Space Science

Why use the traditional approach to study the stars when you can turn computers, handheld devices, and telescopes into out-of-this-world stargazing tools? Whether you're a first timer or an advanced hobbyist, you'll find Astronomy Hacks both useful and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143038399Author Charles SeifeFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 238gDimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm...

Einstein's general theory of relativity is widely considered to be one of the most elegant and successful scientific theories ever developed, and it is increasingly being taught in a simplified form at advanced undergraduate level within both physics and...

In a series of 50 accessible essays, Jo Baker introduces and explains all of the essential concepts, major discoveries and the very latest thinking in astrophysics.From heliocentrism to Newton's theory of optics, the theory of relativity to supermassive...

Living with the Stars tells the fascinating story of what truly makes the human body. The body that is with us all our lives is always changing. We are quite literally not who we were years, weeks, or even days ago: our cells die and are replaced by new...

A new look at the first few seconds after the Big Bang-and how research into these moments continues to revolutionize our understanding of our universeScientists in recent decades have made crucial discoveries about how our cosmos evolved over the past...

On a clear night, the vastness and beauty of the star-filled sky is awe-inspiring. In Stargazing: Astronomy without a Telescope Patrick Moore, Britain's best known astronomer explains all you need to know about the universe visible to the naked eye. With...

From our own solar system to the edges of the universe, 50 Astronomy Ideas You Really Need to Know is your introduction to the most important concepts, discoveries and mysteries in astronomy. How did the universe begin? Where did the Moon come from? What...

From the ancient origins of astronomy to the Copernican revolution, and from Galileo to Hawking's research into black holes, The Story of Astronomy charts the discoveries of some of the greatest minds in human history, and their attempts to unveil the...

Learn about the phases of the moon with this sparkly interactive tie-back book with a surprise glow-in-the-dark ending! The phases of the moon have been referred to, by God, in the Qur'an, as signs for mankind to reflect upon. The Islamic calendar...

Humanity has always looked to the stars, but it hasn't been until relatively recently that we have managed to travel into space. Carolyn Collins Petersen takes us on a journey from the first space pioneers and their work, through the First World War-led...

A groundbreaking exploration of how psychedelics and quantum science are vital to understanding the evolution of consciousness and reality * Explains why altered states of consciousness exist, how they work, and why psychedelics have the effects that...

This textbook provides an accessible and self-contained introduction to the physics behind fluid dynamics; exploring the laws of nature describing three out of four fundamental states of matter (liquids, gases, and plasmas). Based on years of teaching of...

Recent discoveries in astronomy, especially those made with data collected by satellites such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe, have revolutionized the science of cosmology. These new observations offer the...

The Yearbook of Astronomy 2022 is the Diamond Jubilee edition of this iconic publication, the annual appearance of which has been eagerly anticipated by astronomers, both amateur and professional, ever since this invaluable book first appeared in 1962...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955823121Author Melanie ReinhartFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Starwalker PressPublisher Starwalker PressWeight(grams) 431gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Since time immemorial, the nocturnal skies have mesmerized people, and heavenly bodies have inspired the imaginations of artists, poets, and scientists. This book showcases the superstars of the firmament and universe in sumptuous illustrations featuring...

Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of observational cosmology, this advanced undergraduate textbook enables students to use quantitative physical methods to understand the Universe. The textbook covers recent developments such as...

I have always loved the stars. I watch them, photograph one. And you can hardly talk about Zubenelgenubi them, research them, write about them. Their wonder without bringing in Zubeneschamali, so they too are is that they are there not simply for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780374535575Author Caleb ScharfFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Farrar, Straus & Giroux IncPublisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux IncWeight(grams)...

Will our universe continue to expand 100 billion years from now? Does human life and all intelligence inevitably come to an end as the universe evolves? Could our present space be converted catastrophically in to a new kind of space governed by different...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984881724Author Kelly WeinersmithFormat HardbackPage Count 448Imprint The Penguin PressPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 782gDimensions(mm) 242mm...

This new and beautifully illustrated account of Venus takes in the most recent research into this mysterious, inhospitable world. Looking at the history of our observations of the planet, from early astronomy to future space missions, it seeks to answer...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736229002Author Ella LebainFormat PaperbackPage Count 578Imprint Skypath BooksPublisher Skypath BooksWeight(grams) 989gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 30mm

According to a recent survey, the most popular question about science from the general public was: what came before the Big Bang? We all know on some level what the Big Bang is, but we don't know how it became the accepted theory, or how we might know...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780470613528Author John GribbinFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint John Wiley & Sons LtdPublisher Turner Publishing Company

The numbers involved when it comes to discussing stars, galaxies and the inconceivably vast tracts of empty space between them are staggering. With hundreds of billions of galaxies in the observable universe, all of varying shapes, sizes and ages - each...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999034613Author Dr John ReadFormat HardbackPage Count 76Imprint Read PublishingPublisher Read PublishingWeight(grams) 313g

Secrets of the Moon: Understanding and Analysing the Lunar Surface provides a unique account of the origin of key features on the lunar surface. Containing historical accounts and the latest observations from the field, in addition to exciting data from...

Take your seats for the greatest tour ever - one that encompasses the whole of the Universe. En route, we stop off to gaze at 100 amazing sights - from asteroids to zodiacal dust and from orbit around the Earth to beyond the most distant galaxies. We...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780471750635Author Philip S HarringtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint John Wiley & Sons IncPublisher Turner Publishing Company

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781399932028Format PaperbackPage Count 228Imprint Salah-Eddin GherbiPublisher Salah-Eddin GherbiDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 14mm

Listing more than 500 sky targets, both near and far, in 187 challenges, this observing guide will test novice astronomers and advanced veterans alike. Its unique mix of Solar System and deep-sky targets will have observers hunting for the Apollo lunar...

* Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of detailed diagrams and technical illustrations exploring the evolution and importance of the starcut diagram * Shows how the starcut diagram underlies the shaman's dance in China, the Vedic Fire Altar in India,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781939149312Author Mike BaraFormat PaperbackPage Count 294Imprint Adventures Unlimited PressPublisher Adventures Unlimited PressWeight(grams) 1g

In this expanded collector's edition of The Art of NASA, complete with a paper model Lunar Module and a poster, explore over 200 stunning artworks commissioned by NASA to sell its missions. Formed in 1958, NASA has long maintained a department of visual...

To study astronomy is to consider the most wondrous phenomena on the grandest of scales - the universe and all it contains. Beginning with our earliest explorations of the night sky, William Waller takes us on an enthralling journey through the Milky...

This book is for the amateur astronomer who wants to know about the astrophysical nature of deep sky objects. The information is presented in a concise format and is equally valuable when used as background reading or, alternatively, at the telescope...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780471399766Author Mario LivioFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint John Wiley & Sons IncPublisher Turner Publishing CompanyWeight(grams) 416gDimensions(mm)...

The arrow of time and the meaning of quantum mechanics are two of the great mysteries of modern physics. This important book - written for non-specialist readers, as well as physicists and philosophers - throws a fascinating new light on both issues, and...