Astronomy, space and time

Partez a la decouverte des exoplanetes avec ce Grand Article Universalis !

Partez a la decouverte des galaxies avec ce Grand Article Universalis !

En s'eloignant du Soleil, Mars est la quatrieme planete du systeme solaire.

Extrait : "De la terre échauffée par les rayons du soleil vainqueur de l'hiver, montent des senteurs champêtres.

Extrait : "La rotation diurne de notre globe et son mouvement annuel autour du soleil sont aujourd'hui des vérités sans contradicteurs ; il en est peu cependant qui se soient plus difficilement imposées à la conscience de l'esprit humain.

Extrait : "L'origine de l'astronomie paraît fort simple quand on l'attribue à la contemplation des cieux, par des bergers, ou des poètes admirateurs des beautés de la création.

In ›Die Erfindung der Philosophie‹ erkunden wir die faszinierende Reise des menschlichen Geistes von den mythischen Erklärungen der Welt zur rationalen Untersuchung und Reflexion, die wir heute als Philosophie kennen.

Extrait : "Le spectacle des corps célestes brillant dans un ciel pur est un objet d'admiration pour les hommes.

The constance of light speed is the mysterious fact, discovered mainly by means of the Morley-Michelson experiment, that is destined to change, in a way actually very little understood, the future of the world; not only of mankind.

Drawing on a wealth of new evidence, pioneering research psychologist David DeSteno shows why religious practices and rituals are so beneficial to those who follow themand to anyone, regardless of their faith (or lack thereof).

There is a wonderfully weird but real world out there, and we are a part of it.

Pez's senior disciple, Bodhi, gets drawn through a wormhole while prospecting in his Expeditionary Tug Utility ship to become lost in space-time.

¿Como se origino la tierra?

Two controversial authors debate the nature and methods of science, its dogmas, and its future.

Are you an emotional Scorpio who needs to pour out your latest drama to your friends and relatives?

This book builds on the fluid and kinetic theory of equilibria and waves presented in a companion textbook, Basic Space Plasma Physics (by the same authors), but can also serve as a stand-alone text.

This textbook begins with a description of the Earth's plasma environment, followed by the derivation of single particle motions in electromagnetic fields, with applications to the Earth's magnetosphere.

Astrophysics is the physics of the stars, and more widely the physics of the Universe.

This book traces the development of ideas about the origin of the Solar System from ancient times to the present day.

This book discusses the methods used in helio- and asteroseismology for the collection, analysis and interpretation of data.

The book begins with a historical review of four major theories for the origin of the Solar System in particular, or of planets in general, which highlight the major problems that need to be solved by any plausible theory.

This book presents a new approach to the subject of cosmology.

The present well-established study of planets orbiting stars other than our Sun, the exoplanets, was reviewed by the author in his earlier book Wandering Stars.

This book collects most of the talks and poster presentations presented at the 'Optical Turbulence - Astronomy meets Meteorology' international conference held on 15-18 September, 2008 at Nymphes Bay, Alghero, Sardinia, Italy.

This book is a comprehensive technical treatise on binoculars as visual optical instruments.

Ancient Greek Cosmogony is the first detailed, comprehensive account of ancient Greek theories of the origins of the world.

Ancient Greek Cosmogony is the first detailed, comprehensive account of ancient Greek theories of the origins of the world.

The smooth functioning of an ordered society depends on the possession of a means of regularising its activities over time.

The smooth functioning of an ordered society depends on the possession of a means of regularising its activities over time.

This book presents the first comprehensive exploration of the state of this well studied and thus unsolved mystery of the value of the Hubble constant.

UN RECORRIDO POR LOS MISTERIOS DEL UNIVERSO QUE NOS INTRODUCE EN LOS ÚLTIMOS HALLAZGOS CIENTÍFICOS EN EL ÁMBITO DE LA COSMOLOGÍA.

From the ancient origins of astronomy to the Copernican revolution, and from Galileo to Hawking's research into black holes, The Story of Astronomy charts the discoveries made by some of the greatest minds in human history, and their attempts to unveil the secrets of the stars.

The Big Questions series enables renowned experts to tackle the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy.

Philip's Astrophotography With Mark Thompson is an essential guide for anyone wishing to photograph or image the stars and planets, written by TV's favourite astronomer.

Philip's Stargazing With Mark Thompson provides the perfect introduction to the fascinating hobby of astronomy for beginners, written by TV's favourite astronomer.

Find your way around the night sky with this handy guide to stargazing for the complete novice.

"e;If you buy just one guide.

"e;If you buy just one guide.

"e;If you buy just one guide.

What happens when a star dies?

On 20 July 1969, man set foot on the moon.

Most well-read, but non-scientific, people will have heard of the term "e;Big Bang"e; as a description of the origin of the Universe.

In this scientific tour de force, world-class physicist Frank Wilczek argues that beauty is at the heart of the logic of the universe, a principle that has guided his pioneering work in quantum physics.

In this exhilarating new book, Brian Greene explores our most current understanding of the universe, its deepest laws of nature, and our continuing quest to know more.

We have long understood black holes to be the points at which the universe as we know it comes to an end - mysterious chasms so destructive and unforgiving that not even light can escape their deadly power.

Lunar calendars suffer from an inherent uncertainty in the length of each month and the number of months in the year.

Lunar calendars suffer from an inherent uncertainty in the length of each month and the number of months in the year.

Understanding the calendars used by ancient and medieval cultures is essential to the writing of history.

Understanding the calendars used by ancient and medieval cultures is essential to the writing of history.