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Planetary Ring Systems
Springer 2007; US$ 41.99A comprehensive book on the topic of planetary rings systems. It covers the scientific significance of ring studies, the history of their discovery and characterization, the observations of Pioneer 10 at Jupiter, Pioneer 11 and Voyager 1 at Jupiter and Saturn, Voyager 2 at all four giant planets of the solar system, and Galileo at Jupiter. more...
Cassini at Saturn- Huygens Results
Springer 2007; US$ 35.99Brings the story of the Cassini-Huygens mission and their joint exploration of the Saturnian system. This book contains a 16-page colour section, comprising a carefully chosen selection of the most stunning images to be released during the spacecraft's initial period of operation. 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 Night Sky Companion
Springer 2007; US$ 23.99Takes you on a journey into the science and facts of astronomy and space travel, along with some of its history and the men and women who made it. This book helps to find observing recommendations - including how to locate the object you're looking for - along with information touching on various aspects of your observation. more...
Geology and Habitability of Terrestrial Planets
Springer 2007; US$ 159.99Discusses the multi-faceted problem of how the habitability of a planet co-evolves with the geology of the surface and interior, the atmosphere, and the magnetosphere. This book delves into what life needs to exist and ultimately to thrive, the early environments of the young terrestrial planets, and the role of volatiles in habitability. more...
Planetary Crusts
Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 48.00This reference volume provides an up-to-date survey of the development of crusts on solid planets and satellites in the Solar System. more...
Cathodoluminescence and its Application in the Planetary Sciences
Springer 2008; US$ 109.99Cathodoluminescence microscopy/spectroscopy is a powerful technique providing detailed information on the shock metamorphism of target rocks, biosignatures of meteorites and mineralogy of the pre-solar grains. Moreover, it can be used as an in-situ method to classify the solid-atmospheric-liquid interactions on the surface of Mars. more...
The Night Sky Companion
Springer 2009; US$ 31.99Takes a look at astronomy, offering general history, soft science, trivia, observing guidance and motivation. This book provides fresh historical tie-ins, information and objects. It offers unaided-eye observers an opportunity to view many objects or events, learn about their history, science and how 'looking up' can be rewarding. more...
Giant Planets of Our Solar System
Springer 2009; US$ 139.99Reviews the state of knowledge of the atmospheres of the giant gaseous planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. This work reviews the theories of their formation and contrasts their observed temperature, composition and cloud structures and compares with simple thermodynamic, radiative transfer and dynamical models. more...
Handbook of Practical Astronomy
Springer 2009; US$ 84.99Suitable for practical astronomers, this book covers various aspects of practical astronomy. more...









