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The Galactic Supermassive Black Hole by Fulvio Melia
RRP: £75.00£58.49Here, one of the world's leading astrophysicists provides the first comprehensive and logically structured overview of the many ideas and discoveries pertaining to the supermassive black hole at the galactic center known as Sagittarius A*. By far the... -
The Supernova Story by Laurence A. Marschall
RRP: £35.00£27.74Astronomers believe that a supernova is a massive explosion signaling the death of a star, causing a cosmic recycling of the chemical elements and leaving behind a pulsar, black hole, or nothing at all. In an engaging story of the life cycles of stars,... -
Comets, Popular Culture, and the Birth of Modern Cosmology by Sara Schechner
RRP: £50.00£44.75In a lively investigation into the boundaries between popular culture and early-modern science, Sara Schechner presents a case study that challenges the view that rationalism was at odds with popular belief in the development of scientific theories... -
Mask of the Sun: The Science, History and Forgotten Lore of Eclipses by John Dvorak
RRP: £17.95£11.30What do Virginia Woolf, the rotation of hurricanes, Babylonian kings and Einstein's General Theory Relativity all have in common? Eclipses. Always spectacular and, today, precisely predicable, eclipses have allowed us to know when the first Olympic games... -
Poetic Astronomy in the Ancient Near East: The Reflexes of Celestial Science in Ancient Mesopotamian, Ugaritic, and Israelite Narrative by Jeffrey L. Cooley
RRP: £51.95£46.20Modern science historians have typically treated the sciences of the ancient Near East as separate from historical and cultural considerations. At the same time, biblical scholars, dominated by theological concerns, have historically understood the... -
Astrobiology, Discovery, and Societal Impact by Steven J. Dick
RRP: £63.99£58.27The search for life in the universe, once the stuff of science fiction, is now a robust worldwide research program with a well-defined roadmap probing both scientific and societal issues. This volume examines the humanistic aspects of astrobiology,... -
Data Analysis Techniques for Physical Scientists by Claude Pruneau
RRP: £82.99£76.41A comprehensive guide to data analysis techniques for physical scientists, providing a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as seasoned researchers. The book begins with an extensive discussion of the foundational... -
Galaxy: Mapping the Cosmos by James Geach 9781789141337
RRP: £14.99£11.35Written by an active researcher in the field, Galaxy: Mapping the Cosmos tells the rich scientific story of galaxy evolution and observation - discoveries of `spiral nebulae', the nature of galaxies and the current `World Model'. Astronomer James Geach... -
Finding our Place in the Universe: How We Discovered Laniakea-the Milky Way's Home by Helene Courtois
RRP: £23.00£14.33Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262039956Author Helene CourtoisFormat HardbackPage Count 184Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdDimensions(mm) 203mm * 137mm * 17mm -
A Spectroscopic Atlas of Bright Stars: A Pocket Field Guide by Jack Martin 9781441907042
RRP: £32.99£26.76A Spectroscopic Atlas of the Stars: A Pocket Field Guide is a standard reference book for all amateur astronomers interested in practical spectroscopy or spectrography. For the first time in one place, it identifies more than 70 (northern hemisphere)... -
Exoplanets: Hidden Worlds and the Quest for Extraterrestrial Life by Donald Goldsmith
RRP: £20.95£16.88"How do alien, faraway worlds reveal their existence to Earthlings? Let Donald Goldsmith count the ways. As an experienced astronomer and a gifted storyteller, he is the perfect person to chronicle the ongoing hunt for planets of other stars." -Dava... -
Star Clusters and How to Observe Them by Mark Allison 9781846281907
RRP: £29.99£23.47Astronomy enthusiasts will all appreciate the detailed yet easily-assimilated description of star clusters, how they were formed as our Milky Way galaxy, how they evolved, and how they are classified. The latest research has revealed a vast amount of... -
Unseen Cosmos: The Universe in Radio by Francis Graham-Smith 9780199660582
RRP: £22.99£17.12Radio telescopes have transformed our understanding of the Universe. Pulsars, quasars, Big Bang cosmology: all are discoveries of the new science of radio astronomy. Here, Francis Graham-Smith describes the birth, development, and maturity of radio... -
Creating the International Space Station by David M. Harland 9781852332020
RRP: £59.99£47.80Creating the International Space Station' will be the first comprehensive review of the historical background, rationale behind, and events leading to the construction and commissioning of the ISS. The authors describe the orbital assembly of the ISS on... -
Practical Statistics for Astronomers by J. V. Wall 9780521732499
RRP: £42.99£37.12Astronomy needs statistical methods to interpret data, but statistics is a many-faceted subject that is difficult for non-specialists to access. This handbook helps astronomers analyze the complex data and models of modern astronomy. This second edition... -
Interference: The History of Optical Interferometry and the Scientists Who Tamed Light by David D. Nolte 9780192869760
RRP: £30.00£25.95Ever wonder why soap bubbles become invisible right before they pop? Or why lenses are so blue they look purple? How is it possible to image black holes at the heart of distant galaxies? The answer to all these questions is Interference. This book tells... -
Searching for the Oldest Stars: Ancient Relics from the Early Universe by Anna Frebel 9780691197197
RRP: £15.99£12.91A leading astronomer takes readers behind the scenes of the thrilling science of stellar archaeologyAstronomers study the oldest observable stars in the universe in much the same way archaeologists study ancient artifacts on Earth. Anna Frebel takes... -
Astronomy for All Ages: Discovering The Universe Through Activities For Children And Adults by Philip S. Harrington
RRP: £14.99£11.93Kids and adults can explore outer space from their own backyards with this handy book of unusual and engaging activities. By simply looking up at the sky- with the unaided eye- parents, camp counselors, and other group leaders can help children identify,... -
Observing the Moon: The Modern Astronomer's Guide by Gerald North 9780521874076
RRP: £49.99£43.53Written by an experienced and well-known lunar observer, this is a hands-on primer for the aspiring observer of the Moon. Whether you are a novice or are already experienced in practical astronomy, you will find plenty in this book to help you raise your... -
Moon: Photographing the Moon 1840-Now by Maarten Dings 9789492677990
RRP: £29.95£20.98On July 21, 1969, the first man set foot on The Moon. When Neil Armstrong was asked if this made him feel big, he answered: "No, it made me feel really, really small." 50 years later, this publication celebrates that special moment that put life on... -
The Earth in Context: A Guide to the Solar System by David M. Harland 9781852333751
RRP: £34.99£29.38The Earth in Context: A Guide to the Solar System tells a tale of scientific discovery, with two interwoven strands - one tracing the development of understanding the Earth's geological history, and the other placing this in the context of processes at... -
Seven Wonders of the Cosmos by Jayant Vishnu Narlikar 9780521638982
RRP: £47.99£40.87This book conveys the thrill of observing strange and surprising features of the Universe, and the satisfaction gained by understanding them through modern science. Using simple analogies and a wealth of illustrations, Professor Narlikar skilfully steers... -
Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity, and the Exploration of the Red Planet by Steve Squyres 9781401308513
£23.84Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781401308513Author Steven SquyresFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint HyperionPublisher Hyperion -
Solar Surveyors: Observing the Sun from Space by Peter Bond
RRP: £32.99£30.04This is the story of humankind's quest over centuries to learn the true nature of the most dominant object in our Solar System: the Sun.Award-winning science writer Peter Bond describes in detail how our ideas about the Sun have changed over the... -
Mercury: The View after MESSENGER by Sean C. Solomon 9781107154452
RRP: £49.99£47.37Observations from the first spacecraft to orbit the planet Mercury have transformed our understanding of the origin and evolution of rocky planets. This volume is the definitive resource about Mercury for planetary scientists, from students to senior... -
From Dust to Life: The Origin and Evolution of Our Solar System by John Chambers 9780691145228
RRP: £28.00£22.20The birth and evolution of our solar system is a tantalizing mystery that may one day provide answers to the question of human origins. This book tells the remarkable story of how the celestial objects that make up the solar system arose from common... -
Using Sequence Generator Pro and Friends: Imaging with SGP, PHD2, and Related Software by Alex McConahay 9783030197186
RRP: £27.99£25.65This guide is specifically aimed at those who are using-or want to use-Sequence Generator Pro. SGP is a "session management" software package that controls the telescope, mount, camera, and ancillary equipment to target and secure images during... -
COMETS!: Visitors from Deep Space by David J. Eicher 9781107622777 [USED COPY]
RRP: £18.99£2.83Join David J. Eicher in this fast-paced and entertaining journey through the history, present, and future of these important yet mysterious cosmic bodies. From ancient times, humans have been fascinated by 'broom stars' and 'blazing scimitars' lighting... -
COMETS!: Visitors from Deep Space by David J. Eicher 9781107622777
RRP: £18.99£16.32Join David J. Eicher in this fast-paced and entertaining journey through the history, present, and future of these important yet mysterious cosmic bodies. From ancient times, humans have been fascinated by 'broom stars' and 'blazing scimitars' lighting... -
Talking about Life: Conversations on Astrobiology by Chris Impey
RRP: £38.99£33.29With over 500 planets now known to exist beyond the Solar System, spacecraft heading for Mars, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial intelligence, this timely book explores current ideas about the search for life in the Universe. It contains candid... -
A Space Traveller's Guide To The Solar System by Mark Thompson
RRP: £8.99£6.45Have you ever dreamt of being an astronaut, travelling through the universe on your very own space mission? What would it be like to tour the Solar System, visiting the Sun and the planets, taking in everything from moons to asteroid belts along the ... -
How It Began: A Time-Traveler's Guide to the Universe by Chris Impey 9780393343861
RRP: £12.99£11.46In this vibrant, eye-opening tour of milestones in the history of our universe, Chris Impey guides us through space and time, leading us from the familiar sights of the night sky to the dazzlingly strange aftermath of the Big Bang. What if we could... -
A Traveler's Guide to the Stars by Les Johnson
RRP: £22.00£18.27A brief guide to the real science of interstellar travelWith known exoplanets now numbering in the thousands and initiatives like 100 Year Starship and Breakthrough Starshot advancing the idea of interstellar travel, the age-old dream of venturing forth... -
Virtues and Their Vices by Kevin Timpe 9780198753667
£45.16Virtues and Their Vices is the only extant contemporary, comprehensive treatment of specific virtues and, where applicable, their competing vices. Each of the essays, written exclusively for this volume, not only locates discussion of that virtue in its... -
Epitome of Copernican Astronomy and Harmonies of the World by Johannes Kepler 9781573920360
RRP: £11.99£8.92The brilliant German mathematician Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), one of the founders of modern astronomy, revolutionized the Copernican heliocentric theory of the universe with his three laws of motion: that the planets move not in circular but elliptical... -
The Universe Story by Brian Swimme 9780062508355
RRP: £15.00£12.46Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062508355Author Brian SwimmeFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 454g -
Skylab: America's Space Station by David J. Shayler 9781852334079
RRP: £44.99£34.73Skylab is not just a story of space hardware and space science, but also of space explorers and pioneers. Using official NASA documentation and interviews with the astronauts and key personnel, the inside story of Skylab is presented as the story unfolds... -
Explore My World Planets by Becky Baines
RRP: £5.99£4.29Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426323225Author Becky BainesFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)... -
Introductory Astronomy by Keith Holliday 9780471983323 [USED COPY]
RRP: £58.95£2.54In writing this textbook the author's objective was to provide students with a non-trivial, reasonably priced introduction to astronomy. Starting with problems astronomers face on Earth connected with observation, the book then moves on to cover the... -
Introductory Astronomy by Keith Holliday 9780471983323
RRP: £58.95£52.31In writing this textbook the author's objective was to provide students with a non-trivial, reasonably priced introduction to astronomy. Starting with problems astronomers face on Earth connected with observation, the book then moves on to cover the...