SEARCHING BETWEEN THE STARS-Spitzer/Astronomy/Interstellar Gas/VG+/HB/DJ/Illustr

Description: Description: A fascinating look at the material between the stars, by the noted expert in the field. From the book publisher’s blurb: “During the last decade new observational tools have led to spectacular advances in our knowledge of the interstellar medium. Lyman Spitzer, one of the world's leading authorities on interstellar matter, focuses on these instruments and the research they make possible, and he synthesizes the results into a preliminary model of the interstellar medium and star formation. Spitzer begins with a discussion of the cosmic cycle, explaining how the physical properties of the interstellar gas are responsible for the formation of stars. He then describes the new Copernicus satellite, which has vastly increased our knowledge of the interstellar gas. This satellite maintained for almost nine years the Princeton telescope and its instrumentation, 500 miles above the Earth's surface, detecting ultraviolet radiation from the stars and measuring the absorption produced by atoms and molecules between the stars. Spitzer also discusses other important new observational instruments: microwave detectors for electromagnetic waves of millimeter wavelength and X-ray detectors flown on satellites, both of which have enabled man to measure radiation at wavelengths not previously accessible to astronomical study. This book highlights the most recent work being done in a fascinating field; written in an engaging, readable style, it will appeal to students and laymen alike.” About the Author: Lyman Spitzer, Jr. was Charles A. Young Professor of Astronomy at Princeton University and was director of its observatory from 1947 to 1979. VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link) PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT DISCOUNTS ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. International shipping as appropriate (See shipping and Payments tab on this listing page for further details). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies. If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding. Whenever possible, international shipping will be via Ebay Standard International Delivery. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

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Location: Riverside, Rhode Island

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