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Turn Left at Orion
Cambridge University Press 2000; US$ 24.00Fascinating guide for beginning amateur astronomers using small telescopes in the northern and southern hemisphere. more...
Dynamic Planet
Springer 2007; US$ 139.99Covers a range of disciplines written to illustrate the nature and dynamic interactions of Mercury with its environment. This book is accessible to engineers and scientists as well as those planning to be engineers and scientists at the upper level college student or 'educated layman' level or above. more...
Star Maps
Springer 2007; US$ 27.99Traces the history of celestial cartography and relates this history to the changing ideas of man's place in the universe and to advances in map-making. This book features reproductions of maps from antiquarian celestial atlases and prints. It includes a legend for each illustration to explain its astronomical and cartographic features. more...
The Martian Surface
Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 173.00A fresh look at the latest Mars discoveries for researchers and students in planetary science, astronomy, and space exploration. more...
Solar System Astrophysics
Springer 2008; US$ 94.99Covers the field of solar system astrophysics beginning with basic tools of spherical astronomy and coordinate frames and celestial mechanics. This title features the atmospheres chapter that includes discussions of circulation, applicable also to the subsequent discussion of the gas giants. more...
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...
Jupiter and Saturn
Infobase Publishing 2006; US$ 37.50Explores the orbital movements of Jupiter in the solar system and its internal and external composition, movements, and temperatures, as well as Saturn's ring system. Useful for those interested in understanding the science and history behind the exploration of Jupiter and Saturn, this volume looks into the geological profiles of these planets. more...
The Earth and the Moon
Infobase Publishing 2006; US$ 37.50Compares the Earth equally with other planets to display the similarities and differences between the various orbiting bodies. This volume discusses the fundamental aspects of the Earth as a planet. It also covers the evolution of the moon in relation to the geological features of the Earth. more...
Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and the Outer Solar System
Infobase Publishing 2006; US$ 37.50Discusses what data there is on the distant gas planets and investigates theories about their formation and evolution. Useful for those interested in understanding the science and history behind the exploration of the celestial bodies, this volume brings the mystery of the outer solar system to the forefront. more...
Marswalk One
Springer 2007; US$ 39.99Addresses the question of why we should embark on a journey to Mars. This book also addresses why we need to carry out these tasks and what a human crew could achieve that an automated mission could not. It features an analysis drawn from experiences in manned and unmanned space programmes including Apollo, Skylab, Salyut/Mir, and Shuttle and ISS. more...









