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Astronomy; Observers' manuals

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  • Marsby Nadine Barlow

    Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 74.00

    Textbook on Mars for graduate students and researchers, in geology, chemistry, atmospheric sciences, and astronomy. more...

  • Lights in the Skyby Michael Maunder

    Springer 2007; US$ 23.99

    Many lights and other objects in the sky go unrecognised, or at least are little understood by those observing them. And there is still a residuum of objects that remain unidentified by the watcher - classed generally as 'UFOs'. This title presents an identification guide, very much like the "plant identifier" sections found in a... more...

  • Planet Marsby François Forget; François Costard; Philippe Lognonné

    Springer 2008; US$ 39.95

    Give an insight of Mars by adopting an outline based on history rather than on subtopic (atmosphere, surface, interior). This work looks at its evolution, and incorporates the results from the space missions of Mars Express, Spirit and Opportunity. It also examines its formation from the ashes of dead stars, more than 4 5 billion years ago. more...

  • Real Astronomy with Small Telescopesby Michael K. Gainer

    Springer 2007; US$ 23.99

    Demonstrates the use of an 80mm refractor and shows how it can be used as a real scientific instrument. Following step-by-step instructions, this book provides users with many activities and projects suitable for an 80mm refractor or 90mm reflector or Maksutov. more...

  • The Herschel Objects, and How to Observe Themby James Mullaney

    Springer 2007; US$ 25.99

    Deep-sky observers are always on the lookout for new observing challenges. This guide offers an opportunity to retrace the footsteps of Sir William Herschel, discoverer of Uranus and arguably the greatest visual observer and celestial explorer. It lists various impressive of Herschel's star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. more...

  • Un anno intero sotto il cieloby Patrick Moore

    Springer 2007; US$ 31.99

    Ci sono 365 notti in un anno (366 se bisestile) e per l?astrofilo non ce ne sono mai due uguali. Il cielo ogni notte propone un suo show che ha per protagonisti migliaia di oggetti come stelle, costellazioni, pianeti, nebulose, da riconoscere uno ad uno, da ammirare e studiare. Sir Patrick Moore ? celeberrimo conduttore televisivo inglese, astrofilo... more...

  • Cataclysmic Cosmic Events and How to Observe Themby Martin Mobberley

    Springer 2009; US$ 27.99

    Deals with observing dramatic and often bizarre cosmic events. This title explains what these events are, what we know of their physics, and how amateur astronomers can observe them. more...

  • Measure Solar System Objects and Their Movements for Yourself!by John D. Clark

    Springer 2009; US$ 27.99

    Shows amateur astronomers how to measure the basic size and distance statistics for the solar system for themselves. more...

  • Make Time for the Starsby Antony Cooke

    Springer 2009; US$ 27.99

    Imaging systems enable time-pressed astronomers to take excellent astrophotographs of many objects without the hours-long exposures that used to be a feature of this aspect of astronomy. This book showcases a wide array of quickly performed astronomical projects, including various novel approaches to observing. more...

  • 2011 Australian Skyguideby Nick Lomb

    Powerhouse Publishing 2010; US$ 15.95

    The celestial equivalent of a street directory! Compact, easy to use and reliable, this popular guide contains everything you need to know about the southern night sky with monthly star maps, diagrams and details of all the year’s exciting celestial events. Wherever you are in Australia, easy calculations allow you to determine when the Sun, Moon... more...