Astronomy, space and time

Ideal for readers with a mathematical background, this book explores the informative power of the theory of relativity.

Capturing the excitement of X-ray astronomy, this second edition textbook for undergraduate students now covers a broader range of topics.

Presents the particle dynamics relevant to general relativity, and the field dynamics necessary to understand the theory, to advanced undergraduates.

This book describes the development of dark matter theory for cosmologists, astronomers and particle physicists.

Comprehensive introduction to Bayesian methods in cosmological studies, for graduate students and researchers in cosmology, astrophysics and applied statistics.

Describes the dark matter problem in particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology for graduate students and researchers.

This book contains lectures on 3D spectroscopy techniques and data.

Presents observational and theoretical papers from world experts addressing the important role in astrophysics of massive stars.

Introducing the theoretical ideas, observational methods and results in dark energy, this textbook is a thorough introduction to dark energy for graduate courses.

Presenting detailed papers and broad reviews, this volume provides a complete view of X-ray polarimetry for researchers in astrophysics.

This comprehensive reference volume surveys the development of crusts on solid planets and satellites in the solar system.

Provides the first interdisciplinary introduction to cosmochemistry, making this exciting and evolving field accessible to undergraduate and graduate students.

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

Pedagogical introduction to numerical relativity for students and researchers entering the field, and interested scientists.

Graduate-level textbook providing a basic understanding of the astrophysical processes for readers in planetary science, and observational and theoretical astronomy.

This book is an essential reference volume that surveys tectonic landforms on solid bodies throughout the Solar System.

Global maps and high-resolution mosaics of Jupiter''s four large moons are compiled in this important atlas for researchers.

Complete and comprehensive introduction for physics graduate students just entering the field, and an authoritative reference for researchers.

A practical answer guide to humankind''s age-old questions on planets, our universe and everything beyond and between.

Covering all aspects of gravitation in a contemporary style, this advanced textbook is ideal for graduate students and researchers.

The first comprehensive overview of planet formation for students and researchers in astronomy, cosmochemistry, laboratory astrophysics and planetary sciences.

An information resource about the isotopes and their place in the cosmos.

Presents new algorithms for determining orbits; ideal for graduate students and researchers in applied mathematics, physics, astronomy and aerospace engineering.

Reviews developments in applications of inhomogeneous models to cosmology, for graduate students and academic researchers in astrophysics.

This book explores concepts within general relativity in the context of the particular space-times in which they arise.

Describes the physical, plasma and chemical processes controlling ionospheres, upper atmospheres and exospheres, for researchers and graduates.

Philosophers, historians, ethicists, and theologians provide the perspectives of their fields on astrobiology for graduate students and researchers.

Introducing gravitational-wave data analysis, this is an ideal starting point for researchers entering the field, and researchers currently analyzing data.

Student-friendly, well illustrated textbook for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in physics and mathematics.

A graduate-level textbook providing a thorough account of theoretical cosmology and perturbations in the early Universe.

A collection of essays on research on CMBR in the 1960s by eminent cosmologists who pioneered the work.

A complete overview of this field from the frontiers of theoretical physics research for graduate students and researchers.

A unique reference for graduate students and researchers addressing common problems and methods in studying galaxy, star and planet formation.

A lucid introduction for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, and an authoritative overview for researchers and professional scientists.

Fourth volume of multi-volume catalog of every comet observed throughout history, this volume covers comets seen from 1933 to 1959.

A comprehensive account of sunspots and starspots for graduate students, astronomers, geophysicists, space physicists and experts in solar and stellar physics.

A detailed introduction for graduate students and researchers, which connects the astrophysics of massive stars with the extremes of galaxy evolution.

This book bridges the gap between physics and astronomy texts for undergraduate and graduate students.

Edited 2005 volume providing an important resource on extrasolar planets, for professional researchers and graduate students.

A valuable reference on emission lines and the astrophysical objects that produce them, for researchers and graduate students.

This comprehensive reference volume surveys the development of crusts on solid planets and satellites in the solar system.

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

An authoritative account of the contributions to science made by the Hipparcos satellite, for astronomers, astrophysicists and cosmologists.

All you need to know to get started in astronomy, from observing the night sky to purchasing binoculars and telescopes.

Simply, the most beautiful and complete reference on the Messier objects there has ever been!

Graduate textbook examining the theory of the cosmic microwave background and its recent progress.

A valuable reference on the classical problem of gravitational physics for researchers in general relativity, mathematical physics, and astrophysics.

A fresh look at the latest Mars discoveries for researchers and students in planetary science, astronomy, and space exploration.

This book covers metal-rich stars for researchers and graduate students in extragalactic astronomy.

An updated and revised second edition reference on classical novae for researchers and graduate students.