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Cosmic Events - The Three Comets Of 1618

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 Other chapters take a broader look on how the comets affected European thought in the visual and cultural arena, shedding new light on the dynamic and complex relationship between natural knowledge, world view, and forms of belief.
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Radio Astronomy In Canada - Young Science In A Young Country

by Elizabeth Griffin, Jasper Wall e Richard Jarrell

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 Here is the tale of Canadaâ€™s intriguing development of the science of Radio Astronomy. The book concludes with a description of CHIME, Canadaâ€™s own new-generation radio installation. Ken Kellermann, Senior Scientist Emeritus, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Charlottesville, USA
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Alessandro Piccolominiâ€™S Early Astronomical Works: Set Of Volumes I + Ii

by Elly Dekker e Kristen Lippincott

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 This is a set offering the Springer books â€œAlessandro Piccolominiâ€™s Early Astronomical Works: I.
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Arecibo Observatory: A History Of Innovation And Discovery

by Donald Campbell

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 <div>Written by its former Director, this book presents a historical account of the famous Arecibo Observatory and its 305-meter radio astronomical telescope, widely known for its groundbreaking scientific discoveries and starring role in the James Bond movie, Golden Eye.<br></div><div>The story details the planning, funding and construction of the telescope; the people who masterminded and contributed to the project; and the involvement of the US Department of Defense in funding the construction. It also includes the seminal scientific achievements in the three research areas to which the telescope contributed, ionospheric physics, planetary science and radio astronomy.</div><div>The book continues through later upgrades made to the site, showing how the Arecibo telescope has arguably remained the world’s most versatile and productive radio science instrument for over 50 years. This historical account will fascinate astronomers and historians of science, serving as a valuable contribution to the history of 20<sup>th</sup> century astronomy.</div>
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Radio Astronomy In Canada - Young Science In A Young Country

by Elizabeth Griffin, Jasper Wall e Richard Jarrell

~~172,24€~~ 155,02€ 10% OFF

 Here is the tale of Canadaâ€™s intriguing development of the science of Radio Astronomy. The book concludes with a description of CHIME, Canadaâ€™s own new-generation radio installation. Ken Kellermann, Senior Scientist Emeritus, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Charlottesville, USA
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Astronomy Of Ancient Egypt - A Cultural Perspective

by Jose Lull e Juan Antonio Belmonte

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 This book is a comprehensive reference on ancient Egyptian astronomy, one of the most important topics in historical astronomy.
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World Of Visual Time Signals For Mariners - Time Balls, Time Guns, Time Lights And Other Signals

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 <p>This book describes the worldwide evolution of land-based visual time signals that were used by mariners in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries for accurate navigation at sea. They followed development of chronometers which were carried in ships to show mean time at Greenwich, the chosen prime meridian. Greenwich time could be compared with local astronomical time to determine longitude, but chronometers were mechanical devices that had to be checked for accuracy. Land-based signals that were regulated by astronomical observations evolved from the ideas in 1818 of Robert Wauchope, a British naval officer who served at the Cape of Good Hope. He inspired introduction of time balls, specifically the time ball at Greenwich in 1833 which set the standard for subsequent installations and is still in operation today. The main emphasis is on the external appearance of time signals at different locations around the world and how they were used by mariners for rating chronometers. Time balls and guns also became popular signals for public use and workplace control but then had social and political implications.</p>
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Alessandro Piccolomini'S Early Astronomical Works: I. An Exploration Of Their Cultural Significance - With Editions And Translations Of De La Sfera Del Mondo And De Le Stelle Fisse

by Kristen Lippincott

~~172,24€~~ 155,02€ 10% OFF

 This book presents the first interdisciplinary study of Alessandro Piccolominiâ€™s two early astronomical works â€" De la Sfera del Mondo and De le Stelle Fisse.
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Alessandro Piccolomini'S Early Astronomical Works: Ii. An Examination Of Their Scientific Content

by Elly Dekker

~~158,99€~~ 143,09€ 10% OFF

 This book presents the first detailed scientific examination of Alessandro Piccolominiâ€™s two early astronomical works â€" De la Sfera del Mondo and De le Stelle Fisse.
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Catalog Of Unconfirmed Comets - Volume 2 - 1900 To The Present

by Gary W. Kronk e Maik Meyer

~~290,84€~~ 261,76€ 10% OFF

 <p>This two-volume catalog is the first in-depth investigation of comets that were reported since the 17th century but not confirmed and subsequently lost. Volume 2 covers objects observed between 1900 and the present, a period that was dominated by photographic observations and the detection of much fainter objects.</p><p>This book provides a distinctive blend of the historical and cultural aspects of comet hunting and discovery, along with the utilization of contemporary tools in orbital mechanics and data analysis. This comprehensive compilation offers a thorough catalog of unconfirmed comets. Each case encompasses a detailed presentation of observations, a discussion on the observer (when feasible), an examination of the historical context, and a conclusive analysis of the object''s nature. The book predominantly showcases original material and photographs sourced from observatories, libraries, and historical societies worldwide; exposing a significant number ofillustrations that have never been previously published.</p><p> </p><p>While some of these unconfirmed comets were determined to be misidentifications of minor planets, artifacts caused by emulsion or optical effects, or inaccurate observations of comets that were already under observation, the Authors did manage to identify numerous objects that were likely genuine comets. These observations hold potential value for the future, as they could be observations of periodic comets yet to be formally identified. In a handful of instances, the Authors were also able to find new observations, which led to the calculation of orbits for the first time, enabling a formal announcement, or identifying suspected comets that were already known to be periodic comets.</p><p> </p>
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Italian Contributions To Planetary Astronomy - From The Discovery Of Ceres To Pluto'S Orbit

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 This book describes the most important contributions of Italian astronomers to the development of planetary astronomy during the nineteenth century and the early part of the twentieth century.
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Cincinnati Observatory - Its Critical Role In The Birth And Evolution Of Astronomy In America

by John E. Ventre e Stella Cottam

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 Now known as the Cincinnati Observatory Center, it is a functional observatory and a dedicated center of astronomy education for all ages.
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Italian Contributions To Planetary Astronomy - From The Discovery Of Ceres To Pluto''S Orbit

~~131,84€~~ 118,66€ 10% OFF

 This book describes the most important contributions of Italian astronomers to the development of planetary astronomy during the nineteenth century and the early part of the twentieth century.
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Cincinnati Observatory - Its Critical Role In The Birth And Evolution Of Astronomy In America

by John E. Ventre e Stella Cottam

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 Now known as the Cincinnati Observatory Center, it is a functional observatory and a dedicated center of astronomy education for all ages.
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Essays On Astronomical History And Heritage - A Tribute To Wayne Orchiston On His 80th Birthday

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 <div>This multidisciplinary work celebrates Wayne Orchiston''s career and accomplishments in historical and cultural astronomy on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Over thirty of the world’s leading scholars in astronomy, astrophysics, astronomical history, and cultural astronomy have come together to honor Wayne across a wide range of research topics. </div><div><br></div><div>These themes include: </div><div>• Astronomy and Society </div><div>• Emergence of Astrophysics </div><div>• History of Radio Astronomy </div><div>• Solar System </div><div>• Observatories and Instrumentation </div><div>• Ethnoastronomy and Archeoastronomy</div><div><br></div><div>This exceptional collection of essays presents an overview of Wayne’s prolific contributions to the field, along with detailed accounts of the book’s diverse themes. It is a valuable and insightful volume for both researchers and others interested in the fields of historical astronomy and cultural astronomy.</div>
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Joe Pawsey And The Founding Of Australian Radio Astronomy - Early Discoveries, From The Sun To The Cosmos

by Claire Hooker, Ronald D. Ekers e W. M. Goss

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 Pawsey made a name for himself in the international astronomy community within a decade after WWII and coined the term radio astronomy. Ratcliffe, Edward Appleton and Henry Tizard, and the engineers and physicists in Australia who helped develop the field of radio astronomy.
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Cosmography In The Age Of Discovery And The Scientific Revolution

by David Barrado Navascués

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 This book tells the comprehensive history of cosmography from the 15<sup>th</sup> Century Age of Discovery onward. During this time, cosmography—a science that combined geography and astronomy to inform us about our place in the universe—was deeply tied to ongoing developments in politics, exploration, culture, and technology.<p>The book offers in-depth historical context over nearly four centuries, focusing in particular on the often neglected role that Portugal and Spain played in the development of cosmography. It details the great activity emerging from the Iberian and Italic peninsulas, including numerous voyagers of exploration, a clear commercial intention, and advancements in map-making techniques. In doing so, it provides a unique perspective on the "Longitude problem" not available in most other literature on the topic.</p><p>Rigorously researched and sweeping in scope, this book will serve as an invaluable source for historians and readers interested in the history of science, of astronomy, and of exploration from a southern European perspective.</p>
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Astronomy Of Ancient Egypt - A Cultural Perspective

by Jose Lull e Juan Antonio Belmonte

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 This book is a comprehensive reference on ancient Egyptian astronomy, one of the most important topics in historical astronomy.
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Catalog Of Unconfirmed Comets - Volume 1 - 1600-1899

by Gary W. Kronk e Maik Meyer

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 <p>This catalog is the first in-depth investigation of comets that were reported since the 17th century, but not confirmed and subsequently lost. Volume I of this two-volume work covers objects observed between 1600 and 1899, a period that was dominated by visual observations and was experiencing a rapid evolution in science.</p>The book uniquely combines the history and culture of comet hunting and discovery with modern tools of orbital mechanics to present a wholesome catalog of unconfirmed and suspected comets. Each case includes a presentation of the observations, a discussion about the observer (when possible), consideration of the historic context, and a conclusion as to the nature of the object. In most cases, the book presents material from original sources, including some never before published that were acquired from observatories, libraries, and historical societies around the world.<p></p><p>Although some of these unconfirmed comets turned out to be misidentifications of planets or star clusters, fabrications, or poor observations of comets that were already being observed, the Authors did identify many objects that were likely real comets. In some cases, the Authors were even able to derive orbits for the first time. These observations may be valuable in the future, as they could prove to be observations of periodic comets still to be discovered.<b></b></p><p></p>
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Golden Years Of Australian Radio Astronomy - An Illustrated History

by Peter Robertson, Wayne Orchiston e Woodruff T. Sullivan Iii

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 <p>The evolution of Australian radio astronomy from 1945 to 1960 has been studied in detail by numerous historians of science in recent years. This Open Access book is the first to present an overview of this remarkable chapter in Australian science. </p><p>The book begins in the post-war period, as the Radiophysics Laboratory in Sydney switched from secret wartime research on radar to peacetime applications of this new technology. Next follows the detection of radio waves from space and the ensuing transformation of this fledgling science into the dominant research program at the Radiophysics Lab. Drawing from this history, the book shows how by 1960 the Radiophysics Lab had become the largest and most successful radio astronomy group in the world. The final chapter presents an overview of Australian radio astronomy from 1960 to the present day, as Australia prepares to co-host the multi-national, multi-billion-dollar Square Kilometre Array.</p><p>Nearly 300 high-quality images complement the text, drawn from a wide range of sources including the extensive collection held by the CSIRO Radio Astronomy Image Archive. The book will be an essential reference for readers interested in the scientific and cultural development of radio astronomy.</p><div><br></div><p>This book is published open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.<br></p>
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Joe Pawsey And The Founding Of Australian Radio Astronomy - Early Discoveries, From The Sun To The Cosmos

by Claire Hooker, Ronald D. Ekers e W. M. Goss

3,96€ + 10% CARD

 Pawsey made a name for himself in the international astronomy community within a decade after WWII and coined the term radio astronomy. Ratcliffe, Edward Appleton and Henry Tizard, and the engineers and physicists in Australia who helped develop the field of radio astronomy.
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Astronomy Of Ancient Egypt - A Cultural Perspective

by Jose Lull e Juan Antonio Belmonte

185,49€ + 10% CARD

 This book is a comprehensive reference on ancient Egyptian astronomy, one of the most important topics in historical astronomy.
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The History Of Modern Astronomy In Japan

by Tomokazu Kogure

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 This book considers the history of modern astronomy and astrophysics in Japan by comparing with the development of astrophysics in western countries.
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Neptune: From Grand Discovery To A World Revealed - Essays On The 200th Anniversary Of The Birth Of John Couch Adams

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 The 1846 discovery of Neptune is one of the most remarkable stories in the history of science and astronomy. Through this process, the book analyzes why the mathematical approach that proved so potent in the discovery of Neptune, grand as it was, could not help produce similar discoveries despite several valiant attempts.
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