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Deep-Sky Companionsby Stephen James O'Meara
Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 38.00An original selection of 109 deep-sky objects for observers worldwide. more...
The Outer Planets and their Moonsby T. Encrenaz; R. Kallenbach; T. Owen
Springer 2005; US$ 139.00Aims to review the knowledge on 4 major themes: the study of the formation and evolution processes of the outer planets and their satellites; a study of the atmospheres of the outer planets and Titan; the study of the planetary magnetospheres and their interactions with the solar wind; and the formation and properties of satellites and rings. more...
Star Mapsby Nick Kanas
Springer 2007; US$ 34.95Traces the history of celestial cartography and relates this history to the changing ideas of man's place in the universe and to advances in map-making. This book features reproductions of maps from antiquarian celestial atlases and prints. It includes a legend for each illustration to explain its astronomical and cartographic features. more...
Astronomical Sketchingby Richard Handy; Sol Robbins; Jeremy Perez; Erika Rix; David B. Moody
Springer 2006; US$ 44.95Despite the fact that there are a variety of drawing media and techniques, there exists no comprehensive treatment of the subject of astronomical sketching. This book contains information regarding equipment, types of telescope and eyepiece combinations, techniques for preserving and archiving sketches, and suggestions for accurate record keeping. more...
Complete CD Atlas of the Universeby Richard Harshaw
Springer 2007; US$ 49.95Includes finder charts, in both normal and mirror-image views (for users of the ubiquitous Meade and Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope ranges), and a list of 14,000 objects. This CD is accompanied by a book that showcases the maps, describes the CD-R content and organization, and includes various appendices. more...
Asteroids, Meteorites, and Cometsby Linda T. Elkins-Tanton
Infobase Publishing 2006; US$ 37.50Discusses the solar system bodies that are not one of the nine planets or their moons. This volume describes the discoveries of various asteroids, along with the long centuries of argument over the nature of meteorites and impact craters. It is useful for those interested in understanding the science and history of these bodies. more...
The Observer's Sky Atlasby E. Karkoschka
Springer 2007; US$ 34.95This title includes a short introduction to observing, a thorough description of the star charts and tables, a glossary and much more. It is perfect for both the beginner and seasoned observer. It is fully revised edition of a best-selling and highly-praised sky atlas. more...
Astronomical Cybersketchingby Peter Grego
Springer 2009; US$ 34.95Outlines the techniques involved in making observational sketches and more detailed 'scientific' drawings of a wide variety of astronomical subjects using modern digital equipment; primarily PDAs and tablet PCs. This book also discusses about choosing hardware and software. more...
Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorsby Josepha Sherman
Marshall Cavendish 2009; US$ 32.79Journey into space and find out all there is to know about Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors more...
The Making of History's Greatest Star Mapby Michael Perryman
Springer 2010; US$ 29.95Over the years, many scientific careers - and considerable resources - have been devoted to measuring their positions and motions with ever increasing accuracy. This book traces the subject's history, explains why the enormous efforts are considered worthwhile, and offers an insight into the Hipparcos project. more...









