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Paperback. This remarkable book gives a comprehensive account of the longest manned space mission of the time. It details the people involved and the crews assigned to operate Salyut. The book ends by looking forward to a continuation of the mission of Salyut. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 454 pages, 103 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 244 x 28. Weight in Grams: 780.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2008th Edition
Number of pages
454
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387735856
ISBN
9780387735856
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 41.86

Paperback. This book uniquely provides an essential, comprehensive understanding of the space tourism industry. Over half of the book is dedicated to providing for the first time essential training material for private spaceflight participants. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
347
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387746432
ISBN
9780387746432
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 37.06

Hardcover. The aim of this book is to continue to raise public awareness in the exciting field of theoretical physics. It covers the latest theories in theoretical physics and cosmology and presents them in a non-technical language. Editor(s): Nekoogar, Farzad. Series: Multiversal Journeys. Num Pages: 232 pages, 78 black & white illustrations, 11 colour illustrations, 245 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 528.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2010th Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387776378
ISBN
9780387776378
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 205.79

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

Paperback. This volume details for the first time the construction and occupation of the International Space Station from 2002 through to 2008, when it should reach American "Core Complete". It includes the recent installation of the final piece of U.S. hardware. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 413 pages, 185 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 824.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
413
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387781440
ISBN
9780387781440
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 36.15

Hardback. This book reviews the physics of clusters of galaxies beyond the standard thermal view. It covers topics such as the warm-hot intergalactic medium outside the clusters, non-thermal radiation components, and the chemical evolution of these structures. Editor(s): Kaastra, Jelle. Num Pages: 422 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB; WNX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 879.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
422
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387788746
ISBN
9780387788746
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 252.16

Paperback. The authors provide a detailed history of unmanned exploration of our Solar System. The subject is treated from an engineering and scientific standpoint. Technical descriptions of the spacecraft, of their mission designs and of instrumentations are provided. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 554 pages, 210 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 244 x 35. Weight in Grams: 948.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
554
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387789040
ISBN
9780387789040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 46.72

Paperback. In almanac fashion, this book tells what sky objects can be explored on a nightly basis in 2009 - 2010, combined with history, location maps, star hop instructions, and more. It provides a digest for sky watchers and will appeal to readers at all skill levels. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 418 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 872.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
418
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387795089
ISBN
9780387795089
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 38.40

paperback. Many civilizations produced astronomical texts, and many cultures that left no written records, left monuments ranging from rock paintings to Stonehenge, that show a clear interest in astronomy. This text is the history of such cultures along with the discoveries of Galileo, Kepler and others. Series: Springer Study Edition. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387948225
ISBN
9780387948225
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.82

Hardback. Following on the success of the first of the "Little Books..: (Hogan, Little Book of the Big Bang), Kaler examines all aspects of the nature, birth, life and death of stars, and their meaning for us. Technical detail is kept to a minimum. The book is meant to be read by interested laypeople. Series: Little Book S. Num Pages: 184 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 405.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387950051
ISBN
9780387950051
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.40

Paperback. Phenomena in the heavens are of great importance to many, and much of the lore of astronomy and astrology dates back to the earliest days of civilisation. This book discusses important topics in Babylonian and Greek astronomy. Num Pages: 172 pages, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HBT; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 610.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387951362
ISBN
9780387951362
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.96

This is a must-own reference for space history buffs. Series: New Series in NASA History. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801891151
ISBN
9780801891151
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.09

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S. United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892542055
ISBN
9780892542055
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.91

Hardback. The joint NASA-ESA Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn is the most ambitious planetary mission since the VEGA mission to Venus and Halley in 1985/86 and the Viking arbiters and landers to Mars in 1976. This book contains articles written by the project scientists and engineering team, which describes the mission, the spacecraft, and the Titan probe. Editor(s): Russell, Christopher T. Num Pages: 640 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1247.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
640
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402010989
ISBN
9781402010989
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 254.71

Hardback. Includes reviews that cover a range of cluster of galaxies topics. This title covers the advances being made in analytical or numerical modeling of clusters, weak and strong lensing effects, and the large scale structure as traced by clusters. Editor(s): Plionis, Manolis; Lopez-Cruz, O.; Hughes, D. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 481 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 971.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
481
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402069406
ISBN
9781402069406
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.18

Paperback. Written for budding astronomers and curious stargazers, along with nature lovers and science buffs, this low-priced, easy-to-use field guide expands National Geographic's natural history category and joins other pocket guides in this successful series. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 107 x 184. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Edition
Poc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781426217852
ISBN
9781426217852
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.64

Paperback. This is the first Spectral Atlas designed for amateur astronomers. For the first time in one place, it identifies more than 70 (northern hemisphere) bright stars that are suitable observational targets for both amateurs and astronomy students. Series: Astronomer's Pocket Field Guide. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 126 x 11. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2010th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441907042
ISBN
9781441907042
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 39.70

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2010th Edition
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441955708
ISBN
9781441955708
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.93

Paperback. A book that will appeal to all who are interested in unusual celestial occurences, this volume details a variety of odd astronomical observations and includes a number of amusing anecdotes that demonstrate the significance of these "weird" phenomena. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps, bibliography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2011th Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441964236
ISBN
9781441964236
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 39.95

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
€ 30.07

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2011th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441969040
ISBN
9781441969040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 41.28

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

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

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2012th Edition
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461409403
ISBN
9781461409403
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 40.13

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