Alpha Centauri : Unveiling the Secrets of Our Nearest Stellar Neighbor / / by Martin Beech |
Autore | Beech Martin |
Edizione | [1st ed. 2015.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (319 p.) |
Disciplina | 523.83 |
Collana | Astronomers' Universe |
Soggetto topico |
Astronomy
Astrophysics Space sciences Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology Popular Science in Astronomy Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics) |
ISBN | 3-319-09372-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Discovery, Dynamics, Distance and Place -- Stellar Properties and the Making of Planets: Theories and Observations -- What the Future Holds.- Appendix I: The Magnitude Scale and Stellar Classification -- Appendix II: Stellar Motion and Closest Approach -- Appendix III: The Orbit and Location of a Cen B. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910300429103321 |
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Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Introducing the Stars : Formation, Structure and Evolution / / by Martin Beech |
Autore | Beech Martin |
Edizione | [1st ed. 2019.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XIV, 262 p. 90 illus., 49 illus. in color.) |
Disciplina | 523.01 |
Collana | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics |
Soggetto topico |
Astrophysics
Space sciences Physics Astrophysics and Astroparticles Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics) Mathematical Methods in Physics |
ISBN | 3-030-11704-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- Chapter 1: Knowing the Stars -- Chapter 2: Star Formation -- Chapter 3: From The Outside In -- Chapter 4: From The Inside Out -- Chapter 5: The Ravages of Time -- Chapter 6: Selected Case Studies -- Appendix A : The 4th Order Runge-Kutta (RK4) Integration Scheme -- Index. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910337872103321 |
Beech Martin | ||
Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The Pillars of Creation : Giant Molecular Clouds, Star Formation, and Cosmic Recycling / / by Martin Beech |
Autore | Beech Martin |
Edizione | [1st ed. 2017.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XII, 272 p. 125 illus., 109 illus. in color.) |
Disciplina | 520 |
Collana | Popular Astronomy |
Soggetto topico |
Astronomy
Cosmology Organic chemistry Astrobiology Popular Science in Astronomy Organic Chemistry |
ISBN | 3-319-48775-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Preface -- Chapter 1- Reading the Sky -- Chapter 2 - In the Eye of the Beholder -- Chapter 3: The Dark Clouds Revealed -- Chapter 4 – The Hyperfine Split and Atomic Jitters -- Chapter 5 – In the Grip of Gravity -- Chapter 6 - It's a Far Flung Life -- Appendix - Notes and References -- Index. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910157472803321 |
Beech Martin | ||
Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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William Frederick Denning : Grand Amateur and Doyen of British Meteor Astronomy / / by Martin Beech |
Autore | Beech Martin |
Edizione | [1st ed. 2023.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2023 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (344 pages) |
Disciplina | 530.092 |
Collana | Springer Biographies |
Soggetto topico |
Physicists - Biography
Astronomers - Biography Physics - History Astronomy - Observations Biographies of Physicists and Astronomers History of Physics and Astronomy Astronomy, Observations and Techniques |
ISBN | 3-031-44443-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | I ntroduction -- An introduction to Denning and an outline of the monograph. Prologue: The End -- a short prologue account of a trip that I undertook to Bristol in the hopes of finding Denning's grave site. 1. A Man of Parts -- the biographical details of Denning's life and times. 2. In Quest of Meteors -- a detailed look at Denning's contributions to meteor astronomy. 3. Ever Watchful -- a detailed look at Denning's many contributions to astronomy in general, and specifically planetary observations and comet searching. 4. Meteor Astronomy in Britain (1800-1930) -- a discussion and account of the beginnings of meteor astronomy in England, providing brief biographical accounts of the key players. 5. The Astronomical Register -- a study of the first journal dedicated to amateur astronomers. This chapter will analyse the rise and development of amateur astronomy in mid-19th century England. It will address issues of the readers locations, their interests and the astronomical equipment that they were using. 6. The Observing Astronomical Society -- a study of the first British amateur astronomy society, detailing its origins and the observational programs that it initiated. 7. Epilogue -- a final few words. Appendix 1: Meteor Showers -- this appendix will introduce the reader to the key technical terms, and provide a present-day review of the physical properties of meteoroid streams and meteor physics. Notes and References. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910755078303321 |
Beech Martin | ||
Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2023 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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