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Popular astronomy & space
paperback. Star Clusters provides a succinct guide suited for observing star clusters in the field - how to see them, how to find them, and how to photograph them. Readers will find a definition of star clusters, easy-to-read descriptions, plus notes and facts for observation. Series: Astronomer's Pocket Field Guide. Num Pages: 174 pages, 117 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 8. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441970398
- ISBN
- 9781441970398
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 33.01
€ 41.99
€ 33.01
hardcover. Num Pages: 429 pages, 407 colour illustrations, 1134 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: WCG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 187 x 263 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1066.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 429
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319207551
- ISBN
- 9783319207551
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 48.98
€ 53.99
€ 48.98
Paperback. The extraordinary and inspirational story of US astronaut Mike Massimino Num Pages: 320 pages, 8pp colour photographs. BIC Classification: BGTA; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130. .
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471149542
- ISBN
- 9781471149542
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.57
€ 15.99
€ 11.57
Paperback. Have you ever dreamt of being an astronaut, travelling through the universe on your very own space mission? This book tells you about the experience of leaving Earth's atmosphere, to the reality of living in the confines of a spaceship and the strange sensation of weightlessness. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127. .
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552170581
- ISBN
- 9780552170581
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.89
€ 11.99
€ 10.89
Paperback. Michel van Pelt explains the principle of space tethers: what they are and how they can be used in space, along with elevators. He introduces space enthusiasts to the possibilities of space tethers including the technological challenges and potential benefits. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TRP; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 234 x 14. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493901982
- ISBN
- 9781493901982
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.25
€ 37.99
€ 32.25
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. On February 1st 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia - the world's first reusable manned spacecraft - disintegrated during its return to Earth, with a crew of seven. This book chronicles each of Columbia's 28 missions, as described by scientists and researchers who developed and supported its many payloads, and by the engineers who worked on it. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 506 pages, 280 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBT; TRP; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 832.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387215174
- ISBN
- 9780387215174
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.25
€ 43.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, colour photos & b/w illus. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 104 x 8. Weight in Grams: 116.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781894959520
- ISBN
- 9781894959520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.53
€ 10.99
€ 9.53
Paperback. Flat worlds, moon men, Martian canals and other strange ideas from beyond the stars Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; VXQB; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445662626
- ISBN
- 9781445662626
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.04
€ 27.04
Paperback. Focusing on future modern spacecraft, Michel van Pelt explains the exciting life of unmanned space explorers, making the technology, design, development, operation and results of modern space probe missions understandable by lay readers. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489990129
- ISBN
- 9781489990129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.03
€ 30.99
€ 27.03
Paperback. The Space Exploration annuals provide a yearly update on recent space launches, missions and results, to be published every September. The annual is written at an accessible level to provide a regular, balanced review of all the world's major space programmes. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 183
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387716671
- ISBN
- 9780387716671
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 30.19
€ 32.99
€ 30.19
Paperback. This updated book provides the vision and rationale as to why humanity is leaving its cradle, Earth, to use space resources and to establish offworld settlements. The user-friendly volume offers numerous photographs, diagrams, exhibits, and case studies. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 672 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PSVP; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1068.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387776392
- ISBN
- 9780387776392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 44.18
€ 48.99
€ 44.18
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. Provides a history of the Soyuz spacecraft programme from conception, through development to its use. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 496 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 26. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852336578
- ISBN
- 9781852336578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.18
€ 64.18
Paperback. Starting from Mars outward, this concise and illustrated handbook provides thorough information on the satellites of the planets in the solar system. Readers interested in the history and mythological backgrounds of astronomy will enjoy this beautiful volume. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; PDX; PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642448423
- ISBN
- 9783642448423
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.41
€ 126.41
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
Paperback. Astronomers and students interested in studying the Sun require a thorough understanding of the proper techniques and equipment. This title provides the information needed for safe observation as well as techniques that will make solar observation a rewarding experience. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 218 pages, 534 black & white illustrations, 67 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852330354
- ISBN
- 9781852330354
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 39.74
€ 48.99
€ 39.74
Paperback. For anyone considering buying a high-end Meade telescope, this book offers an experienced user's guide to what can actually be achieved with it. It also offers a guide to the many software packages available to aid optimizing and actually using the scope. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 236 pages, 85 black & white illustrations, 15 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 191
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441917744
- ISBN
- 9781441917744
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 39.58
€ 48.99
€ 39.58
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852334079
- ISBN
- 9781852334079
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.90€ 50.95
€ 52.90
€ 50.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 286 pages, 73 black & white illustrations, 48 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 282 x 214 x 19. Weight in Grams: 854.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag GmbH Austria
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783709172131
- ISBN
- 9783709172131
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.84
€ 196.84