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GRAVITATION

CHARLES W. MISNER, JOHN ARCHIBALD WHEELER y KIP S. THORNE

W. H. FREEMAN, 1973

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Put as simply as possible, this is a book on Einstein's theory of gravity (general relativity). It is the first textbook on the subject that uses throughout the modern formalism and notation of differential geometry, and it is the first book to document in full the revolutionary techniques developed during the past decade t o test the theory of general relativity. ... Leer resumen completo

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151,78 €

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COSMOS

CARL SAGAN

BALLANTINE BOOKS (RANDOM), 1993

9,62 €

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THE NEW SOLAR SYSTEM (4TH ED.)

J. KELLY BEATTY

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1999

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The New Solar System, now in its fourth edition, is firmly established as the leading text on planetary science and solar system studies. A distinguished team of researchers, many of the Principal Investigators on NASA missions, has carried out a complete revision of the text, illustrations and tables. The book has been com pletely redesigned to display hundreds of new images to best advantage and to make the reference data and tables easier to use. New to this edition are descriptions of collisions in the solar system, full scientific results from Galileo’s mission to Jupiter and its moons, and the Mars Pathfinder mission. Sections on comets, the search for other worlds, and the search for life take into account the latest discoveries. ... Leer resumen completo

48,70 €

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THE ELEGANT UNIVERSE

BRIAN GREENE

ARROW (RANDOM), 1999

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In a rare blend of scientific insight and writing as elegant as the theories it explains, Brian Greene, one of the world's leading string theorists, peels away the layers of mystery surrounding string theory to reveal a universe that consists of eleven dimensions, where all matter is generated by the vibrations of microscop ically tiny loops of energy. Greene uses everything from an amusement park ride to ants on a garden hose to explain the beautiful yet bizarre realities that modern physics is unveiling. Dazzling in its brilliance, unprecedented in its ability to both illuminate and entertain, The Elegant Universe is a tour de force of scientific writing - a delightful, lucid voyage through modern physics that brings us closer to understanding how the universe works. ... Leer resumen completo

15,80 €

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PHILIPS PLANISPHERE: USA, SOUTHERN EUROPE, JAPAN

VV.AA.

GEORGE PHILIP, 1997

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Look to the stars--and find them, at any evening hour, any season of the year! And don't forget the planets, too. You'll feel as if you have a personalized tour guide to outer space (as seen in the northern latitudes) when you set the date and time on this movable disk. Hold the planisphere directly overhead and with the mi dnight mark pointing north. All the constellations on the map will then come into focus for you. Just begin by locating one, and move along the sky, helped by the lines joining the stars on the chart. Finding the planets takes a little more work, because they all revolve at different rates and can't be plotted permanently; but the tables will show you how to figure out the position of the brightest (Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn). Bonus: you can calculate sunrise and sunset for any particular day! ... Leer resumen completo

20,60 €

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ASTRONOMIES AND CULTURES IN EARLY MEDIEVAL EUROPE

STEPHEN C. MCCLUSKEY

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2001

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Illustrations; Abbreviations; Preface; Part I. The Environment for Medieval Astronomies: 1. Astronomies in cultures; 2. The heritage of astronomical practice; 3. Astronomy and Christian thought; Part II. The Cultivation of Early Medieval Astronomies: 4. Continuity and change in solar ritual; 5. Computing the central time - the date of Easter; 6. Observing the Celestial order - monastic timekeeping; 7. Astronomy in the Liberal Arts; Part III. The Harvest of Medieval Astronomies: 8. The fusion of astronomical traditions; 9. The encounter of Arabic and Latin astronomies; 10. The rebirth of Ptolemaic astronomy; Bibliography. ... Leer resumen completo

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THE UNIVERSE IN A NUTSHELL

STEPHEN HAWKING

BANTAM. TRANSWORLD PUBLISHERS, 2001

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Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the major breakthroughs th at have occurred in the years since the release of his acclaimed first book. One of the most influential thinkers of our time, Stephen Hawking is an intellectual icon, known not only for the adventurousness of his ideas but for the clarity and wit with which he expresses them. In this new book Hawking takes us to the cutting edge of theoretical physics, where truth is often stranger than fiction, to explain in laymen’s terms the principles that control our universe. Like many in the community of theoretical physicists, Professor Hawking is seeking to uncover the grail of science — the elusive Theory of Everything that lies at the heart of the cosmos. In his accessible and often playful style, he guides us on his search to uncover the secrets of the universe — from supergravity to supersymmetry, from quantum theory to M-theory, from holography to duality. He takes us to the wild frontiers of science, where superstring theory and p-branes may hold the final clue to the puzzle. And he lets us behind the scenes of one of his most exciting intellectual adventures as he seeks “to combine Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity and Richard Feynman’s idea of multiple histories into one complete unified theory that will describe everything that happens in the universe.” With characteristic exuberance, Professor Hawking invites us to be fellow travelers on this extraordinary voyage through space-time. Copious four-color illustrations help clarify this journey into a surreal wonderland where particles, sheets, and strings move in eleven dimensions; where black holes evaporate and disappear, taking their secret with them; and where the original cosmic seed from which our own universe sprang was a tiny nut. (...) ... Leer resumen completo

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THE COMPACT NASA ATLAS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM

RAYMOND BATSON y RONALD GREELEY

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2001

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The exploration of our solar system by spacecraft has been one of the greatest scientific achievements of the twentieth century. The mapping of other worlds has resulted from numerous space missions by NASA, extending over many years. The data from these planetary missions have been synthesised by the US Geological Survey t o produce detailed maps. Every planet, moon, or small body investigated in NASA missions is discussed and where appropriate mapped. Geological maps, reference maps, shaded relief maps, synthetic aperture radar mosaics and colour photomosaics marvellously present the features of planets and their satellites. This is truly a ‘road map’ of our solar system. All maps are fully indexed. The gazetteer lists the names of all features officially approved by the International Astronomical Union. The Compact NASA Atlas of the Solar System is the definitive reference atlas for planetary science. ... Leer resumen completo

67,50 €

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ASTEROIDS: A HISTORY

CURTIS PEEBLES

SMITHSONIAN, 2001

32,06 €

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THE SECRET LIFE OF DUST: FROM THE COSMOS TO THE KITCHEN COUNTER, THE BIG CONSEQUENCES OF THE LITTLE THINGS

HANNAH HOLMES

JOHN WILEY & SONS INC, 2001

47,55 €

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THREE ROADS TO QUANTUN GRAVITY: A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF SPACE, TIM E AND UNIVERSE

LEE SMOLIN

PHOENIX (ORION), 2001

13,75 €

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MORE SMALL ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORIES (WITH CD)

PATRICK MOORE

SPRINGER, 2002

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Almost every serious amateur astronomer knows the benefit of having a fixed observatory of some sort - it saves a vast amount of time and effort during every observing session - and this book provides the necessary help. More Small Astronomical Observatories details the methods and techniques employed by non-professional as tronomers from all over the world, providing a wonderful resource for anyone wishing to build a small observatory of almost any kind. It's a fun read, too. ... Leer resumen completo

48,61 €

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HEAVEN AND EARTH: UNSEEN BY THE NAKED EYE

VV.AA.

PHAIDON PRESS LIMITED, 2002

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Charts an awe-inspiring voyage of discovery through the infinite world of science - from the smallest particles on the Earth's surface to tiny dots in galaxies light years away. The book navigates an unfamiliar world and celebrates the beauty and mysteries of Planet Earth and the universe.

49,95 €

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SPACE, TIME, GRAVITATION

N. MITSKIEVICH, J. HORSKY y YU. VLADIMIROV

MIR EDITORIAL, 1987

9,90 €

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THE EXTRAVAGANT UNIVERSE: EXPLODING STARS, DARK ENERGY, AND THE A CCELERATING COSMOS

ROBERT P. KIRSHNER

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2002

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One of the world's leading astronomers, Robert Kirshner, takes readers inside a lively research team on the quest that led them to an extraordinary cosmological discovery: the expansion of the universe is accelerating under the influence of a dark energy that makes space itself expand. In addition to sharing the story of th is exciting discovery, Kirshner also brings the science up-to-date in a new epilogue. He explains how the idea of an accelerating universe--once a daring interpretation of sketchy data--is now the standard assumption in cosmology today. ... Leer resumen completo

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HOW THE UNIVERSE GOT ITS SPOTS: DIARY OF A FINITE TIME IN A FINIT E SPACE

JANNA LEVIN

VINTAGE INTERNATIONAL, 2003

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Written as a series of unsent letters to her mother, Janna Levin's book explains the workings of the universe as they engage both the mind and the heart.

17,16 €

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A UNIVERSE OF ATOMS, AN ATOM IN THE UNIVERSE

MARK P. SILVERMAN

SPRINGER VERLAG - NEW YORK, 2002

60,25 €

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THE TURTLE AND THE STARS: OBSERVATIONS OF AN EARTHBOUND ASTRONOM ER

ARTHUR UPGREN

HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY, 2002

35,51 €

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THE ELEGANT UNIVERS

BRIAN GREENE

VINTAGE INTERNATIONAL, 1999

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In this accessible work, a physicist asserts that string theory--the theory that the universe is made up of vibrating loops--merges the previously incompatible theories of quantum mechanics and general relativity into a unified theory of the universe. A New York Times Notable Book for 1999.

21,06 €

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THE GREAT ATLAS OF THE STARS

SERGE BRUNIER

FIREFLY BOOKS, 2001

68,05 €

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GALAXIES AT HIGH REDSHIFT

VV.AA.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2003

116,35 €

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OBSERVING VARIABLE STARS

GERRY ARLEN GOOD

SPRINGER, 2003

48,20 €

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SOYUZ: A UNIVERSAL SPACECRAFT

REX D. HALL y DAVID J. SHAYLER

SPRINGER, 2003

48,61 €

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MARS OBSERVER'S GUIDE

NEIL BONE

GEORGE PHILIP, 2003

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In 2003, Mars will be closer to Earth than it has ever been, making it a good time to start observing this planet. Aimed at the practical astronomer, this book will tell you what you need to know in order to make the most of this opportunity. Mars will also be a good observational target in 2005 and 2007 for those whose app etites have been whetted in 2003. It features physical and orbital data including size, composition, apparent retrograde motion and key physical features, such as volcanoes and the polar caps. One chapter looks at the basic equipment needed to observe Mars in terms of telescopes and filters, and another outlines the surface features and atmospheric phenomena that you should be able to see. As well as maps of the surface of Mars and colour photographs taken from spaceprobes, there are detailed timetables for 2003, 2005 and 2007 with the dates of key moments in each apparition. ... Leer resumen completo

17,76 €

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FUNDAMENTAL ASTRONOMY (4TH ED.)

HANU (ED.) ET AL. KARTTUNEN

SPRINGER-VERLAG, 2003

72,95 €

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THE CONSTANTS OF NATURE

JOHN BARROW

ARROW (RANDOM), 2003

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The constants of nature are the numbers that define the essence of the Universe. They tell us how strong its forces are, and what its fundamental laws can do: the strength of gravity, of magnetism, the speed of light, and the masses of the smallest particles of matter. They encode the deepest secrets of the Universe and exp ress at once our greatest knowledge and our greatest ignorance about the cosmos. Their existence has taught us the profound truth that Nature abounds with unseen regularities. Yet, while we have become skilled at measuring the values of these constants, our frustrating inability to explain or predict their values shows how much we still have to learn about the inner workings of the Universe. What is the ultimate status of these constants of Nature? Are they truly constant? Could life have evolved and persisted if they were even slightly different? And are there other Universes where they are different? These are some of the issues that this book grapples with. It looks back to the discoveries of the first constants of Nature and the impact they had on scientists like Einstein. This book also tells the story of a tantalising new development in astronomy. For the first time astronomical observations are suggesting that some of the constants of Nature were different when the Universe was younger. So are our laws of Nature slowly changing? Is anything about our Universe immune from the ravages of time? Are there any constants of Nature at all? ... Leer resumen completo

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NEW WORLDS IN THE COSMOS: THE DISCOVERY OF EXOPLANETS

MICHEL MAYOR y PIERRE-YVES FREI

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2003

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Forensic facial reconstruction is the reproduction of an individual&@8217;s face from skeletal remains. Used when other forms of identification are very difficult or impossible, it can give a name to the dead in forensic cases, or in archaeological contexts, provide a tangible impression of real individuals from our past. T his comprehensive work starts with a discussion of the importance of the face in society and the history of facial reconstruction, going on to evaluate the accuracy of modern reconstruction methods. The Manchester method of facial reconstruction, and the relationships between the hard and soft tissues of the face are described in detail. Uniquely, it also describes the methods and problems associated with reconstructing the faces of children. Collating all published facial tissue data and describing tissue variations with reference to age, sex, stature and ethnic origin, this book will be an important reference volume for all practitioners in the field. ... Leer resumen completo

63,43 €

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MARS: THE MISTERIOUS LANDSCAPES OF THE RED PLANET

WILLIAM K. HARTMANN

WORKMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, 2003

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In this title, astronomer and writer William K. Hartmann reveals all of Mars' glories, with accounts of discoveries and dozens of up-to-date photographs. Readers can visit the largest volcano in the solar system, the grandest canyon, giant impact craters, lava flows and more.

26,03 €

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RAPHAEL S ASTRONOMICAL EPHEMERIS OF THE PLANETS PLACES FOR 2004 WITH TABLES OF HOUSES FOR LONDON, LIVERPOOL AND NEW YORK: A COMPLETE ASPECTARIAN

VV.AA.

FOULSHAM, 2003

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This astrological guide has been published since 1819 and has worldwide distribution as the number one guide to the planets. It has a reputation for being one of the most accurate guides in the world. It is a professional and amateurs alike. Should you need a previously published guide, they are available by special order. Simply contact our customer service department. ... Leer resumen completo

7,20 €

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