Galaxies and stars

If standard gravitational theory is correct, then most of the matter in the universe is in an unidentified form which does not emit enough light to have been detected by current instrumentation.

Los lectores principiantes aprenderán sobre los patrones básicos del Sol y la Tierra y lo que causa día y noche.

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.

This 2006 volume discusses the statistics of binary stars; the evolution of single stars; and interaction between multiple stars.

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

Revised second edition for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.

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

What do you know about Mars?

'It is strongly biased towards the author's speciality of galaxy morphology, and particularly to bars and rings.

Engaging and accessible text presents our planet's distinguishing features, its position in relation to the rest of the solar system, its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moon and the lunar cycle, and how scientists have learned about Earth and the moon through space missions.

Easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the night sky and their myths and legends.

This book is an important resource to all those interested in the history of modern astronomy and visual deep-sky observing.

A sky full of air, oceans made of water, and the presence of life are some of the things that set Earth apart from other planets.

Known as the red planet, Mars is the closest planet to the sun.

If standard gravitational theory is correct, then most of the matter in the universe is in an unidentified form which does not emit enough light to have been detected by current instrumentation.

A comprehensive examination of nearly fourteen billion years of galaxy formation and evolution, from primordial gas to present-day galaxies.

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This up-to-date reference on stellar populations and development models includes coverage of distant galaxies, chemical evolution and supernovae.

Astronauts first reached Earth's moon over fifty years ago, bringing back moon dirt and rocks to study.

A comprehensive presentation of the diverse methods used to measure star-formation activity in galaxies, for students and researchers.

A fully updated second edition for undergraduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.

The two-volume book Gravitational Waves provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the physics of gravitational waves.

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

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

The enormous facts about our solar system can make your head spin!

A comprehensive review of state-of-the-art techniques, models and research methods in modern astronomical polarimetry.

Humans might one day travel to Mars.

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

How science changed the world one discovery at a time.

Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried tounderstand what's out there.

A comprehensive review of state-of-the-art techniques, models and research methods in modern astronomical polarimetry.

This book discusses Mercury's distinguishing characteristics, its position in the solar system its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons, and how scientists have learned about Mercury over time.

Astronauts first reached Earth's moon over fifty years ago, bringing back moon dirt and rocks to study.

How can robots help us explore space?

This book focuses on nucleosynthesis and chemical evolution of the universe.

Each asteroid and comet is unique.

Explains how stars are born, how they evolve and their ultimate fates, for a broad general audience.

How can you watch your favorite TV shows almost anywhere?

This volume comprises lectures delivered at the First Equatorial School of Relativistic Astrophysics.

Understanding the largest physical structures in the universe is essential for the comprehension of the cosmos as a whole.

The Orion spacecraft is what astronauts call home during space travel.

It's been more than fifty years since humans stepped foot on the moon.

Is there life on other planets?

This book serves as a good introduction to the physics of pulsars by explaining the subject matter in simple terms which are understandable to both undergraduate physics students and also the general public.

Modern cosmology has changed significantly over the years, from the discovery to the precision measurement era.

Uncover seven wonders of the four rocky planets.

Where is the Solar System's biggest mountain?