Astronomy

Manned space programs attract the most media attention, and it is not hard to understand why: the danger, the heroism, the sheer adventure we as earthbound observers can imagine when humans are involved. But robotic missions deserve a respectful and...

This interdisciplinary book probes the subject of extraterrestrial intelligent life, offering scientific and technological implications, discussing the philosophical and religious connotations and rebuffing pseudo-scientific assertions such as 'rare...

This is the tale of the modern Space Age, detailing all the risks, rewards and rivalries that have fueled space exploration over the decades. Jump into a world of ambitious entrepreneurs and determined spacefaring nations, of secret spy satellites and...

Carl Sagan's many contributions to science and society have been profound and far-reaching, influencing millions of people around the world. He carried out significant research in planetary science, was closely associated with the US space program,...

Variable stars can be fascinating objects to study. This complete practical guide and resource package instructs amateur astronomers in observing and monitoring variable stars and other objects of variable brightness. Descriptions of the objects are...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781621480709Author Rudolf SteinerFormat PaperbackPage Count 342Imprint SteinerBooks, IncPublisher SteinerBooks, IncWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 234mm *...

When, in July 1969, the Americans decisively beat the Soviet Union in the race to put an astronaut on the moon, this event had profound historical, scientific and political implications. This book tells the story of the Soviet and Russian lunar...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781691212637Author Charles RiverFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams)...

I have owned telescopes for over 25 years since I was a young lad. I purchased an LXD55 AR-6 Refractor in 2002, and was one of the first to own one in the UK. I am also a proud owner of an LXD75 SC-8. Armed with these two very different telescopes, I...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692858417Author Dr John ReadFormat PaperbackPage Count 70Imprint Read PublishingPublisher Read PublishingWeight(grams) 240g

Planetary Science is an exciting, fast-moving, interdisciplinary field with courses taught in a wide range of departments, including astronomy, physics, chemistry, earth sciences and biology. Planets and Planetary Systems is a well-written, concise...

Though astrophysicists have developed a theoretical framework for understanding how the first stars and galaxies formed, only now are we able to begin testing those theories with actual observations of the very distant, early universe. We are entering a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780934546812Author Guy OttewellFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Universal WorkshopPublisher Universal WorkshopWeight(grams) 454g

Astrobiology is an expanding, interdisciplinary field investigating the origin, evolution and future of life in the universe. Tackling many of the foundational debates of the subject, from discussions of cosmological evolution to detailed reviews of...

"Christopher Wanjek uses a take-no-prisoners approach in debunkingthe outrageous nonsense being heaped on a gullible public in thename of science and medicine. Wanjek writes with clarity, humor,and humanity, and simultaneously informs and entertains."...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781727418804Author Allan HallFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Interpreting Astronomical Spectra D. Emerson Institute for Astronomy, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Edingurgh "Interpreting Astronomical Spectra" describes how physical conditions such as temperature, density and composition can...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age 2006.Book InformationISBN 9780553385465Author Stephen HawkingFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Random House...

Sundials, which decorate church walls, public plazas, and elegant gardens, are first and foremost astronomical instruments. Before understanding how sundials work, one must first understand the apparent motion of the Sun in the sky. In this book, Denis...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262044295Author Linda SchweizerFormat HardbackPage Count 312Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

This is the first complete English translation of Geminos's Introduction to the Phenomena--one of the most important and interesting astronomical works of its type to have survived from Greek antiquity. Gracefully and charmingly written, Geminos's...

Since ancient times, humans have been engaged in a continual quest to find meaning in and make sense of sights and events in the night sky. Cultures spread around the world recorded their earliest efforts in artwork made directly on the natural...

The perfect introduction for the novice astronomer, this book stirs the imagination and puts observation in a framework of social activity and personal adventure. Written by an award-winning astronomer, it is a technical guide to the sky, full of helpful...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781989044032Author David J ShaylerFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Apogee BooksPublisher Collector's Guide PublishingWeight(grams) 1038g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643132174Author Linda GeddesFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Pegasus BooksPublisher Pegasus BooksWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 213mm * 145mm * 30mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781015706910Author Ulugh BegFormat PaperbackPage Count 122Imprint Legare Street PressPublisher Legare Street PressWeight(grams) 181g

The Wheels of Apollo and the Quest for Mars fills a need for a complete history of the Lunar Roving Vehicle used on Apollo 15, 16 and 17, drawing on many photographs never before published. It also tells the story of the robotic rovers used on Mars, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781539070375Author Lyndon AshmoreFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916296428Author Christopher SeddonFormat PaperbackPage Count 294Imprint Glanville Publishers, IncorporatedPublisher Glanville Publishers,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781546556237Author Jupiter ColoringFormat PaperbackPage Count 58Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Meteor Showers and their Parent Comets is a unique handbook for astronomers interested in observing meteor storms and outbursts. Spectacular displays of 'shooting stars' are created when the Earth's orbit crosses a meteoroid stream, as each meteoroid...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060976873Author Bob BermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780866901727Author David WilliamsFormat PaperbackPage Count 122Imprint American Federation of Astrologers IncPublisher American Federation of Astrologers...

Project Mercury will offer a developmental resume of the first American manned spaceflight programme and its associated infrastructure, including accounts of space launch vehicles. The book highlights the differences in Redstone/Atlas technology, drawing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780471418047Author Philip S. HarringtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 312Imprint John Wiley & Sons IncPublisher Turner Publishing CompanyWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780471329756Author E. C. KruppFormat PaperbackPage Count 364Imprint John Wiley & Sons IncPublisher Turner Publishing CompanyWeight(grams) 641gDimensions(mm)...

"Have you ever seen a total solar eclipse?" If the question caused you to search your memory, the correct answer would have been "no." A common response is: "Yes--I saw one, it was about 90% partial eclipse where I lived." A 90% partial eclipse is indeed...

This book recounts the stories of astronomical pioneers around the world and how their lives and research unlocked the unique properties of specific stars, forever changing our views of the cosmos. From ancient astronomy to modern imaging and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648447603Author Steven HobbsFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Steven HobbsPublisher Steven HobbsWeight(grams) 203g

In October 2003 Yang Liwei made history as the first Chinese citizen in space, orbiting the globe 14 times in the Shenzhou 5. The Chinese space program has sometimes been called the last of the secret space programs. Although it is far less secretive...