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Astronomy
How do astronomers study planets, stars and galaxies?What are rovers and where have they landed? How do different telescopes work? What is a nebula? Beginner readers can find out the answers in this book, along with lots more fascinating facts.Amazing photographs and illustrations are combined with simple, easy-to-read text and a glossary explaining all the specialist terms used.Find out more about astronomy and stargazing online via Usborne Quicklinks, where you can find out what to see and when, as well as see the latest images captured by telescopes and rovers.
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Terahertz Astronomy
A Powerful Window into Cosmic EvolutionTerahertz (THz) observations of interstellar atoms, molecules, and dust serve as powerful probes of the conditions within the interstellar medium that permeates our galaxy, providing insights into the origins of stars, planets, galaxies, and the Universe.Taking a cross-disciplinary approach to the subject, Terahertz Astronomy explores THz astrophysics and the technologies that make this rapidly evolving field possible. The first four chapters of the book discuss the origin and interpretation of THz light in astrophysical sources.The remaining five chapters present an overview of the technologies used to collect and detect THz light.Every chapter contains worked-out examples and exercises.The author explains each topic as intuitively as possible and includes the equations needed for real-life astrophysical applications. In just a few years, the number of active THz researchers has substantially grown due to increased interest in terrestrial remote sensing at THz frequencies.This book provides researchers with both the background science and technology to interpret THz observations and design, build, and deploy THz astronomical instrumentation.
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Simply Astronomy
The simplest guide to astronomy and stargazing!Grasping astronomy has never been easier.The awe of the night sky will soon turn into knowledge of the constellations, planets, and astrological phenomena!Bold graphics and easy-to-understand text make this visual guide the perfect introduction to astronomy and stargazing for those who have little time but a big thirst for knowledge.Inside you'll find:- Simple, easy-to-understand graphics that help to explain astronomy, space, and the night sky in a clear, visual way- The latest astronomical information on black holes, gravitational waves, the origin of the Universe, and the planets of the Solar System- User-friendly star-charts that guide you through the sky using brighter stars as "signposts" to locate harder-to-see objects- Essential advice on the practicalities of stargazing - from observing with the naked eye to using telescopesEach pared-back entry covers the essentials more clearly than ever before.The opening chapters provide an introduction to the Universe, a visual tour of the Solar System, and a guide to more distant objects such as stars and galaxies.Along the way, concepts such as the Big Bang, gravity, and space-time are introduced and explained.Later chapters describe how to navigate around the night sky and introduce some must-see constellations, complete with simple star charts. Whether you are a complete beginner, or simply want a jargon-free reference to astronomy and stargazing, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.
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Popular Astronomy
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Galactic Astronomy
This is the definitive treatment of the phenomenology of galaxies--a clear and comprehensive volume that takes full account of the extraordinary recent advances in the field.The book supersedes the classic text Galactic Astronomy that James Binney wrote with Dimitri Mihalas, and complements Galactic Dynamics by Binney and Scott Tremaine.It will be invaluable to researchers and is accessible to any student who has a background in undergraduate physics.The book draws on observations both of our own galaxy, the Milky Way, and of external galaxies.The two sources are complementary, since the former tends to be highly detailed but difficult to interpret, while the latter is typically poorer in quality but conceptually simpler to understand.Binney and Merrifield introduce all astronomical concepts necessary to understand the properties of galaxies, including coordinate systems, magnitudes and colors, the phenomenology of stars, the theory of stellar and chemical evolution, and the measurement of astronomical distances. The book's core covers the phenomenology of external galaxies, star clusters in the Milky Way, the interstellar media of external galaxies, gas in the Milky Way, the structure and kinematics of the stellar components of the Milky Way, and the kinematics of external galaxies.Throughout, the book emphasizes the observational basis for current understanding of galactic astronomy, with references to the original literature.Offering both new information and a comprehensive view of its subject, it will be an indispensable source for professionals, as well as for graduate students and advanced undergraduates.
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Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 2020s
We live in a time of extraordinary discovery and progress in astronomy and astrophysics.The next decade will transform our understanding of the universe and humanity's place in it. Every decade the U.S. agencies that provide primary federal funding for astronomy and astrophysics request a survey to assess the status of, and opportunities for the Nation's efforts to forward our understanding of the cosmos.Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 2020s identifies the most compelling science goals and presents an ambitious program of ground- and space-based activities for future investment in the next decade and beyond. The decadal survey identifies three important science themes for the next decade aimed at investigating Earth-like extrasolar planets, the most energetic processes in the universe, and the evolution of galaxies. The Astro2020 report also recommends critical near-term actions to support the foundations of the profession as well as the technologies and tools needed to carry out the science. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Pathways to Discovery: From Foundations to Frontiers2 A New Cosmic Perspective3 The Profession and Its Societal Impacts: Gateways to Science, Pathways to Diversity, Equity, and Sustainability4 Optimizing the Science: Foundations5 Evaluating and Balancing the Operational Portfolio6 Technology Foundations and Small- and Medium-Scale Sustaining Programs7 Realizing the Opportunities: Medium- and Large-Scale ProgramsAppendixesAppendix A: Statement of Task, Additional Guidance, and Panel DescriptionsAppendix B: Report of the Panel on Compact Objects and Energetic PhenomenaAppendix C: Report of the Panel on CosmologyAppendix D: Report of the Panel on GalaxiesAppendix E: Report of the Panel on Exoplanets, Astrobiology, and the Solar SystemAppendix F: Report of the Panel on the Interstellar Medium and Star and Planet FormationAppendix G: Report of the Panel on Stars, the Sun, and Stellar PopulationsAppendix H: Report of the Panel on an Enabling Foundation for ResearchAppendix I: Report of the Panel on Electromagnetic Observations from Space 1Appendix J: Report of the Panel on Electromagnetic Observations from Space 2Appendix K: Report of the Panel on Optical and Infrared Observations from the GroundAppendix L: Report of the Panel on Particle Astrophysics and GravitationAppendix M: Report of the Panel on Radio, Millimeter, and Submillimeter Observations from the GroundAppendix N: Report of the Panel on State of the Profession and Societal ImpactsAppendix O: Independent Technical, Risk, and Cost EvaluationAppendix P: Acronyms and AbbreviationsAppendix Q: Committee and Panel Biographical Information
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21st Century Astronomy
Comprehensive and authoritative, 21st Century Astronomy fosters scientific literacy by offering carefully crafted activities that help students apply the process of science to astronomy, the news and the world.The 21st Century learning package provides the most up-to-date astronomy research, engaging students as they prepare for lecture, perform in-class activities and complete meaningful homework assignments—both in person and online.Lead author Stacy Palen draws on her experience teaching at an open enrollment university to build intentionality and transparency into every aspect of the learning package, giving activities a clear purpose and making them easy to execute without special equipment.Norton’s service supports every instructor, every step of the way.
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Essential Radio Astronomy
Essential Radio Astronomy is the only textbook on the subject specifically designed for a one-semester introductory course for advanced undergraduates or graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.It starts from first principles in order to fill gaps in students' backgrounds, make teaching easier for professors who are not expert radio astronomers, and provide a useful reference to the essential equations used by practitioners. This unique textbook reflects the fact that students of multiwavelength astronomy typically can afford to spend only one semester studying the observational techniques particular to each wavelength band.Essential Radio Astronomy presents only the most crucial concepts--succinctly and accessibly.It covers the general principles behind radio telescopes, receivers, and digital backends without getting bogged down in engineering details.Emphasizing the physical processes in radio sources, the book's approach is shaped by the view that radio astrophysics owes more to thermodynamics than electromagnetism. Proven in the classroom and generously illustrated throughout, Essential Radio Astronomy is an invaluable resource for students and researchers alike. * The only textbook specifically designed for a one-semester course in radio astronomy* Starts from first principles* Makes teaching easier for astronomy professors who are not expert radio astronomers* Emphasizes the physical processes in radio sources* Covers the principles behind radio telescopes and receivers* Provides the essential equations and fundamental constants used by practitioners* Supplementary website includes lecture notes, problem sets, exams, and links to interactive demonstrations* An online illustration package is available to professors
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