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Beyond Plutoby John Davies
Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 26.00The solar system has more than doubled in size since 1992. For the first time in two centuries an entirely new population of planetary objects has been found. This 'Kuiper Belt' of minor planets has revolutionised our understanding of the solar system and explained the origin of Pluto, and beyond. more...
Practical Astronomy with your Calculator or Spreadsheetby Peter Duffett-Smith; Jonathan Zwart
Cambridge University Press 2011; US$ 32.00The fourth edition of this handbook is ideal for anyone wanting to make astronomical calculations for themselves. more...
Planetsby William B. Rice
Shell Education 2010; US$ 8.99Earth is a planet, moving around the sun. But Earth is not the only planet! It is one of eight planets, many moons, and other objects that orbit our sun. The planets have much in common, and they have many differences, too. In this book, learn all about the planets. 32 pages more...
End of the Worldby John Leslie
Routledge 1996; US$ 34.95Are we in imminent danger of extinction? Yes, we probably are, argues John Leslie in his chilling account of the dangers facing the human race as we approach the second millenium. more...
The Observing Guide to the Messier Marathonby Don Machholz
Cambridge University Press 2002; US$ 50.00The Messier Catalogue lists one hundred and ten galaxies, star clusters and nebulae. With over 90 easy-to-use star maps, and tips for a successful night of observing, this book will help amateurs with a small telescope to complete the Messier Marathon, or to observe the Messier Objects throughout the year. more...
Exploration of the Solar System by Infrared Remote Sensingby R. A. Hanel; B. J. Conrath; D. E. Jennings; R. E. Samuelson
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 176.00This book describes all aspects of the theory, instrumental techniques and observational results of the remote sensing of objects in our Solar System through studies of infrared radiation. Fully revised since publication of the first edition in 1992, it now incorporates the latest technologies, new mission results and scientific discoveries. more...
The Monthly Sky Guideby Ian Ridpath; Wil Tirion
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 15.00Now available in full colour and updated throughout, the sixth edition of this famous guide to the night sky contains planet positions and forthcoming eclipses up to the end of 2007. This handbook helps in identifying constellations, star clusters, nebulae, plotting planet movements, and witnessing solar and lunar eclipses. more...
Photochemistry of Planetary Atmospheresby Yuk L. Yung; William B. DeMore
Oxford University Press 1998; US$ 225.00Eleven planetary atmospheres are included for detailed study in this reference/text, four for the giant planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune), four for the small bodies (Io, Titan, Triton, and Pluto), and three for the terrestrial planets (Mars, Venus, and Earth). The authors have carried out a comprehensive survey of the principal chemical cycles that control the present composition and past history of planetary atmospheres, using the database provided by recent spacecraft missions supplemented by Earth-based observations. more...
Teaching and Learning Astronomyby Jay Pasachoff; John Percy
Cambridge University Press 2005; US$ 37.00This volume highlights astronomy in the curriculum, and addresses how the teaching and learning of astronomy can be improved world-wide. This valuable overview is based on papers and posters presented by experts at a Special Session of the International Astronomical Union. more...
The Data Book of Astronomyby Patrick Moore
CRC Press 2000; US$ 67.95This text offers descriptions and checked facts about the planets, stars, galaxies, clusters, and nebulae, and information on how to make observations. A feature of the book is the extended coverage, with maps, of all the constellations that can be seen from the northern and southern hemispheres. more...









