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Beyond Plutoby John Davies
Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 26.00The 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...
Cosmic Catastrophesby J. Craig Wheeler
Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 38.00Fully updated second edition for undergraduate students in astronomy and astrophysics. more...
Space Systems Failuresby David M. Harland; Ralph Lorenz
Springer 2005; US$ 44.95Few endeavors are as technologically demanding as the design and operation of rockets and robotic spacecraft. A deep space mission is a lengthy sequence of critical events, all of which must be achieved, either in a straightforward manner or by a work around. For example, the Cassini-Huygens mission must survive in space for seven years, flying a precise course, simply to reach its target, Saturn. It could all too easily suffer an irrecoverable failure at any stage. In fact, throughout the "Space Age" a range of systems failures has frustrated missions. These have included total booster malfunction, by rocket upper stages failing to ignite or misfiring, by being stranded in parking orbit around the Earth, by being sent on the wrong... more...
Practical Astronomy with your Calculator or Spreadsheetby Peter Duffett-Smith; Jonathan Zwart
Cambridge University Press 2011; US$ 32.00The fourth edition of this handbook is ideal for anyone wanting to make astronomical calculations for themselves. more...
Planetsby William B. Rice
Shell Education 2010; US$ 8.99Earth is a planet, moving around the sun. But Earth is not the only planet! It is one of eight planets, many moons, and other objects that orbit our sun. The planets have much in common, and they have many differences, too. In this book, learn all about the planets. 32 pages more...
Astronomy Through The Agesby Sir Robert Wilson
CRC Press 1997; US$ 49.95From an historical perspective, this text presents an entirely non-mathematical introduction to astronomy from the first endeavours of the ancients to the current developments in research enabled by cutting edge technological advances. more...
The Accelerating Universeby Mario Livio
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2001; US$ 17.95Advance Praise for The Accelerating Universe " The Accelerating Universe is not only an informative book about modern cosmology. It is rich storytelling and, above all, a celebration of the human mind in its quest for beauty in all things." —Alan Lightman, author of Einstein's Dreams "This is a wonderfully lucid account of the extraordinary discoveries that have made the last years a golden period for observational cosmology. But Mario Livio has not only given the reader one clear explanation after another of what astronomers are up to, he has used them to construct a provocative argument for the importance of aesthetics in the development of science and for the inseparability of science, art, and culture." —Lee Smolin, author... more...
Cosmologyby Peter Coles; Francesco Lucchin
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 90.00This is the 2nd edition of a highly successful title on this fascinating and complex subject. Concentrating primarily on the theory behind the origin and the evolution of the universe, and where appropriate relating it to observation, the new features of the this addition include: An overall introduction to the book Two new chapters: Gravitational Lensing and Gravitational Waves Each part has a collection of exercises with solutions to numerical parts at the end of the book Contains a table of physical constants The addition of a consolidated bibilography more...
End of the Worldby John Leslie
Routledge 1996; US$ 34.95Are we in imminent danger of extinction? Yes, we probably are, argues John Leslie in his chilling account of the dangers facing the human race as we approach the second millenium. more...
What Does a Martian Look Likeby Jack Cohen; Ian Stewart
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 27.95"A fascinating and useful handbook to both the science and science fiction of extraterrestrial life. Cohen and Stewart are amusing, opinionated, and expert guides. I found it a terrific and informative piece of work-nothing else like it!" -Greg Bear "I loved it." -Larry Niven "Ever wonder about what aliens could be like? The world authority is Jack Cohen, a professional biologist who has thought long and hard about the vast realm of possibilities. This is an engaging, swiftly moving study of alien biology, a subject with bounds and constraints these authors plumb with verve and intelligence." -Gregory Benford "A celebration of life off Earth. A hearteningly optimistic book, giving a much-needed antidote to the pessimism of astrobiologists... more...









