The complete guide to the Herschel objects : Sir William Herschel's star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies / / Mark Bratton [[electronic resource]] |
Autore | Bratton Mark <1955-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2011 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (viii, 584 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
Disciplina | 522 |
Soggetto topico |
Astronomy
Stars - Clusters Nebulae |
ISBN |
1-139-20931-0
1-107-22526-4 1-280-77344-8 9786613684219 1-139-22213-9 1-139-21732-1 1-139-21424-1 1-139-22041-1 1-139-22384-4 0-511-66758-2 |
Classificazione | SCI004000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- The telescope maker -- The deep sky before Herschel -- Surveyor of the skies -- The Herschel catalogue: Visual observations; Observing locations and instruments used; Sir William Herschel's original catalogue; Herschel's 'revised' catalogue; Herschel's catalogue (circa 1990); Organization of this guide; Open cluster classification; Globular cluster classification; Planetary nebula classification; Galaxies; Abbreviations in the text; Illustrations; Acknowledgments. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910789713103321 |
Bratton Mark <1955-> | ||
Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2011 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The complete guide to the Herschel objects : Sir William Herschel's star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies / / Mark Bratton |
Autore | Bratton Mark <1955-> |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge ; ; New York, : Cambridge University Press, 2011 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (viii, 584 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
Disciplina | 522 |
Soggetto topico |
Astronomy
Stars - Clusters Nebulae |
ISBN |
1-139-20931-0
1-107-22526-4 1-280-77344-8 9786613684219 1-139-22213-9 1-139-21732-1 1-139-21424-1 1-139-22041-1 1-139-22384-4 0-511-66758-2 |
Classificazione | SCI004000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- The telescope maker -- The deep sky before Herschel -- Surveyor of the skies -- The Herschel catalogue: Visual observations; Observing locations and instruments used; Sir William Herschel's original catalogue; Herschel's 'revised' catalogue; Herschel's catalogue (circa 1990); Organization of this guide; Open cluster classification; Globular cluster classification; Planetary nebula classification; Galaxies; Abbreviations in the text; Illustrations; Acknowledgments. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910810588303321 |
Bratton Mark <1955-> | ||
Cambridge ; ; New York, : Cambridge University Press, 2011 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Handbook of X-ray astronomy / / edited by Keith A. Arnaud, Randall K. Smith, Aneta Siemiginowska [[electronic resource]] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2011 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (viii, 197 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
Disciplina | 522/.6863 |
Collana | Cambridge observing handbooks for research astronomers |
Soggetto topico | X-ray astronomy |
ISBN |
1-107-22608-2
1-283-34095-X 1-139-15989-5 9786613340955 1-139-03423-5 1-139-16089-3 1-139-15884-8 1-139-15533-4 1-139-15708-6 |
Classificazione | SCI004000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | ; 1. Optics / Daniel A. Schwartz -- ; 2. Detectors / Richard J. Edgar -- ; 3. Charge-coupled devices / Catherine E. Grant -- ; 4. Data reduction and calibration / Keith A. Arnaud and Randall K. Smith -- ; 5. Data analysis / Randall K. Smith, Keith A. Arnaud and Aneta Siemiginowska -- ; 6. Archives, surveys, catalogs, and software / Keith Arnaud -- ; 7. Statistics / Aneta Siemiginowska -- ; 8. Extended emission / Kip D. Kuntz -- Appendices. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910781572303321 |
Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2011 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Handbook of X-ray astronomy / / edited by Keith A. Arnaud, Randall K. Smith, Aneta Siemiginowska [[electronic resource]] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2011 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (viii, 197 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
Disciplina | 522/.6863 |
Collana | Cambridge observing handbooks for research astronomers |
Soggetto topico | X-ray astronomy |
ISBN |
1-107-22608-2
1-283-34095-X 1-139-15989-5 9786613340955 1-139-03423-5 1-139-16089-3 1-139-15884-8 1-139-15533-4 1-139-15708-6 |
Classificazione | SCI004000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | ; 1. Optics / Daniel A. Schwartz -- ; 2. Detectors / Richard J. Edgar -- ; 3. Charge-coupled devices / Catherine E. Grant -- ; 4. Data reduction and calibration / Keith A. Arnaud and Randall K. Smith -- ; 5. Data analysis / Randall K. Smith, Keith A. Arnaud and Aneta Siemiginowska -- ; 6. Archives, surveys, catalogs, and software / Keith Arnaud -- ; 7. Statistics / Aneta Siemiginowska -- ; 8. Extended emission / Kip D. Kuntz -- Appendices. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910807177403321 |
Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2011 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Introduction to astronomical spectroscopy / / Immo Appenzeller, Center for Astronomy, University of Heidelberg [[electronic resource]] |
Autore | Appenzeller I (Immo), <1940-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiii, 254 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
Disciplina | 522/.67 |
Collana | Cambridge observing handbooks for research astronomers |
Soggetto topico | Astronomical spectroscopy |
ISBN |
1-316-08957-6
1-139-79389-6 1-139-77648-7 1-139-05950-5 1-139-78251-7 1-107-25433-7 1-139-77952-4 1-283-71597-X 1-139-77800-5 |
Classificazione | SCI004000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Historical remarks -- Spectroscopy in present-day astronomy -- Basic physics of spectral measurements -- Optical-range grafting and prism spectrometers -- Other techniques for the optical spectral range -- Preparing and reducing optical observation -- UV, X-ray, and gamma spectroscopy -- Spectroscopy at radio wavelengths -- Special techniques of the FIR and submillimeter range -- New developments and future prospects. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910779346503321 |
Appenzeller I (Immo), <1940-> | ||
Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Introduction to astronomical spectroscopy / / Immo Appenzeller, Center for Astronomy, University of Heidelberg [[electronic resource]] |
Autore | Appenzeller I (Immo), <1940-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiii, 254 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
Disciplina | 522/.67 |
Collana | Cambridge observing handbooks for research astronomers |
Soggetto topico | Astronomical spectroscopy |
ISBN |
1-316-08957-6
1-139-79389-6 1-139-77648-7 1-139-05950-5 1-139-78251-7 1-107-25433-7 1-139-77952-4 1-283-71597-X 1-139-77800-5 |
Classificazione | SCI004000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Historical remarks -- Spectroscopy in present-day astronomy -- Basic physics of spectral measurements -- Optical-range grafting and prism spectrometers -- Other techniques for the optical spectral range -- Preparing and reducing optical observation -- UV, X-ray, and gamma spectroscopy -- Spectroscopy at radio wavelengths -- Special techniques of the FIR and submillimeter range -- New developments and future prospects. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910827768603321 |
Appenzeller I (Immo), <1940-> | ||
Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Introduction to planetary geomorphology / / Ronald Greeley [[electronic resource]] |
Autore | Greeley Ronald |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiii, 238 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
Disciplina | 551.410999/2 |
Soggetto topico |
Planets - Geology
Planets - Crust Geomorphology |
ISBN |
1-316-08912-6
1-139-56400-5 1-139-55412-3 1-139-55041-1 1-283-94800-1 1-139-54916-2 1-139-55537-5 1-139-02096-X 1-139-55166-3 |
Classificazione | SCI004000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Solar System overview; 1.1.1 The terrestrial planets; 1.1.2 The giant planets; 1.1.3 Small bodies, Pluto, and "dwarf planets"; 1.2 Objectives of Solar System exploration; 1.2.1 Planetary geology objectives; 1.2.2 Astrobiology; 1.3 Strategy for Solar System exploration; 1.4 Flight projects; 1.5 Planetary data; 1.6 Planetary research results; Assignments; Chapter 2 Planetary geomorphology methods; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Approach; 2.3 Planetary geologic maps; 2.4 Geologic time; 2.5 Remote sensing data
2.5.1 Visible imaging data2.5.2 Multispectral data; 2.5.3 Thermal data; 2.5.4 Radar imaging data; 2.5.5 Ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray data; 2.6 Geophysical data; 2.7 Image processing; 2.8 Resolution; 2.9 Electronic data records (EDRs); 2.10 Cartography; Assignments; Chapter 3 Planetary morphologic processes; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Tectonism; 3.3 Volcanic processes; 3.3.1 Volcanic eruptions; 3.3.2 Volcanic morphology; 3.3.3 Volcanic craters; 3.3.4 Intrusive structures; 3.4 Impact cratering; 3.4.1 Impact cratering mechanics; 3.4.2 Impact craters on Earth 3.4.3 Impact craters and planetary environments3.5 Gradation; 3.5.1 Weathering; 3.5.2 Mass wasting; 3.5.3 Processes associated with the hydrologic cycle; 3.5.4 Aeolian processes; 3.5.5 Periglacial processes; 3.6 Summary; Assignments; Chapter 4 Earth's Moon; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Lunar exploration; 4.2.1 Pre-Apollo studies; 4.2.2 The Apollo era; 4.2.3 Post-Apollo exploration; 4.3 Interior characteristics; 4.4 Surface composition; 4.5 Geomorphology; 4.5.1 Impact craters and basins; 4.5.2 Highland plains; 4.5.3 Mare terrains; 4.5.4 Sinuous rilles; 4.5.5 Volcanic constructs 4.5.6 Tectonic features4.5.7 Gradational features; 4.6 Geologic history of the Moon; Assignments; Chapter 5 Mercury; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Mercury exploration; 5.3 Interior characteristics; 5.4 Surface composition; 5.5 Geomorphology; 5.5.1 General physiography; 5.5.2 Impact craters; 5.5.3 Multi-ring basins; 5.5.4 Volcanic features; 5.5.5 Tectonic features; 5.5.6 Gradation features; 5.6 Geologic history; Assignments; Chapter 6 Venus; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Venus exploration; 6.3 Interior characteristics; 6.4 Surface compositions; 6.5 Geomorphology; 6.5.1 General physiography 6.5.2 Impact craters6.5.3 Volcanic features; 6.5.4 Tectonic features; 6.5.5 Gradation features; 6.6 Geologic history; Assignments; Chapter 7 Mars; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Exploration; 7.3 Interior; 7.4 Surface composition; 7.5 Geomorphology; 7.5.1 Physiography; 7.5.2 Impact craters; 7.5.3 Volcanic features; 7.5.4 Tectonic features; 7.5.5 Gradation features; 7.6 Geologic history; Assignments; Chapter 8 The Jupiter system; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Exploration; 8.3 Jupiter; 8.4 Io; 8.4.1 Impact features (none!); 8.4.2 Volcanic features; 8.4.3 Tectonic features; 8.4.4 Gradation features 8.4.5 Io summary |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910786096003321 |
Greeley Ronald | ||
Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Introduction to planetary geomorphology / / Ronald Greeley [[electronic resource]] |
Autore | Greeley Ronald |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiii, 238 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
Disciplina | 551.410999/2 |
Soggetto topico |
Planets - Geology
Planets - Crust Geomorphology |
ISBN |
1-316-08912-6
1-139-56400-5 1-139-55412-3 1-139-55041-1 1-283-94800-1 1-139-54916-2 1-139-55537-5 1-139-02096-X 1-139-55166-3 |
Classificazione | SCI004000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Solar System overview; 1.1.1 The terrestrial planets; 1.1.2 The giant planets; 1.1.3 Small bodies, Pluto, and "dwarf planets"; 1.2 Objectives of Solar System exploration; 1.2.1 Planetary geology objectives; 1.2.2 Astrobiology; 1.3 Strategy for Solar System exploration; 1.4 Flight projects; 1.5 Planetary data; 1.6 Planetary research results; Assignments; Chapter 2 Planetary geomorphology methods; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Approach; 2.3 Planetary geologic maps; 2.4 Geologic time; 2.5 Remote sensing data
2.5.1 Visible imaging data2.5.2 Multispectral data; 2.5.3 Thermal data; 2.5.4 Radar imaging data; 2.5.5 Ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray data; 2.6 Geophysical data; 2.7 Image processing; 2.8 Resolution; 2.9 Electronic data records (EDRs); 2.10 Cartography; Assignments; Chapter 3 Planetary morphologic processes; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Tectonism; 3.3 Volcanic processes; 3.3.1 Volcanic eruptions; 3.3.2 Volcanic morphology; 3.3.3 Volcanic craters; 3.3.4 Intrusive structures; 3.4 Impact cratering; 3.4.1 Impact cratering mechanics; 3.4.2 Impact craters on Earth 3.4.3 Impact craters and planetary environments3.5 Gradation; 3.5.1 Weathering; 3.5.2 Mass wasting; 3.5.3 Processes associated with the hydrologic cycle; 3.5.4 Aeolian processes; 3.5.5 Periglacial processes; 3.6 Summary; Assignments; Chapter 4 Earth's Moon; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Lunar exploration; 4.2.1 Pre-Apollo studies; 4.2.2 The Apollo era; 4.2.3 Post-Apollo exploration; 4.3 Interior characteristics; 4.4 Surface composition; 4.5 Geomorphology; 4.5.1 Impact craters and basins; 4.5.2 Highland plains; 4.5.3 Mare terrains; 4.5.4 Sinuous rilles; 4.5.5 Volcanic constructs 4.5.6 Tectonic features4.5.7 Gradational features; 4.6 Geologic history of the Moon; Assignments; Chapter 5 Mercury; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Mercury exploration; 5.3 Interior characteristics; 5.4 Surface composition; 5.5 Geomorphology; 5.5.1 General physiography; 5.5.2 Impact craters; 5.5.3 Multi-ring basins; 5.5.4 Volcanic features; 5.5.5 Tectonic features; 5.5.6 Gradation features; 5.6 Geologic history; Assignments; Chapter 6 Venus; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Venus exploration; 6.3 Interior characteristics; 6.4 Surface compositions; 6.5 Geomorphology; 6.5.1 General physiography 6.5.2 Impact craters6.5.3 Volcanic features; 6.5.4 Tectonic features; 6.5.5 Gradation features; 6.6 Geologic history; Assignments; Chapter 7 Mars; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Exploration; 7.3 Interior; 7.4 Surface composition; 7.5 Geomorphology; 7.5.1 Physiography; 7.5.2 Impact craters; 7.5.3 Volcanic features; 7.5.4 Tectonic features; 7.5.5 Gradation features; 7.6 Geologic history; Assignments; Chapter 8 The Jupiter system; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Exploration; 8.3 Jupiter; 8.4 Io; 8.4.1 Impact features (none!); 8.4.2 Volcanic features; 8.4.3 Tectonic features; 8.4.4 Gradation features 8.4.5 Io summary |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910811787203321 |
Greeley Ronald | ||
Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Night vision : exploring the infrared universe / / Michael Rowan-Robinson [[electronic resource]] |
Autore | Rowan-Robinson Michael |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 251 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
Disciplina | 522/.683 |
Soggetto topico | Infrared astronomy |
ISBN |
1-139-61070-8
1-107-23618-5 1-139-17601-3 1-139-62558-6 1-139-61628-5 1-139-61256-5 1-139-62186-6 |
Classificazione | SCI004000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Machine generated contents note: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. William Herschel opens up the invisible universe; 3. 1800-1950: slow progress - the moon, planets, bright stars, and the discovery of interstellar dust; 4. Dying stars shrouded in dust and stars being born: the emergence of infrared astronomy in the 60s and 70s; 5. Birth of far infrared and submillimetre astronomy: clouds of dust and molecules in our Galaxy; 6. The cosmic microwave background, echo of the Big Bang; 7. The Infrared Astronomical Satellite and the opening up of extragalactic infrared astronomy: starbursts and active galactic nuclei; 8. The Cosmic Background Explorer and the ripples, the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Explorer, and dark energy; 9. Giant ground-based infrared and submillimetre telescopes; 10. The Infrared Space Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope: the star-formation history of the universe and infrared galaxy populations; 11. Our dusty Solar System, debris disks and the search for exoplanets; 12. The future: pioneering space missions and giant ground-based telescopes; Notes; Credits for illustrations; Further reading; Bibliography; Glossary; Index of names; Index. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910790697103321 |
Rowan-Robinson Michael | ||
Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Night vision : exploring the infrared universe / / Michael Rowan-Robinson [[electronic resource]] |
Autore | Rowan-Robinson Michael |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 251 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
Disciplina | 522/.683 |
Soggetto topico | Infrared astronomy |
ISBN |
1-139-61070-8
1-107-23618-5 1-139-17601-3 1-139-62558-6 1-139-61628-5 1-139-61256-5 1-139-62186-6 |
Classificazione | SCI004000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Machine generated contents note: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. William Herschel opens up the invisible universe; 3. 1800-1950: slow progress - the moon, planets, bright stars, and the discovery of interstellar dust; 4. Dying stars shrouded in dust and stars being born: the emergence of infrared astronomy in the 60s and 70s; 5. Birth of far infrared and submillimetre astronomy: clouds of dust and molecules in our Galaxy; 6. The cosmic microwave background, echo of the Big Bang; 7. The Infrared Astronomical Satellite and the opening up of extragalactic infrared astronomy: starbursts and active galactic nuclei; 8. The Cosmic Background Explorer and the ripples, the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Explorer, and dark energy; 9. Giant ground-based infrared and submillimetre telescopes; 10. The Infrared Space Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope: the star-formation history of the universe and infrared galaxy populations; 11. Our dusty Solar System, debris disks and the search for exoplanets; 12. The future: pioneering space missions and giant ground-based telescopes; Notes; Credits for illustrations; Further reading; Bibliography; Glossary; Index of names; Index. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910815623903321 |
Rowan-Robinson Michael | ||
Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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