American Astronomy

Author : John Lankford
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1997-05-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0226468860

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American Astronomy by John Lankford Pdf

Focusing on a period that saw fundamental changes in the nature and content of astronomy, including the rise of astrophysics, Lankford has compiled remarkable data, such as the number of people with and without doctorates, the number who taught in colleges or universities versus those involved in industrial or government work, and the number of women versus men. He also addresses the crucial question of power within the community - what it meant, which astronomers had it, and what they did with it.

Author : Steven Soter,Neil deGrasse Tyson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : 1565846028

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Cosmic Horizons by Steven Soter,Neil deGrasse Tyson Pdf

Leading scientists offer a collection of essays that furnish illuminating explanations of recent discoveries in modern astrophysics--from the Big Bang to black holes--the possibility of life on other worlds, and the emerging technologies that make such research possible, accompanied by incisive profiles of such key figures as Carl Sagan and Georges Lemaetre. Original.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Space Studies Board,Committee on the Organization and Management of Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001-11-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309183314

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U.S. Astronomy and Astrophysics by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Space Studies Board,Committee on the Organization and Management of Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics Pdf

In its fiscal year 2002 budget summary document the Bush administration expressed concern-based in part on the findings and conclusions of two National Research Council studies-about recent trends in the federal funding of astronomy and astrophysics research. The President's budget blueprint suggested that now is the time to address these concerns and directed the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a blue ribbon panel to (1) assess the organizational effectiveness of the federal research enterprise in astronomy and astrophysics, (2) consider the pros and cons of transferring NSF's astronomy responsibilities to NASA, and (3) suggest alternative options for addressing issues in the management and organization of astronomical and astrophysical research. NASA and NSF asked the National Research Council to carry out the rapid assessment requested by the President. This report, focusing on the roles of NSF and NASA, provides the results of that assessment.

Author : Steven Gullberg,Cesar Augusto Zen Vasconcellos
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811281945

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Cultural Astronomy In Latin America by Steven Gullberg,Cesar Augusto Zen Vasconcellos Pdf

This book provides a unique view of Astronomy in Culture, Archaeoastronomy and Ethnoastronomy involving ancient civilizations in Latin America, emphasizing scientific and cultural knowledge combined with historical, cognitive, archaeological and anthropological aspects. Topics covered in the book include different associations of ancient civilizations with the stars and planets, whether in farming, architecture, social organization, beliefs, myths, religion, metric systems, calendar construction, shrines, and variations in astronomical research methods based on the types of material evidence available. Special attention is paid to the war cycles associated with observed celestial events, day-counting calendars, including movements in the sky and written evidences from codices, and in particular the Andean and Inca traditions of astronomically associated shrines, caves and celestial alignments of monuments and temples.

Author : P. Clay Sherrod,Thomas L. Koed
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486152165

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A Complete Manual of Amateur Astronomy by P. Clay Sherrod,Thomas L. Koed Pdf

Concise, highly readable book discusses the selection, set-up, and maintenance of a telescope; amateur studies of the sun; lunar topography and occultations; and more. 124 figures. 26 halftones. 37 tables.

Author : John Lankford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 615 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136508271

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History of Astronomy by John Lankford Pdf

This Encyclopedia traces the history of the oldest science from the ancient world to the space age in over 300 entries by leading experts.

Author : Beth Ann Collea,Anthony F. Aveni
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : America
ISBN : UOM:39015017576300

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A Selected Bibliography on Native American Astronomy by Beth Ann Collea,Anthony F. Aveni Pdf

Author : Ronald Edmund Doel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0857920928

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Solar System Astronomy in America by Ronald Edmund Doel Pdf

This is a facsimile reprint of the original book by Ronald Edmund Doel, rebuilt using the latest technology. There are no poor, missing or blurred pages and all photographic images have been professionally restored. At Yokai Publishing we believe that by restoring this title to print it will live on for generations to come.

Author : Clive L.N. Ruggles
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2005-10-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781851096169

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Ancient Astronomy by Clive L.N. Ruggles Pdf

An authoritative introduction to the fascinating topic of archaeoastronomy—ancient peoples' understanding and use of the skies. Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth draws on archaeological evidence and oral traditions to reveal how prehistoric humans perceived the skies and celestial phenomena. With over 200 entries, it offers a number of ways to approach ancient astronomy, from key examples and case studies worldwide (Stonehenge; Mexican and Egyptian pyramids; Chaco Canyon, New Mexico; the Nazca lines in Peru) to general themes (cosmologies, calendars, ancient ideas of space and time, origin myths), to fundamental concepts and methods (how the sky has changed over the centuries, how to survey a site), and to the field's most frequently asked questions (How did ancient peoples navigate the ocean using the stars? How does astrology relate to ancient astronomy? Can ancient sites be dated astronomically?) By revealing the astronomical significance of some of the world's most famous ancient landmarks and enduring myths and by showing how different themes and concepts are connected, Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth brings a unique authoritative perspective to an area too often left to speculation and sensationalism.

Author : Thomas R. Williams,Michael Saladyga
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139496346

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Advancing Variable Star Astronomy by Thomas R. Williams,Michael Saladyga Pdf

Founded in 1911, the AAVSO boasts over 1200 members and observers and is the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to variable star observation. This timely book marks the AAVSO's centennial year, presenting an authoritative and accurate history of this important association. Writing in an engaging and accessible style, the authors move chronologically through five eras of the AAVSO, discussing the evolution of its structure and purpose. Throughout the text, the main focus is on the thousands of individuals whose contributions have made the AAVSO's progress possible. Describing a century of interaction between amateur and professional astronomers, the authors celebrate the collaborative relationships that have existed over the years. As the definitive history of the first hundred years of the AAVSO, this text has broad appeal and will be of interest to amateur and professional astronomers, as well as historians and sociologists of science in general.

Author : Steven R. Gullberg
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030483661

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Astronomy of the Inca Empire by Steven R. Gullberg Pdf

Astronomy in the Inca Empire was a robust and fundamental practice. The subsequent Spanish conquest of the Andes region disrupted much of this indigenous culture and resulted in a significant loss of information about its rich history. Through modern archaeoastronomy, this book helps recover and interpret some of these elements of Inca civilization. Astronomy was intricately woven into the very fabric of Andean existence and daily life. Accordingly, the text takes a holistic approach to its research, considering first and foremost the cultural context of each astronomy-related site. The chapters necessarily start with a history of the Incas from the beginning of their empire through the completion of the conquest by Spain before diving into an astronomical and cultural analysis of many of the huacas found in the heart of the Inca Empire. Over 300 color images—original artwork and many photos captured during the author’s extensive field research in Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Cusco, and elsewhere—are included throughout the book, adding visual insight to a rigorous examination of Inca astronomical sites and history.

Author : Joseph A. Angelo
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 753 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781438110189

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Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy by Joseph A. Angelo Pdf

Presents a comprehensive reference to astronomy and space exploration, with articles on space technology, astronauts, stars, planets, key theories and laws and more.

Author : Lang Kenneth R
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1999-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813233850

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A Brief History of Astronomy and Astrophysics by Lang Kenneth R Pdf

This book traces out the unfolding history of important discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics, and anchors our present understanding of the Universe within the findings and personalities of accomplished astronomers. They have used telescopes and instruments to extend our vision to places that cannot be seen with the unaided eye, discovered a host of unanticipated objects, found out how various parts of the night sky are related, and discovered that the Universe is larger, more complex, and older than has been previously thought. This comprehensive historical approach to the present state of astronomy is a unique aspect of the book.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1934
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : UCSC:32106016695311

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Popular Astronomy by Anonim Pdf

Author : American Astronomical Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : CUB:U183019461996

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Publications of the American Astronomical Society by American Astronomical Society Pdf