Alpha Centauri : unveiling the secrets of our nearest stellar neighbor /: unveiling the secrets of our nearest stellar neighbor. ([2015])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Martin Beech.
• Authors: Beech, Martin, 1959-
• Contents: Discovery, Dynamics, Distance and Place -- Stellar Properties and the Making of Planets: Theories and Observations -- What the Future Holds.- Appendix I: The Magnitude Scale and Stellar Classification -- Appendix II: Stellar Motion and Closest Approach -- Appendix III: The Orbit and Location of a Cen B.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2015
• Copyright Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxiii, 297 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 523.8; Physics; SCIENCE -- Astronomy; Physics; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Popular Science in Astronomy; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Science -- Astrophysics & Space Science; Popular astronomy & space; Astronautics; Astronomy; Astrophysics; Theoretical & mathematical astronomy; Alpha Centauri; Deep space -- Alpha Centauri; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319093727; 3319093711; 9783319093710
• Related ISBNs: 331909372X; 9783319093710; 9783319093710
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 7, 2014).
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