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Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time
Written by a leading expert on comets, this textbook is divided
into seven main elements with a view to allowing advanced students
to appreciate the interconnections between the different elements.
The author opens with a brief introductory segment on the
motivation for studying comets and the overall scope of the book.
The first chapter describes fundamental aspects most usually
addressed by ground-based observation. The author then looks at the
basic physical phenomena in four separate chapters addressing the
nucleus, the emitted gas, the emitted dust, and the solar wind
interaction. Each chapter introduces the basic physics and
chemistry but then new specific measurements by Rosetta instruments
at comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko are brought in. A concerted effort
has been made to distinguish between established fact and
conjecture. Deviations and inconsistencies are brought out and
their significance explained. Links to previous observations of
comets Tempel 1, Wild 2, Hartley 2, Halley and others are made. The
author then closes with three smaller chapters on related objects,
the loss of comets, and prospects for future exploration. This
textbook includes over 275 graphics and figures - most of which are
original. Thorough explanations and derivations are included
throughout the chapters. The text is therefore designed to support
MSc. students and new PhD students in the field wanting to gain a
solid overview of the state-of-the-art.
This book describes the development and design of a unique combined
data and power management infrastructure for small satellites. This
new edition became necessary because in the frame of the system's
impressive evolution from an academic prototype to one of today's
most advanced core avionics, many elements were upgraded to their
next technology generation and diverse new components complement
the upgraded design. All elements are presented in updated
respectively new chapters. This modular infrastructure was selected
by the Swiss start-up ClearSpace SA for ESA's first mission
ClearSpace-1 to remove space debris. Furthermore it is the baseline
for the Thai national satellite development program and is used by
an increasing number of universities worldwide for research
studies.
This book reports on the extraordinary observation of TeV gamma
rays from the Crab Pulsar, the most energetic light ever detected
from this type of object. It presents detailed information on the
painstaking analysis of the unprecedentedly large dataset from the
MAGIC telescopes, and comprehensively discusses the implications of
pulsed TeV gamma rays for state-of-the-art pulsar emission models.
Using these results, the book subsequently explores new testing
methodologies for Lorentz Invariance Violation, in terms of a
wavelength-dependent speed of light. The book also covers an
updated search for Very-High-Energy (VHE), >100 GeV, emissions
from millisecond pulsars using the Large Area Telescope on board
the Fermi satellite, as well as a study on the promising Pulsar
Wind Nebula candidate PSR J0631. The observation of VHE gamma rays
is essential to studying the non-thermal sources of radiation in
our Universe. Rotating neutron stars, also known as pulsars, are an
extreme source class known to emit VHE gamma rays. However, to date
only two pulsars have been detected with emissions above 100 GeV,
and our understanding of their emission mechanism is still lacking.
In a series of illuminating lectures, Joseph A. Seiss presents a
clear picture of astronomical occurrences and inspirations to be
found in the Biblical New Testament and Gospels. A superbly
insightful Bible commentary, this book contains seventeen lectures,
each of which focuses upon a specific astronomical occurrence in
the New Testament. Events which draw specific influence from the
constellations of the stars are charted, with each star sign
identified as important to separate events depicted in the
scriptures of the gospels. The nativity of Jesus Christ, wherein
the Star of Bethlehem appears to the three wise men, is perhaps the
most obvious incident of the astronomical. However, Seiss
demonstrates that the stars above are richly significant and play a
role in many of the most famous tales of the Bible. For example,
when Seiss recounts the story of St. Peter's fishing, he compares
the sign of Pisces, which was already widely known in the Biblical
era.
Our Universe is amazing. This is its story, told in simple
language. The story tells how the Universe came to be what it is
today. It starts with the Big Bang and describes how stars, black
holes, and our solar system developed. It explores the evolution of
life on Earth and investigates the possibility of extra-terrestrial
life. It peers into the future and wonders about the Universe's
likely old age and death, or whatever else may be its end. The
challenge the book takes up is to explain all of this, including
some of the astonishing concepts we have in science, such as
Einstein's theories of Relativity and Quantum Mechanics, using
virtually no mathematics and without dumbing-down. All are
described narratively and explained using examples and anecdotes.
The book is written for young people with a thirst for learning
about the science of space, as well as for 'grown-ups' who want a
better understanding of this fascinating subject.
Many of the most spectacular and interesting astronomical objects
are found in the magnificent southern skies. Professor E. J.
Hartung first produced a comprehensive and highly respected guide
for southern observers in 1968. The book was thoroughly revised,
expanded in 1995, enhancing its essential character as an
indispensable source of information for the active observer of the
night sky. Nearly 200 objects are illustrated in black and white
and much new background material has been included about the
constellations and celestial coordinate systems as well as a more
modern description of the stars, nebulae and galaxies. New tables
include a 'southern Messier' list of objects. The authors' passion
for their subject makes this a unique and inspirational book.
In an expanding world with limited resources, optimization and
uncertainty quantification have become a necessity when handling
complex systems and processes. This book provides the foundational
material necessary for those who wish to embark on advanced
research at the limits of computability, collecting together
lecture material from leading experts across the topics of
optimization, uncertainty quantification and aerospace engineering.
The aerospace sector in particular has stringent performance
requirements on highly complex systems, for which solutions are
expected to be optimal and reliable at the same time. The text
covers a wide range of techniques and methods, from polynomial
chaos expansions for uncertainty quantification to Bayesian and
Imprecise Probability theories, and from Markov chains to surrogate
models based on Gaussian processes. The book will serve as a
valuable tool for practitioners, researchers and PhD students.
A hilarious guide to what's real (and what's not) in our vast,
beautiful (and terrifying) universe.
Embark on a cosmic journey through Cosmic Bullsh*t: A Guide to the
Galaxy's Worst Life Hacks and uncover the real science behind some of
the greatest lies society loves to tell us! Apologies to everyone who
makes major life decisions based on their newspaper horoscope, but
astrology isn't real and stars and planets don't give a sh*t about us.
Planning a vacation to Roswell to finally discover the truth about
aliens that the government has been hiding? Bad news--aliens were never
here, and they aren't coming, either. Put on your myth-busting goggles
and dig into Cosmic Bullsh*t for a nice, healthy dose of fascinating
facts to cure the misinformation sickness so many of us are suffering
from. Quantum physicist and bestselling science author Chris Ferrie
explains:
- Why creation myths are bullsh*t and why humans have loved them
for millennia anyway
- The misconceptions surrounding extraterrestrial life and why
little green men aren't knocking on our door (spoiler alert: it's not
because they're shy)
- The paradoxes and pitfalls of time travel
- How to brace yourself for the ultimate cosmic finale as we
contemplate the fate of the universe
- And much more!
With Cosmic Bullsh*t, you'll laugh, you'll learn, and you'll never look
at the universe the same way again. So buckle up, fellow space
travelers, and prepare to have your minds blown by the weirdest,
wildest, and most wondrous aspects of the cosmos.
This volumes in the Greenwood Guides to the Universe series covers
the current scientific understanding of the creation and evolution
of the universe. Cosmology and the Evolution of the Universe
provides readers with an up-to-date survey of the current
scientific understanding of how the universe has evolved in the
almost 14 billion years since the Big Bang. Scientifically sound
and written with the student in mind, it is an excellent first step
for students researching the science of cosmology and a resource
for all who wish to know more about the evolution of the universe.
Cosmology and the Evolution of the Universe discusses all areas of
what is known about the subject. Topics include: the large-scale
structure of the universe; the discovery and importance of cosmic
microwave background radiation; and the forces and particles
involved in the evolution of the universe. The book even tackles
that most provocative of questions: How will the universe end?
Thematic chapters enhance understanding of the broad concepts
presented 66 illustrations make it easier for students to grasp the
subjects discussed A glossary of scientific and astrology-related
terms facilitates reading and understanding A bibliography of
useful resources puts readers on the right track to learn more
about the subjects discussed
This book includes the proceedings of the conference "Problems of
the Geocosmos" held by the Earth Physics Department, St. Petersburg
State University, Russia, every two years since 1996. Covering a
broad range of topics in solid Earth physics and solar-terrestrial
physics, as well as more applied subjects such as engineering
geology and ecology, the book reviews the latest research in
planetary geophysics, focusing on the interaction between the
Earth's shells and the near-Earth space in a unified system. This
book is divided into four sections: * Exploration and Environmental
Geophysics (EG), which covers two broad areas of environmental and
engineering geophysics - near-surface research and deep geoelectric
studies; * Paleomagnetism and Rock Magnetism (P), which includes
research on magnetostratigraphy, paleomagnetism applied to
tectonics, environmental magnetism, and marine magnetic anomalies;
* Seismology (S), which covers the theory of seismic wave
propagation, Earth's structure from seismic data, global and
regional seismicity and sources of earthquakes, and novel seismic
instruments and data processing methods; and * Physics of
Solar-Terrestrial Connections (STP), which includes magnetospheric
phenomena, space weather, and the interrelationship between solar
activity and climate.
This book provides in-depth explanations of design theories and
methods for remote sensing satellites, as well as their practical
applications. There have been significant advances in spacecraft
remote sensing technologies over the past decade. As the latest
edition of the book "Space Science and Technology Research," it
draws on the authors' vast engineering experience in system design
for remote sensing satellites and offers a valuable guide for all
researchers, engineers and students who are interested in this
area. Chiefly focusing on mission requirements analyses and system
design, it also highlights a range of system design methods.
NASA SP 2010-4319. NASA History Series. This scholarly look at the
Altitude Wind Tunnel covers the transformations the wind tunnel
made in its long history from a wind tunnel doing full-scale
testing for wartime applications, to a vacuum chamber supporting
the Vision for Space Exploration, and even a brief period as home
to Mercury astronaut training. The book also addresses the attempts
to resurrect the facility and its eventual decommissioning and
demolition.
This book highlights the technological and managerial fundamentals
and frontier questions of space science. Space science is a new
interdisciplinary and comprehensive subject that takes spacecraft
as the main tools to study the planet Earth, the solar-terrestrial
space, the solar system, and even the whole universe, to answer
significant questions covering the formation and evolution of the
solar system and the universe, the origin and evolution of life and
the structure of the material. The book introduces major scientific
questions in various branches of space science and provides related
technological and managerial knowledge. It also discusses the
necessity of international cooperation and elaborates on the
strategic planning of space science in China. The book can be used
as a reference book or textbook for scientists, engineers, college
students, and the public participating in space science programs.
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