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  • Patrick Moore's Data Book of Astronomy

    by Patrick Moore, Robin Rees ...
    Packed with up-to-date astronomical data about the Solar System, our Galaxy and the wider Universe, this is a one-stop reference for astronomers of all levels. It gives the names, positions, sizes and other key facts of all the planets and their satellites; discusses the Sun in depth, from sunspots to solar eclipses; lists the dates for cometary returns, close-approach asteroids, and significant ... Read more

    $57.39 USD

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    by Stephen Hawking, Roger Penrose ...
    Series series Princeton Science Library
    Einstein said that the most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible. But was he right? Can the quantum theory of fields and Einstein's general theory of relativity, the two most accurate and successful theories in all of physics, be united in a single quantum theory of gravity? Can quantum and cosmos ever be combined? On this issue, two of the world's most famous ... Read more

    $13.09 USD

  • How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming

    by Mike Brown ...
    The solar system most of us grew up with included nine planets, with Mercury closest to the sun and Pluto at the outer edge. Then, in 2005, astronomer Mike Brown made the discovery of a lifetime: a tenth planet, Eris, slightly bigger than Pluto. But instead of adding one more planet to our solar system, Brown’s find ignited a firestorm of controversy that culminated in the demotion of Pluto from ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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  • Starlight Detectives

    How Astronomers, Inventors, and Eccentrics Discovered the Modern Universe

    by Alan Hirshfeld ...
    Julia Ward Howe Award FinalistNBC News Top Science and Tech Books of the Year” selectionScientific American/FSG Favorite Science Books of the Year” selectionNature.com Top Reads of the Year” selectionKirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year” selectionDiscover magazine Top 5 Summer Read”A masterful balance of science, ... ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Einstein's Unfinished Symphony

    The Story of a Gamble, Two Black Holes, and a New Age of Astronomy

    by Marcia Bartusiak ...
    This updated edition of the New York Times Notable Book recounts the long hunt for Einstein's predicted gravitational waves—and celebrates their discovery.In February 2016, astronomers announced that they had verified the last remaining prediction of Einstein's general theory of relativity—vibrations in space-time, called gravitational waves. Humanity can now tune in to a cosmic orchestra. We ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology

    by Ian Morison ...
    Introduction to Astronomy & Cosmology is a modern undergraduate textbook, combining both the theory behind astronomy with the very latest developments. Written for science students, this book takes a carefully developed scientific approach to this dynamic subject. Every major concept is accompanied by a worked example with end of chapter problems to improve understandingIncludes coverage of the ... Read more

    $60.00 USD

  • Solar System Dynamics

    by Carl D. Murray, Stanley F. Dermott ...
    The Solar System is a complex and fascinating dynamical system. This is the first textbook to describe comprehensively the dynamical features of the Solar System and to provide students with all the mathematical tools and physical models they need to understand how it works. It is a benchmark publication in the field of planetary dynamics and destined to become a classic. Clearly written and well ... Read more

    $91.09 USD

  • Earth and Space

    Photographs from the Archives of NASA

    by Nirmala Nataraj, Bill Nye ...
    "[A] glorious, pictorial tour of the universe . . . beginning with photos depicting Earth from space and progressing through . . . the individual planets." — School Library JournalPreface by Bill NyeTake a tour of the universe with this breathtaking collection of photographs from the archives of NASA. Astonishing images of Earth from above, the phenomena of our solar system, and the celestial ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology

    An Introduction

    by Peter Schneider ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This second edition has been updated and substantially expanded. Starting with the description of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, this cogently written textbook introduces the reader to the astronomy of galaxies, their structure, active galactic nuclei, evolution and large scale distribution in the Universe. After an extensive and thorough introduction to modern observational and theoretical ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Unseen Cosmos

    The Universe in Radio

    by Francis Graham-Smith ...
    Radio telescopes have transformed our understanding of the Universe. Pulsars, quasars, Big Bang cosmology: all are discoveries of the new science of radio astronomy. Here, Francis Graham-Smith describes the birth, development, and maturity of radio astronomy, from the first discovery of cosmic radio waves to its present role as a major part of modern astronomy. Radio is part of the electromagnetic ... Read more

    $27.99 USD

  • Gravity, Strings and Particles

    A Journey Into the Unknown

    by Maurizio Gasperini ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    New fundamental forces of Nature? New forms of "dark'' energy? Signals from epochs preceding the Big Bang? Is our space-time unique? Only a joint study of the three topics examined in this book – gravity, strings and particles – may provide answers to these questions. Such a study may also provide the key to solving one of the most fascinating mysteries of modern science, namely: Besides time and ... Read more

    $31.49 USD

  • Planets | Introduction to the Night Sky | Science & Technology Teaching Edition

    by Baby Professor ...
    Did you know that there are thousands, or possibly millions, of undiscovered planets out there? But before you can expand your knowledge to the unknown, you first have to know the planets already discovered. This educational book features the planetary system where Earth is included. It is a great book to add to your collection because it presents information in a fun and interactive manner. ... Read more

    $3.99 USD