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Beyond Pluto
Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 27.00The 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...
Teaching and Learning Astronomy
Cambridge University Press 2005; US$ 39.00This 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 Astronomy
CRC Press 2000; US$ 83.95This 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...
Planet Formation
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 34.00This volume addresses fundamental questions concerning the formation of planetary systems in general, and of our solar system in particular. Drawing from recent advances in observational, experimental, and theoretical research, it summarises our current understanding of the planet formation processes, and addresses major open questions and research... more...
The Planetary Scientist's Companion
Oxford University Press 1998; US$ 44.99A comprehensive and practical book of facts and data about the Sun, planets, asteroids, comets, meteorites, the Kuiper belt and Centaur objects in our solar system. Also covered are properties of nearby stars, the interstellar medium, and extra-solar planetary systems. more...
The Surface of Mars
Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 168.00An up-to-date and highly illustrated principal reference for researchers and graduate students in planetary science. more...
The Geology of Mars
Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 68.00A reference on the geological evolution of Mars for students and researchers of planetary science. more...
Deep-Sky Companions
Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 41.00An original selection of 109 deep-sky objects for observers worldwide. more...
The Observer's Year
Springer 2006; US$ 35.99Sir Patrick Moore has written and updated this book to highlight special objects of interest on every night of the year. Beginning January 1st, he works through the year night by night, highlighting the most rewarding targets, updated until the year 2010. more...
The Outer Planets and their Moons
Springer 2006; US$ 139.99Aims 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...









