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Astronomy, Astrophysics and Planetary Science 2009 Highlights Textbook
Astrophysics Processes The Physics of Astronomical Phenomena Hale Bradt
8. Synchrotron radiation; 9. Compton scattering; 10. Hydrogen spin-flip radiation; 11. Dispersion and Faraday rotation; 12. Gravitational lensing; References; Acronyms; Appendix; Index. 2008 247 x 174 mm 512pp 135 line figures 30 halftones 201 exercises 978-0-521-84656-1 Hardback £40.00 Publication September 2008
Contents: Preface; 1. Kepler, Newton, and the mass function; 2. Equilibrium in stars; 3. Equations of state; 4. Stellar structure and evolution; 5. Thermal bremsstrahlung radiation; 6. Blackbody radiation; 7. Special theory of relativity in astronomy;
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Galaxies in the Universe An Introduction Second edition Linda S. Sparke University of Wisconsin, Madison
and John S. Gallagher, III University of Wisconsin, Madison
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Written for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this book provides physical explanations of twelve fundamental astrophysical processes underlying a wide range of phenomena in astronomy. It contains tutorial figures, review exercises, and step-by-step mathematical and physical development, providing a stepping stone to more specialized books and primary literature.
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The Cosmic Microwave Background Ruth Durrer Université de Genève
Examining the theory of the cosmic microwave background and recent developments, this textbook is the first to contain a full derivation of the theory of CMB anisotropies and polarization. Ideal for graduate students and researchers, it includes end-of-chapter exercises, and solutions to selected exercises are provided. Contents: Preface; 1. The homogeneous and isotropic universe; 2. Perturbation theory; 3. Initial conditions; 4. CMB anisotropies; 5. CMB polarization and the total angular momentum approach; 6. Cosmological parameter estimation; 7. Lensing and the CMB; 8. The CMB spectrum; Appendixes; References; Index. 2008 247 x 174 mm 424pp 50 line figures 10 halftones 35 exercises 978-0-521-84704-9 Hardback £40.00 www.cambridge.org/9780521847049
Revised second edition for advanced undergraduate students in astronomy and astrophysics. ‘Galaxies in the Universe is more than its title suggests. It has all the ingredients needed for a comprehensive senior-level course on galaxies, including the necessary background technology, stellar astrophysics and dynamical and cosmological theory. The book is full of interesting problems aimed at broadening the reader’s understanding. Galaxies in the Universe is an excellent text: I use it for my senior class and can strongly recommend it.’ Ken Freeman, Duffield Professor, The Australian National University
Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Mapping our Milky Way; 3. The orbits of the stars; 4. Our backyard: the Local Group; 5. Spiral and SO galaxies; 6. Elliptical galaxies; 7. Galaxy groups and clusters; 8. Large-scale distribution of galaxies; 9. Active galactic nuclei and the early history of galaxies; Appendices; Index. 2007 253 x 177 mm 442pp 40 line figures 10 halftones 56 exercises 978-0-521-85593-8 Hardback £70.00 978-0-521-67186-6 Paperback £35.00 eBook available
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Observational Astronomy Second edition D. Scott Birney Wellesley College, Massachusetts
Guillermo Gonzalez Iowa State University
and David Oesper Iowa State University
‘I will recommend this book highly to my students. … there is certainly much material suitable also for a (UK) first-year undergraduate. … I don’t think any other book on optical observational astronomy has quite the focus, and yet range, as this …’ The Observatory ‘Throughout there are useful equations of appropriate complexity and a helpful appendix of some statistical methods and internet resources. Each chapter ends with a set of graduated problems (though without solutions) and further reading suggestions, illustrations, mainly in the form of line drawings, are plentiful and useful for their simplicity.’ Astronomy Now
Contents: 1. The celestial sphere and coordinate systems; 2. Time; 3. Charts and catalogs; 4. Applications of the spherical triangle; 5. Quantifying light; 6. Optical telescopes; 7. Effects of the atmosphere; 8. Light detectors; 9. CCD calibrations; 10. Astronomical photometry; 11. Astrometry; 12. Spectrographs; 13. Spectroscopy; 14. Variable stars; 15. Observing the sun; Appendices; Index. 2006 247 x 174 mm 322pp 150 line figures 30 halftones 125 exercises 978-0-521-85370-5 Hardback £32.00
Handbook of CCD Astronomy Second edition Steve B. Howell WIYN/NOAO
‘As an introduction to CCD imaging in astronomy, this handbook will serve well both the serious amateur and the fresh professional. For a wide range of objects, in optical to high-energy astronomy, the author shows admirably where the techniques suffer, how they can be corrected and what can be achieved. We recommend this handbook to all interested in CCDs, photometry and spectroscopy.’ Irish Astronomical Journal
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‘[Howell’s] broad experience in CCD astronomy is evident throughout the book. Overall the book is well written and nicely printed … I highly recommend it for anyone interested in CCD astronomy.’ Ken Herkenhoff, EOS
Contents: Prefaces; 1. Introduction; 2. CCD manufacturing and operation; 3. Characterization of CCDs; 4. CCD imaging; 5. Photometry and astronomy; 6. Spectroscopy with CCDs; 7. CCDs used in space and at short wavelengths; Appendices; References; Index. Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers, 5
2006 228 x 152 mm 222pp 65 line figures 978-0-521-85215-9 Hardback £59.00 978-0-521-61762-8 Paperback £25.99 eBook available
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Introduction to Astronomical Photometry Second edition Edwin Budding Carter Observatory, Wellington
and Osman Demircan Çanakkale University, Turkey
Review of astronomical photometry for graduate students, researchers and advanced amateurs in practical and observational astronomy. Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers, 6
2007 228 x 152 mm 450pp 100 line figures 978-0-521-84711-7 Hardback £45.00 eBook available
Astronomical Spectrographs and their History John B. Hearnshaw University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
An indispensable reference for advanced amateur and professional astronomers, graduate students, and historians of science, this book provides a comprehensive account of spectrographs from their theory and development over the last two hundred years, to the recent advances of the early twenty-first century. 2009 246 x 189 mm 240pp 75 halftones 978-0-521-88257-6 Hardback c. £70.00 Publication February 2009 www.cambridge.org/9780521882576
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The Observation and Analysis of Stellar Photospheres Third edition David F. Gray University of Western Ontario
• Best basic introduction to starlight, its analysis, and the atmospheres of real stars • Observations and real stellar spectra are emphasized throughout • Material is clearly written, logically presented and well illustrated • Introduces basic material then develops it to a professional level Contents: 1. Background; 2. Fourier transforms; 3. Spectroscopic tools; 4. Light detectors; 5. Radiation terms and definitions; 6. The black body and its radiation; 7. Radiative and convective energy transport; 8. The continuous absorption coefficient; 9. The model photosphere; 10. The measurement of stellar continua; 11. The line absorption coefficient; 12. The measurement of spectral lines; 13. The behavior of spectral lines; 14. The measurement of stellar radii and temperatures; 15. The measurement of photospheric pressure; 16. Chemical analysis; 17. Velocity fields in stellar photospheres; 18. Stellar rotation. 2008 244 x 170 (Pinched Crown) 549pp 201 line figures 39 halftones 978-0-521-06681-5 Paperback £33.00
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A Student’s Guide to Maxwell’s Equations Daniel Fleisch Wittenberg University, Ohio
Maxwell’s equations are four of the most influential equations in science. In this book, each equation is the subject of an entire chapter, making it a wonderful resource for undergraduate and graduate courses in electromagnetism and electromagnetics. Audio podcasts and solutions to the problems are available at ww.cambridge.org/9780521701471. Contents: Preface; 1. Gauss’s law for electric fields; 2. Gauss’s law for magnetic fields; 3. Faraday’s law; 4. The Ampere-Maxwell law; 5. From Maxwell’s equations to the wave equation; Appendix; Further Reading; Index. 2008 228 x 152 mm 144pp 32 line figures 31 halftones 39 exercises 978-0-521-87761-9 Hardback £40.00 978-0-521-70147-1 Paperback £14.99 www.cambridge.org/9780521877619 eBook available
Astronomical Applications of Astrometry Ten Years of Exploitation of the Hipparcos Satellite Data Michael Perryman European Space Agency
The Hipparcos satellite, developed and launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) in 1989, was the first space mission dedicated to astrometry – the accurate measurement of positions, distances, and proper motions of stars. Amongst the key achievements of its measurements are refining the cosmic distance scale, characterising the large-scale kinematic motions in the Solar neighbourhood, providing precise luminosities for stellar modelling, and confirming Einstein’s prediction of the effect of gravity on starlight. This authoritative account of the Hipparcos contributions over the last decade is an outstanding reference for astronomers, astrophysicists and cosmologists. It reviews the applications of the data in different areas, describing the subject and the state-of-the-art before Hipparcos, and summarising all major contributions to the topic made by Hipparcos. It contains a detailed overview of the Hipparcos and Tycho Catalogues, their annexes and their updates. Each chapter ends with comprehensive references to relevant literature. 2008 246 x 189 mm 688pp 317 halftones 978-0-521-51489-7 Hardback £70.00 Publication November 2008 www.cambridge.org/9780521514897
Innovation in Astronomy Education Edited by Jay M. Pasachoff Williams College, Massachusetts
Rosa M. Ros Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona
and Naomi Pasachoff
Based on papers presented at a Special Session of the International Astronomical Union at its 2006 General Assembly in Prague, this volume highlights the general strategies for effective teaching of astronomy. It introduces innovative points of view regarding methods of teaching and learning, particularly those using new technologies. 2008 247 x 174 mm 384pp 60 line figures 40 halftones 978-0-521-88015-2 Hardback £70.00
The Emission-Line Universe Edited by Jordi Cepa Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, Tenerife
Devoted to the study of emission lines and the astrophysical objects that produce them, this book presents lectures from the eighteenth Winter School of the Canary Islands Astrophysics Institute (IAC). Written by prestigious researchers and experienced observers, it is a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students. 2008 247 x 174 mm 410pp 100 halftones 978-0-521-89886-7 Hardback c. £70.00 Publication November 2008 www.cambridge.org/9780521898867
Extrasolar Planets Edited by Hans Deeg Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, Tenerife
Juan Antonio Belmonte Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, Tenerife
and Antonio Aparicio Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, Tenerife
This volume is a balanced and varied introduction to extrasolar planets for research astronomers and graduate students. It covers a wide range of issues, from the state-of-the-art observational techniques, to the characterizations of these planets, and the techniques used in the remote detection of life. 2007 247 x 174 mm 282pp 62 line figures 26 halftones 978-0-521-86808-2 Hardback £70.00 eBook available
A Decade of Extrasolar Planets around Normal Stars Edited by Mario Livio
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Introduction to High-Energy Astrophysics Stephan Rosswog Jacobs University Bremen
and Marcus Bruggen Jacobs University Bremen
Self-supporting, timely textbook on high-energy astrophysics for undergraduate students. ‘… it makes an easy transition to the applications of physics to astrophysics … The book is well constructed and develops derivations and explanations that are presented in logical sequences of thought with an ease characteristic of few books of its kind …This is an excellent choice for the bookshelves of current and aspiring astrophysicists … Summing Up: Highly recommended.’ Choice Reviews Online
Contents: Preface; 1. Special relativity; 2. Gas processes; 3. Radiation processes; 4. Supernovae; 5. Neutron stars, pulsars and magnetars; 6. Compact binary systems; 7. Gamma-ray bursts; 8. Active galactic nuclei; Appendix A. Some recent high-energy astrophysics instruments; Appendix B. Physical constants; Appendix C. Distances; Appendix D. Luminosity, brightness, magnitude, colour; Index. 2007 247 x 174 mm 366pp 63 line figures 37 halftones 72 exercises 978-0-521-85769-7 Hardback £35.00
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Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore
Principles of Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
and Jeff Valenti
Cathie Clarke
Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore
Kailash Sahu Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore
University of Cambridge
These proceedings from the Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium on Extrasolar Planets explore one of the hottest topics in astronomy today. This collection of review papers, written by world experts in their fields, provides an important resource for both professional researchers and graduate students.
and Bob Carswell
Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium Series, 19
2008 247 x 174 mm 196pp 45 line figures 26 halftones 3 tables 978-0-521-89784-6 Hardback £70.00 www.cambridge.org/9780521897846
University of Cambridge
Advanced textbook on AFD introducing astrophysics students to the necessary fluid dynamics. • Addresses all aspects of fluid dynamics relevant to advanced undergraduate and starting graduate astrophysics course, at an appropriate level • Based on the authors’ extensive experience gained when teaching this course at the University of Cambridge • Ties theory with astrophysical observations to convey a more intuitive understanding of the subject
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Contents: 1. Introduction to concepts; 2. The fluid equations; 3. Gravitation; 4. The energy equation, 5. Hydrostatic equilibrium; 6. Propagation of sound waves; 7. Supersonic flows; 8. Blast waves; 9. Bernoulli’s equation; 10. Fluid instabilities; 11. Viscous flows; 12. Accretion disks in astrophysics; 13. Plasmas; Appendix 1. Equations in curvilinear coordinates; Appendix 2. Exercises; Bibliography; Index. 2007 247 x 174 mm 336pp 40 line figures 10 halftones 56 exercises 978-0-521-85331-6 Hardback £35.00 eBook available
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Astrophysical Flows James E. Pringle
account of the underlying physical processes of accretion for graduate students and researchers.
Classical Novae
Contents: 1. Overview; 2. Beginnings: molecular clouds; 3. Initial conditions for protostellar collapse; 4. Protostellar cloud collapse; 5. Protostellar collapse: observations vs theory; 6. Binaries, clusters, and the IMF; 7. Disk accretion; 8. The disks of pre-main sequence stars; 9. The FU Orionis objects; 10. Disk winds, jets, and magnetospheric accretion; 11. Disk accretion and early stellar evolution; 12. Disk evolution and planet formation; Appendixes; References; Index.
Liverpool John Moores University
University of Leicester
‘[The book] emphasizes the essential physics behind the mathematical results. … the authors … give a flavour of all [the] problems without getting into all the mathematical complexities of a full treatment. … in each case [they] give a physical discussion of the problem, to explain what result one expects to emerge from the mathematics … this is a very useful book for new graduate students and it also gives new insights to those of us with more experience; I wish it had been available when I was learning the subject.’ The Observatory CAPS
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Structure Formation in Astrophysics
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Chabrier
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Cambridge Contemporary Astrophysics
This series provides a vehicle for the fast publication of highquality lecture note volumes and stimulating and up-to-date
Edited by Gilles Chabrier
Contents: 1. The basic fluid equations; 2. Compressible media; 3. Spherically symmetric flows; 4. Stellar models and stellar oscillations; 5. Stellar oscillations – waves in stratified media; 6. Damping and excitation of stellar oscillations; 7. Magnetic instability in a static atmosphere; 8. Thermal instabilities; 9. Gravitational instability; 10. Linear shear flows; 11. Rotating flows; 12. Circular shear flow with self-gravity; 13. Modes in rotating stars; 14. Cylindrical shear flow – nonaxisymmetric instability; References; Index. 2007 247 x 174 mm 216pp 16 line figures 1 halftone 40 exercises 978-0-521-86936-2 Hardback £45.00 eBook available
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Accretion Processes in Star Formation Second edition Lee Hartmann University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
The second edition now contains material on molecular clouds, binaries, star clusters and the stellar initial mass function (IMF), disk evolution and planet formation, this new edition is a comprehensive
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and Aneurin Evans Keele University
This second edition has been fully updated and revised and contains new contributions covering important developments in this field. The only book devoted solely to the study of classical novae, this is an important reference for researchers actively engaged in the subject and graduate students seeking an introduction.
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2008 247 x 174 mm 368pp 60 halftones 978-0-521-53199-3 Paperback c. £45.00 Publication November 2008
2008 247 x 174 mm 398pp 105 line figures 25 halftones 978-0-521-84330-0 Hardback £75.00 www.cambridge.org/9780521843300
University of Cambridge
and Andrew King
Second edition Edited by Michael F. Bode
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Nucleosynthesis and Chemical Evolution of Galaxies Second edition Bernard E. J. Pagel
Now containing material on abundances from stellar populations, nebular analysis, and meteoric isotopic anomalies, and abundance analysis of X-ray gas, this textbook provides a lucid introduction to this interdisciplinary subject for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. It is also an authoritative overview for researchers and professional scientists. From reviews of the first edition: ‘Pagel covers all these aspects of nucleosynthesis and links them together to form a coherent picture of the way galaxies’ compositions vary with time. For its stated purpose as a text book for graduate students, it is excellent.’ C. R. Kitchin, Astronomy Now
Contents: Preface; 1. Introduction and overview; 2. Thermonuclear reactions; 3. Cosmic abundances of elements and isotopes; 4. Cosmological nucleosynthesis and abundances of light elements; 5. Outline of stellar structure and evolution; 6. Neutron capture processes; 7. Galactic chemical evolution: basic concepts and issues; 8. Some specific GCE models and related observational data; 9. Origin and evolution of light elements; 10. Radioactive cosmochronology; 11. Chemical evolution in other sorts of galaxies; 12. Cosmic chemical evolution and diffuse background radiation; Appendices; References; Index. 2008 247 x 174 mm 456pp 978-0-521-84030-9 Hardback c. £45.00 Publication December 2008 www.cambridge.org/9780521840309
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From Luminous Hot Stars to Starburst Galaxies Peter S. Conti, University of Colorado, Boulder
Paul Crowther University of Sheffield
and Claus Leitherer Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore
Ideal for graduate students and researchers in astrophysics, this detailed introduction to luminous hot stars connects the astrophysics of massive stars with the extremes of galaxy evolution represented by starburst phenomena. Cambridge Astrophysics, 45
2008 247 x 174 mm 336pp 102 line figures 67 halftones 978-0-521-79134-2 Hardback c. £65.00 Publication September 2008
Structure Formation in Astrophysics Edited by Gilles Chabrier Ecole Normale Superieure, Lyon
Understanding the formation of galaxy clusters, galaxies, stars and planets is one of the most exciting challenges of twenty-first century astronomy. This unique reference for graduate students and researchers gathers together extensive reviews by experts in these areas to cover structure formation at all scales in one volume. Cambridge Contemporary Astrophysics
2008 247 x 174 mm 464pp 71 halftones 978-0-521-88779-3 Hardback c. £75.00 Publication December 2008
The Metal-Rich Universe Edited by Garik Israelian Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, Tenerife
and Georges Meynet Geneva Observatory
This book is the first on metal-rich stars, and it covers many aspects, from spectral line formation to stellar formation and evolution in high metallicity regimes. It is invaluable to researchers and graduate students in stellar evolution, extragalactic astronomy, and planet formation. Cambridge Contemporary Astrophysics
2008 247 x 174 mm 488pp 110 line figures 62 halftones 978-0-521-87998-9 Hardback £75.00
Cosmology On Space and Time Edited by Shahn Majid
Graduate Textbook
The Primordial Density Perturbation Cosmology, Inflation and the Origin of Structure David H. Lyth Lancaster University
and Andrew R. Liddle University of Sussex
The origin and evolution of the primordial perturbation is key to understanding structure formation in the earliest stages of the Universe. Giving a thorough account of theoretical cosmology and perturbations in the early Universe, this graduate-level textbook describes their observational consequences and how such observations relate to primordial physical processes. 2009 247 x 174 mm 450pp 9 halftones 135 exercises 978-0-521-82849-9 Hardback c. £40.00 Publication March 2009
Queen Mary, University of London
With contributions by Alain Connes Michael Heller Roger Penrose John C. Polkinghorne and Andrew N. Taylor
Discovering the Expanding Universe
A fascinating discussion on space and time articulated by the most distinguished scientists of today.
The discovery of the expanding universe is one of the most exciting exploits in astronomy. This book explores its development from Einstein, through to Lemaître, Hubble and Humason. It will interest scientists, students, and anyone interested in the history of astronomy and cosmology.
• A one-of-its-kind text exploring the true nature of space and time, born out of an open public discussion hosted by Emmanuel College, Cambridge in 2006 • Covers the topic from a variety of angles; from astrophysics and cosmology to theology and mathematics
Harry Nussbaumer Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zürich
and Lydia Bieri Harvard University, Massachusetts
2009 247 x 174 mm 220pp 49 halftones 978-0-521-51484-2 Hardback c. £30.00 Publication May 2009
2008 228 x 152 mm 320pp 15 line figures 30 halftones 978-0-521-88926-1 Hardback £13.99 Publication September 2008
The Cosmic Century
Finding the Big Bang
University of Cambridge
Edited by P. James E. Peebles Princeton University, New Jersey
Lyman A. Page Princeton University, New Jersey
and Bruce Partridge Haverford College, Pennsylvania
Gathered together for the first time, this book contains a collection of essays on research on CMBR in the 1960s by eminent cosmologists who pioneered the work. It is an important resource for anyone interested in what physical science has taught us about the large-scale nature of the physical universe. 2009 247 x 174 mm 600pp 33 halftones 978-0-521-51982-3 Hardback c. £40.00 Publication February 2009
A History of Astrophysics and Cosmology Malcolm S. Longair ‘Little of astrophysics and cosmology escapes the gaze of Longair … Readers, especially those already familiar with many of the topics, will enjoy his prose. Certainly all graduate students in the field should read this book. And anyone interested in the history of science would enjoy it as bedside reading if they were willing to skip the equations.’ Nature
Contents: Part I. Stars and Stellar Evolution up to the Second World War; Part II. The Large-Scale Structure of the Universe 1900-39; Part III. The Opening up of the Electromagnetic Spectrum; Part IV. Astrophysics and Cosmology since 1945. 2006 247 x 174 mm 565pp 127 line figures 50 halftones 10 tables 978-0-521-47436-8 Hardback £37.00
Facts and Speculations in Cosmology Jayant Narlikar Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India
and Geoffrey Burbidge University of California, San Diego
Thought-provoking book for undergraduate students and general readers on the evolution of cosmology. • A unique assessment of the big bang theory • Puts forward an alternative, controversial theory on the origin of the universe • A non-mathematical account, so readers can easily understand the concepts and arguments presented 2008 247 x 174 mm 296pp 70 line figures 80 halftones 978-0-521-86504-3 Hardback £30.00
Universe or Multiverse? Edited by Bernard Carr Queen Mary, University of London
Physicists argue from different perspectives for and against the idea of the existence of multiple universes. ‘Universe or Multiverse? is up there with the best … it is probably the most comprehensive tome on the subject around at the moment and, like the others, I imagine it will have a long shelf-life’ Physics World
Contents: Part I. Overviews; Part II. Cosmology and Astrophysics; Part III. Particle Physics and Quantum Theory; Part IV. More General Philosophical Issues. 2007 247 x 174 mm 544pp 29 line figures 16 halftones 978-0-521-84841-1 Hardback £45.00
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Elements of String Cosmology Maurizio Gasperini University of Bari, Italy
• First book fully devoted to string cosmology, summarizing the results of 15 years of work
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• Includes self-contained introductions to cosmology and string theory • Contains detailed derivations of all presented results allowing for a deeper understanding and aiding preparation for independent research Contents: Preface; Acknowledgements; Notation, units and conventions; 1. A short review of standard and inflationary cosmology; 2. The basic string cosmology equations; 3. Conformal invariance and string effective action; 4. Duality symmetries and cosmological solutions; 5. Inflationary kinematics; 6. The string phase; 7. The cosmic background of relic gravitational waves; 8. Scalar perturbations and the anisotropy of the CMB radiation; 9. Dilaton phenomenology; 10. Elements of brane cosmology; Index. 2007 247 x 174 mm 568pp 8 line figures 45 halftones 978-0-521-86875-4 Hardback £45.00 eBook available
General Relativity Textbook
General Relativity An Introduction for Physicists M. P. Hobson University of Cambridge
G. P. Efstathiou University of Cambridge
and A. N. Lasenby University of Cambridge
Advanced textbook providing a clear mathematical introduction to general relativity and its physical applications. ‘… this book is a fine introduction and exposition of many of the theory’s features. … A beautiful approach is taken: the authors show that a consistent theory of electromagnetism can be derived from the simple supposition that there is a force … I strongly recommend this book for a very wide range of readers. Advanced undergraduates will obtain a good first understanding of GR; postgraduates will find it a useful reference book, and will no doubt learn a great deal that they have not fully covered at undergraduate level. Researchers and lecturers will also find it an invaluable book, not only for recommending to students, but also for obtaining significant new insights themselves.’ The Observatory
Contents: 1. The spacetime of special relativity; 2. Manifolds and coordinates; 3. Vector calculus on manifolds; 4. Tensor calculus on manifolds; 5. Special relativity revisited; 6. Electromagnetism; 7. The equivalence principle and spacetime curvature; 8. The gravitational field equations; 9. The Schwarzschild geometry; 10. Experimental tests of general relativity; 11. Schwarzschild black holes; 12. Further sphericallysymmetric geometries; 13. The Kerr geometry; 14. The Friedmann-RobertsonWalker geometry; 15. Cosmological models; 16. Inflationary cosmology; 17. Linearised general relativity; 18. Gravitational waves; 19. A variational approach to general relativity. 2006 247 x 174 mm 590pp 85 line figures 9 halftones 8 tables 368 exercises 978-0-521-82951-9 Hardback £42.00 eBook available
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A Relativist’s Toolkit The Mathematics of BlackHole Mechanics Eric Poisson University of Guelph, Ontario
Textbook providing practical tools for solving every day problems in general relativity, focusing on black holes.
The Kerr Spacetime Rotating Black Holes in General Relativity Edited by David L. Wiltshire University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Matt Visser Victoria University of Wellington
and Susan M. Scott Australian National University, Canberra
• Excellent introduction to the Kerr space-time, covering all aspects, from mathematical relativity to astrophysical applications and observations, and current theoretical frontiers • Contains chapters by Roy Kerr, including his own description of his 1963 discovery • A comprehensive overview of the Kerr space-time from researchers who have pioneered the theory and observation of black holes 2009 247 x 174 mm 384pp 60 halftones 978-0-521-88512-6 Hardback c. £60.00 Publication February 2009
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Modern Canonical Quantum General Relativity Thomas Thiemann
‘… an elegant, thoughtful, useful and altogether commendable publication.’ Contemporary Physics
Max-Planck-Institut für Gravitationsphysik, Germany
‘The author puts emphasis on training the readers and equipping them with the relevant skills of a working relativist. The text reaches a high pedagogical standard … In this way the author succeeds in closing a gap in the existing text book literature especially for a readership mainly oriented towards physics.’ Monatshefte für Mathematik
• Discusses all aspects of theory from the foundations to the frontiers of current research
Contents: Preface; Notation and conventions; 1. Fundamentals; 2. Geodesic congruences; 3. Hypersurfaces; 4. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of general relativity; 5. Black holes; References; Index.
Canonical quantisation and loop quantum gravity theory for graduate students of quantum field theory.
• Contains mathematical precision which reaches new levels of rigour • Designed to be an absolute reference text on the subject Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
2007 247 x 174 mm 846pp 978-0-521-84263-1 Hardback £75.00 978-0-521-74187-3 Paperback c. £40.00 eBook available
Relativistic Figures of Equilibrium
2007 247 x 174 mm 249pp 39 line figures 3 tables 46 exercises 978-0-521-53780-3 Paperback £22.99
Reinhard Meinel
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Max-Planck-Institut für Gravitationsphysik, Germany
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
Marcus Ansorg Andreas Kleinwächter Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
Gernot Neugebauer Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
and David Petroff Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
• The first book dealing with the rigorous theory of figures of equilibrium within general relativity
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• Provides a lucid introduction to the topic for readers unfamiliar with the subject matter • A related website contains codes to enable readers to calculate various equilibrium figures 2008 247 x 174 mm 228pp 66 line figures 6 halftones 978-0-521-86383-4 Hardback £70.00
Approaches to Quantum Gravity Toward a New Understanding of Space, Time and Matter Edited by Daniele Oriti Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands
The theory of quantum gravity promises a revolutionary new understanding of gravity and spacetime, valid from microscopic to cosmological distances. Research in this field involves an exciting blend of rigorous mathematics and bold speculations, foundational questions and technical issues. Containing contributions from leading researchers in this field, this book presents the fundamental issues involved in the construction of a quantum theory of gravity and building up a quantum picture of space and time. It introduces the most current approaches to this problem, and reviews their main achievements. Each part ends in questions and answers, in which the contributors explore the merits and problems of the various approaches. This book provides a complete overview of this field from the frontiers of theoretical physics research for graduate students and researchers. 2009 247 x 174 mm 630pp 15 halftones 978-0-521-86045-1 Hardback c. £60.00 Publication February 2009
Solar and Space Physics Textbook
An Introduction to Space Weather Mark Moldwin University of California, Los Angeles
One of the first undergraduate textbooks on space weather for non-science majors, it introduces the relationship between the Sun and Earth, and shows how it impacts our technological society. It contains definitions of important terms, key concepts, supplements, and
review questions, and is ideal for introductory space physics courses. Contents: 1. What is space weather?; 2. The variable sun; 3. The heliosphere; 4. Earth’s space environment; 5. Earth’s upper atmosphere; 6. The technological impacts of space storms; 7. The perils of living in space; 8. Other space weather phenomena; Appendices; References; Historical bibliography; Index. 2008 247 x 174 mm 146pp 27 line figures 15 halftones 55 exercises 978-0-521-86149-6 Hardback £70.00 978-0-521-71112-8 Paperback £29.99 www.cambridge.org/9780521861496 eBook available
Ultraviolet and X-ray Spectroscopy of the Solar Atmosphere Kenneth J. H. Phillips Mullard Space Science Laboratory
Uri Feldman and Enrico Landi
Exploring a principal means of understanding the Sun’s atmosphere, its ultraviolet and soft X-Ray emission, this book includes a list of emission lines in the ultraviolet and soft X-ray region, and a glossary of terms. An ideal reference for graduate students and researchers in astrophysics and solar physics. Cambridge Astrophysics, 44
2008 247 x 174 mm 360pp 107 line figures 25 halftones 18 tables 978-0-521-84160-3 Hardback £85.00
Sunspots and Starspots John H. Thomas University of Rochester, New York
and Nigel O. Weiss University of Cambridge
Comprehensive account of sunspots and starspots for graduate students, astronomers, geophysicists, space physicists and experts in solar and stellar physics. Cambridge Astrophysics, 46
2008 247 x 174 mm 288pp 96 halftones 978-0-521-86003-1 Hardback c. £65.00 Publication October 2008
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A Breviary of Seismic Tomography Imaging the Interior of the Earth and Sun Guust Nolet Geosciences Azur, France
This textbook presents essential features of seismic tomography for both advanced students and research practitioners. It highlights the affinity between applications in helioseismology and solid earth geophysics, and considers observational aspects while also
providing practical recommendations for implementing numerical models. Student exercises, online solutions and other web resources are included. 2008 247 x 174 mm 275pp 97 line figures 3 halftones 978-0-521-88244-6 Hardback £32.99 Publication September 2008
Basics of the Solar Wind Nicole Meyer-Vernet Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Paris
Introduction to solar wind for researchers and graduate students in atmospheric physics and astrophysics. Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series
2007 247 x 174 mm 478pp 89 line figures 80 halftones 978-0-521-81420-1 Hardback £70.00 eBook available
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An Introduction to the Sun and Stars Edited by Simon F. Green The Open University, Milton Keynes
and Mark H. Jones The Open University, Milton Keynes
‘This up-to-the-minute treatment of the universe of stars is the most enjoyable and informative book at this level that I have read. It combines clear physical arguments with excellent illustrations and diagrams, and keen readers can enhance their depth of understanding through the copious worked examples. Spread throughout, the ‘biography boxes’ give a refreshing human perspective to the science. Good for coffee table or lecture course!’ Professor Peter Brand, University of Edinburgh
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; Appendix 1. Useful quantities and units; Appendix 2. Stellar nomenclature; Appendix 3. The 100 closest stars to the Sun; Appendix 4. The 100 brightest stars visible from Earth; Appendix 5. The chemical elements and their abundances; Glossary; Acknowledgements; Index. 2004 263 x 210 mm 380pp 20 halftones 225 plates 16 tables 121 exercises 978-0-521-54622-5 Paperback £32.00
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Whistler and Alfvén Mode Cyclotron Masers in Space V. Y. Trakhtengerts Institute of Applied Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences
and M. J. Rycroft Cranfield University, UK
This is the first book to provide a full, systematic description of the physical theory of whistler and Alfvén cyclotron masers acting in planetary magnetospheres, and the Sun’s outer atmosphere. It is a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students in space science, solarterrestrial physics, plasma physics, and planetary sciences. Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series
2008 247 x 174 mm 384pp 73 halftones 978-0-521-87198-3 Hardback c. £80.00 Publication November 2008
Planetary Science The Martian Surface Composition, Mineralogy and Physical Properties Edited by Jim Bell Cornell University, New York
• A fresh overview of Mars since the last major study that was published in 1992 • Contains information gathered from several Mars missions, including Mars Odyssey, Mars Express, Mars Global Surveyor, Pathfinder, and the Mars Exploration Rovers • Terminology is defined throughout to make the material suitable for novices and researchers just entering the field Cambridge Planetary Science, 9
2008 276 x 219 mm 652pp 340 line figures 40 halftones 76 plates 978-0-521-86698-9 Hardback £95.00
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Mars: An Introduction to its Interior, Surface and Atmosphere Nadine Barlow Northern Arizona University
Covering our current understanding of Mars’ formation, geology, atmosphere, interior, surface properties, and potential for life, this textbook is essential reading for graduate courses, and an important reference for researchers. This interdisciplinary textbook
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encompasses geology, chemistry, atmospheric sciences, geophysics, and astronomy, and any necessary background information is provided. Cambridge Planetary Science, 8
2008 247 x 174 mm 276pp 27 line figures 130 halftones 7 plates 13 tables 978-0-521-85226-5 Hardback £45.00 eBook available
The Surface of Mars Michael H. Carr
Volcanism on Io A Comparison with Earth Ashley Gerard Davies Jet Propulsion Laboratory – California Institute of Technology
Reference for graduate students and researchers in planetary sciences, volcanology, remote sensing and geology. Cambridge Planetary Science, 7
2007 247 x 174 mm 376pp 58 line figures 52 halftones 16 plates 978-0-521-85003-2 Hardback £65.00
United States Geological Survey, Menlo Park
An up-to-date and highly illustrated principal reference for researchers and graduate students in planetary science. Cambridge Planetary Science, 6
2007 276 x 219 mm 322pp 40 line figures 215 halftones 978-0-521-87201-0 Hardback £70.00
The International Atlas of Lunar Exploration Philip J. Stooke University of Western Ontario
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A comprehensive, step-by-step history and reference of lunar exploration.
The Geology of Mars
2007 276 x 219 mm 464pp 385 halftones 978-0-521-81930-5 Hardback £95.00
Evidence from Earth-Based Analogs Edited by Mary Chapman United States Geological Survey, Arizona
The Evolution of Matter
A reference on the geological evolution of Mars for students and researchers of planetary science.
From the Big Bang to the Present Day Igor Tolstikhin
IAA Basic Science Award 2008 – Winner
Kola Scientific Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences
and Jan Kramers
Cambridge Planetary Science, 5
Universität Bern, Switzerland
2007 247 x 174 mm 474pp 15 line figures 155 halftones 10 plates 978-0-521-83292-2 Hardback £75.00
This book explains how all matter in the Universe developed following the Big Bang and through subsequent stellar processes. With simple equations, helpful tables of data, a glossary of terms and over 900 references, it is a valuable reference for researchers and advanced students of cosmochemistry and geochemistry.
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Planetary Crusts Their Composition, Origin and Evolution S. Ross Taylor Australian National University, Canberra
and Scott McLennan State University of New York, Stony Brook
• Investigates the crustal development of solid planetary bodies from the perspective of comparative planetology and Solar System evolution • Written by two of the world’s leading authorities on planetary geochemistry • Critically evaluates current issues of controversy and debate to provide a road-map for future research Cambridge Planetary Science, 10
2008 247 x 174 mm 224pp 31 halftones 30 tables 978-0-521-84186-3 Hardback c. £70.00 Publication December 2008
2008 247 x 174 mm 532pp 978-0-521-86647-7 Hardback £70.00 eBook available
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An Introduction to the Solar System Edited by Neil McBride The Open University, Milton Keynes
and Iain Gilmour The Open University, Milton Keynes
‘As a beginning text at an undergraduate or advanced high school level, it is hard to fault this book and I suspect that it will be widely used in introductory courses.’ Professor S. Ross Taylor, The Australian National University
Contents: Introduction; 1. A tour of the Solar System; 2. The internal structure of the terrestrial planets; 3. Planetary volcanism – Ultima Thule?; 4. Planetary surface processes; 5. Atmospheres of terrestrial planets; 6. The giant planets; 7. Minor bodies of the Solar System; 8. The origin of the Solar System; 9. Meteorites: a record of formation; Answers and comments; Appendix A. Useful planetary data; Appendix B. Selected physical constants and unit conversions; Appendix C. The elements; Glossary; Acknowledgements; Index. 2004 263 x 210 mm 418pp 66 halftones 261 plates 38 tables 96 exercises 978-0-521-54620-1 Paperback £32.00
A Catalog of Comets
invest in the Cometography series. Congratulations to Gary Kronk on a lifetime of scholarly achievement.’ Contemporary Physics Cometography
2007 253 x 177 mm 666pp 978-0-521-58506-4 Hardback £150.00
Cometography A Catalog of Comets Volume 4: 1933–1959 Gary W. Kronk ‘… the most complete and comprehensive collection of comet data available …’ Spaceflight Cometography
Cometography
2008 253 x 177 mm 608pp 978-0-521-58507-1 Hardback c. £150.00 Publication December 2008
A Catalog of Comets Volume 1: Ancient–1799 Gary W. Kronk
Astrobiology
The first in a set of six volumes that make up the most complete and comprehensive catalog of every comet observed throughout history. ‘... a treasure trove of information and each entry stands on its own.’ The Journal of the British Astronomical Association Cometography
2000 253 x 177 mm 579pp 185 tables 978-0-521-58504-0 Hardback £100.00
Cometography A Catalog of Comets Volume 2: 1800–1899 Gary W. Kronk ‘Cometography has been beautifully produced, and it is a thorough, definitive, well referenced, comprehensive, and easily accessible work of scholarship. For historians, scientific or otherwise, this will be a ‘first stop’ for information about ancient comets. Looking into the future, it will be a rare month that I will not refer to it.’ David W. Hughes, The Observatory Cometography
2004 253 x 177 mm 852pp 978-0-521-58505-7 Hardback £130.00
Cometography A Catalog of Comets Volume 3: 1900–1932 Gary W. Kronk
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Origins of Life in the Universe Robert Jastrow Mount Wilson Institute, Pasadena
and Michael Rampino New York University
What is the origin of the Universe? Are we alone in the Cosmos? Answering some of the most fascinating questions in science, this textbook employs an engaging narrative to tell the story of the Universe, for short introductory science and astrobiology courses. ‘This book is a great introduction to the grand journey of 14 billion years of cosmic evolution from the Big Bang to human evolution! … The text flows smoothly from one topic to another, covering the latest developments in many fields.’ Vivien Gornitz, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies
‘Jastrow and Rampino have written a remarkable text that should be read by all undergraduates who require a science distributive. Their lucid and entertaining presentation takes the reader through a roller coaster ride covering 14 billion years of cosmic and biological evolution.’
Contents: Part I. The Universe; Part II. The Solar System; Part III. The Earth; Part IV. Origin and History of Life on the Earth; Part V. Evolution of Intelligent Life. 2008 247 x 174 mm 444pp 245 line figures 978-0-521-53283-9 Paperback £24.99 Publication October 2008
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Planets and Life The Emerging Science of Astrobiology Edited by Woodruff T. Sullivan, III University of Washington
and John Baross University of Washington
Astrobiology combines the sciences of biology, chemistry, palaeontology, geology, planetary physics and astronomy. This textbook brings together world experts in each of these disciplines to provide the most comprehensive and up-todate coverage of the field currently available. Topics cover the origin and evolution of life on Earth, the conditions in which life might arise, the detection of extraterrestrial life, and also ethical, philosophical and educational issues. Written to be accessible to students from diverse backgrounds, this text will be welcomed by advanced undergraduates and graduates who are taking astrobiology courses. ‘The book brings a wealth of thought-provoking insights into how life developed on Earth, the mechanisms of its existence and destruction, and how we might direct our search for life in the future … successfully informs and inspires those students, professionals, and others with a curiosity about life in the Universe.’ Astronomy Now
Contents: Part I. History; Part II. The Physical Stage; Part III. The Origin of Life on Earth; Part IV. Life on Earth; Part V. Potentially Habitable Worlds; Part VI. Searching for Extraterrestrial Life; Part VII. Future of the Field. 2007 246 x 189 mm 626pp 150 line figures 100 halftones 60 tables 978-0-521-82421-7 Hardback £80.00 978-0-521-53102-3 Paperback £40.00
Edward Berger, Professor of Biological Sciences, Dartmouth College
‘… sure to become the standard cometary reference source .. Every library with a comet section should
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Fitness of the Cosmos for Life Biochemistry and Fine-Tuning Edited by John D. Barrow
are brought together in this outstanding introduction to the science.’ Dr Charles Cockell, British Antarctic Survey (Chair, Astrobiology Society of Britain)
University of Cambridge
Simon Conway Morris University of Cambridge
Stephen J. Freeland University of Maryland, Baltimore
and Charles L. Harper, Jr John Templeton Foundation
• This unique, thought-provoking and broad-ranging volume questions the philosophy of life and our place in the universe • Brings together many famous authors from a wide range of relevant disciplines, bridging biology, biochemistry, cosmology and even theology • No other book addresses the role of biochemical pathways in the context of cosmological ‘finetuning’ Contents: Part I. The Fitness of ‘Fitness’ – Henderson in Context; Part II. The Fitness of the Cosmic Environment; Part III. The Fitness of the Terrestrial Environment; Part IV. The Fitness of the Chemical Environment. Cambridge Astrobiology, 2
2007 247 x 174 mm 526pp 60 line figures 5 halftones 978-0-521-87102-0 Hardback £65.00
‘The authors of this book are to be congratulated on bringing scientific rigour to the concept of ‘astrobiology’ … The text is always clear, there are definitions in the margins; there are many questions and answers (indeed, some of the most interesting discussions are in the ‘answers’ at the back); and all mathematics is confined to separate boxes or exercises. There are plenty of clear and colourful diagrams, and excellent images with preference for the most illuminating rather than the most familiar ones.’ Journal of the British Astronomical Association
Contents: 1. Origin of life; 2. A habitable world; 3. Mars; 4. Icy bodies: Europa and elsewhere; 5. Titan; 6. The detection of exoplanets; 7. The nature of exoplanetary systems; 8. How to find life on exoplanets; 9. Extraterrestrial intelligence; Answers and comments; Appendix A. Useful planetary data; Appendix B. Selected physical constants and unit conversions; Glossary; Acknowledgements; Index.
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Planetary Systems and the Origins of Life
Proceedings of the IAU
Edited by Ralph Pudritz McMaster University, Ontario
Paul Higgs McMaster University, Ontario
and Jonathon Stone McMaster University, Ontario
Interdisciplinary overview of astrobiology for students and researchers in astrophysics, planetary science, geosciences, biochemistry, and biology.
Edited by Martin Bureau University of Oxford
Evangelina Athanassoula Observatoire Astronomique de MarseilleProvence
and Beatriz Barbuy Universidade de São Paulo 2008 978-0-521-87467-0 Hardback £65.00 Publication September 2008
Dynamical Evolution of Dense Stellar Systems (IAU S246) Edited by Enrico Vesperini Drexel University, Philadelphia
Mirek Giersz Polish Academy of Sciences
and Alison Sills McMaster University, Ontario 2008 978-0-521-87468-7 Hardback £65.00
Waves and Oscillations in the Solar Atmosphere (IAU S247) Heating and MagnetoSeismology Edited by Robert Erdélyi University of Sheffield
and César A. Mendoza-Briceno Universidad de los Andes, Venezuela 2008 978-0-521-87469-4 Hardback £65.00
A Giant Step: From Millito Micro- Arcsecond Astrometry (IAU S248) Edited by Wenjing Jin Shanghai Astronomical Observatory
Astrophysical Masers and their Environments (IAU S242) Edited by Jessica M. Chapman Australia Telescope CSIRO, New South Wales
and Willem A. Baan Netherlands Foundation for Research in Astronomy 2008 978-0-521-87464-9 Hardback £65.00
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Imants Platais The Johns Hopkins University
and Michael A. C. Perryman European Space Agency 2008 978-0-521-87470-0 Hardback £65.00
Exoplanets: Detection, Formation and Dynamics (IAU S249) Edited by Yi-Sui Sun
2007 247 x 174 mm 334pp 23 line figures 61 halftones 978-0-521-87548-6 Hardback £65.00
Star-Disk Interaction in Young Stars (IAU S243)
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Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble
and Ji-Lin Zhou
and Immo Appenzeller
Nanjing University, China
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Germany
2008 978-0-521-87471-7 Hardback £65.00
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An Introduction to Astrobiology Edited by Iain Gilmour The Open University, Milton Keynes
and Mark A. Sephton The Open University, Milton Keynes
‘The diverse interdisciplinary threads that make up the fascinating science of astrobiology
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Formation and Evolution of Galaxy Bulges (IAU S245)
Edited by Jerome Bouvier
2008 978-0-521-87465-6 Hardback £65.00
Dark Galaxies and Lost Baryons (IAU S244) Edited by Jonathan I. Davies Cardiff University
and Michael J. Disney Cardiff University 2008 978-0-521-87466-3 Hardback £65.00
Nanjing University, China
Sylvio Ferraz-Mello Universidade de São Paulo
Massive Stars as Cosmic Engines (IAU S250) Edited by Fabio Bresolin Institute for Astronomy, Hawaii
Paul A. Crowther University of Sheffield
and Joachim Puls Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munchen 2008 978-0-521-87472-4 Hardback £65.00
Organic Matter in Space (IAU S251)
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Scott A. Sanford 978-0-521-88982-7 Hardback £68.00
Art of Modeling Stars in the Twenty-First Century (IAU S252) Edited by Licai Deng Chinese Academy of Sciences
and Kwing Lam Chan 978-0-521-88983-4 Hardback £68.00
Transiting Planets (IAU S253) Edited by Frederic Pont Observatoire de Genève
Didier Queloz and Dimitar Sasselov 978-0-521-88984-1 Hardback £68.00
The Galaxy Disk in Cosmological Context (IAU S254) Edited by Johannes Andersen Niels Bohr Institutet, Copenhagen
Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy Jacqueline Mitton
• Written in clear, non-technical language, so that no prior specialist knowledge is needed • Entries are packed with authoritative information and fully cross-referenced, making it an easy-to-use and compact reference source • Generously illustrated in colour, adding another dimension to the descriptions ‘ This is a … book that I feel should be on the bookshelves of anyone interested in or studying astronomy.’ Brian Tmbrell, F.A.S. Newsletter 2007 228 x 152 mm 416pp 270 line figures 30 halftones 20 maps 978-0-521-82364-7 Hardback £18.99
Birgitta Nordstrom and Jonathan Bland-Hawthorn
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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Stars
Low-metallicity Star Formation (IAU S255) From the First Stars to Dwarf Galaxies Edited by Leslie Hunt and Suzanne Madden 978-0-521-88986-5 Hardback £68.00
The Magellanic System (IAU S256) Stars, Gas, and Galaxies Edited by Jacobus Th. Van Loon Keele University 978-0-521-88987-2 Hardback £68.00
Universal Heliophysical Processes (IAU S257) Edited by Natchimuthuk Gopalswamy NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center
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James B. Kaler University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
This unique encyclopedia provides a fascinating and fully comprehensive description of stars and their natures. ‘The structure of the book is cleverly arranged to allow the author to expound a story within each section … [Dr Kaler’s] relaxed conversational style carried the reader along through even difficult concepts … highly recommended to all serious amateur astronomers as an indispensable reference book … I believe that it will become the most widely read of this author’s considerable popular output.’ Astronomy & Space 2006 276 x 219 mm 338pp 40 line figures 37 halftones 174 plates 978-0-521-81803-2 Hardback £35.00
Atlas of the Messier Objects Highlights of the Deep Sky Ronald Stoyan Interstellarum magazine
Stefan Binnewies Amateur astrophotographer
and Susanne Friedrich Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik, Garching, Germany
Translated by Klaus-Peter Schroeder Universidad de Guanajuato, Mexico
• Simply THE most comprehensive guide to the Messier Objects ever published • Combines detailed historical, astrophysical, statistical and observing information for each object with stunning astrophotos and telescope sketches • Reproduces the text of Messier’s famous catalog, along with biographies of Messier and his contemporaries • Compares modern views with historical sketches from Lord Rosse, John Herschel and other illustrious figures Praise for Atlas of the Messier Objects: ‘I received your book and must say that it is absolutely beautiful! You have created an amazing review of the Messier objects. Congratulations on a breathtaking publication!’ Phil Harrington, author of Star Ware and Touring the Universe through Binoculars 2008 310 x 245 mm 368pp 200 halftones 180 plates 50 tables 978-0-521-89554-5 Hardback £35.00
Numerical Recipes The Art of Scientific Computing Third edition William H. Press University of Texas, Austin
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Highlights of Astronomy Edited by Karel van der Hucht National Institute for Space Research, The Netherlands 2008 978-0-521-89683-2 Hardback £65.00
Proceedings of the XXVIth General Assembly (IAU XXVIB)
The essential text and reference for modern scientific computing now also covers computational geometry, classification and inference, and much more. 2007 253 x 177 mm 1256pp 37 tables 978-0-521-88068-8 3rd Edition £45.00
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