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Rocket Science: From Fireworks to the Photon Drive by Mark Denny 9783030280796
£38.40This is a book about rocket science: what it is and what it does. From the earliest fireworks to nuclear-powered spacecraft, all you would ever want or need to know about the subject is here, along with a straightforward explanation of how, why and when... -
Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing "Hoax" by Philip C. Plait 9780471409762 [USED COPY]
RRP: £18.00£2.16Sorry no description is available for this book at this time. -
Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing "Hoax" by Philip C. Plait
RRP: £12.99£9.24A clever, thought-provoking guide that attacks common astronomical misconceptions What is Bad Astronomy? Anything that accidentally or intentionally mangles the basic principles of astronomy. And who is on the lookout for good examples of Bad Astronomy?... -
The Glass Universe: How the Ladies of the Harvard Observatory Took the Measure of the Stars by Dava Sobel
£12.25Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143111344Author Dava SobelFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 323gDimensions(mm) 213mm * 140mm *... -
interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas: Desk Edition by Ronald Stoyan 9781107503380
RRP: £89.99£74.27The interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas heralds a new era of celestial cartography. It is an innovative, practical tool to choose and find stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Usually, deep sky objects are shown with just a standard symbol in the star... -
Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth by Avi Loeb 9780358645535
£13.25Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780358645535Author Avi LoebFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Mariner BooksPublisher Mariner BooksWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 200mm * 134mm * 18mm -
It's ONLY Rocket Science: An Introduction in Plain English by Dr. Lucy Rogers
RRP: £44.99£29.69For over fifty years satellites have circled the Earth and spacecraft have been used to explore our solar system. Every day ordinary people around the world use satellites for satellite television, GPS navigation, weather forecasts and other technologies... -
The Night Sky Month by Month by DK 9781405361743 [USED COPY]
RRP: £14.99£2.71Sorry no description is available for this book at this time. -
Mercury by William Sheehan
RRP: £25.00£17.62The last of the five naked-eye planets discovered in ancient times, Mercury has long been an elusive, enigmatic world. As seen from the Earth, it never emerges far from the Sun, and astronomers in the telescopic era found it challenging to work out such... -
The Earth Book: From the Beginning to the End of Our Planet, 250 Milestones in the History of Earth Science by Jim Bell 9781454929109
RRP: £25.00£17.98A beautifully illustrated presentation of 250 milestones in the history of our home planet, from celebrated geologist and planetary scientist Jim Bell. Spanning Earth's entire history, from its birth 4.6 billion years ago to its inevitable destruction... -
Transiting Exoplanets by Carole A. Haswell 9780521139380
RRP: £34.99£31.94The methods used in the detection and characterisation of exoplanets are presented through the study of transiting systems in this unique textbook for advanced undergraduates. From determining the atmospheric properties of transiting exoplanets to... -
Getting Started: Budget Astrophotography by Allan Hall 9781497360822
RRP: £17.99£17.23Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781497360822Author Allan HallFormat PaperbackPage Count 346Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing... -
What Is Dark Matter? by Peter Fisher
£23.69What we know about dark matter and what we have yet to discoverAstronomical observations have confirmed dark matter's existence, but what exactly is dark matter? In What Is Dark Matter?, particle physicist Peter Fisher introduces readers to one of the... -
The Essential Galileo by Galileo 9780872209374
£13.36Finocchiaro's new and revised translations have done what the Inquisition could not: they have captured an exceptional range of Galileo's career while also letting him speak--in clear English. No other volume offers more convenient or more reliable... -
Advancing Variable Star Astronomy: The Centennial History of the American Association of Variable Star Observers by Thomas R. Williams
£87.92Founded in 1911, the AAVSO boasts over 1200 members and observers and is the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to variable star observation. This timely book marks the AAVSO's centennial year, presenting an authoritative and accurate... -
Road Atlas for the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 - Color Edition by Fred Espenak 9781941983157
RRP: £20.99£17.42Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781941983157Author Fred EspenakFormat PaperbackPage Count 42Imprint Astropixels PublishingPublisher Astropixels PublishingWeight(grams) 159gDimensions(mm)... -
Signposts to the Stars: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Learning the Night Sky and Exploring the Constellations by Richard J Bartlett 9781535318846
RRP: £17.99£15.92Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781535318846Author Richard J BartlettFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent... -
The Sky Is for Everyone: Women Astronomers in Their Own Words by Virginia Trimble
£19.99An inspiring anthology of writings by trailblazing women astronomers from around the globeThe Sky Is for Everyone is an internationally diverse collection of autobiographical essays by women who broke down barriers and changed the face of modern... -
Messier Astrophotography Reference by Allan Hall 9781493766413
RRP: £17.99£17.34Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781493766413Author Allan HallFormat PaperbackPage Count 358Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing... -
Deep Space: The Furthest Reaches of Our Universe by Robert Harvey
£14.65Travelling from the edge of our Solar System, through the Milky Way and to the outer edges of the observable universe, Deep Space is a spectacular photographic guide to galaxies, nebulae, supernova, clusters, black holes and quasars. Learn about the... -
The Astronomical Almanac (2019 - 2023): A Comprehensive Guide to Night Sky Events by Richard J Bartlett 9781987496697
£21.69Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781987496697Author Richard J BartlettFormat PaperbackPage Count 460Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent... -
Star Maps: History, Artistry, and Cartography by Nick Kanas 9783030136123
RRP: £49.99£45.97Explore the beauty and awe of the heavens through the rich celestial prints and star atlases offered in this third edition book. The author traces the development of celestial cartography from ancient to modern times, describes the relationships between... -
Meteorites by Bruce L. Stinchcomb 9780764337284
RRP: £27.99£18.02Over 500 color images and engaging text provide insight into these interesting collectibles from "out of this world." Meteorites link back to the early stages of the Milky Way galaxy and are the oldest items one can touch, some dating back to before the... -
For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet by Matthew Shindell
RRP: £20.00£16.98A tour of Mars in the human imagination, from ancient astrologers to modern explorers. Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, its geologic kinship with Earth, and its... -
Conjuring the Universe: The Origins of the Laws of Nature by Peter Atkins
RRP: £11.99£8.43The marvellous complexity of the Universe emerges from several deep laws and a handful of fundamental constants that fix its shape, scale, and destiny. There is a deep structure to the world which at the same time is simple, elegant, and beautiful. Where... -
We Are Not Alone: Why We Have Already Found Extraterrestrial Life by Dirk Schulze-Makuch 9781851687886 [USED COPY]
RRP: £9.99£2.19Sorry no description is available for this book at this time. -
Forever Young: A Life of Adventure in Air and Space by James R. Hansen 9780813049335
RRP: £28.00£22.10He walked on the Moon. He flew six space missions in three different programs--more than any other human. He served with NASA for more than four decades. His peers called him the ""astronaut's astronaut.""Enthusiasts of space exploration have long waited... -
Lilavati by Haran Chandra Banerji
£29.22Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789392510939Author Haran Chandra BanerjiFormat HardbackPage Count 317Imprint Motilal Banarsidass,Publisher Motilal Banarsidass,Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 150mm... -
Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 8 by Royal Observatory Greenwich 9780008348991
RRP: £39.95£29.77A beautiful Christmas gift for beginner and seasoned stargazers alike A beautiful giftable, coffee-table book, showcasing the most spectacular space photography of its kind, taken from locations across the globe. Marvel at the wonders of the... -
Under the Stars USA by Lonely Planet
RRP: £19.99£14.28From wild camping to curling up in a cabin, discover 200 amazing places to sleep under the stars in the USA. Lonely Planet's experts have scoured the nation to recommend the best campsites, wild camping spots, huts, cabins and refuges across the country,... -
Space Exploration: A History in 100 Objects by Sten Odenwald 9781615196142
RRP: £18.99£13.75From Galileo's telescope to the International Space Station - a photo-filled tour through the milestones of space exploration This eclectic pop history of space exploration, by scientist-educator Sten Odenwald at NASA, examines 100 objects - all... -
A Journey Through the Universe: A Traveler's Guide from the Center of the Sun to the Edge of the Unknown by New Scientist
RRP: £10.99£7.40There's a whole universe out there...Imagine you had a spacecraft capable of travelling through interstellar space. You climb in, blast into orbit, fly out of the solar system and keep going. Where do you end up, and what do you see along the way?The... -
The Exoplanet Handbook by Michael Perryman
RRP: £72.99£68.36With the discovery of planets beyond our solar system 25 years ago, exoplanet research has expanded dramatically, with new state-of-the-art ground-based and space-based missions dedicated to their discovery and characterisation. With more than 3,500... -
The Mythology of the Night Sky: Greek, Roman, and Other Celestial Lore by David E. Falkner
RRP: £24.99£22.77This book is for amateur astronomers who would like to know the mythology behind the names of astronomical objects in the night sky. It covers the lore and legend behind Ptolemy's 48 constellations, along with significant asterisms, the planets and their... -
Night Sky: Stargazing with the Naked Eye by Robert Harvey
£15.25Can you spot the Big Dipper in the night sky? Or Orion's Belt? Or Cassiopeia? Even in cities, and without the aid of a telescope, these are a few of the easier constellations to find. In fact, a great deal can be seen in the night sky with the naked eye... -
Deep Life: The Hunt for the Hidden Biology of Earth, Mars, and Beyond by Tullis C. Onstott 9780691202822
£16.29The thrilling quest for subsurface life on Earth and other planetsDeep Life takes readers to uncharted regions deep beneath Earth's crust in search of life in extreme environments, and reveals how astonishing new discoveries by geomicrobiologists are... -
Black Hole Physics: From Collapse to Evaporation by Daniel Grumiller
RRP: £74.99£67.73This textbook gradually introduces the reader to several topics related to black hole physics with a didactic approach. It starts with the most basic black hole solution, the Schwarzschild metric, and discusses the basic classical properties of black... -
Supernova by Or Graur
RRP: £15.99£10.93Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262543149Author Or GraurFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd -
Flashes of Creation: George Gamow, Fred Hoyle, and the Great Big Bang Debate by Paul Halpern
RRP: £25.00£16.38In the past decade, Paul Halpern has brought readers three stunning histories of science -- Einstein's Dice and Schroedinger's Cats, The Quantum Labyrinth, and Synchronicity -- that reveal the twisted, bizarre, and illuminating stories of physics'... -
Darkness at Night: A Riddle of the Universe by Edward Harrison 9780674192713
£24.42Why is the sky dark at night?The answer to this ancient and celebrated riddle, says Edward Harrison, seems relatively simple: the sun has set and is now shining on the other side of the earth. But suppose we were space travelers and far from any star...