Astronomy

I wrote this book because I wanted to learn more about interstel lar flight. Not the Star Trek notion of tearing around the Galaxy in a huge spaceship-that was obviously beyond existing tech nology-but a more realistic mission. In 1989 I had videotaped...

Binoculars are life enhancing instruments, uniquely capable of bringing the intricacies of nature into sharp focus. Whether it be birds, majestic lakes and seas, alpine vistas, wild animals or exploring the glories of the night sky, anyone interested in...

Black holes entered the world of science fiction and films in the 1960s, and their popularity in our culture remains today. The buzz surrounding black holes was and is due, in large part, to their speculative nature. It is still difficult for the general...

The simplest guide to astronomy and stargazing!Grasping astronomy has never been easier. Your awe of the night sky will soon turn into knowledge of the constellations, planets and astrological phenomena!Bold graphics and easy-to-understand text make this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781398858015Author Dr Sten OdenwaldFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Sirius EntertainmentPublisher Sirius EntertainmentWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780750353298Author Simon Portegies ZwartFormat HardbackImprint Institute of Physics PublishingPublisher Institute of Physics Publishing

A highly original exploration of geography's spatial dimensions at the beginning of the twentieth century, offering a new view of the mapping of far-off worlds. One of the first maps of Mars, published by an Italian astronomer in 1877, with its pattern...

Many mysteries in art, history, and literature can be solved using "celestial sleuthing," including calculating phases of the Moon, determining the positions of the planets and stars, and identifying celestial objects in paintings. In addition to helping...

The Night Sky is NOT a conventional planisphere! No flat map can remove all distortion, but with its pioneering two-sided design The Night Sky eliminates over 90% of the distortion inherent in conventional one-sided planispheres.Be sure to select the...

The Night Sky is NOT a conventional planisphere! No flat map can remove all distortion, but with its pioneering two-sided design The Night Sky eliminates over 90% of the distortion inherent in conventional one-sided planispheres.This is our Southern...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780231069427Author Eric BurgessFormat HardbackPage Count 222Imprint Columbia University PressPublisher Columbia University Press

Are we alone in the universe? How did life really start here on Earth? Are humans unique, or are we part of a cosmic society? What is the future of life on our planet, and beyond? These are the questions that have inspired and intrigued us since...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780228105862Author Nicole MortillaroFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Firefly Books LtdPublisher Firefly Books LtdWeight(grams) 277g

'Combines science with journalism to weave a captivating account of the most extraordinary objects in the universe: black holes. A superior account.' Marcus Chown'Facing Infinity is an especially attractive introduction to a wonderfully attractive...

Are aliens even out there? If so, why do we assume we can imagine what they look like, or how they will relate humanity? Anthony Aveni provides us with a thoroughly entertaining analysis of our fasincation and speculation of what is out there. In this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780750354653Author James AguirreFormat HardbackPage Count 264Imprint Institute of Physics PublishingPublisher Institute of Physics Publishing

The main goal of this book is to communicate the current research projects held in Latin America regarding Astrobiology and Planetary Science topics. Chapter 1 is based on a report by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Commission F3 which emerges...

Discover places where a day is longer than a year, where hailstones are made of diamonds, and where a mountain looms twice the size of Everest. These and more are all to be found in The Planets.The Sun's gravity holds in thrall eight planets, each with...

The Savilian Professorships in Astronomy and Geometry at Oxford University were founded in 1619 by Sir Henry Savile, distinguished scholar and Warden of Merton College. The Astronomy professorship, in particular, is the earliest University-based chair of...

It was a story about space - Apollo 13 - which first hooked Sheila Kanani, and now, decades later, after achieving a PhD in Saturn's magnetosphere and working as an outreach officer for the Royal Astronomical Society, she has made a career of weaving...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781802827484Author David BakerFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint Key Publishing LtdPublisher Key Publishing Ltd

The Night Sky is NOT a conventional planisphere! No flat map can remove all distortion, but with its pioneering two-sided design The Night Sky eliminates over 90% of the distortion inherent in conventional one-sided planispheres.Be sure to select the...

The observation capabilities of modern astrophysics are constantly increasing. They range from optical telescopes and space telescopes in the infrared to radio telescopes, and from gravitational wave detectors to neutrino observatories. While some focus...

The James Webb Space Telescope took three decades from conception to launch but the wait has been worth it. The results of the most anticipated telescope of the 21st century have been nothing short of spectacular. The idea for the James Webb Space...

Our exploration of Mars has revealed a world as fascinating as Earth, with a changing climate, giant volcanoes, former oceans, polar ice caps, and numerous impact craters. This book provides a comprehensive summary of the morphology and distribution of...

This book provides an in-depth overview of today's international cooperation in space science, with highlights on space science satellite programs. Unlike application satellites, data from space science satellites is open to global scientists for joint...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781848109056Author Miles KellyFormat PaperbackPage Count 56Imprint Miles Kelly Publishing LtdPublisher Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd

Publication of Galileo's Starry Messenger in 1610, detailing startling observations with the newly invented telescope, sparked immediate furor among the astronomers and philosophers of the day. The discovery of the "Medicean stars" (the satellites of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788182741812Author Martin GilbertFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Pentagon PressPublisher Pentagon Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781976600241Author James LattisFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Wisconsin Historical Society PressPublisher Wisconsin Historical Society...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781588347800Author Roger D. LauniusFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint Smithsonian BooksPublisher Smithsonian BooksWeight(grams) 2478gDimensions(mm) 312mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781319248604Author Neil CominsFormat PaperbackPage Count 656Imprint W.H.Freeman & Co LtdPublisher Macmillan Learning

An excellent introduction to observational astronomy for beginners of any age. Award winner from the New York Academy of sciences Children's Science Book Award. Although not originally intended for children, the subject matter is clearly presented for...

The Night Sky is NOT a conventional planisphere! No flat map can remove all distortion, but with its pioneering two-sided design The Night Sky eliminates over 90% of the distortion inherent in conventional one-sided planispheres.Be sure to select the...

Near-infrared astronomy has become one of the most rapidly developing branches in modern astrophysics. Innovative observing techniques, near-infrared detectors with quantum efficiencies in excess of 90%, highly specialised instruments as well as advanced...

Galaxies present a unique challenge to town dwellers. Amateur astronomers can't use narrowband filters to shut out light pollution or use ordinary techniques as they would in dark, open fields. As one can imagine, this discrepancy with light means not...

This open access book explores the fundamental workings of the Sun, unraveling the mysteries of solar structure, neutrino emissions, and the profound interplay between solar physics, nuclear reactions, and neutrino properties. Dive into the intricate...

Venus is a scientifically rich target for exploration.The evolution of Venus is, at present, poorly known, despite it being our closest planetary neighbor. This book reviews current knowledge of how Venus formed, evolved, and reached its current state...

As recently as the dawn of the Space Age, the solar system was still largely unknown. The first probes to the Moon, Venus and Mars ushered in a golden age of planetary science, transforming planets from distant mysteries into vividly realized worlds...

The 15th Edition of Seeds/Backman/Wegryn's HORIZONS: EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE, is made for aspiring astronomers and science enthusiasts alike. This edition brings together the latest discoveries and interactive tools to match a variety of learning styles...