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Asteroids, Meteorites, and Comets
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...
Asteroids and Comets
Shell Education 2010; US$ 8.99The sky is filled with much to see. We see the sun during the day and the moon and stars at night. But you can see other interesting things as welllike bright lights with tails and objects that shoot straight through the stars! These things are asteroids and comets. Learn all about them in this book. 32 pages more...
Asteroids and Dwarf Planets and How to Observe Them
Springer 2010; US$ 31.99Dwarf planets (which were formerly called asteroids except for the planet Pluto), and the smaller Solar System bodies still called asteroids today, are making front page news, particularly those that are newly discovered and those that might present a hazard to life on Earth by impacting our planet. In this age of giant telescopes and space probes,... more...
Astronomical Cybersketching
Springer 2009; US$ 27.99Outlines 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...
Astronomical Sketching
Springer 2007; US$ 35.99Despite 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...
The Cambridge Atlas of Herschel Objects
Cambridge University Press 2010; US$ 30.00The first star atlas devoted to the Herschel objects, a must-have for stargazers who want to explore these fascinating objects. more...
Complete CD Atlas of the Universe
Springer 2007; US$ 39.99Includes 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...
The Dawn Mission to Minor Planets 4 Vesta and 1 Ceres
Springer 2012; US$ 179.99Dawn is the first mission to orbit a main belt asteroid and the first scientific mission to use ion propulsion. Major objectives of this mission include mapping of the surfaces of 4 Vesta and 1 Ceres, determining its topography from stereo measurements, determining its mineralogy, measuring its elemental composition and obtaining ... more...
Deep-Sky Companions
Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 41.00An original selection of 109 deep-sky objects for observers worldwide. more...









