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January 2020Infrared Astronomy
by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
Infrared (IR) astronomy is the branch of modern astronomy that studies and analyzes IR radiation from celestial objects. This eBook covers past and present missions used to observe fully-formed stars, as well as protostars, or stars in the process of forming. Readers will learn about the iconic NASA Spitzer Space Telescope, which has operated well beyond the scope of any previous cryogenic infrared space mission that came before it. Infrared Astronomy is a helpful resource for students interested in discovering more about this branch of modern astronomy.
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January 2020Ultraviolet Astronomy
by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
This visually-engaging eBook takes a deep dive into the history and science of ultraviolet (UV) astronomy. Astrophysicists find that UV data are of considerable use when they want to study many of the phenomena that occur in distant galaxies, which are often associated with massive black holes at the centers of galaxies. This eBook describes a variety of discoveries in UV astronomy made by space-based observatories since the beginning of the Space Age up to the present day. Ultraviolet Astronomy features notable missions in UV astronomy such as the International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE), and specialized astronomical observations involving the Wide Field Camera 3 of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.
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January 2020X-ray Astronomy
by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
X-ray astronomy is the most advanced of the three general disciplines associated with high-energy astrophysics. This image-packed eBook features the orbiting observatories by which contemporary X-ray astronomy is performed, such as NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO). X-ray Astronomy covers how detecting x-ray emissions has been valuable in the study of high-energy events, such as the interaction of supernova remnants with interstellar gas and the functioning of quasars. This eBook is an essential read for students with an interest in x-ray and satellite technology.
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January 2020Rise of Space Age Astronomy
by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
The Space Age is known as a period of space exploration and technological innovation beginning with the historic launch of Sputnik I by the Soviet Union in 1957. Rise of Space Age Astronomy explores humanity’s journey starting from ancient astronomy, all the way to contemporary astronomy. Readers will learn about the intellectual awakening that was the Space Age through selected human-crewed and robotic missions within the solar system. This eBook, filled with spectacular visuals, highlights some of the milestones, discoveries, and renowned scientists that led to space-based astronomy, making it an essential read for students interested in the history of astronomy.
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January 2020Space Age Planetary Astronomy
by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
Space Age Planetary Astronomy offers a look at some of the most fascinating early American space robot programs like the Pioneer, Viking, and Voyager. With a focus on early robot spacecraft that came out of the Space Age, readers will be taken through the period of exploration from the past six decades, during which time the United States became the first country to reach every major planet from Mercury to Neptune. This eBook provides a historic snapshot of how space robots emerged from simple, often unreliable exploring devices into sophisticated scientific platforms that now extend human consciousness and intelligent inquiry to the edges of the solar system and beyond.
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January 2020Optical Astronomy and the Hubble Telescope
by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
This eBook describes the rise of telescopic astronomy in Western Europe, the early 17th century, and the emergence of the Scientific Revolution. Readers will explore the work of American astronomer Edwin Powell Hubble who showed that the universe was not static, but rather expanding. As demonstrated by the special collection of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope images presented in Optical Astronomy, Hubble’s over 1.4 million images have transformed how scientists observe the universe and some of its most mysterious phenomena. This eBook is a must-read for any student interested in how astronomers use telescopes to study planets, stars, galaxies, and the structure of the universe.
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January 2020Space and Astronomy, Revised Edition
Notable Research and Discoveries
by Kyle Kirkland, Ph.D.
Dedicated to the scientists who explore the frontiers of this rapidly advancing field, Space and Astronomy, Revised Edition explores a wide range of topics—from the evolution of galaxies to the potential colonization of space. This newly revised edition covers the latest developments in the field, as scientists learn more and more about space every day, making it an essential read for any student interested in the expansive field of space and astronomy. Chapters include: Extrasolar Planets—Worlds Beyond the Solar System Colonization in Space and On Other Worlds Traveling Among the Stars Gravitational Waves Formation and Evolution of Galaxies The Hidden Universe—Dark Matter and Dark Energy.
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January 2020Gamma-ray Astronomy
by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
Gamma-ray astronomy is the youngest branch of high-energy astronomy and astrophysics, making this eBook a great resource for the latest in cutting-edge astronomical innovation. Gamma-ray astronomy is based on the detection of the energetic gamma rays associated with supernovas, exploding galaxies, quasars, pulsars, and black holes. This eBook features the space-based observatories by which gamma-ray astronomy is primarily conducted, such as NASA’s Compton Gamma Ray Observatory.
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January 2020The Moon as a Platform for Astronomy and Astrophysics
by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
The prospect of establishing a permanent lunar base could give scientists the extraordinary ability to use the Moon as a platform for future efforts in space-based astronomy and astrophysics. This eBook introduces a lunar-base development scenario that spans the 21st century and describes several concepts for astronomy performed on the surface of the Moon. As NASA collaborates with commercial and international partners to establish sustainable exploration by 2028, this eBook is an essential read for the scientists of tomorrow.
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Educational: Sciences, general science2020El cielo de día, el cielo de noche
by Tabaré Gallardo - Silvia Soler
A proposal to discover the sky and its colors, the moon, the stars and the solar system, and to value dark skies.
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June 1999The Melon-Shaped Astrolabe in Arabic Astronomy
Texts edited with Translation and Commentary
by Herausgegeben von Kennedy, E.S.; Herausgegeben von Kunitzsch, P.; Herausgegeben von Lorch, R.
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Geography & the EnvironmentMarch 2011The Truth of Chinese Heaven Theory
by Jiang Xiaoyuan
The Truth of Chinese Heaven Theory re-examines the nature and the function of astronomy and the calendar in ancient China by placing it in a rich cultural context. The author focuses on the observation and explanation of astronomic phenomena in ancient China, and explains their important political and social functions. The essence of Chinese astronomy is to read Heaven and thus to provide the basic consultations on solving social problems and to serve the imperial power.
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February 2023Tobias Mayer
or measuring the earth, sea and sky
by Thomas Knubben
—300th birthday of Tobias Mayer in February 2023 — The rediscovery of a great scientist — A chapter in the fascinating history of science The story of Tobias Mayer's life (1723 to 1762) is that of a child prodigy and orphan who became a pioneer of the Enlightenment as a cartographer, mathematician, physicist and astronomer. Having never been to university, at the age of 28 he was appointed a professor in Göttingen by the Elector of Hanover and King of England. He revolutionised cartography with his zeal and skill, helping sailors to find the right path across the seas and providing people with the firstever clear view of the moon. 17th February 2023 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of Tobias Mayer. High time to recall this prototype of a scientist.
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May 2021The Sky!
Exploring the world above us
by Rolf Heilmann
We‘re in heaven when we‘re in love, admire the stars and Milky Way on crystal-clear nights, and look up to attempt to forecast the weather. We have always been fascinated and shaped by the sky, and even though science may have demythologised it, nonetheless it uses evernew technology to gaze deeper and farther into the universe and is constantly making new discoveries. Rolf Heilmann picks us up with our everyday experiences and questions about the sky, and takes us along on a fascinating journey through the times – from the worlds of the gods and art, philosophy and technology to the exploration of nearby and distant galaxies and the last secrets of science.
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January 2020Searching for Extrasolar Planets, Brown Dwarfs, and Dark Matter
by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
This eBook introduces three of the most fascinating scientific quests in modern astronomy. Readers will learn how space-based observatories, such as the Hubble Space Telescope, the Chandra X-ray Observatory, and the Spitzer Space Telescope are aiding scientists in their quest to learn more about the elusive objects that are extrasolar planets, brown dwarfs, and dark matter.
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January 2020Extraterrestrial Microbiology
by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
This eBook describes the foundation of extraterrestrial microbiology, the scientific discipline that studies microorganisms in outer space, making it a must-read for any student interested in the intersection of astronomy and microbiology. Also discussed are the concerns about and protocols to prevent extraterrestrial contamination at the microscopic level—both of Earth by alien microorganisms and of other worlds by Earth's microorganisms.
