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Astronomy; Observers' manuals

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  • The Practical Astronomerby DK Publishing

    DK Publishing 2010; US$ 19.95

    For anyone who's ever looked at the night sky and wanted to know more about the galaxy around them, The Practical Astronomer offers a comprehensive guide to discovering and understanding the mysteries of the solar system and beyond. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography and artwork, and using clear, easy-to-follow text, The Practical... more...

  • Starfinderby Carole Stott; Giles Sparrow

    DK Publishing 2010; US$ 25.00

    Find everything you need to observe, understand and enjoy the night sky in this complete guide for star watchers. Pick up the handy visual guide and find out what you'll need to get started and when to look for stars, plus explore a complete introduction to the Solar System. Use the planisphere to navigate the entire sky any time of night, throughout... more...

  • Faint Objects and How to Observe Themby Brian Cudnik

    Springer 2012; US$ 27.99

    Faint Objects and How to Observe Them is for visual observers who are equipped with a 10-inch or larger astronomical telescope and who want to "go deep" with their observing. It provides a guide to some of the most distant, dim, and rarely observed objects in the sky, supported by background information on surveys and objects lists - some... more...

  • The Caldwell Objects and How to Observe Themby Martin Mobberley

    Springer 2009; US$ 27.99

    The Messier's catalog of 109 'non-stellar' objects is still used by amateur astronomers as a guide to interesting objects to view and image. In 1995, the notable English astronomer and broadcaster Sir Patrick Moore published his own catalog of a further 109 objects, to complement the Messier catalog and provide an extended list of fascinating... more...

  • The Martian Surfaceby Jim Bell

    Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 173.00

    A fresh look at the latest Mars discoveries for researchers and students in planetary science, astronomy, and space exploration. more...

  • Landscapes of Marsby Gregory L. Vogt

    Springer 2008; US$ 31.99

    Landscapes of Mars is essentially a picture book that provides a visual tour of Mars. All the major regions and topographical features will be shown and supplemented with chapter introductions and extended captions. In a way, think of it as a visual tourist guide. Other topics covered are Martian uplands on the order of the elevation of Mt. Everest,... more...

  • Marswalk Oneby Andrew Salmon; David J. Shayler; Michael D. Shayler

    Springer 2007; US$ 39.99

    Addresses the question of why we should embark on a journey to Mars. This book also addresses why we need to carry out these tasks and what a human crew could achieve that an automated mission could not. It features an analysis drawn from experiences in manned and unmanned space programmes including Apollo, Skylab, Salyut/Mir, and Shuttle and ISS. more...

  • The Night Sky Companionby Tammy Plotner

    Springer 2007; US$ 23.99

    Takes you on a journey into the science and facts of astronomy and space travel, along with some of its history and the men and women who made it. This book helps to find observing recommendations - including how to locate the object you're looking for - along with information touching on various aspects of your observation. more...

  • Handbook of Practical Astronomyby Günter D. Roth

    Springer 2009; US$ 84.99

    Suitable for practical astronomers, this book covers various aspects of practical astronomy. more...