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Return to the Moon: Exploration, Enterprise, and Energy in the Human Settlement of Space by Harrison Schmitt 9781441920256
RRP: $77.98$59.36Former NASA Astronaut Harrison Schmitt advocates a private, investor-based approach to returning humans to the Moon-to extract Helium 3 for energy production, to use the Moon as a platform for science and manufacturing, and to establish permanent human... -
Handbook of CCD Astronomy by Steve B. Howell
RRP: $83.83$71.60Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs) are the state-of-the-art detector in many fields of observational science. Updated to include all of the latest developments in CCDs, this second edition of the Handbook of CCD Astronomy is a concise and accessible reference... -
Finding our Place in the Solar System: The Scientific Story of the Copernican Revolution by Todd Timberlake 9781107182295
RRP: $62.38$55.77Finding our Place in the Solar System gives a detailed account of how the Earth was displaced from its traditional position at the center of the universe to be recognized as one of several planets orbiting the Sun under the influence of a universal... -
Alien Life Imagined: Communicating the Science and Culture of Astrobiology by Professor Mark L. Brake
RRP: $87.73$77.04One day, astrobiologists could make the most fantastic discovery of all time: the detection of complex extraterrestrial life. As space agencies continue to search for life in our Universe, fundamental questions are raised: are we awake to the... -
Telescopes for Astronomy: A complete guide with tips and techniques for the sky by Christopher J Hughes 9781496177391
RRP: $19.48$16.09Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781496177391Author Christopher J HughesFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent... -
The Sky is Your Laboratory: Advanced Astronomy Projects for Amateurs by Robert K. Buchheim 9780387718224
RRP: $77.98$58.52For the experienced amateur astronomer who is wondering if there is something useful, valuable, and permanent that can be done with his or her observational skills, the answer is, "Yes, you can!" This is the book for the experienced amateur astronomer... -
Civilized Life in the Universe: Scientists on Intelligent Extraterrestrials by George Basalla 9780195171815
RRP: $80.91$68.43This book is a selective and fascinating history of scientific speculation about intelligent extraterrestrial life. From Plutarch to Stephen Hawking, some of the most prominent western scientists have had quite detailed perceptions and misperceptions... -
Jupiter: The Planet, Satellites and Magnetosphere by Fran Bagenal
RRP: $181.33$166.28This comprehensive volume authoritatively describes our understanding of the complex and fascinating jovian system. Written by a team of world experts, it brings together every aspect of the giant planetary system, from the deep interior of Jupiter to... -
Essential Radio Astronomy by James J. Condon 9780691137797
RRP: $163.80$131.22Essential Radio Astronomy is the only textbook on the subject specifically designed for a one-semester introductory course for advanced undergraduates or graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics. It starts from first principles in order to fill... -
Russian Spacesuits by Isaak Abramov
RRP: $97.48$73.61Russian spacesuits is a unique contribution to space science. The authors, part of the original Zveda team that manufactured spacesuits for the first Russian space flights, still play an integral role in spacesuit research and development. Thus there is... -
Understanding the Universe: The Physics of the Cosmos from Quasars to Quarks by Andrew John Norton 9780367748050
RRP: $234.00$202.04Understanding the Universe: The Physics of the Cosmos from Quasars to Quarks explores how all areas of physics, from the very smallest scales to the very largest, come together to form our current understanding of the Universe. It takes readers on a... -
Cosmology: The Origin and Evolution of Cosmic Structure by Peter Coles
RRP: $126.65$111.38This is the 2nd edition of a highly successful title on this fascinating and complex subject. Concentrating primarily on the theory behind the origin and the evolution of the universe, and where appropriate relating it to observation, the new features of... -
How to Observe the Sun Safely by Lee Macdonald 9781461438243
RRP: $77.98$58.05"How to Observe the Sun Safely, 2nd Edition" gives all the basic information and advice the amateur astronomer needs to get started in observing our own ever-fascinating star. Unlike many other astronomical objects, you do not need a large telescope or... -
The Spacefarer's Handbook: Science and Life Beyond Earth by Bergita Ganse 9783662617014
RRP: $48.73$36.95Now is the time to fly to space! New technological developments, commercialisation of spaceflight and advances in space medicine have made human space travel more attainable than ever before.This entertaining but nevertheless authoritative book gives a... -
The Deep-Sky Observer's Year: A Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects Throughout the Year by Grant Privett 9781852332730
RRP: $87.73$64.80Deep-sky observing - that's looking at the stars, nebulae and galaxies - is easily the most popular field for amateur astronomers. The big problem faced by non-professional observers is what to look at - what's visible at a paticular time of year. The... -
Metamorphic Star by Dwardu Cardona 9780228840077
$92.92Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780228840077Author Dwardu CardonaFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Tellwell TalentPublisher Tellwell TalentWeight(grams) 980gDimensions(mm) 254mm *... -
Investigating Art, History, and Literature with Astronomy: Determining Time, Place, and Other Hidden Details Linked to the Stars by Donald W. Olson
RRP: $64.33$49.82How can shadows determine the date and time of a painting by Johannes Vermeer? How did the Moon and tides cause the loss of King John's crown jewels? In his newest book, Professor Olson, author of Celestial Sleuth and Further Adventures of the... -
Observing the Sun with Coronado (TM) Telescopes by Philip Pugh 9780387681269
RRP: $68.23$56.30Scientists will often tell you that now is the most exciting time for a particular interest. We will always have just discovered or invented something that will "revolutionize" something or the other. The computer on which I am typing this, for example,... -
Fundamental Astronomy by Hannu Karttunen 9783662571033
RRP: $146.23$132.07Now in its sixth edition, this successful undergraduate textbook gives a well-balanced and comprehensive introduction to the topics of classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical... -
How Cosmologists Explain the Universe to Friends and Family by Karim A. Malik 9783030327330
RRP: $48.73$38.08This fascinating book provides an accessible and up-to-date overview of modern cosmology. In particular, the book discusses the formation of the Cosmic Microwave Background and the evolution of large scale structures in the universe, the distribution of... -
The Story of the Space Shuttle by David M. Harland 9781852337933
RRP: $58.48$49.96In spite of the Challenger and Columbia disasters, the US Space Shuttle, which entered service in 1981, remains the most successful spacecraft ever developed. Conceived and designed as a reusable spacecraft to provide cheap access to low Earth orbit, and... -
Apollo: The Lost and Forgotten Missions by David J. Shayler 9781852335755
RRP: $107.23$75.52The structure of Apollo - The Lost and Forgotten Missions follows the development and in flight testing of the Apollo lunar spacecraft prior to Apollo 11 as well as missions planned following that first landing. Drawing upon combinations of archival... -
The Power of Stars by Bryan E. Penprase 9783319525952
RRP: $107.23$81.92Completely revised and updated, this new edition provides a readable, beautifully illustrated journey through world cultures and the vibrant array of sky mythology, creation stories, models of the universe, temples and skyscrapers that each culture has... -
Heart of Darkness: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Invisible Universe by Jeremiah P. Ostriker 9780691134307
RRP: $42.90$34.63Heart of Darkness describes the incredible saga of humankind's quest to unravel the deepest secrets of the universe. Over the past thirty years, scientists have learned that two little-understood components--dark matter and dark energy--comprise most of... -
Measuring the Universe: Cosmic Dimensions from Aristarchus to Halley by Albert Van Helden 9780226848822
RRP: $54.60$53.41Measuring the Universe is the first history of the evolution of cosmic dimensions, from the work of Eratosthenes and Aristarchus in the third century B.C. to the efforts of Edmond Halley (1656--1742). "Van Helden's authoritative treatment is concise and... -
The Flat Earth Trilogy Book of Secrets I by Gregory Lessing Garrett 9780359276851
RRP: $51.17$46.45This book is an Anthology of Gregory Lessing Garrett's writings and others on the topic of Flat Earth Plane Cosmology of all types, including Enclosed Earth, Hollow Earth, Concave Earth, Infinite Plane Earth, The Enochian Earth Model, etc... The hope is... -
The Big Bang by Geoffrey H. Hutson 9780956057808 [USED COPY]
RRP: $29.23$25.14Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956057808Author Geoffrey H. HutsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 149Imprint Geoffrey H HutsonPublisher Geoffrey H HutsonWeight(grams) 100gDimensions(mm)... -
Once Upon a Universe: Not-so-Grimm tales of cosmology by Robert Gilmore 9780387955667
RRP: $77.98$59.57"Once upon a time there was no Universe," began the Storyteller. . . ." First Snow White encounters one of the Little People, then one of the Even Smaller People, and finally one of the Truly Infinitesimal People. And no matter how diligently she... -
The Harmony of the World by Johannes Kepler 9780871692092
$175.48Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780871692092Author A. M. DuncanFormat HardbackPage Count 549Imprint American Philosophical Society PressPublisher American Philosophical Society Press -
Manned Lunar Landing And Return by Robert Godwin 9781926837420
RRP: $48.73$30.89Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781926837420Author Robert GodwinFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint Griffin MediaPublisher Griffin MediaWeight(grams) 238g -
Observer's Guide to Stellar Evolution: The Birth, Life and Death of Stars by Mike Inglis 9781852334659
RRP: $97.48$67.96Stellar evolution - the birth, development and death of stars - is central to our current understanding of astronomy. This area of astrophysics is often portrayed as being difficult and mathematical, but Mike Inglis brings it to life in a unique... -
Return to the Moon: Exploration, Enterprise, and Energy in the Human Settlement of Space by Harrison Schmitt 9780387242859
RRP: $77.98$60.31Former NASA Astronaut Harrison Schmitt advocates a private, investor-based approach to returning humans to the Moon-to extract Helium 3 for energy production, to use the Moon as a platform for science and manufacturing, and to establish permanent human... -
Real Astronomy with Small Telescopes: Step-by-Step Activities for Discovery by Michael Gainer 9781846284786
RRP: $48.73$36.06Thesmallrefractingtelescopewithitssimpledirectdesignandconstructionand permanently aligned optics is the time tested standard for personal use. Easily portable, it can be taken out of the house and set up at a moment's notice. Or, it can be packed... -
The Tunguska Mystery by Vladimir Rubtsov 9781461429258
RRP: $87.73$64.33The purpose of the book is a dual one: to detail the nature and results of Tunguska investigations in the former USSR and present-day CIS, and to destroy two long-standing myths still held in the West. The first concerns alleged "final solutions" that... -
Astronomy with a Home Computer by Neale Monks 9781852338053
RRP: $44.83$37.36Here is a one-volume guide to just about everything computer-related for amateur astronomers! Today's amateur astronomy is inextricably linked to personal computers. Computer-controlled "go-to" telescopes are inexpensive. CCD and webcam imaging make... -
Apollo on the Moon in Perspective by Dr. Ronald A Wells 9781926837413
RRP: $54.58$34.36Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781926837413Author Dr. Ronald A WellsFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Griffin MediaPublisher Griffin MediaWeight(grams) 536g -
Entering Space: Creating a Spacefaring Civilisation by Robert Zubrin
$33.70Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781585420360Author Robert ZubrinFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Jeremy P TarcherPublisher Penguin Putnam IncDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 23mm -
Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe; Volume 1 by Elise C Otté 9781015477537
RRP: $54.50$47.29Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781015477537Author Elise C OttéFormat HardbackPage Count 378Imprint Legare Street PressPublisher Legare Street PressWeight(grams) 703g -
Astronomy with your Personal Computer by Peter Duffett-Smith 9780521389952
RRP: $81.88$69.99The first edition of this very successful book was one winner of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific 'Astronomy Book of the Year' awards in 1986. There are a further seven subroutines in the new edition which can be linked in any combination with the... -
Sky Phenomena: A Guide to Naked-eye Observation of the Stars by Norman Davidson 9781584200260
RRP: $39.00$25.56This is an unusual and practical guide to the sky as we see it -- with the naked eye. The author, an experienced teacher, leads the reader from the stars as seen from Earth, through observation of the Sun, Moon and various planets, to a deeper...