Historical Supernovae & Remnants-Stephenson and Green/Astronomy/NEW/HB/Illustrat

Description: Description: The definitive work on the astronomy of historical supernova explosions and modern observations of their remnants.. Condition: Hardbound in pictorial cover. Otherwise book is in new condition: clean, crisp, tightly bound, and unmarked. From the publisher’s promo: “This book, written by two leading astrophysicists, reviews the historical observations of supernova explosions in our Galaxy over the past two thousand years and discusses modern observations of the remnants of these explosions at radio and other wavelengths. Introductory chapters provide background information about the historical observations and our modern understanding of supernovae and novae, and of supernova remnants (SNRs) and pulsars. Subsequent chapters discuss the historical observations of the well defined historical SN and modern observations of their remnants. These chapters cover Kepler's SN of AD1604, Tycho's SNe of AD1572, the SN of AD1181, the SN of AD1054 which produced the well known Crab Nebula, and the especially bright SN of AD1006. One chapter discusses the young SNR Cassiopeia A, and the proposed sighting of its SN in AD1680 by Flamsteed. Earlier but less certain supernovae of the preceding millennium chronicled in China are also discussed, along with their possible remnants. Other less certain observations of historical SN, and the future potential for additional historical observations, are briefly discussed. This book also includes as an appendix an up-to-date catalogue of over two hundred known Galactic SNRs.” Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Sources of historical records of Galactic SNe; 3. SNe, SNRs and pulsars; 4. Was the Cas A SN observed by Flamsteed in AD 1680?; 5. Kepler's SN of AD 1604; 6. Tycho's SN of AD 1572; 7. The SN of AD 1181; 8. The SN of AD 1054; 9. The SN of AD 1006; 10. Probable and possible SNe before AD 1000; 11. New stars which were not SNe; 12. Future prospects; A. Glossary of Chinese astronomical terms; B. Some modern astronomical terminology; C. A Catalogue of Galactic SNRs; References; Index Biographical Note: F.Richard Stephenson is a Professorial Fellow in the Deparment of Physics, University of Durham; David A. Green is a Lecturer in the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge. VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link) ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED 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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