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  • A Brief History of the Universeby J.P. McEvoy

    Constable & Robinson 2009; US$ 13.11

    Since the dawn of humanity, men have attempted to divine the nature of the heavens. The first astronomers mapped the movement of the seasons and used the positions of the constellations for augurs and astrology. Today, the search goes ever deeper into the nature of reality and life itself. In this accessible overview, astrophysicist J.P. McEvoy tells... more...

  • One Million Things: Spaceby Carole Stott

    DK Publishing 2010; US$ 18.99

    A photographic feast serves up imagery and information about all things cosmic: from planets, moons, and comets, to black holes, nebulae, distant solar systems, and more. Following on the incredible success of the One Million Things series, this spectacular book features dynamic photographs that beautifully showcase the stars, moons, asteroids,... more...

  • Hindsight and Popular Astronomyby Alan B. Whiting

    World Scientific Publishing Company 2010; US$ 53.00

    There are many books that endeavor to bridge the gap between scientists and laymen, yet too many overemphasize the presentation of scientific findings as hard facts and end up alienating readers from the critical thinking processes involved in science. Whiting attempts to break away from the norm in this revolutionary review of popular astronomy books... more...

  • Tantrasa?graha of Nilaka?tha Somayajiby K. Ramasubramanian; M. S. Sriram

    Springer 2011; US$ 139.99

    "Tantrasangraha", composed by the renowned Kerala astronomer Nilakantha Somayaji (c. 1444-1545 AD) ranks along with "Aryabhatiya" of Aryabhata and "Siddhantasiromani" of Bhaskaracarya as one of the major works which significantly influenced further work on astronomy in India. One of the distinguishing features is the introduction... more...

  • Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Telescopeby Neil English

    Springer 2011; US$ 27.99

    This book is the ultimate guide to buying and using commercial Dobsonians, with in-depth accounts for the various models (plus accessories) on the market and descriptions of the many innovations that amateurs have made to optimize their telescopes' performance. In the 1960's, John Dobson designed a revolutionary kind of astronomical telescope,... more...

  • Introduction to Astronomical Photometryby Edwin Budding; Osman Demircan

    Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 95.00

    Review of astronomical photometry for graduate students, researchers and advanced amateurs in practical and observational astronomy. more...

  • To Measure the Skyby Frederick R. Chromey

    Cambridge University Press 2010; US$ 49.00

    With a lively yet rigorous and quantitative approach, this textbook introduces the fundamental topics in optical observational astronomy for undergraduates. more...

  • Heavenly Bodiesby Bert P. Esq. Krages

    Amherst Media, Inc. 2003; US$ 19.99

    Detailing the photographic equipment and astronomical instruments needed to capture celestial images, this guide shows how astrophotography can be accessible to all photographers. Included is a detailed introduction to basic astronomy with information on mapping the sky, locating celestial bodies, and planning an expedition to photograph astronomical... more...

  • Beyond the Solar Systemby Mary Kay Carson

    Chicago Review Press 2013; US$ 15.99

    Tracing the evolution of humankind?s pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its... more...