Author: L. C. Rookmaaker
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9061918677
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
The 18th century witnessed a new interest in African animals. Research was undertaken at the Cape of Good Hope by explorers whose books, manuscripts and drawings concerning mammals and birds are listed and discussed within this text.;This text gives details on four collections of 300 mammal and bird drawings connected with Levaillant's research. Many examples are illustrated. The zoological contents of the material left by these seven explorers are analyzed for all mammals and birds emphasizing the history, taxonomy, nomenclature and zoogeography.
The Zoological Exploration of Southern Africa 1650-1790
Author: L. C. Rookmaaker
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9061918677
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
The 18th century witnessed a new interest in African animals. Research was undertaken at the Cape of Good Hope by explorers whose books, manuscripts and drawings concerning mammals and birds are listed and discussed within this text.;This text gives details on four collections of 300 mammal and bird drawings connected with Levaillant's research. Many examples are illustrated. The zoological contents of the material left by these seven explorers are analyzed for all mammals and birds emphasizing the history, taxonomy, nomenclature and zoogeography.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9061918677
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
The 18th century witnessed a new interest in African animals. Research was undertaken at the Cape of Good Hope by explorers whose books, manuscripts and drawings concerning mammals and birds are listed and discussed within this text.;This text gives details on four collections of 300 mammal and bird drawings connected with Levaillant's research. Many examples are illustrated. The zoological contents of the material left by these seven explorers are analyzed for all mammals and birds emphasizing the history, taxonomy, nomenclature and zoogeography.
Z Camelopardalis Light Curves
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
First 5-year supplement to Monograph 6, contains detailed light curves of the variable star Z Camelopardalis from the AAVSO International Database
Publisher:
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
First 5-year supplement to Monograph 6, contains detailed light curves of the variable star Z Camelopardalis from the AAVSO International Database
Buffon’s Natural History
Author: Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752340886
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Buffon’s Natural History by Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752340886
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Buffon’s Natural History by Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon
Cosmic Pinwheels: Spiral Galaxies And The Universe
Author: Ronald J Buta
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9811216703
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
'It is strongly biased towards the author's speciality of galaxy morphology, and particularly to bars and rings. To be fair, these are often given fairly short shrift in other textbooks, so this is a useful source of detail on such topics from an expert. In addition, references to original technical papers are given throughout which makes the book a handy introduction to the literature (which students may well find useful).'The Observatory MagazineThe main goal of the book is to introduce the reader to the world of spiral galaxies, how spirals were discovered, what they represent from a physical point of view, and what people have learned about the universe and the nature of galaxies in general from the study of spirals. Topics include early discoveries of nebulae, the island universe concept, the structure of spirals as seen both visually with telescopes and in images obtained with different filters, the role of spirals in the discovery of interstellar dust and dark matter, the different kinds of spiral galaxies and the importance of bars and rings, how different non-spiral galaxy types such as elliptical galaxies and S0 galaxies connect to spirals, and how spirals have contributed to our understanding of star formation and evolution, galaxy formation and evolution, the cosmological distance scale, and the universal expansion. The Milky Way as a spiral galaxy is also discussed.The book is profusely illustrated and not only a discourse on the spirals, but is also a personal reminiscence based on the author's studies of spiral galaxies over the past 45 years.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9811216703
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
'It is strongly biased towards the author's speciality of galaxy morphology, and particularly to bars and rings. To be fair, these are often given fairly short shrift in other textbooks, so this is a useful source of detail on such topics from an expert. In addition, references to original technical papers are given throughout which makes the book a handy introduction to the literature (which students may well find useful).'The Observatory MagazineThe main goal of the book is to introduce the reader to the world of spiral galaxies, how spirals were discovered, what they represent from a physical point of view, and what people have learned about the universe and the nature of galaxies in general from the study of spirals. Topics include early discoveries of nebulae, the island universe concept, the structure of spirals as seen both visually with telescopes and in images obtained with different filters, the role of spirals in the discovery of interstellar dust and dark matter, the different kinds of spiral galaxies and the importance of bars and rings, how different non-spiral galaxy types such as elliptical galaxies and S0 galaxies connect to spirals, and how spirals have contributed to our understanding of star formation and evolution, galaxy formation and evolution, the cosmological distance scale, and the universal expansion. The Milky Way as a spiral galaxy is also discussed.The book is profusely illustrated and not only a discourse on the spirals, but is also a personal reminiscence based on the author's studies of spiral galaxies over the past 45 years.
The Natural History of Quadrupeds. Translated from the French. With an Account of the Life of the Author. Illustrated with ... Engravings of Animals. [With a Portrait.]
Author: Georges Louis Le Clerc (Count de Buffon.)
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Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
The Natural History of Quadrupeds
Author: Georges Louis Leclerc comte de Buffon
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Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 458
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Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
The Life and Work of James Bradley
Author: John Fisher
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198884206
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
The Life and Work of James Bradley: The New Foundations of 18th Century Astronomy is the first major work on the life and achievements of James Bradley for 190 years. This book offers a new perspective and new interpretations of previously published materials, together with various insights about recently researched sources. This book is a complete account of the life and work of Bradley as discerned from surviving documents of his working archive, as well as other documents and records. In addition, it offers a new interpretation of Bradley's work as an astronomer, not merely from his observations of Jupiter and Saturn and their satellites and annual aberration and the nutation of the Earth's axis, but also his corroborative work with pendulums and other horological work with George Graham. It also explores the little amount documented about his private life including a degree of speculation about his personal relationships. This work on 18th century astronomy is intended for students of the history of science, astronomy and 18th century English society, and for scholars seeking new lines of inquiry. It contains an extensive bibliography and a detailed chronology, both of which offer support for further reading and research.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198884206
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
The Life and Work of James Bradley: The New Foundations of 18th Century Astronomy is the first major work on the life and achievements of James Bradley for 190 years. This book offers a new perspective and new interpretations of previously published materials, together with various insights about recently researched sources. This book is a complete account of the life and work of Bradley as discerned from surviving documents of his working archive, as well as other documents and records. In addition, it offers a new interpretation of Bradley's work as an astronomer, not merely from his observations of Jupiter and Saturn and their satellites and annual aberration and the nutation of the Earth's axis, but also his corroborative work with pendulums and other horological work with George Graham. It also explores the little amount documented about his private life including a degree of speculation about his personal relationships. This work on 18th century astronomy is intended for students of the history of science, astronomy and 18th century English society, and for scholars seeking new lines of inquiry. It contains an extensive bibliography and a detailed chronology, both of which offer support for further reading and research.
Southern African Wildlife
Author: Mike Unwin
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1841623474
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
A one-stop shop for watching wildlife in southern Africa: what it is, what it does and where to find it.
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1841623474
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
A one-stop shop for watching wildlife in southern Africa: what it is, what it does and where to find it.
A popular Description and History of the Giraffes, or Camelopards, now exhibiting in the Zoological Gardens, Regent's Park; with an account of their Nubian attendants ... By a Naturalist
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Languages : en
Pages : 18
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Languages : en
Pages : 18
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The Natural History of Animals, Vegetables, and Minerals ... Translated ... By W. Kenrick ... and Others. [With Engravings.]
Author: George Louis LE CLERC (Count de Buffon.)
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Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description