Popular astronomy & space books

Written by a well-known and experienced amateur astronomer, this is a practical primer for all aspiring observers...  Read More >>

A Walk through the Southern Sky is a beautifully illustrated guide to the stars and constellations of the southern...  Read More >>

Classic telescopes are of interest to amateur astronomers for a variety of reasons. This book takes a look at traditional...  Read More >>

Though directed at an astronomically inclined readership, and providing some less well-known astronomically related...  Read More >>

When you look up at the stars in the night sky it can be easy to think of them as lights glowing on a large dark...  Read More >>

This richly illustrated book is unique in bringing Einstein's relativity to a higher level for the non-specialist...  Read More >>

Stars are a constant source of fascination. In this Very Short Introduction Andrew King introduces us to the science...  Read More >>

Mueller, the system manager of the human spaceflight program of the 1960s, applied the SPO methodology and other...  Read More >>

Worden has never before told the full story around the dramatic events that shook NASA and ended his space-flight...  Read More >>

"""How to Observe the Sun Safely, 2nd Edition"" gives all the basic information and advice the amateur astronomer...  Read More >>

But how many of us can identify which satellites or spent launch vehicle casing we are seeing?Artificial Satellites...  Read More >>

Includes images that reveal the intricate details and characteristics of our stars and planets. This guide gives...  Read More >>

There have been many developments in the field of light pollution over the last few years, and this second edition...  Read More >>

National Geographic's The Earth's Moon is like having an atlas and almanac in one. This incredible map/poster...  Read More >>

National Geographic Wall Maps offer a special glimpse into current and historical events, and they inform about...  Read More >>

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The Ballet of the Planets unravels the beautiful mystery of planetary motion. The book shows how our understanding...  Read More >>

How do you choose your first telescope? How do you get started in astrophotography? And progress to CCD imaging?...  Read More >>

The Messier Catalogue lists one hundred and ten galaxies, star clusters and nebulae. With over 90 easy-to-use star...  Read More >>

This is an informative, up-to-date and well-illustrated guide for amateur astronomers who wish to make useful observations...  Read More >>

This book is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to the brilliant and ever-changing sights of the southern sky...  Read More >>

Magically illustrated, this is an ideal introduction to the southern starlit skies. Its unique simplified maps make...  Read More >>

This 1998 book examines the remarkable story of the emergence of life and intelligence right through the complex...  Read More >>

Using clear and logical routines, this book shows how a variety of problems and exercises in modern astronomy can...  Read More >>

This guide to discovering lunar sites covers fourteen guided observing sessions from New Moon to Full Moon. For...  Read More >>