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Welcome to the Amateur and Popular Astronomy books catalogue 2015. Here you will find new and forthcoming titles, representing the latest works from our renowned authors. Highlights for observers this year include An Amateur’s Guide to Observing and Imaging the Heavens and the new star atlas concept, interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas. Popular science readers can enjoy our exciting new works Atlas of Great Comets and Asteroids. Our publications are available in a variety of formats, including ebooks and print. To see more book listings, product information, preview extracts and reviews, and to find out which shows and conferences we are attending, you can find us online at www.cambridge.org/amateurastronomy2015. You can also keep up to date with the latest news and author views from our astronomy blog at http://www.cambridgeblog.org/category/astronomy. We hope that you enjoy reading about our latest publications. For queries, suggestions or proposals, you can find a list of useful contacts at the back of this catalogue.
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Contents
MICH A EL K . SHEPA R D
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Amateur and popular astronomy 1 Planetary science 7 Astronomy (general) 9 Astrophysics 11 History of astronomy and cosmology 13 Also of interest 14GREAT COMETS
Asteroids R ELIC S OF A NCIEN T TIME
A TLAS OF GREAT COMETS
Throughout the ages, comets, enigmatic and beautiful wandering objects that appear for weeks or months, have alternately fascinated and terrified humanity. The result of five years of careful research, Atlas of Great Comets is a generously illustrated reference on thirty of the greatest comets that have been witnessed and documented since the Middle Ages. Special attention is given to the cultural and scientific impact of each appearance, supported by a wealth of images, from woodcuts, engravings, historical paintings and artifacts, to a showcase of the best astronomical photos and images. Following the introduction, giving the broad historical context and a modern scientific interpretation, the Great Comets feature in chronological order. For each, there is a contemporary description of its appearance along with its scientific, cultural and historical significance. Whether you are an armchair astronomer or a seasoned comet-chaser, this spectacular reference deserves a place on your shelf.
Stoyan / Atlas of Great Comets / 9781107093492 / PPC / C M Y BLK
Ronald Stoyan
Stoyan
A TLAS OF
Ronald Stoyan is Editor-in-Chief of interstellarum, and the proprietor of the independent German publisher Oculum-Verlag, which specialises in amateur astronomy books. He is the founding director of the German deepsky organisation ‘Fachgruppe Deep-Sky’ and has authored or co-authored twelve books on practical astronomy, including: Atlas of the Messier Objects and The Cambridge Photographic Star Atlas. Storm Dunlop is an experienced writer and lecturer on astronomy. He is the author of Collins Night Sky (2011), a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, and a past president of the British Astronomical Association.
Translated by Storm Dunlop
A TLAS OF
GREAT COMETS
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Cover image: Comet Hale-Bopp on 8 March 1997, taken with a Schmidt camera: f/1.9, focal length 450 mm, 5-minute exposure on Kodak Pro Gold. Credit: Gerald Rhemann, www.astrostudio.at.
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Morison
An Amateur’s Guide to OBSERVING AND IMAGING THE HEAVENS
“Ian Morison’s new amateur astronomy guide is a rare gem. The book tackles the major aspects of our hobby with clear and insightful writing. His experience as both an astronomer and an observer shine through. Personally I found the photos and sections on astro-imaging extremely helpful and refreshing. Several times his advice prompted me to call up a DSLR image on my computer and start working on it in Photoshop following his clever suggestions. Bravo!” – Stephen James O’Meara, Astronomy magazine columnist and author of the Deep-Sky Companions series “An Amateur’s Guide to Observing and Imaging the Heavens is a book I would greatly recommend. It covers many key points in detail, in what can be a bewildering subject to those starting out. Topics from telescope choice and calibration to image processing with Photoshop are all covered. This book will serve anyone as a good overall guide on modern amateur astrophotography.” – Damian Peach, astrophotographer, www.damianpeach.com
Ian Morison spent his professional career as a radio astronomer at the Jodrell Bank Observatory. The International Astronomical Union has recognised his work by naming an asteroid in his honour. He is patron of the Macclesfield Astronomical Society, which he also helped found, and a council member and past president of the Society for Popular Astronomy, United Kingdom. In 2007 he was appointed professor of astronomy at Gresham College, the oldest chair of astronomy in the world. He is the author of numerous articles for the astronomical press and of a university astronomy textbook, and writes a monthly online sky guide and audio podcast for the Jodrell Bank Observatory.
An Amateur’s Guide to
OBSERVING
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AND
IMAGING
THE
HEAVENS Ian Morison
Cover images: the main background image shows an enhanced colour image of the Moon. Inset images: the globular cluster M5, a web cam image of Jupiter, the M33 galaxy in Triangulum and the Sun imaged in H-alpha. Credits: the Jupiter image courtesy of Chris Hill; all other images are the author’s own. Cover design: Alice Soloway
Unger and Smolin have been collaborating for eight years on the project that this work brings to fruition.
9781107074064: Unger & Smolin: Jacket: C M Y K
Cover illustration: Interacting Spiral Galaxies NGC 2207 and IC 2163. Credit: NASA, ESA, D. Merritt (Rochester Institute of Technology), M. Milosavljevic (Caltech), M. Favata (Cornell), S. A. Hughes (MIT), and D. E. Holz (University of Chicago). Cover design: Andrew Ward Printed in the United Kingdom
• Written by philosopher Roberto Mangabeira Unger and physicist Lee Smolin, both world-renowned for their radical ideas in their fields. • Proposes a reorientation of cosmology, opposing influential ideas about the universe, with implications for physics and all science. • Shows the far-reaching implications of the reality of time for our views of nature, mathematics, and ourselves. • Explores how we need to think so as to understand a universe in which everything, including the structure and laws of nature, changes sooner or later.
the SingULaR UniveRSe and the ReaLity of tiMe
Lee Smolin is a theoretical physicist who has made important contributions to quantum gravity. Born in New York City, he was educated at Hampshire College and Harvard University. He is a founding member of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. His earlier books explore philosophical issues raised by contemporary physics and cosmology: Life of the Cosmos, Three Roads to Quantum Gravity, The Trouble with Physics, and Time Reborn.
UngeR SMoLin
Roberto Mangabeira Unger is a philosopher, social and legal theorist, and politician. His engagement with cosmology and natural philosophy in this book deepens and generalizes ideas that he has developed in False Necessity, The Self Awakened, and The Religion of the Future, among other writings.
THE Singular univErSE and THE rEaliTy of TimE RobeRto MangabeiRa UngeR Lee SMoLin
Cosmology is in crisis. The more we discover, the more puzzling the universe appears to be. How and why are the laws of nature what they are?
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A philosopher and a physicist, world-renowned for their radical ideas in their fields, argue for a revolution. To keep cosmology scientific, we must replace the old view in which the universe is governed by immutable laws by a new one in which laws evolve. Then we can hope to explain them.
The revolution that Roberto Mangabeira Unger and Lee Smolin propose relies on three central ideas. There is only one universe at a time. Time is real: everything in the structure and regularities of nature changes sooner or later. Mathematics, which has trouble with time, is not the oracle of nature and the prophet of science; it is simply a tool with great power and immense limitations. The argument is readily accessible to nonscientists as well as to the physicists and cosmologists whom it challenges.
Featured authors Ian Morison University of Manchester and Gresham College, London Author of A Journey through the Universe My four years giving over 25 lectures in London as Gresham Professor of Astronomy were some of the most rewarding of my life and I am grateful to Cambridge University Press for making them available in book form. Having been brought totally up to date, the book, along with videos of the lectures available on the Gresham College website, aim to provide a clear and balanced understanding of the wonders of our Universe.
Ronald Stoyan Oculum-Verlag GmbH Author of interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas and Atlas of Great Comets interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas The interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas heralds a new era of celestial cartography. It is an innovative, practical tool for stargazers to choose and find stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Thanks to its revolutionary new concept, it is aimed at users of all experience levels. The atlas is available as a handsome desk edition and a fully-waterproof field edition. Atlas of Great Comets Throughout the ages, comets, enigmatic and beautiful wandering objects that appear for weeks or months, have alternately fascinated and terrified humankind. The result of five years of careful research, Atlas of Great Comets is a generously illustrated reference on thirty of the greatest comets that have been witnessed and documented since the Middle Ages. For each, there is a contemporary description of its appearance along with its scientific, cultural and historical significance. Whether you are an armchair astronomer or a seasoned comet-chaser, this spectacular reference deserves a place on your shelf.
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Asteroids Relics of Ancient Time Michael K. Shepard Bloomsburg University
Where do asteroids come from and what are they made of? What clues do they hold about the evolution of the Solar System? Scientists have catalogued hundreds of thousands of asteroids, and many are thought to contain water and amino acids, the building blocks of life. Michael Shepard tells the fascinating story of their discovery, and what they can tell us about the history of our own planet. He describes how we find and study asteroids, what they look like through the eyes of powerful telescopes and spacecraft, and plans for future sample return missions. This timely book interweaves accessible scientific explanations with historical background and personal narrative, providing an engaging read for anyone curious about asteroids and what they may mean for our future – both as threats and opportunities.
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Atlas of Great Comets Ronald Stoyan Oculum-Verlag GmbH
Translated by Storm Dunlop
Throughout the ages, comets, enigmatic and beautiful wandering objects that appear for weeks or months, have alternately fascinated and terrified humankind. The result of five years of careful research, Atlas of Great Comets is a generously illustrated reference on thirty of the greatest comets that have been witnessed and documented since the Middle Ages. Following the introduction, which gives the broad historical context and a modern scientific interpretation, the Great Comets feature in chronological order. For each, there is a contemporary description of its appearance along with its scientific, cultural and historical significance. Whether you are an armchair astronomer or a seasoned comet-chaser, this spectacular reference deserves a place on your shelf. 2015 325 x 250 mm 224pp 123 b/w illus. 163 colour illus. 32 maps 34 tables 978-1-107-09349-2 Hardback £35.00 / US$55.00 For all formats available, see
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2015 228 x 152 mm 330pp 92 b/w illus. 8 tables 978-1-107-06144-6 Hardback £19.99 / US$29.99 Publication April 2015 For all formats available, see
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interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas Desk Edition Ronald Stoyan
2014 260 x 280 mm 264pp 150 maps 3 tables 978-1-107-50338-0 Spiral bound £59.99 / US$109.99 For all formats available, see
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Oculum-Verlag GmbH
and Stephan Schurig
The interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas heralds a new era of celestial cartography. It is an innovative, practical tool to choose and find stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Usually, deep sky objects are shown with just a standard symbol in the star charts. This atlas is different: all objects are shown according to their actual visibility. Four main visibility classes separate out objects that can be seen through 4-, 8- and 12-inch telescopes. Within each visibility class, the objects are labeled in different type weights and using graduated shades and colors for the symbols – the bolder the label or the darker the symbol, the easier it is to see the object. Spiral-bound and printed in red-light friendly colors on dew-resistant paper, this full-sky atlas has a limiting magnitude of 9.5, plotting over 200,000 stars. It is the ideal companion for amateur observers of all levels. ‘Co-authors Ronald Stoyan and Stephan Schurig have created a masterpiece … A perfect marriage between star atlas and observing guide, the interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas is a must-have for the serious amateur astronomer.’ Glenn Chaple, Astronomy magazine columnist
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A Journey through the Universe Gresham Lectures on Astronomy Ian Morison University of Manchester and Gresham College, London
Providing an in-depth understanding both for general readers and astronomy enthusiasts, this highly comprehensive book provides an up-to-date survey of our knowledge of the Universe beyond the Earth. The book explores our Solar System, its planets and other bodies; examines the Sun and how it and other stars evolve through their lifetimes; discusses the search for planets beyond our Solar System and how we might detect life on them; and highlights interesting objects found within our galaxy, the Milky Way. It also looks at our current understanding of the origin and evolution of the Universe, as well as many other intriguing topics, such as time, black holes, Einstein’s theories, dark matter, dark energy and the Cosmic Microwave Background. The book is uniquely supported by video lectures given by the author, available online. It also includes the very latest astronomical
Amateur and popular astronomy observations, such as those made by the Planck and Kepler spacecraft. ‘It would be hard to find a clearer and more balanced survey of what we know about the cosmos – from the Solar System, out to the remotest galaxies.’ Martin Rees, University of Cambridge 2014 247 x 174 mm 365pp 137 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 978-1-107-07346-3 Hardback £25.00 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see
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A Primer of Astronomy Robert Ball
First published in 1911, this book provides a basic introduction to astronomy written by the former Astronomer Royal of Ireland. The text is illustrated with photographs, diagrams and drawings of astronomical phenomena, including certain comets and the constellations visible from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. 2014 178 x 127 mm 258pp 978-1-107-42743-3 Paperback £19.99 / US$29.99 For all formats available, see
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An Amateur’s Guide to Observing and Imaging the Heavens Ian Morison University of Manchester and Gresham College, London
An Amateur’s Guide to Observing and Imaging the Heavens is a highly comprehensive guidebook that bridges the gap between the beginners’
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and hobbyists’ books and the many specialised and subject-specific texts for more advanced amateur astronomers. Written by an experienced astronomer and educator, the book is a onestop reference providing extensive information and advice about observing and imaging equipment, with detailed examples showing how best to use them. In addition to providing indepth knowledge about every type of astronomical telescope and highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, two chapters offer advice on making visual observations of the Sun, Moon, planets, stars and galaxies. All types of modern astronomical imaging are covered, with step-by-step details given on the use of DSLRs and web-cams for solar, lunar and planetary imaging and the use of DSLRs and cooled CCD cameras for deep sky imaging. ‘Ian Morison’s new amateur astronomy guide is a rare gem. The book tackles the major aspects of our hobby with clear and insightful writing. His experience both as an astronomer and an observer shine through. Personally I found the photos and sections on astro-imaging extremely helpful and refreshing. Several times his advice prompted me to call up a DSLR image on my computer and start working on it in Photoshop following his clever suggestions. Bravo!’ Stephen James O’Meara, Astronomy magazine columnist and author of the Deep-Sky Companions series 2014 247 x 187 mm 344pp 105 b/w illus. 12 colour illus. 2 tables 978-1-107-61960-9 Paperback £25.00 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see
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Observing Variable Stars, Novae and Supernovae Gerald North and Nick James
Variable stars can be fascinating objects to study. This complete practical guide and resource package instructs amateur astronomers in observing and monitoring variable stars and other objects of variable brightness. Descriptions of the objects are accompanied by explanations of the background astrophysics, providing readers with a real insight into what they are observing at the telescope. The main instrumental requirements for observing and estimating the brightness of objects by visual means and by CCD photometry are detailed, and there is advice on the selection of equipment. Containing extensive practical advice, this comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for amateur astronomers of all levels, from complete beginners to more advanced observers. ‘If you are interested in this fascinating and practical branch of amateur astronomy, Observing Variable Stars, Novae and Supernovae is the best place to start.‘ Astronomy and Space 2014 246 x 189 mm 242pp 978-1-107-63612-5 Paperback £26.99 / US$39.99 Also available 978-0-521-82047-9 Hardback with CD-ROM £54.99 / US$94.99 For all formats available, see
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Deep-Sky Companions: The Messier Objects Second edition Stephen James O’Meara
The bright galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae catalogued in the late 1700s by the famous comet hunter Charles Messier are still the most widely observed celestial wonders in the sky. The second edition of Stephen James O’Meara’s acclaimed observing guide to the Messier Objects features improved star charts for helping you find the objects, a much more robust telling of the history behind their discovery – including a glimpse into Messier’s fascinating life – and updated astrophysical facts to put it all into context. These additions, along with new photos taken with the most advanced amateur telescopes, bring O’Meara’s first edition more than a decade into the twenty-first century. Expand your universe and test your viewing skills with this truly modern Messier guide. It is a must for all budding night watchers. 2014 253 x 177 mm 422pp 254 b/w illus. 978-1-107-01837-2 Hardback £32.99 / US$50.00 For all formats available, see
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Nearest Star The Surprising Science of our Sun Second edition Leon Golub Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
and Jay M. Pasachoff Williams College, Massachusetts
How did the Sun evolve, and what will it become? What is the origin of its light and heat? How does solar activity affect the atmospheric conditions that make life on Earth possible? These are the questions at the heart of solar physics, and at the core of this book. The Sun is the only star near enough to study in sufficient detail to provide rigorous tests of our theories and help us understand the more distant and exotic objects throughout the cosmos. Having observed the Sun using both ground-based and spaceborne instruments, the authors bring their extensive personal experience to this story, revealing what we have discovered about phenomena from eclipses to neutrinos, space weather, and global warming. This second edition is updated throughout, and features results from the current spacecraft that are aloft, especially NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, for which one of the authors designed some of the telescopes. Review of the first edition: ‘In Nearest Star, two of the world’s leading solar scientists give us a fascinating and informative account of our sun as a star … Golub and Pasachoff do not simply present an account of scientific fact. Rather, they show us how the process of science works … Throughout, the authors emphasize why and how we study the sun at many different wavelengths and
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what has been discovered by looking at the sun in each of these wavelength regimes. Nearest Star is a delight to read. Golub and Pasachoff transmit not only their obvious expertise but also a genuine affection for the subject. Nearest Star will surely leave you with a renewed appreciation for the beauty, complexity, and importance of our nearest star, the Sun.’ Jennifer Birriel, Astronomy 2014 228 x 152 mm 324pp 107 b/w illus. 16 colour illus. 1 map 2 tables 978-1-107-05265-9 Hardback £50.00 / US$80.00 978-1-107-67264-2 Paperback £17.99 / US$24.99 For all formats available, see
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Observing the Moon The Modern Astronomer’s Guide Second edition Gerald North
A hands-on primer for the aspiring observer of the Moon, providing extensive practical advice for novices and experienced astronomers. 2014 246 x 189 mm 419pp 978-1-107-68871-1 Paperback £25.00 / US$39.99 Also available 978-0-521-87407-6 Hardback £39.99 / US$64.99 For all formats available, see
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COMETS! Visitors from Deep Space David J. Eicher Astronomy magazine
Foreword by David H. Levy Jarnac Observatory, Arizona
A practical guide to the history and science of comets, including techniques and tips on how to observe and image them. 2013 253 x 177 mm 230pp 68 b/w illus. 16 colour illus. 978-1-107-62277-7 Paperback £17.99 / US$24.99 For all formats available, see
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The Monthly Sky Guide Ninth edition Ian Ridpath Illustrated by Wil Tirion
The Monthly Sky Guide offers a clear and simple introduction to the skies of the northern hemisphere for beginners. 2013 298 x 216 mm 72pp 64 colour illus. 978-1-107-68315-0 Paperback £14.99 / US$24.99 For all formats available, see
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The Cambridge Atlas of Herschel Objects James Mullaney and Wil Tirion
The first star atlas devoted to the Herschel objects, a must-have for stargazers who want to explore these fascinating objects. 2011 303 x 228 mm 190pp 32 colour illus. 978-0-521-13817-8 Spiral bound £32.99 / US$49.99 For all formats available, see
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The Cambridge Star Atlas Fourth edition Wil Tirion
Ideal for astronomers worldwide, the fourth edition of this classic atlas features new Moon maps, new data and enhanced charts. 2011 303 x 228 mm 95pp 32 colour illus. 978-0-521-17363-6 Spiral bound £24.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see
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Herschel 400 Observing Guide Steve O’Meara
Steve O’Meara’s guide to the Herschel 400 for amateur astronomers. 2007 276 x 219 mm 380pp 978-0-521-85893-9 Hardback £54.99 / US$89.99 For all formats available, see
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Planetary science
Planetary science Textbook
Planetary Sciences Second edition Imke de Pater University of California, Berkeley
and Jack J. Lissauer NASA-Ames Research Center
This updated second edition has been revised to account for the latest measurements, including results from Cassini, Kepler, and Curiosity, as well as many ground-based observatories. It is an authoritative introduction on the processes governing the motions and properties of planets for graduate students in the physical sciences. Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Dynamics; 3. Solar heating and energy transport; 4. Planetary atmospheres; 5. Planetary surfaces; 6. Planetary interiors; 7. Magnetic fields and plasmas; 8. Meteorites; 9. Minor planets; 10. Comets; 11. Planetary rings; 12. Extrasolar planets; 13. Planet formation; 14. Planets and life; Appendixes; References; Index. 2015 246 x 189 mm 664pp 300 b/w illus. 32 colour illus. 300 exercises 978-1-107-09161-0 Hardback £55.00 / US$99.00 For all formats available, see
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The New Moon Water, Exploration, and Future Habitation Arlin Crotts Columbia University, New York
Explore Earth’s closest neighbor, the Moon, in this fascinating and timely book and discover what we should expect from this seemingly familiar but strange, new frontier. What startling discoveries are being uncovered on the Moon? What will these tell us about our place in the Universe? How can exploring the Moon benefit development on Earth? Discover the role of the Moon in Earth’s past and present; read about the lunar environment and how it could be made more habitable for humans; consider whether continued exploration of the Moon is justified; and view rare Apollo-era photos and film stills. This is a complete story of the human lunar experience, presenting many interesting but little-known and significant events in lunar science for the first time. It will appeal to anyone wanting to know more about the stunning discoveries being uncovered on the Moon. ‘Crotts recounts how our understanding of the Moon has shifted since we briefly touched it … Fascinating.’ BBC Sky at Night Magazine 2014 246 x 189 mm 522pp 90 b/w illus. 3 tables 5 exercises 978-0-521-76224-3 Hardback £24.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see
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Planetary science The Scientific Exploration of Venus Fredric W. Taylor University of Oxford
A leading researcher of Venus explains what we know through our investigations of Earth’s ‘twin’ planet. He addresses the question ‘why isn’t Venus more like Earth?’ Scientifically rigorous, yet written in a friendly non-technical style, this volume is a broad introduction for students and astronomy and space enthusiasts. ‘The Scientific Exploration of Venus is a fascinating book that tells us everything about our understanding of our neighbouring planet, from ancient times to modern exploration. In a clear and brilliant style, the author leads us along all aspects of this quest, from the early images and the groundbased spectroscopic observations to the achievements of the space era. Chapter after chapter, we learn how our knowledge of the planet has improved, what are the open issues, and finally what the future of the planet might be. This very complete and well-documented book about our sister planet will be a reference for not just scientists and students, but also for anyone interested in the future evolution of our own planet.’ Dr Thérèse Encrenaz, Observatoire de ParisMeudon, and author of Life Beyond Earth 2014 253 x 203 mm 314pp 171 b/w illus. 25 colour illus. 978-1-107-02348-2 Hardback £30.00 / US$48.00 For all formats available, see
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The Exoplanet Handbook Michael Perryman Zentrum für Astronomie der Universität Heidelberg and University of Bristol
A comprehensive, up-to-date overview of all important topics in exoplanet research, ideal for astronomy and planetary science researchers entering the field. 2014 246 x 189 mm 424pp 223 b/w illus. 978-1-107-66856-0 Paperback £30.00 / US$45.00 Also available 978-0-521-76559-6 Hardback £54.99 / US$94.99 For all formats available, see
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Fundamental Planetary Science Physics, Chemistry and Habitability Jack J. Lissauer NASA Ames Research Center
and Imke de Pater University of California, Berkeley
A quantitative, broad-based introduction to planetary systems science for advanced undergraduate students, including planet formation, extrasolar planets and planetary habitability. ‘Drawing most of its material from the authors’ excellent graduate text, Lissauer and de Pater’s Fundamental Planetary Science is smartly reorganized to focus on the essentials. The authors take great care to make the text both comprehensive and accessible to undergraduates with interesting new chapters on physics
Planetary science / Astronomy (general) and life, more detailed derivations, additional figures, and a concluding list of key concepts for every chapter. Sure to be welcomed by the Solar System community and destined to become a classic, the book is my new top choice for serious students of planetary science.’ Douglas Hamilton, University of Maryland
Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Dynamics; 3. Solar heating and energy transport; 4. Planetary atmospheres; 5. Planetary surfaces; 6. Planetary interiors; 7. Magnetic fields and plasmas; 8. Meteorites; 9. Minor planets; 10. Comets; 11. Planetary rings; 12. Extrasolar planets; 13. Planet formation; 14. Planets and life; Index. 2013 247 x 187 mm 595pp 300 b/w illus. 32 colour illus. 200 exercises 978-0-521-85330-9 Hardback £75.00 / US$125.00 978-0-521-61855-7 Paperback £35.00 / US$60.00 For all formats available, see
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Frontiers of Astrobiology Edited by Chris Impey University of Arizona
Jonathan Lunine Cornell University, New York
and José Funes Vatican Observatory, Vatican City
Investigating the latest research questions in astrobiology, this volume will fascinate a wide interdisciplinary audience at all levels. 2012 247 x 174 mm 331pp 65 b/w illus. 978-1-107-00641-6 Hardback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see
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The Scientific Exploration of Mars Fredric W. Taylor University of Oxford
A unique book describing the past, present and future of Mars exploration for anyone interested in this fascinating planet. 2009 246 x 189 mm 362pp 128 b/w illus. 54 colour illus. 978-0-521-82956-4 Hardback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see
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Astronomy (general) New in Paperback
A Photographic Atlas of Selected Regions of the Milky Way Edward Emerson Barnard Yerkes Observatory, Wisconsin
Foreword by Gerald Orin Dobek Northwestern Michigan College
Edward Emerson Barnard’s Photographic Atlas of Selected Regions of the Milky Way was originally published in two volumes in 1927. Together, these volumes contained a wealth of information, including photographic plates of the most interesting portions of the Milky Way, descriptive text, charts and data. Only 700 copies were printed, making the original edition a collector’s item. Reproduced in print for the first time, this edition combines both volumes of Barnard’s Atlas. It directly replicates Barnard’s text, and
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Astronomy (general) contains high-resolution images of the original photographic plates and charts, reordered so that they can be seen together. It also includes a biography of Barnard and his work, a Foreword and Addendum by Gerald Orin Dobek describing the importance of the Atlas and additions to this volume, and a pull-out section with a mosaic of all 50 plates combined in a single panorama. ‘One of the greatest astronomy books of all time is back – and it’s better than the original … Dobek brings to this book his knowledge of the astrophysics of dark nebulae and their observation, and a deep love, appreciation, and sensitivity for the cultural and historic worth of this work … This is a must for every astrophysics department, every library, and every astronomer who loves the sky, the romance of the subject, and its magnificent history.’ Graeme White, James Cook University 2014 270 x 270 mm 369pp 50 b/w illus. 978-1-107-44287-0 Paperback £45.00 / US$80.00 Also available 978-0-521-19143-2 Hardback £85.00 / US$137.00 For all formats available, see
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The Cosmos Astronomy in the New Millennium Fourth edition Jay M. Pasachoff Williams College, Massachusetts
and Alex Filippenko University of California, Berkeley
An exciting introduction to astronomy, using recent discoveries and stunning photography to inspire non-science majors about the Universe and science. ’An excellent introduction to the subject, both comprehensive and up to date. The authors convey a clear and enthusiastic pedagogic presentation of an exciting field. As a textbook, it will be of great benefit to students, providing a valuable starting point to learn about the subject. Its presentation and style will hold the reader’s attention, at the level appropriate for an introductory course. It is my preferred text of this type, as it stands out for its continued excellence over time.’ Dr Roger Kadala, Hawaii Pacific University
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Compiled by a team of experts, this textbook introduces the physical properties and evolution of stars. Designed for elementary university courses in astronomy and astrophysics, this revised second edition has a greater emphasis on the physical and spectral properties of stars and is ideal for selfstudy. Advance praise: ‘An Introduction to the Sun and Stars is a real find for those of us who had previously despaired of finding a way to introduce the magic of ‘mere stars’ to readers already aware of apparently more exotic phenomena in the Universe. The illustrations are the best I have seen in this level of textbook and have clearly been carefully selected to bring alive the most exciting new discoveries. The accompanying text puts these discoveries in a solid context and explains the associated physics in simple but effective terms. This book will certainly appear on my recommended reading list for introductory astronomy.’ Annelia Sargent, California Institute of Technology
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Astrophysics Contents: Introduction; 1. Seeing the Sun; 2. The working Sun; 3. Measuring stars; 4. Comparing stars; 5. The formation of stars; 6. The main sequence life of stars; 7. The life of stars beyond the main sequence; 8. The death of stars; 9. The remnants of stars; Conclusion; Answers and comments; Appendices; Glossary; Further reading; Acknowledgements; Figure references; Index. 2015 263 x 210 mm 380pp 25 b/w illus. 225 colour illus. 16 tables 120 exercises 978-1-107-49263-9 Paperback £39.99 / US$74.99 Publication February 2015 For all formats available, see
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Robert J. A. Lambourne The Open University, Milton Keynes
students, yet comprehensive and very up to date. The relevant mathematics and physics are introduced clearly and gently; advanced topics are explained in a pedagogically effective manner. The style of presentation will attract and sustain the interest of a broad spectrum of readers; it involves them in the drama of search, discovery and the emergence of new mysteries.’ Robert Wagoner, Stanford University
Contents: Introduction; 1. The Milky Way – our galaxy; 2. Normal galaxies; 3. Active galaxies; 4. The spatial distribution of galaxies; 5. Introducing cosmology – the science of the Universe; 6. Big bang cosmology – the evolving Universe; 7. Observational cosmology – measuring the Universe; 8. Questioning cosmology – outstanding problems about the Universe; Answers and comments; Appendix; Glossary; Further reading; Acknowledgements; Figure references; Index. 2015 263 x 210 mm 450pp 85 b/w illus. 235 colour illus. 140 exercises 978-1-107-49261-5 Paperback £39.99 / US$74.99 For all formats available, see
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This well-received textbook has been designed by a team of experts for introductory courses in astronomy and astrophysics. The second edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments and observations and contains features including boxed summaries, a glossary and exercises with full solutions, making it useful for self-study. ‘An Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology is an impressive textbook. I found the presentation to be accessible to a wide variety of
The Life and Death of Stars Kenneth R. Lang Tufts University, Massachusetts
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The Analysis of Starlight
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Two Centuries of Astronomical Spectroscopy Second edition John B. Hearnshaw University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
This second edition tells the story of astronomical spectroscopy, following the development of astrophysics from the discovery of spectral lines through to the year 2000. It is essential reading for graduate students working in stellar spectroscopy, and a major reference for both astronomers and historians of science. ‘… well-documented, beautifully written … an excellent historical summary and an invaluable resource for finding source material …’ Choice 2014 253 x 203 mm 382pp 191 b/w illus. 20 tables 978-1-107-03174-6 Hardback £75.00 / US$120.00 For all formats available, see
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The Tools, Shaping, and Cost of Cosmological Thought Martin Harwit Cornell University, New York
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Revealing the Heart of the Galaxy The Milky Way and its Black Hole Robert H. Sanders Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, The Netherlands
Provides an insider’s view of how the massive black hole was discovered at the Galactic Center. 2014 253 x 177 mm 204pp 79 b/w illus. 978-1-107-03918-6 Hardback £25.00 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see
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This Encyclopedia offers a comprehensive guide to the history of astronomy and astrophysics from ancient times to the present day. 2013 279 x 216 mm 530pp 81 b/w illus. 18 tables 978-0-521-89994-9 Hardback £45.00 / US$75.00 For all formats available, see
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The Art of Electronics Third edition Paul Horowitz Harvard University, Massachusetts
and Winfield Hill Rowland Institute of Science, Harvard University, Massachusetts
At long last, here is the thoroughly revised and updated, and longanticipated, third edition of the hugely successful The Art of Electronics. Widely accepted as the best single authoritative text on electronic circuit design, it will be an indispensable reference and the gold standard for anyone in the field. Advance praise: ‘Who among us has not kept a cherished copy of AoE on our workbench throughout our careers? Engineers, hackers and makers of all stripes, rejoice for the third edition … has been worth the wait! Packed
with tons of delicious knowledge to navigate electronics in both work and hobby. An encyclopedia of electronics knowledge, [The Art of Electronics] is a pleasure to read through for tips and tricks and is a unbeatable resource! Take a day out to read a chapter – you will learn things you didn’t even know you didn’t know. Or, refer to the pinouts, diagrams, and techniques as necessary to guide you through a difficult project. If you think electrical engineering is magical then you must pick up this tome!’ Limor ‘Ladyada’ Fried, Adafruit Industries 2015 253 x 203 mm 1224pp 1470 b/w illus. 78 tables 978-0-521-80926-9 Hardback £59.99 / US$120.00 Publication May 2015 For all formats available, see
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A Student’s Guide to Waves Daniel Fleisch Wittenberg University, Ohio
and Laura Kinnaman Wabash College, Indiana
Written to complement course textbooks, this book focuses on the topics that students find most difficult. It uses plain language to explain fundamental ideas, and features exercises and fully-worked examples. Ideal for undergraduates in physics and
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scientists as well as to the physicists and cosmologists whom it challenges. ‘It might be one of the most important books of our time … Right or wrong, this book is an event.’ Bryan Appleyard, The Sunday Times
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The Singular Universe and the Reality of Time A Proposal in Natural Philosophy Roberto Mangabeira Unger Harvard Law School, Massachusetts
and Lee Smolin Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Canada
Cosmology is in crisis. The more we discover, the more puzzling the universe appears to be. How and why are the laws of nature what they are? A philosopher and a physicist, worldrenowned for their radical ideas in their fields, argue for a revolution. To keep cosmology scientific, we must replace the old view in which the universe is governed by immutable laws by a new one in which laws evolve. Then we can hope to explain them. The revolution that Roberto Mangabeira Unger and Lee Smolin propose relies on three central ideas. There is only one universe at a time. Time is real: everything in the structure and regularities of nature changes sooner or later. Mathematics, which has trouble with time, is not the oracle of nature and the prophet of science; it is simply a tool with great power and immense limitations. The argument is readily accessible to non-
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Science and Human Experience Values, Culture, and the Mind Leon N. Cooper Brown University, Rhode Island
Does science have limits? Where does order come from? Can we understand consciousness? Written by Nobel Laureate Leon N. Cooper, this book places pressing scientific questions in the broader context of how they relate to human experience. Widely considered to be a highly original thinker, Cooper has written and given talks on a large variety of subjects, ranging from the relationship between art and science, possible limits of science, to the relevance of the Turing test. These essays and talks have been brought together for the first time in this fascinating book, giving readers an opportunity to experience Cooper’s unique perspective on a range of subjects. Tackling a diverse spectrum of topics, from the conflict of faith and science to whether understanding neural networks could lead to machines that think like humans, this book will
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Also of interest captivate anyone interested in the interaction of science with society. ‘As a scientist and a humanist, Cooper is well-versed in philosophy, literature, art, and the practicalities of making science serve humanity, as opposed to being in thrall to special interests. His intellectual open-mindedness and compelling prose style make Science and Human Experience a thoughtprovoking pleasure to read.’ Peter Byrne, author of The Many Worlds of Hugh Everett III: Multiple Universes, Mutual Assured Destruction, and the Meltdown of a Nuclear Family 2014 216 x 138 mm 256pp 33 b/w illus. 978-1-107-04317-6 Hardback £17.99 / US$28.99 For all formats available, see
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The Dark Matter Problem A Historical Perspective Robert H. Sanders Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Life beyond Earth The Search for Habitable Worlds in the Universe Athena Coustenis Observatoire de Paris, Meudon
and Thérèse Encrenaz Observatoire de Paris, Meudon
An engaging account of our quest for habitable environments, recounting fascinating recent discoveries and providing insights into future space missions. 2013 228 x 152 mm 296pp 120 b/w illus. 32 colour illus. 978-1-107-02617-9 Hardback £19.99 / US$29.99 For all formats available, see
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Complexity and the Arrow of Time Edited by Charles H. Lineweaver Australian National University, Canberra
Paul C. W. Davies Arizona State University
and Michael Ruse Florida State University
2014 244 x 170 mm 214pp 978-1-107-67718-0 Paperback £25.00 / US$40.00
Written by a wide range of experts, this work presents cosmological, biological and philosophical perspectives on complexity in our universe.
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Information and the Nature of Reality From Physics to Metaphysics Edited by Paul Davies
their say, wrestling with the theme of God as the ultimate informational and structuring principle in the universe.’ Professor Sir Brian Heap, President, European Academies Science Advisory Board, German Academy of Sciences
Contributors: Paul Davies, Niels Henrik Gregersen, Ernan McMullin, Philip Clayton, Seth Lloyd, Henry Pierce Stapp, John Maynard Smith, Terrence W. Deacon, BerndOlaf Küppers, Jesper Hoffmeyer, Holmes Rolston, Arthur Peacocke, Keith Ward, John F. Haught, Michael Welker Canto Classics
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The Golem at Large
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What You Should Know about Technology Harry Collins
University of Copenhagen
Many scientists regard mass and energy as the primary currency of nature. In recent years, however, the concept of information has gained importance. Why? In this book, eminent scientists, philosophers and theologians chart various aspects of information, from quantum information to biological and digital information, in order to understand how nature works. Beginning with a historical treatment of the topic, the book also examines physical and biological approaches to information, and its philosophical, theological and ethical implications. ‘This is the anthology we have been waiting for … Philosophers, theologians and scientists all have
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and Trevor Pinch Cornell University, New York
In the very successful and widely discussed first volume in the Golem series, The Golem: What You Should Know about Science, Harry Collins and Trevor Pinch likened science to the Golem, a creature from Jewish mythology, a powerful creature which, while not evil, can be dangerous because it is clumsy. In this second volume, the authors now consider the Golem of technology. In a series of case studies they demonstrate that the imperfections in technology are related to the uncertainties in science described in the first volume. The case studies cover the role of the Patriot anti-missile missile in the Gulf War, the Challenger
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Index A Aarabi, Parham......................................17 Amateur’s Guide to Observing and Imaging the Heavens, An.......................3 Analysis of Starlight, The.........................13 Art of Electronics, The.............................14 Art of Lecturing, The...............................17 Asteroids.................................................1 Atlas of Great Comets..............................1
B Ball, Robert..............................................3 Barnard, Edward Emerson........................9
C Cambridge Atlas of Herschel Objects, The.. 6 Cambridge Star Atlas, The.........................6 Collins, Harry..........................................18 COMETS!.................................................6 Complexity and the Arrow of Time..........16 Cooper, Leon N.......................................15 Cosmos, The...........................................10 Coustenis, Athena..................................16 Crotts, Arlin..............................................7
D Dark Matter Problem, The.......................16 Davies, Paul C. W.............................. 16, 17 de Pater, Imke...................................... 7, 8 Deep-Sky Companions: The Messier Objects..................................................4 Dobek, Gerald Orin...................................9 Dunlop, Storm..........................................1
E Eicher, David J..........................................6 Encrenaz, Thérèse...................................16 Encyclopedia of the History of Astronomy and Astrophysics................14 Exoplanet Handbook, The.........................8
F Filippenko, Alex......................................10
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Fleisch, Daniel.................................. 11, 14 Frontiers of Astrobiology...........................9 Fundamental Planetary Science.................8 Funes, José...............................................9
G Golem at Large, The...............................18 Golub, Leon.............................................5 Green, Simon F.......................................11 Gregersen, Niels Henrik..........................17
H Harwit, Martin........................................13 Hearnshaw, John B.................................13 Herschel 400 Observing Guide..................6 Hill, Winfield..........................................14 Horowitz, Paul........................................14
I Impey, Chris.............................................9 In Search of the True Universe.................13 Information and the Nature of Reality.....17 interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas...................2 Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology, An......................................................12 Introduction to the Sun and Stars, An......11
J James, Nick..............................................4 Jones, Mark H.................................. 11, 12 Journey through the Universe, A................2
K Kinnaman, Laura....................................14 Kregenow, Julia......................................11
L Lambourne, Robert J. A...........................12 Lang, Kenneth R.....................................12 Leverington, David.................................14 Levy, David H............................................6 Life and Death of Stars, The....................12 Life beyond Earth...................................16
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Index Lineweaver, Charles H.............................16 Lissauer, Jack J...................................... 7, 8 Lunine, Jonathan......................................9
M Monthly Sky Guide, The............................6 Morison, Ian......................................... 2, 3 Mullaney, James.......................................6
R Revealing the Heart of the Galaxy...........13 Ridpath, Ian.............................................6 Ruse, Michael.........................................16
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O’Meara, Stephen James...................... 4, 6 Observing the Moon.................................5 Observing Variable Stars, Novae and Supernovae...........................................4
Sanders, Robert H............................. 13, 16 Schurig, Stephan......................................2 Science and Human Experience...............15 Scientific Exploration of Mars, The.............9 Scientific Exploration of Venus, The...........8 Serjeant, Stephen...................................12 Shepard, Michael K..................................1 Singular Universe and the Reality of Time, The.............................................15 Smolin, Lee............................................15 Stoyan, Ronald..................................... 1, 2 Student’s Guide to the Mathematics of Astronomy, A.......................................11 Student’s Guide to Waves, A...................14
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N Nearest Star.............................................5 New Moon, The........................................7 North, Gerald....................................... 4, 5
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Pasachoff, Jay M................................. 5, 10 Perryman, Michael....................................8 Photographic Atlas of Selected Regions of the Milky Way, A................................9 Pinch, Trevor...........................................18 Planetary Sciences....................................7 Primer of Astronomy, A.............................3
Taylor, Fredric W.................................... 8, 9 Tirion, Wil................................................6
U Unger, Roberto Mangabeira....................15
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