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Paperback. The bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem and The Code Book tells the story of the brilliant minds that deciphered the mysteries of the Big Bang. A fascinating exploration of the ultimate question: how was our universe created? Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 126 x 38. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Edition
- New Edition
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007152520
- ISBN
- 9780007152520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.77
€ 23.99
€ 17.77
Paperback. This book describes the many advantages of using binoculars for astronomy. It explains how to choose and evaluate binoculars as well as covers the functionality and physiology of binocular observation and their varying optical characteristics. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 460 pages, 201 black & white illustrations, 115 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 460
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461474661
- ISBN
- 9781461474661
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.11
€ 64.11
Paperback. The contentious history of the idea of the black hole the most fascinating and bizarre celestial object in the heavens" Num Pages: 256 pages, 27 b/w illus. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300219661
- ISBN
- 9780300219661
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.29
€ 19.99
€ 16.29
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
€ 11.99€ 10.89
€ 11.99
€ 10.89
Paperback. This detailed guide to viewing and studying comets is timed to coincide with the most dazzling comet of recent history-C/2012 S1 (ISON), due in the Autumn of 2013. It includes specially prepared maps and a full explanation of the nature and origins of comets. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 294 pages, 85 black & white illustrations, 136 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 234 x 13. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319017747
- ISBN
- 9783319017747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.30
€ 39.30
Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, 66 b/w photos & illus. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 146 x 26. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Griffin Media Canada
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781926837178
- ISBN
- 9781926837178
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 23.06
€ 33.99
€ 23.06
Paperback. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 247 pages, 64 black & white illustrations, 83 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AJG; PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 14. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493917723
- ISBN
- 9781493917723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.38
€ 55.38
Paperback. Anyone planning to purchase binoculars or telescopes for astronomy will find this book a treasure-trove of information and advice. It also supplies many useful tips on using astronomical telescopes or binoculars to get the best possible results. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 223 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, 70 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; VSG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 234 x 10. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461487326
- ISBN
- 9781461487326
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.79
€ 55.79
Paperback. Editor(s): Sheehan, William. Translator(s): Moore, Patrick. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 551 pages, 318 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; PDX; PGS; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 551
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319344775
- ISBN
- 9783319344775
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.12
€ 196.12
Hardback. Cammille Flammarion's The Planet Mars Editor(s): Sheehan, William. Translator(s): Moore, Patrick. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 551 pages, 318 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 34. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 551
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319096407
- ISBN
- 9783319096407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.32
€ 197.32
Can You Play Cricket on Mars?: And Other Scientific Questions Answered
Cbe, Dsc, Fras, Sir Patrick Moore
Hardback. Can You Play Cricket on Mars? And Other Scientific Questions Answered Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780750951142
- ISBN
- 9780750951142
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 12.84
€ 19.99
€ 12.84
Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, 82 illus. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 182 x 15. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781894959728
- ISBN
- 9781894959728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.28
€ 25.99
€ 18.28
Hardcover. Num Pages: 136 pages, 280 color & 38 B/W images. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WNX; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 223 x 21. Weight in Grams: 972.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764336164
- ISBN
- 9780764336164
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.45
€ 37.99
€ 25.45
Paperback. Presents numerous illustrations of the observed variability of cataclysmic variable stars. This text provides a clear explanation and thorough overview of this phenomena at a level accessible to the advanced amateur or undergraduate student. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852332112
- ISBN
- 9781852332112
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.95€ 65.42
€ 76.95
€ 65.42
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€ 41.67
€ 48.99
€ 41.67
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
€ 62.38
€ 62.38
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387004365
- ISBN
- 9780387004365
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 45.88
€ 48.99
€ 45.88
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
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Hardback. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 148 pages, 62 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGF; RNR; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 15. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319394855
- ISBN
- 9783319394855
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.91€ 46.77
€ 52.91
€ 46.77
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