Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods

Als begehbares, immersives Modell des Kosmos gewährte das Projektionsplanetarium zu Beginn des 20.

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Das Buch "Wandlungen in Raum und Zeit" widmet sich in 14 Kapiteln der Archäo- / Kulturastronomie.

La astronomía es la ciencia que nos permite encontrar nuestro lugar en el Universo.

Describes how radio astronomers made a series of remarkable serendipitous discoveries that changed our understanding of the Universe.

En esta guía, pensada para acompañarnos en la aventura de descubrir el cielo y concebida y organizada para ser utilizada durante la propia observación, los objetos celestes aparecen agrupados por constelaciones, y estas, a su vez, por la época del año en la que son visibles.

Seit dem direkten Nachweis kosmischer Gravitationswellen von kollidierenden Schwarzen Löchern im September 2015 nimmt eine nie dagewesene Erforschung des Alls mächtig an Fahrt auf.

Sollten in einer Billion Jahren intelligente Wesen das Universum studieren, werden sie lediglich ihre eigene Galaxie sehen.

Warum suchen Menschen immer noch Signale außerirdischer Zivilisationen?

2015 haben Forscher erstmals Signale verschmelzender Schwarzer Löcher empfangen – der Beginn einer neuen Ära der Kosmologie.

Wenn massereiche Sterne ihr "Lebensende" erreichen, verabschieden sie sich mit einem spektakulären Feuerwerk – einer Supernova.

Zeit und Raum werfen bei genauerer Betrachtung eine Menge sehr interessanter Fragen auf, über die wir endlos grübeln können.

In einer Zeit, in der das Abendland noch in den Schatten des Mittelalters gehüllt war, erstrahlte im Osten ein Licht der Erkenntnis, das die Nacht des Unwissens durchbrach.

The essential reference for those interested in planetary formation, solar system dynamics, exoplanets and planetary habitability.

The essential reference for those interested in planetary formation, solar system dynamics, exoplanets and planetary habitability.

Presents the state-of-the-art instrumentation and techniques of high time-resolution astrophysics over a wide range of wavelengths.

An overview of asteroid science, summarising the astronomical and geological characteristics of asteroids, for students and researchers.

An overview of asteroid science, summarising the astronomical and geological characteristics of asteroids, for students and researchers.

An historical overview of the development of professional optical and radio observatories from 1945 to today.

An historical overview of the development of professional optical and radio observatories from 1945 to today.

Ideal for advanced students, this comprehensive overview of molecular astrophysics bridges physics, astronomy, and physical chemistry.

Ideal for advanced students, this comprehensive overview of molecular astrophysics bridges physics, astronomy, and physical chemistry.

A quantitative yet accessible undergraduate introduction to the collection and analysis of observational data in optical and infrared astronomy.

This book presents the astrophysical concepts behind astronomical spectroscopy, covering both theoretical and practical elements.

Dedicated to modern lunar imaging, this is an in-depth and illustrated guide to capturing impressive images of our nearest neighbour.

A practically focused guide to optical interferometry, bringing together core concepts needed to plan observations, analyse data and reconstruct images.

A practically focused guide to optical interferometry, bringing together core concepts needed to plan observations, analyse data and reconstruct images.

Taking a transdisciplinary approach to seismology, this unique book reviews the most recent developments in planetary seismology, helioseismology, and asteroseismology.

Taking a transdisciplinary approach to seismology, this unique book reviews the most recent developments in planetary seismology, helioseismology, and asteroseismology.

A 2003 introduction to basic practical tools, methods and phenomena that underlie quantitative astronomy.

New updated edition of popular handbook; a concise and accessible reference on all practical aspects.

Thoroughly illustrated and clearly written, this handbook offers graduate students and active researchers a practical guide to astronomical spectroscopy.

Thoroughly illustrated and clearly written, this handbook offers graduate students and active researchers a practical guide to astronomical spectroscopy.

Michael Rowan-Robinson provides a comprehensive history of infrared astronomy in this accessible and well-illustrated guide.

Michael Rowan-Robinson provides a comprehensive history of infrared astronomy in this accessible and well-illustrated guide.

A practical primer for aspiring observers of the planets and other Solar System objects, written by an experienced amateur astronomer.

A practical primer for aspiring observers of the planets and other Solar System objects, written by an experienced amateur astronomer.

A one-stop guide to astronomical instrumentation and data acquisition, with a focus on the underlying principles behind each instrument''s operation.

A one-stop guide to astronomical instrumentation and data acquisition, with a focus on the underlying principles behind each instrument''s operation.

A Walk through the Southern Sky is a beautifully illustrated guide to the stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere.

An essential reference for researchers and students of planetary remote sensing on the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with planetary surfaces.

An essential text for graduate students in astronomy and physics, providing a thorough review of modern observational techniques and instruments.

A practical guide for graduate students, professionals and researchers, describing the main hardware and the concepts behind data analysis software.