Mars from graduate students to senior scientists as it provides the background information essential to interpret the many exciting results now appearing from the mission.
3,000 Deep-Sky Objects
334 Chicago
3D Printing in Space
400 Years of Astronomical Telescopes
400 Years of Astronomical Telescopes
50 Years of Brown Dwarfs
50 Years of Brown Dwarfs
55 Cancri c
A Biography of Our Sun
A Brief History of Radio Astronomy in the USSR
A Brief History of Radio Astronomy in the USSR
A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes and Binoculars
Amateur astronomers of all skill levels are always contemplating their next telescope, and this book points the way to the most suitable instruments. Similarly, those who are buying their first telescopes ¿ and these days not necessarily a low-cost one ¿ will be able to compare and contrast different types and manufacturers. This exciting and revised new guide provides an extensive overview of binoculars and telescopes. It includes detailed up-to-date information on sources, selection and use of virtually every major type, brand, and model on today¿s market, a truly invaluable treasure-trove of information and helpful advice for all amateur astronomers. Originally written in 2006, much of the first edition is inevitably now out of date, as equipment advances and manufacturers come and go. This second edition not only updates all the existing sections of ¿A Buyer¿s and User¿s Guide to Astronomical Telescopes and Binoculars¿ but adds two new ones: Astro-imaging and Professional-Amateur collaboration. Thanks to the rapid and amazing developments that have been made in digital cameras ¿ not those specialist cool-chip astronomical cameras, not even DSLRs, but regular general-purpose vacation cameras ¿ it is easily possible to image all sorts of astronomical objects and fields. Technical developments, including the Internet, have also made it possible for amateur astronomers to make a real contribution to science by working with professionals. Selecting the right device for a variety of purposes can be an overwhelming task in a market crowded with observing options, but this comprehensive guide clarifies the process. Anyone planning to purchase binoculars or telescopes for astronomy ¿ whether as a first instrument or as an upgrade to the next level ¿ will find this book a treasure-trove of information and advice. It also supplies the reader with many useful hints and tips on using astronomical telescopes or binoculars toget the best possible results from your purchase.
A Century of Cosmic Discoveries
A Century of Cosmic Discoveries
A Comparison of the Dynamical Evolution of Planetary Systems