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  • Mercury by William Sheehan

    Mercury by William Sheehan

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    The 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...
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  • For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet by Matthew Shindell

    For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet by Matthew Shindell

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    A 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...
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  • Megalithic Lunar Observatories by Alexander Thom 9780198581321

    Megalithic Lunar Observatories by Alexander Thom 9780198581321

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    This unique text discusses the mathematical principles behind Megalithic stone circles, and how these were used for observing lunar cycles in prehistoric times. The author, A. Thom, shows that stone circles were precisely planned and laid out in...
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  • Astronomy Hacks Dr. Robert Thompson 9780596100605

    Astronomy Hacks Dr. Robert Thompson 9780596100605

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    Why use the traditional approach to study the stars when you can turn computers, handheld devices, and telescopes into out-of-this-world stargazing tools? Whether you're a first timer or an advanced hobbyist, you'll find Astronomy Hacks both useful and...
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  • Astronomy For Kids: Planets, Stars and Constellations - Intergalactic Kids Book Edition by Baby Professor 9781683056065

    Astronomy For Kids: Planets, Stars and Constellations - Intergalactic Kids Book Edition by Baby Professor 9781683056065

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683056065Author Baby ProfessorFormat PaperbackPage Count 42Imprint Baby ProfessorPublisher Baby ProfessorWeight(grams) 95gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm *...
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  • The Compact Cosmos by Matt Tweed 9781904263425

    The Compact Cosmos by Matt Tweed 9781904263425

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    The cosmos is a very big place indeed and most people find it rather too enormous. Hence, this very small book takes the reader on a clever little journey through it all. Packed with information on everything from Supernovae to Galaxy Clusters and Black...
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  • Phases of the Moon: A tie-back book with sparkles and a glow-in-the-dark surprise by Hajera Memon 9780957636491

    Phases of the Moon: A tie-back book with sparkles and a glow-in-the-dark surprise by Hajera Memon 9780957636491

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    Learn about the phases of the moon with this sparkly interactive tie-back book with a surprise glow-in-the-dark ending! The phases of the moon have been referred to, by God, in the Qur'an, as signs for mankind to reflect upon. The Islamic calendar...
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  • Pocket Nature Series: Stargazing: Contemplate the Cosmos to Find Inner Peace by Swapna Krishna 9781797221366

    Pocket Nature Series: Stargazing: Contemplate the Cosmos to Find Inner Peace by Swapna Krishna 9781797221366

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    Part of the Pocket Nature series, this petite volume features helpful tips for stargazing, plus thoughtful meditations related to stars, space, and the universe. In a cool palette with celestial illustrations, Stargazing is a must-have companion for...
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  • Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer's Guide to the Universe by Philip Plait 9781324074717

    Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer's Guide to the Universe by Philip Plait 9781324074717

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    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel the universe? How would Saturn's rings look from a spaceship sailing just above them? If you were falling into a black hole, what's the last thing you'd see before getting spaghettified? While...
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  • The Cambridge Guide to the Constellations by Michael E. Bakich 9780521449212

    The Cambridge Guide to the Constellations by Michael E. Bakich 9780521449212

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    What figures do the constellations of the night sky represent? What are the properties of the stars that they comprise? And which constellations are 'new', and which have become extinct? This unique reference book gathers together more information on the...
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  • Chicxulub: The Impact and Tsunami: The Story of the Largest Known Asteroid to Hit the Earth by David Shonting 9783319394855

    Chicxulub: The Impact and Tsunami: The Story of the Largest Known Asteroid to Hit the Earth by David Shonting 9783319394855

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    This book tells the story of the catastrophic impact of the giant 10 Km asteroid Chicxulub into the ancient Gulf of Mexico 65.5 million years ago. The book begins with a discussion of the nature of asteroids and the likelihood of future Earth-impacts...
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  • Aurorae by Bryony Lanigan 9781906367961

    Aurorae by Bryony Lanigan 9781906367961

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    People have been inspired by the colourful shifting lights of the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis for thousands of years, with modern-day adventurers travelling to 'aurora hotspots' in the hope of getting a glimpse of them. Bryony Lanigan,...
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  • The Universe by Greg Brown 9781906367893

    The Universe by Greg Brown 9781906367893

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    Given that it includes literally everything in existence, it's not surprising that the Universe is the source of some of the greatest mysteries in physics. How big is it? How did it begin? And, perhaps more worryingly, how will it end? Through...
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  • Harrison Decoded: Towards A Perfect Pendulum Clock by Rory McEvoy

    Harrison Decoded: Towards A Perfect Pendulum Clock by Rory McEvoy

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    Brings together the output of a forty-year collaborative research project that unpicked and put into practice the fine details of John Harrison's extraordinary pendulum clock system. Harrison predicted that his unique method of making pendulum clocks...
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  • Homesteading Space: The Skylab Story by David Hitt 9780803236394

    Homesteading Space: The Skylab Story by David Hitt 9780803236394

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    As the United States and the Soviet Union went from exploring space to living in it, a space station was conceived as the logical successor to the Apollo moon program. But between conception and execution stood the vastness of space itself, to say...
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  • The Sun by Leon Golub

    The Sun by Leon Golub

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    Essential for life on earth and a major influence on our environment, the Sun is also the most fascinating object in the daytime sky. Every day we feel the effect of its coming and going - literally the difference between day and night. But figuring out...
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  • Dark Sun by Rhodes 9780684824147

    Dark Sun by Rhodes 9780684824147

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    Tells the story of the making of the H-bomb and reveals how it created a nuclear stalemate that lasted forty years.Book InformationISBN 9780684824147Author RhodesFormat PaperbackPage Count 731Imprint Simon & Schuster LtdPublisher Simon & Schuster Ltd
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  • The Glass Universe: How the Ladies of the Harvard Observatory Took the Measure of the Stars by Dava Sobel

    The Glass Universe: How the Ladies of the Harvard Observatory Took the Measure of the Stars by Dava Sobel

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    Apologies 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 *...
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  • Pocket Nature: Sunset Seeking: Find Inspiration in the Beauty of the Sun's Cycle by Chronicle Books

    Pocket Nature: Sunset Seeking: Find Inspiration in the Beauty of the Sun's Cycle by Chronicle Books

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    Sunsets serve as daily reminders that breathtaking beauty exists in this world-we just have to notice it. In a portable trim, Sunset Seeking invites nature-lovers, mindfulness practitioners, and pop science enthusiasts to seek out sunsets and view them...
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  • interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas: Desk Edition by Ronald Stoyan 9781107503380

    interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas: Desk Edition by Ronald Stoyan 9781107503380

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    The 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...
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  • Out of the Blue: A 24-Hour Skywatcher's Guide by John Naylor 9780521809252

    Out of the Blue: A 24-Hour Skywatcher's Guide by John Naylor 9780521809252

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    Why is the sky blue and why are sunsets red? When can I see a rainbow? Why is the moon sometimes visible in daylight? In Out of the Blue skywatcher John Naylor offers practical advice about where and when you can expect to see natural phenomena, what you...
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  • Nature Guide: Stars and Planets by DK Publishing

    Nature Guide: Stars and Planets by DK Publishing

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    Thank your lucky stars for this completely comprehensive guide to our Universe.From asteroids and constellations to galaxies and planets, this star-studded look at space is the perfect package for space cadets and amateur astronomers. Part of DK's...
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  • Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science by Carl Sagan 9780345336897

    Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science by Carl Sagan 9780345336897

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345336897Author Carl SaganFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 232gDimensions(mm) 170mm...
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  • The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet by Neil deGrasse Tyson 9780393350364

    The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet by Neil deGrasse Tyson 9780393350364

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    In August 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted Pluto out of planethood. It is a wonder Pluto has any fans, yet during the mounting debate over Pluto's status, people rallied behind the extraterrestrial underdog. Pluto is entrenched in the...
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  • Introducing Time: A Graphic Guide by Craig Callender

    Introducing Time: A Graphic Guide by Craig Callender

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    What is time? The 5th-century philosopher St Augustine famously said that he knew what time was, so long as no one asked him.Is time a fourth dimension similar to space or does it flow in some sense? And if it flows, does it make sense to say how fast?...
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  • Yearbook of Astronomy 2022 by Brian Jones

    Yearbook of Astronomy 2022 by Brian Jones

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    The Yearbook of Astronomy 2022 is the Diamond Jubilee edition of this iconic publication, the annual appearance of which has been eagerly anticipated by astronomers, both amateur and professional, ever since this invaluable book first appeared in 1962...
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  • Before The Big Bang by Brian Clegg 9780312680282

    Before The Big Bang by Brian Clegg 9780312680282

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    According to a recent survey, the most popular question about science from the general public was: what came before the Big Bang? We all know on some level what the Big Bang is, but we don't know how it became the accepted theory, or how we might know...
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  • 50 Things to See with a Small Telescope by Dr John Read 9780999034613

    50 Things to See with a Small Telescope by Dr John Read 9780999034613

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999034613Author Dr John ReadFormat HardbackPage Count 76Imprint Read PublishingPublisher Read PublishingWeight(grams) 313g
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  • A Meteorite Killed My Cow: Stuff That Happens When Space Rocks Hit Earth by Richard Greenwood 9780367774486

    A Meteorite Killed My Cow: Stuff That Happens When Space Rocks Hit Earth by Richard Greenwood 9780367774486

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    Meteorites are generally considered to be bizarre and exotic space junk that you only ever come across in museums. But the reality is very different. Meteorites are generally harmless, with the exception of a cow in Venezuela and a few dinosaurs. Well,...
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  • Boom!: The Violent Supernovas, Galactic Explosions, and Earthly Mayhem that Shook our Universe by Bob Berman

    Boom!: The Violent Supernovas, Galactic Explosions, and Earthly Mayhem that Shook our Universe by Bob Berman

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    Looking at the night sky, you'd be forgiven for thinking it's all quiet up there in space. But you'd be wrong. Extreme events are forever unfolding: galaxies explode, cosmic debris hurtles through the heavens and our own Milky Way is on a collision...
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  • Lonely Planet Under the Stars USA Lonely Planet 9781838695705

    Lonely Planet Under the Stars USA Lonely Planet 9781838695705

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    From 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,...
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  • The Edge of Physics: Dispatches from the Frontiers of Cosmology by Anil Ananthaswamy

    The Edge of Physics: Dispatches from the Frontiers of Cosmology by Anil Ananthaswamy

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    A scientific and globetrotting exploration of the physics experiments changing the ways we understand our universe. Why is the universe expanding? What is the nature of dark matter? Do other universes exist? In this timely and original book, science...
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  • Naturales Quaestiones: v. 1: Bks.I-III by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

    Naturales Quaestiones: v. 1: Bks.I-III by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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    Following nature in pursuit of ethics.Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, born at Corduba (Cordova) ca. 4 BC, of a prominent and wealthy family, spent an ailing childhood and youth at Rome in an aunt's care. He became famous in rhetoric, philosophy, money-making,...
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  • Apollo 13: Anniversary Edition by Jim Lovell 9780618056651

    Apollo 13: Anniversary Edition by Jim Lovell 9780618056651

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780618056651Author Jim LovellFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint Houghton Mifflin (Trade)Publisher Houghton MifflinWeight(grams) 326g
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  • Photographing the Deep Sky: Images in Space and Time by Chris Baker

    Photographing the Deep Sky: Images in Space and Time by Chris Baker

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    Spectacular nebulae where stars are born, beautiful star clusters from the early formation of the Milky Way, and galaxies as far as a billion light years away, all feature in this book of stunning images from astro photographer Chris Baker. The author...
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  • Amazing Stories of the Space Age: True Tales of Nazis in Orbit, Soldiers on the Moon, Orphaned Martian Robots, and Other Fascinating Accounts from the Annals of Spaceflight by Rod Pyle 9781633882218

    Amazing Stories of the Space Age: True Tales of Nazis in Orbit, Soldiers on the Moon, Orphaned Martian Robots, and Other Fascinating Accounts from the Annals of Spaceflight by Rod Pyle 9781633882218

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    Award-winning science writer and documentarian Rod Pyle presents an insider's perspective on the most unusual and bizarre space missions ever devised inside and outside of NASA. The incredible projects described here were not merely flights of fancy...
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  • Centauri Dreams: Imagining and Planning Interstellar Exploration by Paul Gilster 9781441918185

    Centauri Dreams: Imagining and Planning Interstellar Exploration by Paul Gilster 9781441918185

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    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...
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  • Choosing & Using Binoculars: A Guide for Star Gazers, Birders and Outdoor Enthusiasts by Neil T. English 9783031447099

    Choosing & Using Binoculars: A Guide for Star Gazers, Birders and Outdoor Enthusiasts by Neil T. English 9783031447099

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    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...
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  • The Traveler's Guide to Space: For One-Way Settlers and Round-Trip Tourists Neil Comins 9780231219020

    The Traveler's Guide to Space: For One-Way Settlers and Round-Trip Tourists Neil Comins 9780231219020

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    If you have ever wondered about space travel, now you have the opportunity to understand it more fully than ever before. Traveling into space and even emigrating to nearby worlds may soon become part of the human experience. Scientists, engineers, and...
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  • Manned and Unmanned Flights to the Moon Terry C Treadwell 9781399039277

    Manned and Unmanned Flights to the Moon Terry C Treadwell 9781399039277

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    This book is about how the dreams of exploring other worlds became a reality with the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs. The problems encountered in the development of the spacecraft, including the disastrous fire aboard Apollo 1 which resulted in the...
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