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With the advent of large, ground-based telescopes and space telescopes, it is now possible to study in detail... Læs mere
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A well-illustrated historical survey of the science of measuring the brightness and colours of stars - for professional astronomers, amateur astronomers and historians of science.
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Guiding the reader through all the stages that lead to the formation of a star such as our Sun, this advanced textbook provides students with a complete overview of star... Læs mere
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Once considered objects of dubious existence, recent observations have provided overwhelming evidence in favour the presence of... Læs mere
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This is a comprehensive survey of the current research in the field of cataclysmic variables and low-mass X-ray binaries. The contributions contain in-depth information to be of use to the specialist, while the breadth of subjects will ensure a wide audience.
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New discoveries in astrobiology, including thousands of planets around distant stars, have increased the likelihood of finding life beyond Earth. Astronomer and... Læs mere
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Recent discoveries indicate that supermassive black holes may have been critical to the formation of structure in the early universe, spawning bursts of star formation, planets, and even life itself. This fascinating and timely book is suitable for the general reader.
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Variable stars are fascinating objects to observe and can be seen with even the most basic of equipment. In this highly accessible book David Levy teaches the reader... Læs mere
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Continuous innovation in imaging techniques have been essential for discovering galaxies and revealing unexpected properties of the... Læs mere
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A stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy, physics and applied mathematics, this second edition contains two new chapters... Læs mere
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In IAU S258 astrophysicists discuss the current state of the problem of estimating ages of stars and stellar populations. They describe efforts to better constrain the ages of... Læs mere
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IAU Symposium 312 brings together experts on high resolution observations, theoretical modelling and computational simulations, who... Læs mere