Astronomy, space and time

An authoritative and readable introduction to the Sun, our nearest star, from two experienced astronomers, for general science readers.

The book discusses the phenomenal diversity of cosmic and terrestrial plasmas, from the early universe to the Earth''s ionosphere.

A reference for astronomers and historians on astronomical spectroscopy, from the discovery of spectral lines through to the year 2000.

Provides advanced students with an introduction to modern galactic dynamics, and equips them with useful observational and theoretical tools.

This advanced textbook reviews the complex interaction between the Sun''s plasma atmosphere and its magnetic field.

A comprehensive introduction to astronomical objects and phenomena, for undergraduate students.

A unique resource introducing graduate students and researchers in astronomy to advanced statistics through ready-to-use code.

This book examines how our understanding of the cosmos advanced rapidly during the twentieth century and identifies factors contributing to this progress.

An engaging account of our quest for habitable environments, recounting fascinating recent discoveries and providing insight into future space missions.

This book examines how our understanding of the cosmos advanced rapidly during the twentieth century and identifies factors contributing to this progress.

An engaging account of our quest for habitable environments, recounting fascinating recent discoveries and providing insight into future space missions.

Practical guide to the history and science of comets, including techniques and tips on how to observe and image them.

An insider''s view of how the massive black hole was discovered at the Galactic Center.

Practical guide to the history and science of comets, including techniques and tips on how to observe and image them.

An insider''s view of how the massive black hole was discovered at the Galactic Center.

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

Provides an up-to-date overview of the theoretical, experimental and analytical tools for carrying out asteroseismological observations and inferences.

Provides an up-to-date overview of the theoretical, experimental and analytical tools for carrying out asteroseismological observations and inferences.

Aimed at graduate students and young researchers, this volume presents observational techniques, tools, and models for studying Local Group galaxies.

This is the first book for astronomers who wish to use molecular emissions as a tool to explore the Universe.

This book explores why dust forms around stars, and how to model stellar dust formation and dust-forming environments consistently.

Aimed at graduate students and young researchers, this volume presents observational techniques, tools, and models for studying Local Group galaxies.

This is the first book for astronomers who wish to use molecular emissions as a tool to explore the Universe.

This book explores why dust forms around stars, and how to model stellar dust formation and dust-forming environments consistently.

A coherent introduction for researchers in astronomy, particle physics, and cosmology on the formation and evolution of galaxies.

A clear exposition of the underlying concepts, containing large numbers of worked examples and problem sets, first published in 2005.

Bringing together relevant statistical and probabilistic techniques, a practical manual for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and professional astronomers.

Fully updated, this new edition provides a uniquely interdisciplinary overview of Earth''s history and evolution for Earth science undergraduates.

Fully updated, this new edition provides a uniquely interdisciplinary overview of Earth''s history and evolution for Earth science undergraduates.

A comprehensive introduction to the theory underpinning our study of active galactic nuclei and the ways we observe them.

This volume provides the first self-contained treatment of the structure, stability and oscillations of rotating neutron stars.

This volume provides the first self-contained treatment of the structure, stability and oscillations of rotating neutron stars.

A comprehensive introduction to the theory underpinning our study of active galactic nuclei and the ways we observe them.

Plain-language explanations and a rich set of supporting material help students understand the mathematical concepts and techniques of astronomy.

A comprehensive, up-to-date textbook integrating experimental results, including discovery of the Higgs boson, to convey the excitement of particle physics.

Drawing on a vast array of scholarship, this pioneering text illustrates how profoundly astronomical phenomena shaped ancient Chinese civilization.

Plain-language explanations and a rich set of supporting material help students understand the mathematical concepts and techniques of astronomy.

A comprehensive, up-to-date textbook integrating experimental results, including discovery of the Higgs boson, to convey the excitement of particle physics.

This book shows that astronomical discovery is a complex and ongoing process comprising various stages of research, interpretation and understanding.

This new astrophysics text integrates analytical and computational methods to explore a broad range of topics in astrophysics.

Unique atlas with 144 maps covering the entire Moon.

This book shows that astronomical discovery is a complex and ongoing process comprising various stages of research, interpretation and understanding.

This new astrophysics text integrates analytical and computational methods to explore a broad range of topics in astrophysics.

First published in 1999, this is an expanded and updated edition of the best-selling, standard handbook on astrophotography for amateurs.

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

This book examines the interplay between astronomy and dynastic power in the course of ancient Egyptian history.

This book examines the interplay between astronomy and dynastic power in the course of ancient Egyptian history.

Graduate-level text on galaxy evolution, one of the most popular research topics in astrophysics, with chapters contributed by leading astronomers.

A clear, concise introduction to all the major features of solar system dynamics, ideal for a first course.

The third of these texts focuses on the sunspot cycle and its effects on space weather and planetary climates.