Popular astronomy & space books

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Observing Comets

Observing Comets

Author: Nick James ,  Gerald North
ISBN: 9781852335571
Format: Mixed media product
$186.30

Since comet Shoemaker-Levy collided with the planet Jupiter with stupendous force in 1994 there has been an upsurge...  Read More >>

The Mystery of The Moon Illusion: Exploring Size Perception

The Mystery of The Moon Illusion: Exploring Size Perception...

Author: Helen Ross (, Honorary Reader in Psychology, University of Stirling) ,  Cornelis Plug (, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of South Africa)
ISBN: 9780198508625
Format: Hardback
$261.95

For thousands of years, one scientific puzzle has fascinated and perplexed the greatest philosophers, mathematicians,...  Read More >>

The Restless Universe: Understanding X-Ray Astronomy in the Age of Chandra and Newton

The Restless Universe: Understanding X-Ray Astronomy...

Author: Eric M Schlegel
ISBN: 9786610560141
Format: Electronic book text
$81.66

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Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Astronomy

Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Astronomy

Author: C. R. Kitchin
ISBN: 9781852335595
Format: Paperback
$116.41

This could be the first dictionary of astronomy specifically written for practical amateur astronomers. A special...  Read More >>

Before This Decade is Out ...: Personal Reflections on the Apollo Program

Before This Decade is Out ...: Personal Reflections...

Author: Glen E. Swanson ,  Christopher C. Kraft Jr
ISBN: 9780813025377
Format: Paperback
$65.87

This collection of oral histories of the Saturn/Apollo program recounts the unique adventure of the lunar landing...  Read More >>

More Small Astronomical Observatories

More Small Astronomical Observatories

Author: Patrick Moore
ISBN: 9781852335724
Format: Paperback
$85.36

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The Hundred Greatest Stars

The Hundred Greatest Stars

Author: James B. Kaler
ISBN: 9780387954363
Format: Hardback
$85.80

Astronomer James Kaler takes us on a tour of the 100 most interesting stars, describing their characteristics and...  Read More >>

Handbooks: Stars & Planets: The Clearest Recognition Guide Available

Handbooks: Stars & Planets: The Clearest Recognition...

Author: Ian Ridpath ,  Dorling Kindersley Publishing
ISBN: 9780789489883
Format: Paperback
$52.80

Authoritative text, charts and diagrams, photographs, and a systematic approach make DK's Smithsonian Handbooks:...  Read More >>

Apollo: The Lost and Forgotten Missions

Apollo: The Lost and Forgotten Missions

Author: Shayler David
ISBN: 9781852335755
Format: Paperback
$142.29

A review of the Apollo 18-20 cancelled missions and the plans for using the Apollo hardware to support an exploration...  Read More >>

Practical Amateur Spectroscopy

Practical Amateur Spectroscopy

Author: Stephen F. Tonkin
ISBN: 9781852334895
Format: Paperback
$103.47

Because today's amateur astronomical telescopes are both powerful and affordable, spectroscopy - once the province...  Read More >>

Apollo 11, Volume 3: The NASA Mission Reports

Apollo 11, Volume 3: The NASA Mission Reports

Author: Robert Godwin
ISBN: 9781896522852
Format: Paperback
$64.66

On July 24th 1969 the crew of the historic first manned mission to the moon and their spacecraft Columbia arrived...  Read More >>

Spirit of the Night Sky

Spirit of the Night Sky

Author: Laksar Burra
ISBN: 9781876622329
Format: Paperback
$25.85

A basic, easy-to-follow guide to the stars and constellations of Australia's night skies, looking up from down under....  Read More >>

The Little Book of Planet Earth

The Little Book of Planet Earth

Author: Rolf Meissner
ISBN: 9780387952581
Format: Hardback
$52.80

The book presents to the lay reader a concise description of the geological structure of the Earth, from its earliest...  Read More >>

Cosmic Dispatches: The New York Times Reports on Astronomy and Cosmology

Cosmic Dispatches: The New York Times Reports on Astronomy...

Author: John Noble Wilford
ISBN: 9780393322774
Format: Paperback
$44.75

"""A must for every armchair cosmic voyager.""—Science News"  Read More >>

Gemini 7: The NASA Mission Reports

Gemini 7: The NASA Mission Reports

Author: Robert Godwin
ISBN: 9781896522821
Format: Paperback
$52.67

"During its 14-day mission, Gemini 7 achieved some remarkable ""firsts."" In ""Gemini 7"" some of the rare official...  Read More >>

The Big Bang Theory: What it is, Where it Came from and Why it Works

The Big Bang Theory: What it is, Where it Came from...

Author: Karen C. Fox
ISBN: 9780471394525
Format: Paperback
$52.67

The touchstone of a new series on scientific theories of the twentieth century, this book relates the history of...  Read More >>

Using the Meade ETX: 100 Objects You Can Really See with the Mighty ETX

Using the Meade ETX: 100 Objects You Can Really See...

Author: Mike Weasner ,  P.C. Sherrod
ISBN: 9781852333515
Format: Paperback
$77.60

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The Universe and How to See it

The Universe and How to See it

Author: Giles Sparrow
ISBN: 9781876670160
Format: Hardback
$45.00

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Neptune: The planet, rings and satellites

Neptune: The planet, rings and satellites

Author: Ellis D. Miner ,  Randii R. Wessen
ISBN: 9781852332167
Format: Paperback
$82.77

"Like the movie ""Apollo 13"" and the book on which it was based, Neptune: The Planets, Rings and Satellites tells...  Read More >>

Dark Moon: Apollo and the Whistle-Blowers

Dark Moon: Apollo and the Whistle-Blowers

Author: Mary Bennett ,  David S. Percy
ISBN: 9780932813909
Format: Paperback
$84.48

DARK MOON is the answer to the question-did the Apollo missions really land a man on the Moon and return him alive...  Read More >>

2002 Sydney Observatory Sky Guide

2002 Sydney Observatory Sky Guide

Author: Powerhouse Museum
ISBN: 9781863170901
Format: Paperback
$15.00

This popular manual has everything you need to know to find your way around the night sky in Sydney and eastern...  Read More >>

More Telescope Power

More Telescope Power

Author: Gregory L Matloff
ISBN: 9781280340147
Format: Electronic book text
$34.19

Discover the power of your telescope as you explore the vast reaches of the universe Want to explore Mars? Observe...  Read More >>

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