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Paperback. Loved by Jon Stewart (The Daily Showon Channel 4), lavishly praised by Entertainment Weekly, profiled in The New York Times Science section, and reprinted four times, Mike Mullane's laugh-out-loud, attention-grabbing memoir about his life as an astronaut is finally available in paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages, 8 pp b-w insert. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGT; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780743276832
- ISBN
- 9780743276832
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.82
€ 22.82
Paperback. Make: High-Power Rockets is for all the science geeks who look at the moon and try to figure out where Neil Armstrong walked, watch in awe as rockets lift off, and want to fly their own model rockets. Starting with an overview of mid- and high-power rocketry, readers will start out making rockets with F and G engines, and move on up to H engines. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- O´Reilly Media United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781457182976
- ISBN
- 9781457182976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.59
€ 37.99
€ 36.59
Paperback. Explore the challenges in searching for evidence of extraterrestrials. The book is the first to examine electromagnetic frequencies besides RF and microwave as signal sources, taking into consideration all the ways that extraterrestrials might communicate. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 190 pages, 54 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387734538
- ISBN
- 9780387734538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.21
€ 30.99
€ 26.21
Hardback. Includes an introduction to the computation of celestial mechanics, covering from astronomical and computational theory to the construction of rapid and accurate applications programs. This book supplies the necessary knowledge and software solutions for determining and predicting positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, solar eclipses, and much more. Translator(s): Dunlop, Storm. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 4th Corrected ed. 2000. Corr. 4th printing 2009
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540672210
- ISBN
- 9783540672210
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.52
€ 195.52
paperback. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 12th Edition
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849969413
- ISBN
- 9781849969413
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.90€ 47.27
€ 52.90
€ 47.27
Paperback. The Sky at Night book series documents the recent episodes of Sir Patrick Moore's record-breaking TV program of the same name. This volume collects all 40 episodes from the past four years, each of which has been re-written into a short, punchy essay. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 169 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 33 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 169
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441964083
- ISBN
- 9781441964083
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 33.68
€ 41.99
€ 33.68
Paperback. In its Second Edition, this complete guide to buying and using a low-cost amateur astronomical telescope updates computer controls, digital cameras, dropping prices and rising quality of devices. Offers reviews and test reports on available budget telescopes. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 165 pages, 63 black & white illustrations, 48 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 10. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461421603
- ISBN
- 9781461421603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.03
€ 47.03
Hardback. Num Pages: 370 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306432644
- ISBN
- 9780306432644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.33
€ 67.33
Paperback. Editor(s): Basov, N. G. Num Pages: 150 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 210 x 8. Weight in Grams: 409.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1979
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468416404
- ISBN
- 9781468416404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.64
€ 66.64
Hardcover. Based on Roth's celebrated German language handbook for amateur astronomers, which first appeared over 40 years ago, this book is unique in giving the practical astronomer the most comprehensive, up-to-date and detailed single guide to the subject available. Editor(s): Roth, Gunter D. Num Pages: 712 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 191 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1737.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 712
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540763772
- ISBN
- 9783540763772
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.19€ 88.35
€ 96.19
€ 88.35
Paperback. This is the first book specifically written for amateur astronomers who own, or who are about to purchase, a computer-controlled 'go-to' telescope. The 'go-to' capability is huge, and this book offers fascinating deep-sky objects and detailed observing lists. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 260 pages, 100 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441968500
- ISBN
- 9781441968500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.72
€ 32.99
€ 28.72
Paperback. This offers an explanation of the aurora's causes, how the occurrence of major auroral events may now be predicted, and how amateur observers can record displays. This is the first serious book about aurora written for practical but non-professional observers. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387360522
- ISBN
- 9780387360522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 29.79
€ 35.99
€ 29.79
Paperback. "A compelling appeal, at just the right time, for continuing to look up."-Air & Space Editor(s): Lang, Avis. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 211 x 24. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393350371
- ISBN
- 9780393350371
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.65
€ 17.99
€ 17.65
Paperback. The New York Times bestseller: "You gotta read this. It is the most exciting book about Pluto you will ever read in your life."-Jon Stewart Num Pages: 208 pages, Color illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 211 x 13. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393350364
- ISBN
- 9780393350364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.65
€ 17.99
€ 17.65
Hardback. This beautifully illustrated companion to Neil deGrasse Tyson's popular podcast and National Geographic Channel TV show is an eye-opening journey for anyone curious about the complexities of our universe. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCA; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 262 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1312.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426217272
- ISBN
- 9781426217272
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 32.93
€ 32.99
€ 32.93
Hardback. Num Pages: 480 pages, 95 color illus. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK; PHVB; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 191 x 265 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1338.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780691157245
- ISBN
- 9780691157245
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 32.14
€ 36.99
€ 32.14
Paperback. Series: Astronomers' Universe. BIC Classification: WNX. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319278124
- ISBN
- 9783319278124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.35
€ 57.35
Paperback. This is a comprehensive guide to buying, testing, and using a refracting telescope. It is written mainly for amateur astronomers who already own or are intending to purchase a refracting telescope, but will prove useful for non-astronomical observers. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, 119 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AJ; PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441964021
- ISBN
- 9781441964021
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 44.94
€ 53.99
€ 44.94
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441987853
- ISBN
- 9781441987853
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 39.24
€ 48.99
€ 39.24
Paperback. This book describes the telescopes built by such renowned makers as Dollond, Alvan Clark, Thomas Cooke & Sons, Carl Zeiss and others. Includes interviews with collectors of classic telescopes, and tips for readers on prospecting for and acquiring their own. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 239 pages, 88 black & white illustrations, 83 colour illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 231 x 11. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461444237
- ISBN
- 9781461444237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 39.69
€ 48.99
€ 39.69
Paperback. Written for amateur astronomers, this book reviews portable equipment, accessories and mounts, describing which are best for different kinds of viewing. Shows how to use your grab 'n' go telescope to observe a wealth of solar, lunar and planetary objects. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 245 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 127 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493908257
- ISBN
- 9781493908257
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.62
€ 48.62
Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 77 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231177542
- ISBN
- 9780231177542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Paperback. Series: Science and Fiction. Num Pages: 124 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: FL; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 234 x 12. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319305776
- ISBN
- 9783319305776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.09
€ 32.09
Paperback. This volume tells the fascinating story of Man's conceptualization of the solar system from the earliest times, when star maps represented what could be seen to the naked eye, to the modern age, when powerful telescopes and probes afford fresh insights. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy. Num Pages: 331 pages, 104 black & white illustrations, 59 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461408956
- ISBN
- 9781461408956
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.50
€ 62.50