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Paperback. Integrating extensive graphics with an 8-year astronomical calendar, this book presents sky events geared to naked-eye and binocular viewing. It is arranged by ease of observation - lunar phases and brighter planets, solar eclipses, the aurora through comets. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 423 pages, 98 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 618.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
3rd
Number of pages
651
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461406099
ISBN
9781461406099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 42.04

Paperback. This book explores intriguing cases in which astronomy has been used as a tool to solve mysteries from art, history, and literature. It clearly explains astronomical concepts with non-technical language and defines terms as needed for wide readership. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy. Num Pages: 355 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 113 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 171 x 16. Weight in Grams: 596.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Number of pages
350
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461484028
ISBN
9781461484028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.94

Paperback. United by the transit of Venus, scientists from around the globe came together to answer the essential question: how can the universe be measured? The author paints a portrait of the rivalries, triumphs and misfortunes that befell these men, along with their passion and determination to succeed. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 135 x 25. Weight in Grams: 332.
Publisher
Cornerstone
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
First edition & printing in this form
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099538325
ISBN
9780099538325
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.61

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
€ 39.58

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
€ 45.30

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
€ 40.04

Paperback. This book explores the history, subsequent discovery and contemporary research into pulsar astronomy. The story of pulsars is brought right up to date with the recent announcement of a new breed of pulsar, Rotating Radio Transients. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy. Num Pages: 190 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHR; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 341.
Publisher
Praxis
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
2008th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387765600
ISBN
9780387765600
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.76

Paperback. A brilliant new introductory guide to the night sky, from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 346.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008196271
ISBN
9780008196271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.64

Paperback. This book gives a summary of our current knowledge of comets and describes how amateur astronomers can contribute. It contains many practical examples and details key observing techniques that can be used with commercially available modern observing equipment. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 254 pages, 164 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, 50 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2010th Edition
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441957894
ISBN
9781441957894
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 39.70

Hardback. Takes you on a tour of the Universe. En route, this title stops off to gaze at 100 amazing sights - from asteroids to zodiacal dust and from orbit around the Earth to beyond the most distant galaxies. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: PGK; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 287 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1100.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Welbeck Publishing Group
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780978376
ISBN
9781780978376
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.83

Paperback. * The story of cosmic evolution, science and civilisation Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 27. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1983
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349107035
ISBN
9780349107035
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.37

paperback. Num Pages: 612 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFH; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 860.
Publisher
Feral House,U.S. United States
Number of pages
612
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Revised Edition, Enlarged
Condition
New
SKU
V9781932595482
ISBN
9781932595482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.39

Paperback. "[Tyson] tackles a great range of subjects .. with great humor, humility, and-most important- humanity." -Entertainment Weekly Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 211 x 24. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393350388
ISBN
9780393350388
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.57

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, 82 colour photos & drawings. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 107 x 6. Weight in Grams: 116.
Publisher
Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894959292
ISBN
9781894959292
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.19

Paperback. The first title in Icon's new Hot Science series, exploring the cutting edge of modern science. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Icon Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785782251
ISBN
9781785782251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.95

Paperback. Brian Clegg takes readers on an incredible trip around our random universe and the chaos that underpins it. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PDZ; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 210. Good, clean copy
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Icon Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
SKU
KSG0006592
ISBN
9781848316522
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Explores the astrological significance of Eris, a new dwarf planet in our solar system. Num Pages: 168 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PGS; VXFA; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 228 x 13. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Floris Books
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780863158674
ISBN
9780863158674
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.15

paperback. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Copernicus United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2002
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441928726
ISBN
9781441928726
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 33.12

Paperback. Reveals the interconnectedness of the solar system - and what it means for life on Earth. Relating a history of the solar system, this work describes how astronomers determined our location in the Milky Way. It provides accounts of the energetic interactions among planetary bodies, the generation of the Earth's magnetic field, and more. Num Pages: 384 pages, 69 halftones. 31 line illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691117430
ISBN
9780691117430
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 33.73

Paperback. What can you measure and what are your limits when orbiting in space? Learn about what physical quantities you can measure and what types of sensors you can buy or build. We cover the 5 essential design limits as well: power, bandwidth, resolution, computing.. and legal limitations. Explore what you can play with using your own personal satellite. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 145 x 7. Weight in Grams: 148.
Publisher
O´Reilly Media United States
Number of pages
120
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781449310646
ISBN
9781449310646
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.91

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