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  • Solar and Stellar Magnetic Activityby C. J. Schrijver; C. Zwaan; Andrew King; Douglas Lin; Stephen Maran; Jim Pringle; Martin Ward

    Cambridge University Press 2000; US$ 49.00

    The first comprehensive review and synthesis of current understanding of magnetic fields in the Sun and similar stars. Combines studies of the Sun with those of other stars to arrive at an illuminating new view of stellar magnetic activity. Ideal for graduate students and researchers. more...

  • An Introduction to Radiative Transferby Annamaneni Peraiah

    Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 85.00

    Astrophysicists have developed several very different methodologies for solving the radiative transfer equation. An Introduction to Radiative Transfer presents these techniques as applied to stellar atmospheres, planetary nebulae, and other objects with similar geometrical and physical conditions. more...

  • Our Universeby Alan Stern

    Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 49.00

    This fascinating collection of articles on extra-galactic astronomy and cosmology by leading world experts not only describes the wonders and achievements of modern astrophysics, but also reveals what drives these talented scientists and how their careers and lives have been shaped by their desire to understand our Universe. more...

  • Beyond Plutoby John Davies

    Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 27.00

    The 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...

  • 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...

  • A Decade of Hubble Space Telescope Scienceby Mario Livio; Keith Noll; Massimo Stiavelli; Michael Fall

    Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 170.00

    The Hubble Space Telescope has made some of the most dramatic discoveries in the history of astronomy. This volume represents some of the most important scientific achievements in its first decade of operation. Written by world experts, this is an indispensable collection of review articles for researchers and graduate students. more...

  • The Monthly Sky Guideby Ian Ridpath; Wil Tirion

    Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 15.00

    Now 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...

  • The Origin Of Starsby Michael D. Smith

    World Scientific Publishing Company 2004; US$ 68.90

    Where do stars come from and how do they form? These are profound questions which link the nature of our Universe to the roots of mankind. Yet, until a recent revolution in understanding, the proposed answers have been raw speculation. Now, accompanying penetrating observations, a new picture has come into prominence. more...

  • The Rock From Marsby Kathy Sawyer

    Random House Publishing Group 2006; US$ 25.95

    In this riveting book, acclaimed journalist Kathy Sawyer reveals the deepest mysteries of space and some of the most disturbing truths on Earth. The Rock from Mars is the story of how two planets and the spheres of politics and science all collided at the end of the twentieth century. It began sixteen million years ago. An asteroid crashing into... more...