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Popular astronomy & space
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
€ 48.99€ 42.86
€ 48.99
€ 42.86
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
€ 51.15
€ 51.15
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
€ 14.99€ 11.92
€ 14.99
€ 11.92
Paperback. This provocative book traces the ways in which government has co-opted scientific research and reinforced a culture in which challengers to proscribed wisdom are frozen out. It contains stories of dramatic episodes with references to popular press and culture. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; PDZ; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441966841
- ISBN
- 9781441966841
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 30.33
€ 32.99
€ 30.33
Paperback. This is a completely up-to-date solar observing book, which, while providing the science background necessary for an understanding of the observations with the latest equipment, also features the most complete solar observing and imaging guide available. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 179 x 14. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387094977
- ISBN
- 9780387094977
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 43.67
€ 53.99
€ 43.67
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
€ 14.99€ 11.60
€ 14.99
€ 11.60
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803249233
- ISBN
- 9780803249233
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.05
€ 26.99
€ 25.05
Paperback. This practical, self-contained guide is an ideal introduction to practical radio astronomey for the newcomer. Assuming no prior technical knowledge, it takes the reader step-by-step through the process of building and using a backyard radio telescope. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 236 pages, 94 black & white illustrations, 43 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 180 x 14. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441908827
- ISBN
- 9781441908827
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.86€ 47.45
€ 52.86
€ 47.45
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
€ 29.99€ 20.67
€ 29.99
€ 20.67
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
€ 22.14
€ 22.14
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
€ 33.99€ 24.34
€ 33.99
€ 24.34
Paperback. Series: Springer Praxis Books. BIC Classification: WNX. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319276182
- ISBN
- 9783319276182
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.25
€ 58.25
Hardback. Tells the story of how the celestial objects that make up the solar system arose from common beginnings billions of years ago, and how scientists and philosophers have sought to unravel this mystery down through the centuries, piecing together the clues that enabled them to deduce the solar system's layout, its age, and the likely way it formed. Num Pages: 320 pages, 41 halftones. 19 line illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: WNW; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691145228
- ISBN
- 9780691145228
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 27.63
€ 36.99
€ 27.63
Paperback. Originally published: London: Bodley Head, 2011. Num Pages: 368 pages, 112 illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHR; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 139 x 22. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393343113
- ISBN
- 9780393343113
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.80
€ 18.99
€ 17.80
Paperback. Galaxies are the building blocks of the Universe: standing like islands in space, they are where the stars are born and where many extraordinary and little-understood phenomena can be observed. Here, renowned science writer John Gribbin explores what we have learnt about the cosmos through studying both our own galaxy and our distant neighbours. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 136 pages, 20 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 113 x 8. Weight in Grams: 116.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 136
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199234349
- ISBN
- 9780199234349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. This volume presents the findings of several satellites from across the globe sent to observe the sun. Beautifully illustrated, the book combines newly acquired scientific understanding with detailed descriptions of features visible on the Sun's surface and in its atmosphere. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 260 pages, 93 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 181 x 16. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642228384
- ISBN
- 9783642228384
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.47
€ 41.99
€ 34.47
Paperback. Editor(s): Pelton, Joseph N., Jr.; Bukley, Angelia P. Num Pages: 416 pages, 39 b/w photos, 54 b/w illus, 12 charts & 10 tables. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 176 x 21. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Publisher
- Collector´s Guide Publishing Canada
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781926592077
- ISBN
- 9781926592077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.23
€ 20.99
€ 17.23
Paperback. From the age of eight, when he watched Apollo 11 land on the Moon, Peter Diamandis's singular goal was to get to space. When he realized NASA was winding down manned space flight, he set out on one of the great entrepreneurial adventure stories of our time. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: BGT; TBY; TTD; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 127. .
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784162375
- ISBN
- 9781784162375
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.45
€ 25.99
€ 19.45
Paperback. Num Pages: 300 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: JFHF; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- McDonald & Woodward Publishing Company, US United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780939923045
- ISBN
- 9780939923045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 26.14
€ 37.99
€ 26.14
Paperback. In this Very Short Introduction, Katherine Blundell looks at the seemingly paradoxical, mysterious, and intriguing phenomena of astrophysical black holes. Outlining what a black hole actually is and how they are characterised, she separates the scientific fact from science fiction, and demonstrates the interesting role they play in the cosmos. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 114 x 7. Weight in Grams: 100.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199602667
- ISBN
- 9780199602667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.86
€ 13.99
€ 10.86