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ria9789813279193_inpHardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Astronomy has been associated with the detection of electromagnetic waves or photons from within and beyond the solar system ranging from Radio to Gamma-ray Astronomy. Particle Astrophysics including Neutrino and Dark-Matter Astrophys hardcover
185395440London: John Weale 1853. 1853. Fair. FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE SCOTTISH-AMERICAN ASTRONOMER WILLIAM HARKNESS SIGNED BY HIM - Octavo 7-3/8 inches high by 4-1/2 inches wide. Three-quarter black leather & marbled boards titled in gilt with raised bands on the spine. The covers are rubbed and the leather is scuffed. The rear cover is detached. 279 pages illustrated with textual diagrams. There is offsetting to the endpapers and pastedowns with minor chipping to the edges of the endpapers. The edges of the title page are darkened and the pages are toned. A complete copy of the rare first edition well worth rebinding. <p>First edition.<p>A wonderful association copy from the library of the Scottish-born American astronomer William Harkness with his name and the date "April 26th 1858" signed in pencil on the front pastedown. 1858 was the year he graduated from the University of Rochester.<p>The Scottish-born American astronomer William Harkness 1837-1903 studied at LaFayette College and the University of Rochester before pursuing further studies in medicine in New York City. A surgeon in the Union armies during the Civil War he also served as an aid in astronomy at the United States Naval Observatory and subsequently on the USS Monadnock. He discovered the coronal line K1474 while observing the August 1869 solar eclipse. As a member of the Transit of Venus Commission he was in charge of the group at Hobart Tasmania in 1879 and subsequently of that in Washington in 1882. Harkness contributed to the construction and improvement of telescopes and invented several astronomical instruments including the spherometer caliper. He went on to serve as astronomical director of the Naval Observatory from 1894 through 1899 and director of the Nautical Almanac from 1897 through 99 and was president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. His published works include "The Solar Parallax and its Related Constants" 1891. London: John Weale, 1853. hardcover
198824062Budapest:: Konkoly Observatory. VG/NONE. 1988. Hardcover. Mild cover shelfwear w/minor edgewear rubbing; pgs clean bright. No DJ. ; . Konkoly Observatory, hardcover
1969AS-26Washington D.C.: NASA 1969. Classic technical publication contains original concept of the author on the nature of the Earth and planets; including hypothetical composition of primary planetary matter on an physical and chemical basis organic synthesis in the Earth's atmosphere satellites meteorites etc. 125 pgs. Illustrated. Staple mark on upper front cover; NASA number inked on upper front cover. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. NASA Paperback
1994052725Atlanta GA: Turner Publishing. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 1878685546 . Hardcover with dustjacket first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page signed by co-author Alan Shepard on a mounted bookplate on the front end-paper an excellent copy with a couple of minor flaws only: book has mild softening to the spine-ends and the jacket has mild edge-creasing along the top the original price is present and a professional removable mylar cover is included "first-hand white-knuckle behind-the-scenes account of the race to the moon by America's coolest astronaut and colleagues"; Signed by Author . Turner Publishing hardcover
19708002728<p>New York: coward McCann & Geophegan. Second Impression 1970. Illustrated Illustrated Red Hard Boards. Ex-Library with typical library stickers stamps and removals. Just a bit of rub wear to conners and top and bottom edge of spine. 48 bright white tightly bound pages with b/w photos and illustrations throughout. Strong library binding. Overall except for board rub wear and library marking book in very nice clean condition. . Good. Hardcover. 1970. see photos 295-J</p> coward, McCann & Geophegan hardcover
1981034938Pasadena: National Aeronautics And Space Administration / Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1981. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Good. Photographs And Charts. Vi 319 Pp. 13" X 11" Large Format Softcover. Ownership Signature Of Ray L Newburn One Of The Presenters And A Core Member Of The U. S. Committee Of The International Halley Watch. Some Edge Wear 1" Split At Lower Front Spine Edge First Few Pages Detached As A Group But Present No Damage. <br/> <br/> National Aeronautics And Space Administration / Jet Propulsion Laboratory paperback
1953002872Oxford University at Clarendon Press: 1953. 875 pages. The Editor's preface notes "Rapid extensions of knowledge stemming from war-time researches in high-speed flight and in ballistics led to the suggestion that the earlier volumes of this work which were largely confined to incompressible flow should be supplemented by others whose prime concern was the effect of compressibility." VERY GOOD HARDCOVERS blue cloth covers lettering is bright on spine spin edge has some fading internally fine. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket Present. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Oxford University at Clarendon Press: Hardcover
1979028558Pasadena: National Aeronautics And Space Administration / Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1979. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Fine. Viii 46 Pp. Stapled Printed Wrappers. Analysis Of Comet P/Tempe 2. Scarce; Worldcat Shows Only One Institutional Holding At Harvard.L <br/> <br/> National Aeronautics And Space Administration / Jet Propulsion Laboratory paperback
1969049399New York: William Morrow & Company. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 1969. 1st American Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover with dustjacket first American printing "In their carefully documented book the authors show how NASA's pell-mell race to be first on the Moon led to compressed schedules and dangerous procedures.explains too how NASA secretly serves the military" the blue cover is faded the binding is tight and the contents are fine the white jacket has mild tanning and some edge-wear the original price 7.95 is present and a professional removable mylar cover is included . William Morrow & Company hardcover
1967028559Pasadena: National Aeronautics And Space Administration / Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1967. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Fine. Vi 21 Pp. Study Summarizing Issues In Design Of A Mission To A Comet. Scarce Only Two Institutional Copies Showing In Worldcat. This Copy With Ownership Signature Of Halley Watch Scientist Ray L. Newburn. <br/> <br/> National Aeronautics And Space Administration / Jet Propulsion Laboratory paperback
1927474916Oxford: University Observatory 1927. Hardcover no jacket in good condition. Volume Seven. Separate typed out note from the author requesting for the book to be passed on to the College Library laid in. Lightly marked and worn hardcover with a small tear to the spine foot. The opening pages are a little bumped on the feet. The pages have a few light marks one or two instances of pen on the margins and stamped numbers throughout. The binding is sound; all content remains clear. CM. Hardcover. Good. Used. University Observatory Hardcover
1981AS-41Cambridge England: Cambridge University Press 1981. Classic comprehensive text presents detailed coverage of the various types of meteorites emphasizing their pertology mineralogy and major element chemistry. Topics covered include the chondrites: their classification properties and histories of the three major classes and the relationship of time and process in their chemical and physical evolution; various nonchondritic meteorites and their genetic relationships; nature of asteroidal parent bodies; differentiated meteorites: iron meteorites pallasites and their associates; etc. 368 pgs. Illustrated. Dustjacket has some minor rubbing on the rear cover; in mylar. Minimal shelfwear. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Cambridge University Press Hardcover
1871830281871. PERIODICALS - ASTRONOMY. MEMOIRS OF THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY PART I VOL. XXXIX 1870-1871: ON THE GRAPHICAL CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLAR ECLIPSE BY PROF. ARTHUR CAYLEY. London: Published by the Society 1871. 17 pp. 1 two-color plate a diagram. 4to. text side-sewn within printed paper wrappers. Wrappers are age-toned and split along spine with a Small pencil initial to top of front wrapper. Text and plate clean and fresh. Very good. unknown
189676030Kiel: Druck von S. Schsidt 1896. First offprint edition. Quarto. 140-47 1 pp. Publisher's printed gray wrappers. Old Crease through the middle cause short seperations at spine and fore-edge old tide mark to upper margin. Russell made measurements at Sydney for many years. Henry Chamberlain Russell Russell was an astronomer meteorologist and one of the most eminent men of science in Australia in the nineteenth century. Upon leaving the University at the end of 1859 he was appointed assistant to the Government Astronomer. He became the Government Astronomer in 1870 and subsequently held the position for 35 years. Druck von S. Schsidt unknown
1986AS-46Houston TX.: Lunar and Planetary Institute 1986. Text contains abstracts of detailed interdisciplinary technical papers presented by international scientists and researchers which examine the quantity and distribution of subsurface volatiles from the analysis of martian geomorphology including topics dealing with rampart craters and terrain softening; water-ice in the martian regolith; effects of elevation and plains thicknesses on martian crater ejecta morphologies for the rigid plains; ice lenses on Mars; Northern sinks on Mars; early changes in gradation styles and rates on Mars; etc. 51 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's name on the front endpaper. Minimal shelfwear. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Lunar and Planetary Institute Paperback
2017044629Pasadena: Williamson Gallery Art Center College Of Design 2017. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Fine. 137 Pp. Book About The Exhibition 2017-2018. With A Signed Letter Of Appreciation From The Curator To A Supporter Of The Exhibit. <br/> <br/> Williamson Gallery, Art Center College Of Design paperback
028785Pasadena: D. Lothrop And Company 1972. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine. Three Ring Binder Looseleaf 1 5/8" Thick Plus The Printed Binder Itself Six Sections Each Paginated Separately. Prepared By Members Of The Lunar And Planetary Science Section Under Nasa Contract Nas 7-100 To "Present An Up-To-Date Scientific Model Of The Planet Mars With Data Values Limitations And Sources And With A Limited Amount Of Interpretation Where Appropriate". The Manual Was Updated Later Notably In 1972 And 1977. A Wealth Of Information In Charts Transparent Overlays Maps Etc. Carefully Organized And Indexed With Large Folding Map And Separate Large Folding Planning Chart In The Pocket At Front With Two Copies Of The September 29 1972 Transmittal Memo For This Revision. Very Scarce <br/> <br/> D. Lothrop And Company hardcover
1968028784Pasadena: Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1968. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine. Three Ring Binder Looseleaf 1 1/8" Thick Plus The Printed Binder Itself Six Sections Each Paginated Separately. Prepared By Members Of The Lunar And Planetary Science Section Under Nasa Contract Nas 7-100 To "Present An Up-To-Date Scientific Model Of The Planet Mars With Data Values Limitations And Sources And With A Limited Amount Of Interpretation Where Appropriate". The Manual Was Updated Later Notably In 1972 And 1977. A Wealth Of Information In Charts Transparent Overlays Maps Etc. Carefully Organized And Indexed With Two Large Folding Maps In The Pocket At Front. Very Scarce. <br/> <br/> Jet Propulsion Laboratory hardcover
1997AS-18Chichester U.K.: John Wiley & Sons 1997. Comprehensive updated text explores the conditions necessary for the development of life on a planet--in this case Mars. It identifies areas where space exploration can lead to a better understanding of these conditions and their modelling. It details recent advances in biophysics and robotic exploration and discusses possibility of terraforming Mars. 198 pgs. Illustrated. Minimal shelfwear. Second Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/ . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. John Wiley & Sons Paperback
1913D16570Boston: Little Brown and Company 1913. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo; pp 192 2 pages ads. Illustrated with plates and a frontispiece. Publisher's red cloth stamped with gilt depiction of Mars lettered in black spine lettering and t.e.g. Inscribed by the author and also separately by his wife. <br/><br/> Little, Brown and Company hardcover
18730005247New York: A. S. Barnes & Co. 1873. Revised & Enlarged edition. Hardcover. Fair. Octavo 142pp. stapled pictorial boards with quarter leather spine taped over with old masking tape. Offered "as is". <br/><br/>The second book in Monteith's National Geographical Series. This is the Edition for The Pacific Coast. It has an additional section after p. 124 titled "The Pacific Coast" with additional text and maps of CA OR WA and MT. This copy has a number of previous ownership markings including the daughter of a California pioneer Clara F. Van Winkle of Grayson CA dated Sept. 15 1874. Did you know that the Sea of Japan is shaped like a rabbit or that Cuba is like a lizard A. S. Barnes & Co. hardcover
2010mon0002960438National Academies Press 2020-10-14. Paperback. Very Good. 0.9000 9.9000 7.0000. National Academies Press paperback
1974056171Selah Washington: BRM Selah Corporation. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1974. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Large format hardcover with dustjacket measures 14-inches by 10 inches this copy is signed by Alan Shepard on the title page Shepard was America's first man into space and the fifth and oldest man to set foot on the moon laid-in is a "Certificate of Authenticity" insert stating that this copy was signed under the supervision of "Catch A Star Collectibles." The book features a beautiful selection of color photographs and covers the entire Apollo Program from Apollo 7 through Apollo 17 and the Foreword is written by astronaut James Lovell mild foxing to the first few pages Is the only remarkable book flaw the jacket has moderate foxing near the fore-edge of the front panel and two small and faint damp-marks near the top of the front panel also one short edge-tear and rubbing to the surface which is common with most glossy jackets the original price 40.00 is present and a professional removable mylar cover is included; Signed by Author . BRM Selah Corporation hardcover
2003OP-15Mineola N.Y.: Dover 2003. Classic comprehensive text presents complete detailed instructions and numerous diagrams for constructing a do-it-yourself telescope. Topics covered include: materials and equipment; mirror grinding and pitch lap; polishing testing and correcting the lens; eyepieces and related problems; aluminizing and cleaning parts; optical principles; atmosphere and magnitudes; building advanced telescopes. 211 pgs. Illustrated. . First Edition. Soft Cover. As New/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Dover Paperback
