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  • Guidebook to the Constellationsby Phil Simpson

    Springer 2012; US$ 27.99

    This handbook is a guide to exploring the classical night sky and its wonderful telescopic sights. All 88 officially recognized constellations are presented in natural groups which are related by their origin and location in the sky. Each group is explained by a fascinating story which tells what each constellation represents, how it appears in the... more...

  • Exploring Venus as a Terrestrial Planetby Larry W. Esposito; Ellen R. Stofan; Thomas E. Cravens

    Wiley 2013; US$ 85.00

    Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series . With the search for extra-solar planets in full gear, it has become essential to gain a more detailed understanding of the evolution of the other earth-like planets in our own solar system. Space missions to Venus, including the Soviet Veneras, Pioneer Venus,... more...

  • 3,000 Deep-Sky Objectsby Ted Aranda

    Springer 2011; US$ 35.99

    This title is a comprehensive set of visual descriptions of deep-sky objects visible from the northern hemisphere. It is a record of the most extensive and systematic visual survey of the sky ever done in modern times. 3,000 deep-sky objects are listed with short descriptions of the visual appearance in the author's powerful binocular telescope.... more...

  • The Casual Sky Observer's Guideby Rony De Laet

    Springer 2011; US$ 31.99

    "The Casual Sky Observer's Pocket Guide" offers an observing program for occasional amateur observers looking for some quick, fun astronomy adventures under the stars. In the real world, where time for observing is limited, the weather is seldom perfect, and expensive equipment is not an option, amateur astronomy may not be seen as a... more...

  • Celestial Delightsby Francis Reddy

    Springer 2011; US$ 35.99

    Celestial Delights is essentially a 'TV Guide' for teh sky. This will be its third edition. This title, which has aggregated sales of about 20,000 copies to date in its two previous editions and has found a niche with skygazers, is much awaited. Through extensive graphics integrated with an eight-year-long calendar of sky events, it provides... more...

  • A Field Guide to Deep-Sky Objectsby Michael D. Inglis

    Springer 2011; US$ 31.99

    This star guide enables amateur astronomers to focus on a class of object, and using an observation list that begins with the easiest object, find and move progressively over a period of months to more difficult targets. Includes detailed descriptive summaries of each class of object. Amateur astronomers of all levels will find this book invaluable... more...

  • Observing the Messier Objects with a Small Telescopeby Philip Pugh

    Springer 2011; US$ 35.99

    "Observing the Messier Objects with a Small Telescope" contains descriptions and photographs of the 103 Messier objects, with instructions on how to find them without a computerized telescope or even setting circles. The photographs show how the objects appear through a 127mm Maksutov (and other instruments, where applicable). The visual... more...

  • The Observing Guide to the Messier Marathonby Don Machholz

    Cambridge University Press 2002; US$ 53.00

    The 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$ 196.00

    This 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...