Holberg Jay B (48 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. The second part (Chapters 3-5) describes how early astronomers sought to determine the nature of the stars, including the prediction that Sirius possessed an unseen companion and the eventual discovery of this white dwarf companion 18 years later.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The second part (Chapters 3-5) describes how early astronomers sought to determine the nature of the stars, including the prediction that Sirius possessed an unseen companion and the eventual discovery of this white dwarf companion 18 years later.

Condition: Good. 2007th Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Softcover. Condition: Sehr gut. 1. Auflage. XVII + 250 pages, fine. - - Contents: Acknowledgments, Introductionm List of Figures, List of Abbreviations and Acronyms. - - Part One: Ancient Sirius: 1. The Goddess of the Eastern Horizon. - 2. The Dog Star. - - Part Two: 3. From Myth to Reality. - 4. A Dark Star Prophesied. - 5. A Dark Star Revealed. - - Part Three: The Physics of the Stars: 6. An Odd Pair. - 7. Giants among the Dwarfs. - 8. A Matter of Degeneracy. - 9. Einsteins Well. - - Part Four: A Controversial and Occult Sirius: 10. A Red Sirius. - 11. Modern Mysteries. - - Part Five: 12. A View from Space. - 13. Past, Present and Future. - - Appendices: A. Glossary. - B. Properties of the Sirius System. - References. - Index.…

Condition: New.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. pp. 282 Illus.

Condition: New. pp. 282.

Condition: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Condition: Very Good. None. 250 pages. Softcover. Color and b/w illustrations throughout. Wrapper excellent. Pages clean. Binding good. in very good condition. A look at the history, myths and legends of Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. Record # 33288.

Condition: Used. pp. 282.

Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 250 pages. 9.75x6.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Laminated Boards. Condition: Fine. An excellent review. ppxvii.290. Figs.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This is the first book to integrate the cultural history of Sirius with modern astrophysics in a way which provides a realistic view of how science progresses over time. The book tells two stories. The first and most obvious is why the star known as Sirius has been regarded as an important fixture of the night sky by many civilizations and cultures since the beginnings of history. A second, but related, narrative is the prominent part that Sirius has played in how we came to achieve our current scientific understanding of the nature and fate of the stars. The book further provides an intriguing, in-depth treatment of longstanding Sirius controversies, such as Red Sirius and the story of the Dogon tribe, and it contains the results of original historical studies, as well as topical and timely scientific research.…

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paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 412.

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Condition: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This text describes the development of astronomy in the Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) wavelength range, from the first rocket-based experiments in the late 1960s through to later satellite missions. Discussions of the results from important space projects are followed by an analysis of the contributions made by EUV astronomy to the study of specific groups of astronomical objects. Within this framework, the book provides detailed material on the tools of EUV astronomy, dealing with the instrumentation, observational techniques, and modelling tools for the interpretation of data. Prospects for future EUV missions are discussed, and a catalogue of the known EUV sources is included. This book will be of great value to graduate students and researchers. It gives a complete overview of Extreme Ultraviolet astronomy.…

Condition: Used. pp. xvii + 390, Maps.

Condition: Used. pp. xvii + 390 Illus., Maps.

Condition: Used. pp. xvii + 390 172 Line Diagrams.

Condition: New.