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HISTORY OF GAMMA-RAY ASTRONOMY
Books
- "The X-ray Universe", Giacconi, R. & Tucker, W.; Harvard University
Press,
1985. Considered to be another 'classic' X-ray astronomy text book.
Includes discussion of X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy history and
detectors
(see Chapter 9) at a level intended for the undergraduate science
major, or above.
- "Voyage Through the Universe: The New Astronomy", Time-Life Books.
This
volume is one of a series which examines the Universe in all its aspects.
General information for the upper high school student (and above),
related
to the history of X-ray and Gamma-ray astronomy, will be found
throughout
the text.
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HISTORY OF X-RAY ASTRONOMY
Books
- "The X-ray Universe", Giacconi, R. & Tucker, W.; Harvard University
Press,
1985. Considered to be another 'classic' X-ray astronomy text book.
Includes discussion of X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy history and
detectors
(see Chapter 1) at a level intended for the undergraduate science
major, or above.
- "X-Ray Astronomy", Giacconi, R. & Gursky, H.D.; Reidel Publishing
Company.
Known as a 'classic' X-ray astronomy text book. Includes discussion of
X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy history and detectors (see Chapters 1 & 2)
at
a level intended for the undergraduate science major, or above.
- "Voyage Through the Universe: The New Astronomy", Time-Life Books.
This
volume is one of a series which examines the Universe in all its aspects.
General information for the upper high school student (and above),
related
to the history of X-ray and Gamma-ray astronomy, will be found
throughout
the text.
- "The Cosmic Inquirers : Modern Telescopes and Their Makers" by
Wallace &
Karen Tucker; Harvard University Press (published in the late 80s and so
somewhat out of date)
- "The X-Ray Universe (Harvard Books on Astronomy)" by Wallace
Tucker & Ricardo Giacconi (published in the late 80s and so somewhat out
of
date)
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NEUTRON STARS
Books
- Gaustad, John & Zeilik, Michael, Astronomy: The Cosmic Perspective- second
edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1990. This text was designed for an
introductory astronomy course for upper high school or undergraduate
students who want a comprehensive view and understanding of modern
astronomy, including neutron stars (see Chapters 20 & 21).
- Giacconi, R. & Gursky, H., X-Ray Astronomy, D. Reidel Publishing Company.
Known as a 'classic' X-ray astronomy text book. Includes discussion of
neutron stars (see chapter 4) at a level intended for the undergraduate
science major, or above.
- Giacconi, R. & Tucker, W., The X-ray Universe, Harvard University Press,
1985. Considered to be another 'classic' X-ray astronomy text book.
Includes discussion of neutron stars (see Chapter 7) at a level intended
for the undergraduate science major, or above.
- Kaufmann, William J. III, Universe, Freeman and Company, 1994. This book
comes highly recommended from both students and scientists. It explains
many concepts in astronomy from cosmology to high-energy astrophysics,
including information on neutron stars (see Chapter 23). Intended for the
upper high school student with a strong science background and interest, or
the undergraduate science major taking a basic astronomy course.
- Levy, David H., A Nature Company Guide: Skywatching, Time-Life Books,
1995. This book provides a general overview and discussion of astronomical
objects, including neutron stars. For students in middle school or above.
- Seward, Frederick D. and Charles, Philip A., Exploring the X-ray Universe,
Cambridge University Press, 1995. Explains X-ray astronomy and
astrophysics along with its most recent developments. Intended for the
undergraduate science major, or above.
- Voyage Through the Universe: Stars, Time-Life Books. This volume is one
of a series which examines the Universe in all its aspects. General
information for the upper high school student (and above), related to
neutron stars, will be found in the 'Neutron Stars and Black Holes' chapter.
Magazine Articles
- Wong, Kate. "Neutron Stars Contain Diamond Cores." Scientific American. April 2001.
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PULSARS
Books
- Gaustad, John & Zeilik, Michael, Astronomy: The Cosmic Perspective-
second
edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1990. This text was designed for an
introductory astronomy course for upper high school or undergraduate
students who want a comprehensive view and understanding of modern
astronomy, including pulsars (see Chapters 20 & 21).
- Giacconi, R. & Gursky, H., X-Ray Astronomy, D. Reidel Publishing
Company.
Known as a 'classic' X-ray astronomy text book. Includes discussion of
pulsars (see Chapter 7) at a level intended for the undergraduate
science
major, or above.
- Giacconi, R. & Tucker, W., The X-ray Universe, Harvard University
Press,
1985. Considered to be another 'classic' X-ray astronomy text book.
Includes discussion of pulsars (see Chapter 7) at a level intended for
the
undergraduate science major, or above.
- Kaufmann, William J. III, Universe, Freeman and Company, 1994. This
book
comes highly recommended from both students and scientists. It
explains
many concepts in astronomy from cosmology to high-energy astrophysics,
including information on pulsars (see Chapter 23). Intended for the
upper
high school student with a strong science background and interest, or
the
undergraduate science major taking a basic astronomy course.
- Levy, David H., A Nature Company Guide: Skywatching, Time-Life
Books,
1995. This book provides a general overview and discussion of
astronomical
objects, including pulsars. For students in middle school or
above.
- Lyne, Andrew G., "Pulsar Astronomy", Cambridge University Press. May 1998. Intended for undergraduate students and above. Some equations included.
- Seward, Frederick D. and Charles, Philip A., Exploring the X-ray
Universe,
Cambridge University Press, 1995. Explains X-ray astronomy and
astrophysics along with its most recent developments. Intended for the
undergraduate science major, or above.
- Voyage Through the Universe: The New Astronomy, Time-Life Books.
This
volume is one of a series which examines the Universe in all its aspects.
General information for the upper high school student (and above),
related
to pulsars, will be found in the 'An Expanding Spectrum' chapter.
Magazine Articles
McNamara, Geoff, "Pulsars in E-Flat", Astronomy Now, May 1995, vol.
9,
no. 5. Discusses the discovery of millisecond pulsars. Intended for the
high school student interested in science, or above.
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QUASARS
Magazine Articles
- "Research Review", by Halton C. Arp. Mercury Magazine.
Volume 24 #2 March/April 1995.
How could quasars get any more mysterious than they already were?
Recent observations would make it seem so. Written for non-experts.
Accessible for high school students and above.
- Mone, Greg, "Chandra Exposes Distant Quasar's X-Ray Jet," Scientific American. Feb 2002. High school and up.
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RADIO
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