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Paperback. A comprehensive guide to the basic movements of the skies from different parts of the earth, including the southern hemisphere. Translator(s): Meeks, John. Num Pages: 240 pages, 147 b/w line illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 190 x 14. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
Floris Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780863156694
ISBN
9780863156694
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.68

Paperback. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 258 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 265 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AJ; PG; TJF; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 474.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319185453
ISBN
9783319185453
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.97

Paperback. Aimed at deep-sky observers, whether they are interested in imaging or just sightseeing. Designed to be taken out into the field during observing, this large-format full-colour book presents information packed into each spread - photographs, position, maps, recommended exposure times, and more. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 146 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 155 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 564.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
146
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852334741
ISBN
9781852334741
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 154.70

Paperback. From the age of ten, looking up at the stars, Jerry Ross knew that he wanted to journey into space. This autobiography tells the story of how he came not only to achieve that goal, but to become the most-launched astronaut in history, as well as a NASA veteran whose career spanned the entire US Space Shuttle program. Num Pages: 320 pages, 32 illustrations. BIC Classification: B; PDZ; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. .
Publisher
Purdue University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557537850
ISBN
9781557537850
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.01

Paperback. Num Pages: 332 pages, 34 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1KBB; JFHC; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 180 x 18. Weight in Grams: 628.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
SKU
V9781926592084
ISBN
9781926592084
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 20.43

Paperback. This book details everything beginners in spectroscopy need to know, helping them go from easy to more advanced, scientifically useful observations. It discusses two popular spectrographs and explains how to use two spectroscopy processing software programs. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, 207 black & white illustrations, 62 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PNFS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 466.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319014418
ISBN
9783319014418
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.37

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803249233
ISBN
9780803249233
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.12

Paperback. The definitive biography of Yuri Gagarin, re-published with new material to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of his momentous flight into space. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGT; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 224. The Truth Behind the Legend of Yuri Gagarin. 256 pages. On April 12 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to leave the Earth's atmosphere and venture into space. Gagarin as an icon of the 20th century, also became a danger to himself and a threat to the Soviet state. At the age of 34, he was killed in a plane crash. This is the definitive biography of Yuri Gagarin. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGT; WNX. Dimension: 196 x 131 x 18. Weight: 198.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
50th UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408815540
ISBN
9781408815540
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.64

Paperback. Series: Astronomer's Pocket Field Guide. Num Pages: 420 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 150 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 127. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Number of pages
420
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319220710
ISBN
9783319220710
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.60

Paperback. The classic story of endurance, heroism and survival, co-authored by the commander of the Apollo 13 mission. Num Pages: 400 pages, index. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; BTP; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 28. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
1st Edition - 10th Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340638064
ISBN
9780340638064
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.86

Paperback. This book explains the methods that rocket scientists use - expressed in a way that could be applied in everyday life. It's short and snappy and written by a rocket scientist. It is intended for general "armchair" scientists. Num Pages: 174 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB; TGBN; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 9. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441921598
ISBN
9781441921598
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.37

Paperback. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 244 pages, 34 black & white illustrations, 123 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 474.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319188713
ISBN
9783319188713
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.32

Hardcover. While there are guides to the visible sky, this is the first book to encompass the most important stars known in the universe at a level accessible to the layperson. The noted astronomer James Kaler takes us on a tour of the 100 most interesting stars, describing their characteristics and importance in words and vivid pictures. Num Pages: 211 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 86 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 203 x 23. Weight in Grams: 860.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Copernicus
Edition
2002nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387954363
ISBN
9780387954363
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 41.45

Paperback. This is the first Spectral Atlas designed for amateur astronomers. For the first time in one place, it identifies more than 70 (northern hemisphere) bright stars that are suitable observational targets for both amateurs and astronomy students. Series: Astronomer's Pocket Field Guide. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 126 x 11. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2010th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441907042
ISBN
9781441907042
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 38.66

Paperback. Stephen Hawking is the world-famous physicist. To the public he is a tragic figure - a brilliant scientist and author of the 9 million-copy-selling "A Brief History of Time", and yet confined to a wheelchair and almost completely paralysed. This guide explores Hawking's life, and the evolution of his work from his days as a student. Illustrator(s): Zarate, Oscar. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 120 x 14. Weight in Grams: 164.
Publisher
Icon Books
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Fourth Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848310940
ISBN
9781848310940
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.12

Hardback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16 color illus. 4 halftones. 40 line illus. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691157269
ISBN
9780691157269
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.41

Paperback. Tells the story about the wizards of Discworld. Weaving together a fast-paced Discworld novelette with scientific commentary on the evolution and development of the human mind, culture, language, art, and science, this title presents a fresh view of the world we live in. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: FZC; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091951719
ISBN
9780091951719
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

Paperback. A brand-new edition of this bestselling Gem, featuring individual charts for all 88 constellations, a star atlas of the entire sky and details of the brightest stars and objects of interest which can be seen with the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes. Illustrator(s): Tirion, Wil. Series: Collins gem. Num Pages: 192 pages, 6 b/w, 90 col illus, With index. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 117 x 83 x 15. Weight in Grams: 148.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007178582
ISBN
9780007178582
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.11

Paperback. Editor(s): Shiwram, Ken. Series: Space. Num Pages: 108 pages, colour illus. BIC Classification: PDZ; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 176 x 6. Weight in Grams: 286.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
Number of pages
108
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894959117
ISBN
9781894959117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

Hardback. This work consists of essays dealing with the astronomical knowledge and beliefs of cultures outside the United States and Europe. It includes essays on Astronomy and Religion, Astronomy and Myth, and Astronomy and Astrology. Editor(s): Selin, Helaine. Series: Science Across Cultures: The History of Non-Western Science. Num Pages: 688 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBT; JFC; PDX; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1138.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
688
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792363637
ISBN
9780792363637
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 415.72

Paperback. Offers a discussion on how Russia prepares its cosmonauts for spaceflight. This title contains interviews and photographs with information obtained by the authors on visits to Star City. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 420 pages, 220 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBT; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 244 x 22. Weight in Grams: 738.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
420
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387218946
ISBN
9780387218946
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 39.77

Paperback. Num Pages: 300 pages, 125 black and white photos and 125 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFH; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
North Atlantic Books,U.S. United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556438141
ISBN
9781556438141
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.26

Paperback. In 140 pages, the authors present 140 explanations of the biggest questions in physics - in the form of 10 or so tweets per page. They set themselves the challenge of boiling down what is essential on each subject into sentences of 140 characters, and the results are both entertaining and brilliantly informative. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 21. Weight in Grams: 256.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571295708
ISBN
9780571295708
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 118 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 10. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319170039
ISBN
9783319170039
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.98

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