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Astrology for the Soul
by Jan SpillerFor the first time ever, a famous spiritual astrologer shares the secrets, previously known only to professionals, that hold the key to your future.Astrologer Jan Spiller shows you the key to discovering your hidden talents, your deepest desires, and the ways you can avoid negative influences that may distract you from achieving your true life purpose, as revealed in your chart by the position of the North Node of the Moon. With insight and depth impossible to gain from the commonly known sun-sign profiles, the enlightening self-portrait offered by the Nodes of the Moon can explain the life lessons you came here to learn and how to achieve the fulfillment and peace you desire. Jan Spiller shows you how to locate the all-important North Node of the Moon in your astrological chart and provides a detailed interpretation of its influence and exclusive exercises to help you learn about:* The SPECIAL TALENT that is waiting for you, a unique gift that could easily be turned into professional success* The SELF-DEFEATING TENDENCIES in your personality that can hold you back and sabotage relationships* The LOVE PARTNER who can be your soul mate--and the partner whose hold over you can lead to heartbreak* The TRAP or temptation from a past life that can lead to disaster if you are not forewarned* The HEALING AFFIRMATIONS designed to help you release your positive energy and strengthen the qualities that can bring you true happinessJan Spiller is nationally recognized as a leader in the astrology field. She is a faculty member of the American Federation of Astrologers and co-author of Spiritual Astrology.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Astrology in Ancient Mesopotamia: The Science of Omens and the Knowledge of the Heavens
by Michael BaigentA detailed study of the earliest forms of astrology in Mesopotamia and their far-reaching hermetic influences from the Renaissance to the present day• Reveals the roots of modern astrology in the Babylonian science of omens, which was concerned not with individuals but with the state and king• Explores Mesopotamian mythology as it relates to the planets and to astrology• Traces the hermetic transmission of this knowledge over the centuries from Mesopotamia to Egypt to Renaissance ItalyAmong the many significant discoveries excavated from Assyrian king Ashurbanipal’s royal library in Nineveh were tablets documenting the development of Mesopotamian astrology, now recognized as the earliest astrological science.Drawing upon translations of the Nineveh library tablets as well as many other ancient sources, Michael Baigent reveals the roots of modern astrology in the Babylonian science of omens. He explains how astrology in the Babylonian and Assyrian empires was concerned not with individuals but with the king and the state. He shows that by the first dynasty of Babylon, around 1900 to 1600 BC, astrology had become a systematic discipline, the preserve of highly trained specialists intent upon interpreting omens from the movements of planets and stars. He explores Mesopotamian mythology as it relates to the planets and to astrology as well as to Mesopotamian religion, magic, and politics--for the mythology of Babylon and Assyria served the state and thus changed as the state changed. He shows how this ancient form of astrology uniquely represents both Sun and Moon as masculine entities and Saturn (Ninurta) as the principle of order imposed on chaos. He examines the connections between ancient astrology and the symbolism of Western religions, such as how the “Greek” or “Templar” cross may symbolize the Babylonian god Nabu, now known as Mercury.Tracing the hermetic transmission of this knowledge over the centuries from Mesopotamia to Egypt to Florence, Baigent reveals how the religious and magical aspects of early Babylonian cosmological speculation played a significant role in the Renaissance, influencing prominent figures such as Cosimo de Medici, Marsilio Ficino, and Botticelli.
Astrology in India: A Sociological Inquiry
by Nupurnima YadavThis book critically examines the larger world of astrology in India, its ubiquity and relationship with religion, caste, gender, class and aspirations. It looks at astrology through an empirical and phenomenological lens, analyzing different meanings and questions associated with it. How do people see astrology—as magic, science, religion, or a knowledge system? The volume analyses the role of astrology in religious and social ceremonies; the interplay of faith and fear; beliefs, practices, mysticism, and skepticism in middle-class households; and gendered negotiations in everyday life. It also delves into how astrology has emerged as a livelihood and an industry, the continued fascination with it even in an era of technological advancement, and its domination of the vernacular media. Insightful and highly comprehensive, this book will be useful for scholars and researchers of sociology, political sociology, social anthropology, anthropology, cultural studies, gender studies and urban Sociology.
Astrology of Midlife and Aging
by Erin SullivanThe first in-depth analysis of how an individual's natal horoscope reveals the unique challenges and opportunities of midlife. Between the ages of thirty-seven and forty-one, something mysterious takes place within the psyche. Jung called this phase our "unlived life," assuming rightly that midlife did not inaugurate a time of rapid decay, loss of libido, and inevitable death—but rather ushered in a period in which one might review one's life and build upon a strong foundation toward the next phase of adulthood. Acclaimed astrologer Erin Sullivan takes us through the vast changes that astrology reveals as we reach middle age. It is a moment in life that is characterized by the planet Uranus, one filled with opportunities to both rethink the past and move forward toward the future, "witnessing" our lives in the way Uranus connotes. There exist no maps of the terrain—except the natal horoscope. .
Astrology of the Moon: An Illuminating Journey Through the Signs & Houses
by Amy HerringYour moon sign represents your emotional nature and lights the way toward profound spiritual growth. With Astrology of the Moon, you can identify and better understand your core emotional needs, learn to fulfill them, and make positive choices for a more rewarding, spiritually enriched life.Illuminating the natal and progressed moon relationship, this information-packed astrology book explains the moon's powerful energetic potential in relation to the signs, houses, planets, and aspects. In an easy-to-use "cookbook" format designed to help you quickly look up your moon sign, Amy Herring reveals your ever-evolving emotional needs when it comes to love, family life, spiritual health, career planning, and more.You will also find many practical activities and ideas to maximize your creative potential and fulfill your essential needs so you can create happiness at every stage of life.Praise:"A new book about new astrology for the New Age! Even a seasoned astrologer will find the insights new and sometimes profound. This is a good book to highlight in your astrology section." —New Age Retailer"For beginners and more advanced students alike, Amy Herring's Astrology of the Moon will illuminate the path to personal growth."—Dell Horoscope
Astrology of the Shadow Self: Working with Oppositions in Your Natal Chart
by Maja D'Aoust• Explains how to determine your shadow planets and zodiac signs through the oppositions of your birth chart • Details the meaning and challenges of each shadow counterpart for every astrological sign and planet that appears in a traditional astrological chart • Looks at the alchemical nature of the dark side of the human mind and shadow-work methods for bringing the oppositional self into personal awareness Recently rediscovered by modern psychology, the shadow self was recognized in ancient teachings as an inseparable part of the human being, a vital portion of who we are. The ancient Egyptians regarded working with the shadow as a necessary part of spiritual growth, and shadow work practices are alluded to in the oldest writings. In this practical guide to shadow astrology, Maja D&’Aoust explains how to determine the shadow polarities of your natal chart and explore the hidden wisdom and challenges of the oppositional identity within. She shows how finding your shadow planets is easy—they are the opposite sign of the planets in your birth chart. For example, someone with the sun in Libra will have their shadow sun in Aries. She explains how, just like the traditional planets of astrology, each shadow planet governs a specific area of human activity: Venus shadows speak of tainted love, while Mercury shadows reveal challenges of the mind. Each of these shadow planets presents a specific type of negative challenge that emerges when opposition arises. Providing vivid examples, the author details the meaning of each shadow counterpart for every astrological sign and planet that appears in a traditional astrological chart and explains how to interpret and work with their challenges. In addition to chart interpretation, the author also explores the history of this astrological method, including its roots in ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Western magic tradition. She looks at the alchemical nature and subconscious influences of the dark side of the human mind and the shadow-work methods necessary for bringing the oppositional self into personal awareness. Revealing how to interpret astrological charts for personal growth and conscious evolution, this guide invites you to explore the darkness within in order to know the totality of your whole self.
Astrology on the Cusp: Birthdays on the Edge of Two Signs
by Sally CraginIs your birthday between two different signs? Discover new insights into yourself and others with this first-ever guide to cusp astrology.We've all heard the term "born on the cusp"—but what does it mean, exactly? What if you were born just as the sun moves into Aries, but you feel more like a Pisces? If your birthday falls on a date when a sign changes over to another, you probably possess traits of each. Engaging and easy to use, this book goes beyond simple, cut-and-dried archetypes of sun sign astrology, yet doesn't require any special knowledge. You'll get a deeper understanding of your personality and motivations—and those of your partner, friends, family members, and anyone else whose birthday is on the edge of two signs.Organized by date of birth, this astrology book lets you quickly look up your birthday so you can identify your particular strengths, gifts, and challenges. You'll also find out about your career and upcoming opportunities, times of the year when you can expect obstacles and rewards, and which signs are your best matches for love and romance. Helping to illuminate each cusp birthday's characteristics are examples of well-known figures such as Robert Redford and Meryl Streep.
Astrology's Hidden Aspects: Quintiles and Sesquiquintiles
by Dusty BunkerDiscover astrological quintiles and sesquiquintiles as detailed by renowned astrologer Dusty Bunker. Presented for the first time, full interpretations of the astrological quintiles and the sesquiquintiles using the ten traditional planets and the Ascendant. In this groundbreaking book, astrologer Dusty Bunker reveals the importance of the 72° quintile and the 108° sesquiquintile, two previously ignored astrological aspects, which the Egyptians called the “sacred golden bowls.” With information gathered over thirty years through studying esoteric numbers, sacred geometry, Masonic manuscripts, religious texts, Egyptian symbols, and much more, Dusty shows why these aspects should be considered among the most important in the lexicon of astrologers because they reveal your hidden talents and your legacy, your path to fame! With a dusty map in hand, travel from the cosmic birth of the quintiles and the sesquiquintiles to the sand-covered site where these golden-bowl aspects have remained hidden all these years. This important reference book should be part of every astrologer’s library.
Astrology, Almanacs, and the Early Modern English Calendar
by Phebe JensenAstrology, Almanacs, and the Early Modern English Calendar is a handbook designed to help modern readers unlock the vast cultural, religious, and scientific material contained in early modern calendars and almanacs. It outlines the basic cosmological, astrological, and medical theories that undergirded calendars, traces the medieval evolution of the calendar into its early modern format against the background of the English Reformation, and presents a history of the English almanac in the context of the rise of the printing industry in England. The book includes a primer on deciphering early modern printed almanacs, as well as an illustrated guide to the rich visual and verbal iconography of seasons, months, and days of the week, gathered from material culture, farming manuals, almanacs, and continental prints. As a practical guide to English calendars and the social, mathematical, and scientific practices that inform them, Astrology, Almanacs,and the Early Modern English Calendar is an indispensable tool for historians, cultural critics, and literary scholars working with the primary material of the period, especially those with interests in astrology, popular science, popular print, the book as material artifact, and the history of time-reckoning.
Astrology, Science and Culture: Pulling down the Moon
by Patrick Curry Roy WillisMainstream science has long dismissed astrology as a form of primitive superstition, despite or perhaps even because of its huge popular interest. From daily horoscopes to in-depth and personalized star forecasts, astrology, for many, plays a crucial role in the organization of everyday life. Present-day scholars and scientists remain baffled as to why this pseudo-science exercises such control over supposedly modern, rational and enlightened individuals, yet so far they have failed to produce any meaningful analysis of why it impacts on so many lives and what lies behind its popular appeal. Moving beyond scientific scepticism, Astrology, Science and Culture finally fills the gap by probing deeply into the meaning and importance of this extraordinary belief system. From the dawn of pre-history, humankind has had an intimate connection with the stars. With its roots in the Neolithic culture of Europe and the Middle East, astrology was traditionally heralded as a divinatory language. Willis and Curry argue that, contrary to contemporary understanding including that of most astrologers astrology was originally, and remains, a divinatory practice. Tackling its rich and controversial history, its problematic relationship to Jungian theory, and attempts to prove its grounding in objective reality, this book not only persuasively demonstrates that astrology is far more than a superstitious relic of years gone by, but that it enables a fundamental critique of the scientism of its opponents. Groundbreaking in its reconciliation of astrologys ancient traditions and its modern day usage, this book impressively unites philosophy, science, anthropology, and history, to produce a powerful exploration of astrology, past and present.
Astrology: A Guide to Understanding Your Birth Chart
by Yasmin BolandAn insightful introductory guide to the age-old wisdom of astrology and how it can help you to make informed and successful decisions in all areas of your life. With a free, personalized chart provided online for every reader, this book will help you to understand more than just your Sun sign – you’ll also get to know the other planets in your chart and the role they play. Learn about your all-important Moon sign and Rising sign, your love planet Venus and your sex planet Mars! Discover: • The many ways that astrology can help you • How to read and understand your chart • The talents and challenges you were born with • How to use astrology to time important events and decisions in your life • How to make predictions for yourself and others • How to be a better parent, friend and employee through knowing your close-ones’ charts …and much more!
Astrology: A Key to Personality
by Jeff MayoHere is a book for beginners wanting simple instructions on how to interpret a chart, as well as for old hands seeking fresh perspectives, it offers a unique system of self-discovery.Traditionally, astrological texts deal with interpretations of behaviour without worrying about causes. But Jeff Mayo recognized that astrology shows us not only the roots of our behaviour - our response to stress, our survival instincts and our ambitions - but also our potential to achieve fulfilment and reach our goals.His book takes the reader on an exciting adventure of exploration and discovery by which we understand our 'root-being'. Mayo, with forty years' experience in the field, believed astrology is coming of age as a psychological tool rather than a guide to the future, and that it is only a matter of time before it is accepted as the basis for a reconstructed study of human psyche.
Astrology: An Enlightening Primer for Starry-Eyed Beginners (The Awakened Life)
by Madeline Gerwick-BrodeurBecome enlightened and find out how your stars alignWhen it comes to translating astrological signs and symbols into real-world wisdom, your ignorance is off the charts! But don't worry, things will start looking up once you've brushed up on the basics and learned how to interpret the stars. And The Awakened Life: Astrology will show you how!This brand new edition offers a comprehensive history of astrology, instructions on how to interpret your birth chart, a reference guide for signs, planets, and houses, a unique breakdown of the concept of synastry, and even insightful tips on how astrology can help you with money and personal relationships!Discover the signs, how they relate to one another, and how you can incorporate your newfound astrological knowledge into your everyday life!
Astrology: The Modern Mystic's Guide to the Stars (The Modern Mystic Library)
by Sepharial"Astrology is a revelation, an enlightenment, and a conviction." —SepharialFor millennia the art of astrology has given humans a way to understand the movements of the stars and provided a glimpse into the future in the process. Travel, love, money, career—the details of our futures both big and small are written in the stars and charted by the planets. Astrology gives you the key to reading your own star charts and unlocking the celestial influences that can shape the world around you. Originally published in 1920, but now fully updated with modern language, Astrology is a classic guide to the art of reading the stars. The book walks readers through the mysteries of astrology, helping them understand the details of their horoscope and exploring a range of topics from health and money to love and success. It’s the perfect guide for anyone looking to unlock the mysteries of the heavens.
Astrology: The Only Book You'll Ever Need (Plain And Simple Ser.)
by Cass Jackson & Janie JacksonTo the uninitiated, astrology can seem rather daunting. With all those measurements, degrees and logarithms – what’s simple about it? This wonderful introduction demystifies a topic that everyone knows a little bit about and provides a basic framework for understanding it.The Jacksons’ easy and straightforward approach explains how you can learn more about yourself and those around you through the zodiac. They, also, explore some more esoteric topics in astrology, including trines, aspects and conjunctions. Look up the characteristics of each sun sign, create a birth chart, find out your rising and moon signs and more.
Astrology: Transformation & Empowerment
by Adrian Ross DuncanA guide to the practice of astrology, for students, novice astrologers and therapists interested in providing counseling and readings.Astrology ascribes meaning to planetary events and assumes that the energy that moves the universe has a kind of inherent intelligence. The astrologer maintains that there is a natural resonance between the evolving motion of the universe, and the development of the human soul. For the first time, Adrian Duncan shows how to empower clients and create transformation by harnessing horoscopes.Duncan has created an innovative manual that masterfully guides astrological practitioners and interpreters through every aspect of working with clients. Going beyond astrology simply as a diagnostic tool, Astrology: Transformation & Empowerment shows how to harness perception and sensory states to create positive change in one interpretive session.Part 1 “Setting the Scene,” explains how to read the client before reading their chart. Body language, mind reading, and the elements are touched upon.Part 2 “The Major Players,” depicts specific planetary combinations and what they entail in regard to emotional responses, relationships, and the future.Part 3 “Transformation Methods,” teaches ways to expand awareness of the problem at hand, reframe the reading, expand sensory skills, and discover new communications systems. Throughout, Duncan shares profiles and vignettes of clients that demonstrate his techniques.
Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life
by DKHow to use your astrological sign's birth horoscope to transform every area of your life.Learn how to interpret the positions of the zodiac signs, sun, moon and other planets to better understand yourself and your place in the world around you.The book outlines the key principles of astrology and pinpoints ways you can use it as a form of self-help. This ancient art can help you improve many different areas of your life--from your personal and professional relationships to your health, wealth, and well-being. You'll also see how astrology can help you when you need it most, with practical advice about handling life's key moments, including changing jobs, starting a family, coping with financial difficulty, or facing retirement. Written in plain language and with sample case studies and beautiful graphics, Astrology is your essential guide to navigating all of life's challenges and opportunities.
Astrology: Your Personal Guide (In Focus #19)
by Sasha FentonDiscover your destiny with this practical beginner’s guide to the zodiac, including instructions on creating your own astrology chart.Is your ideal mate a Capricorn, Libra, or Virgo? Why are you not getting along with your Gemini coworker? Why are you constantly making the same mistakes? Discover the answers to these questions and many more with In Focus Astrology. This comprehensive guide shows you how the secrets of astrology can lead you to a deeper understanding of your own nature as well as those around you.This artfully designed guide covers the full breadth of astrology topics, including:The signs of the zodiacThe sun and moon signsThe astrological housesThe planetsThe aspectsPredictive techniquesHow astrology relates to your body and healthAlso available in the In Focus series: In Focus Crystals, In Focus Meditation, In Focus Palmistry, In Focus Tarot, In Focus Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, In Focus Chakra Healing, In Focus Reiki, In Focus Numerology, In Focus Reflexology, In Focus Auras, In Focus Sacred Geometry, and In Focus Shamanism.
Astrología Horaria
by Antares StanislasLa astrología horaria es una rama de la astrología que responde a preguntas precisas de manera veloz, simple, y confiable. La astrología horaria es cada vez más apreciada por los apasionados del sector y causa curiosidad a los amantes de la lectura de cartas por las varias preguntas a las cuales puede responder. El autor hace el texto original exponiendo su creencia y las reglas de lectura con claridad y síntesis mencionando sólo las válidas de acuerdo a su experiencia, facilitando así el aprendizaje del lector, quien frecuentemente se confunde entre las vastas nociones dictadas en las manuales de más de trecientas páginas. El texto fue escrito con cuidado incluso en lo relacionado a las personas con pocas bases de astrología. En 118 páginas el lector tendrá las reglas para prácticas con la astrología horaria y quince casos ilustrados reales.
Astrología Millenial: Encontrando tu historia en las estrellas
by Esteban MadrigalEncontrando tu historia en las estrellas¡Hola! Antes de comenzar, quiero platicarte un poco sobre mí. Quiero contarte queyo también estuve como tú, amix, en este coqueteo con la astrología desde que escuché sobre ella. Típico, primero empecé a leer mi horóscopo como juego para ver qué decíay de repente absolutamente todas las palabras me empezaron a hacer mucho clic, poco a poco me fue enganchando cada vez más. Lo queempezó como algo casual, pronto se convirtió en algo más constante por querer saber más sobre qué significaba ser Aries (mi signosolar).Cada que veía al carnero en internet, libros, revistas y donde fuera me emocionaba por leer qué significaba haber nacido con ese signo. Verme reflejado en cada una de las descripciones era no sólo impresionante, sino ¡mágico!
Astrología del Sol y de la Luna
by Ángeles LassoPor primera vez podemos saber de qué manera nos afectan ambas astrologías: tanto la occidental como la oriental. La astrología oriental se mide según la duración del año lunar. La occidental, en tanto, lo hace guiada por el sol. La unión que se produce entre ambas astrologías da origen a ciento cuarenta y cuatro combinaciones, que al estudiarlas individualmente nos permiten obtener una información muy precisa de cada uno de los signos, permitiéndonos una mayor comprensión de los múltiples detalles presentes en cada individuo. En la antigüedad, los amantes viajaban a consultar a los sabios astrólogos de la montaña para saber si eran compatibles. Este libro pretende que podamos construir mejores relaciones con nosotros mismos y con aquellos que nos rodean. La reconocida astróloga Ángeles Lasso nos dice: “Uniendo Occidente con Oriente, tomaremos de ambos lo necesario en la búsqueda de alcanzar la armonía, la paz y el amor en nuestras vidas”.
Astrología para hacer la revolución
by AstroMostraAstroMostra vuelve a desplegar su sabiduría y su magia en un libro sobre la revolución solar.¿Estás listo para hacer la revolución? La revolución solar es el retorno del Sol al punto en el que se encontraba cuando nacimos. Esto ocurre cada vez que cumplimos años. La carta astrológica del día de nuestro cumpleaños interactúa con nuestra carta natal y nos habla de los desafíos y las potencialidades de nuestro año cósmico. En este libro, AstroMostra, el poeta de las estrellas, nos enseña a leer nuestra revolución solar y nos presenta a dos planetas que ejercen fuerzas especialmente transformadoras en nuestra carta: Jupiter y Saturno, los planetas sociales. ¿Estás listo para revisar tu lugar en el mundo?
Astrología y Literatura: Diálogos cósmicos: Borges - Xul Solar | Pizarnik - S. Ocampo
by Claudia AboafLa amistad entre Jorge Luis Borges y Xul Solar y entre Alejandra Pizarnik y Silvina Ocampo es interpretada en este ensayo experimental a partir de las cartas natales de los escritores, analizadas en sinastría, es decir, estudiadas en relación unas con otras, para revelar la belleza del hacer-con el otro. La autora combina saberes como la astrología y la literatura, pero también recurre a la filosofía y al ecofeminismo socioambiental para darle lugar a lo que enlaza y genera una red de conocimientos. El encuentro entre Jorge Luis Borges y Xul Solar y entre Alejandra Pizarnik y Silvina Ocampo es interpretado en este ensayo experimental a partir de sus cartas natales, estudiadas en relación unas con otras, para revelar la belleza que surge al compartir sus creaciones. Y cómo el arte y la literatura tienden un puente sensible para habitar mundos más complejos. La autora combina los saberes de la astrología y la literatura, pero también recurre a la filosofía y al ecofeminismo socioambiental para darle lugar a lo que enlaza y genera una red de conocimientos. Uno de los puntos fuertes del libro remarca la importancia de reconfigurar el mundo de "las personas y las cosas" a través de los poderosos lazos de las relaciones. Y transmite una tesis central: la carta natal entendida como un código que se despliega en la biosfera -un sistema donde todo lo vivo sucede- y que, al articularse con otras, se expande. A partir de los ejemplos concretos del vínculo entre los pares de artistas, este texto propone una nueva forma de pensarnos que potencia la interacción y repone la visión celeste, sofocada por la civilización. La crítica dijo... «¿Qué leen los astros en las letras? ¿Qué las letras en los astros? Era hora de que alguien lúcido como Claudia Aboaf pusiera en órbita dos mundos que siempre se desearon como locos, y que lo hiciera con las obras y vidas de una banda de freaks como la que armaban Xul, Borges, Silvina Ocampo y Pizarnik».Alan Pauls «El libro de Claudia Aboaf cuestiona los binarismos y los monocultivos mentales, internándose en aquello que, por banal, a veces olvidamos: que la literatura, como arte, es un portal hacia otros mundos, una suerte de "cartografías de una visión cosmogónica". La audacia conceptual y la maestría literaria de la autora se conjugan para ofrecernos un potente diálogo entre dos lenguajes».Maristella Svampa «Recomiendo El ojo y la flor de Claudia Aboaf porque trabaja la lengua con musicalidad y la sintaxis de una manera muy especial y porque se ocupa de temas como el capitalismo tardío y la naturaleza».Gabriela Cabezón Cámara «Un lenguaje riquísimo, envolvente, que resulta tremendamente perturbador precisamente por su ferocidad lírica y que recuerda al de Marosa di Giorgio y Agota Kristoff».Leila Guerriero, sobre El ojo y la flor «Novela sorprendente, El Rey del Agua es fruto de una cuidosa alquimia de materiales [...] un vivo rafting novelesco con fuertes picos de intensidad poética y narrativa».Gerardo Tipitto, Otra Parte «La escritura de Aboaf se desvía de las coordenadas esperables, como los sueños se desvían de nuestra voluntad. Con un lenguaje enrarecido que provoca un clima de zozobra, la escritora pone en escena algo de la capacidad humana de destruir y, aun así, la existencia de gestos que buscan proteger lo salvable».Eugenia Almeida
Astrometry for Astrophysics: Methods, Models, and Applications
by William F. Van AltenaThe field of astrometry, the precise measurement of the positions, distances and motions of astronomical objects, has been revolutionized in recent years. As we enter the high-precision era, it will play an increasingly important role in all areas of astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. This edited text starts by looking at the opportunities and challenges facing astrometry in the twenty-first century, from space and ground. The new formalisms of relativity required to take advantage of micro-arcsecond astrometry are then discussed, before the reader is guided through the basic methods required to transform our observations from detected photons to the celestial sphere. The final section of the text shows how a variety of astronomical problems can be solved using astrometric methods. Bringing together work from a broad range of experts in the field, this is the most complete textbook on observational astrometry and is ideal for graduate students and researchers alike.
Astromineralogy (Lecture Notes in Physics #815)
by Thomas HenningAstromineralogy deals with the science of gathering mineralogical information from the astronomical spectroscopy of asteroids, comets and dust in the circumstellar environments in general. This field has received a tremendous boost with the reliable identification of minerals by the Infrared Space Observatory. The first edition of this book, published in 2003, was the first comprehensive and coherent account of this exciting field. Data obtained in the meantime with the Spitzer Infrared Space Telescope, the stardust mission to the comet 81P / Wild 2, and with the Cassini mission, together with progress in ground-based observations and laboratory astrophysics form the basis for this updated and widely extended second edition.Beyond addressing the specialist in the field, the book is intended as a high-level but readable introduction to astromineralogy for both the nonspecialist researcher and the advanced student.