Galaxies and stars

Humans might one day travel to Mars.

From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them.

Expand your horizons and take in the awesome sights of the Universe.

This volume is the latest in a prominent biannual series of scientific meetings on the exciting research topics of dark matter and, more recently, of dark energy.

A stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy, physics and mathematics, this second edition contains two new chapters and new exercises.

Después de la Tierra, Marte es el planeta más explorado de nuestro sistema solar.

The year 2024 is set to have multiple solar and lunar eclipses.

An Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics aspires to provide the reader with an intermediate knowledge on stars whilst focusing mostly on the explanation of the functioning of stars by using basic physical concepts and observational results.

This book constitutes the proceedings of a very topical workshop aimed at understanding the shapes of the baryonic and dark matter components of galaxies.

Galileo Galilei believed in the power of scientific observation over traditional ideas.

How can you watch your favorite TV shows almost anywhere?

Albert Einstein is often viewed as the icon of genius, and his theories are admired for their beauty and correctness.

A comprehensive second edition for researchers in the interstellar medium and physical chemists in collision theory.

Could there be life on Mars?

A comprehensive overview for graduates of the theories of this contemporary development in physics.

A comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in stellar astrophysical fluid dynamics.

Aprende sobre la red de anillos vasta y bella de Saturno, y aprecia de qué manera es similar o diferente a los otros planetas.

This volume contains the talks presented at the International Workshop on Aspects of Dark Matter in Astro- and Particle Physics (DARK '96).

Recommended for viewing on a colour tablet.

A complete account of the underlying physical processes of accretion for graduate students and researchers.

As the definitive history of the AAVSO, this text will interest amateur and professional astronomers, historians and sociologists alike.

Each night, millions of stars light up the dark skies.

¿Sabías que Neptuno es el planeta más ventoso del sistema solar?

Space-lovers who wonder what Mars rovers are, what they discover, and why they are important are in for a treat with this book all about the fascinating Mars exploration vehicles.

Have you ever wondered how stars are born?

Women take charge in all areas of space exploration and study.

This book describes the planet Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest planet in the solar system, after Jupiter.

Suitable for researchers and graduate students in astrophysics, this volume discusses AGN feedback in the context of galaxy formation.

Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and the third largest in the solar system.

A month-by-month celebration of the best of Countryfile as well as an illustrated overview of the beauty and the drama of a year in the countryside.

What do you know about astronauts?

This book is an introduction to gravitational waves and related astrophysics.

Have you ever seen a shooting star?

The formation of the first supermassive black holes is one of the main open questions in our understanding of high-redshift structure formation.

¿Sabías que el sol es en realidad una estrella?

Galaxies are vast ensembles of stars, gas and dust, embedded in dark matter halos.

A lively and informative look at the dwarf planet Pluto, from its discovery to the recent controversy over its status as a planet.

A comprehensive summary of what is known about the Local Group, and what this knowledge tells us about the rest of the Universe.

Did you know that companies and governments send more than one hundred satellites into space every year?

Did you know the moon helps stabilize Earth's tilt, which effects our climate?

Explore the obstacles humans would face if they were to try living on Mars.

Thousands of years ago, humans believed that Earth was the center of the universe, that the world they lived on was all there was.

The Universe is massive.

Describing how to investigate all kinds of galaxies through a multifrequency analysis, this text is divided into three different sections.

This book surveys our understanding of stars which change in brightness because they pulsate.

What do you know about the Moon?

This lively and informative book introduces beginning readers to the planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets that make up our solar system; the Sun as the center of the solar system; and more.