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  • The Casual Sky Observer's Guide

    Stargazing with Binoculars and Small Telescopes

    by Rony De Laet ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    The Casual Sky Observer's Pocket Guide offers an observing program for occasional amateur observers looking for some quick, fun astronomy adventures under the stars. In the real world, where time for observing is limited, the weather is seldom perfect, and expensive equipment is not an option, amateur astronomy may not be seen as a worthwhile activity. However, portable and quick-to-set-up ... Read more

    $44.99 USD

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  • Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs

    The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe

    by Lisa Randall ...
    "Takes readers on illuminating scientific adventure, beginning sixty-six million years ago, that connects dinosaurs, comets, DNA, and the future of the planet." — Huffington PostIn this brilliant exploration of our cosmic environment, the renowned particle physicist and New York Times–bestselling author of Warped Passages and Knocking on Heaven's Door uses her research into dark matter to ... Read more

    $11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Mammoth Book of Space Exploration and Disaster

    Series Book 358 - Mammoth Books
    In the words of those who trod the void and those at missioncontrol, here are over 50 of the greatest true stories of suborbital,orbital and deep-space exploration. From Apollo 8'sfirst view of a fractured, tortured landscape of craters on the'dark side' of the Moon to the series of cliff-hanger crisesaboard space station Mir, they include moments ofextraordinary heroic achievement as well as ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Stargazing for Beginners

    How to Find Your Way Around the Night Sky

    A step-by-step guide to knowing the night sky. Find northern hemisphere constellations easily by starting small and expanding your knowledge.This guide is meant to be taken outside! Read the instructions, and follow along with the stars. The only equipment necessary: your eyes and a clear night.Each lesson builds on knowledge learned in previous lessons, and students of the stars will become ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Digital SLR Astrophotography

    In the last few years, digital SLR cameras have taken the astrophotography world by storm. It is now easier to photograph the stars than ever before! They are compact and portable, flexible to adapt with different lenses and for telescope use, and above all DSLR cameras are easy and enjoyable to use. In this concise guide, experienced astrophotography expert Michael Covington outlines the simple, ... Read more

    $42.59 USD

  • The History of Astronomy

    A Very Short Introduction

    Series series Very Short Introductions
    Astronomy, perhaps the first of the sciences, was already well developed by the time of Christ. Seventeen centuries later, after Newton showed that the movements of the planets could be explained in terms of gravitation, it became the paradigm for the mathematical sciences. In the nineteenth century the analysis of star-light allowed astrophysicists to determine both the chemical composition and ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Solar System for Kids: The Planets and Their Moons

    Universe for Kids

    Series series Children's Astronomy & Space Books
    The solar system is a complicated but very interesting subject to study. The problem is, school textbooks are so heavy with texts, they become very boring to children. The good news is, workbooks such as this exist. Using a hands-on and picture-dominated approach to learning, a child would have absolute fun learning about the star and the planets. Secure a copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Lucky Planet

    Why Earth is Exceptional-and What That Means for Life in the Universe

    by David Waltham ...
    Why Earth’s life-friendly climate makes it exceptional-and what that means for the likelihood of finding intelligent extraterrestrial lifeWe have long fantasized about finding life on planets other than our own. Yet even as we become aware of the vast expanses beyond our solar system, it remains clear that Earth is exceptional. The question is: why? In Lucky Planet, astrobiologist David Waltham ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Astrophotography on the Go

    Using Short Exposures with Light Mounts

    by Joseph Ashley ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    No longer are heavy, sturdy, expensive mounts and tripods required to photograph deep space. With today's advances in technology, all that is required is an entry-DSLR and an entry level GoTo telescope. Here is all of the information needed to start photographing the night sky without buying expensive tracking mounts. By using multiple short exposures and combining them with mostly ‘freeware’ ... Read more

    $53.99 USD

  • Getting Started in Radio Astronomy

    Beginner Projects for the Amateur

    by Steven Arnold ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Radio astronomy is a mystery to the majority of amateur astronomers, yet it is the best subject to turn to when desirous of an expanded knowledge of the sky. This guideintends to instruct complete newcomers to radio astronomy, and provides help for the first steps on the road towards the study of this fascinating subject.In addition to a history of the science behind the pursuit, directions are ... Read more

    $40.49 USD

  • Our Solar System (Sun, Moons & Planets) : Second Grade Science Series

    2nd Grade Books

    Series series Children's Astronomy & Space Books
    Yes, science can be made fun and easy! This book features the solar system in all its glory. You can see pictures of the planets and the galaxy in full color. The layout is definitely going to amaze and delight a child. As a result, learning becomes highly entertaining. Grab a copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Let's Explore the Solar System (Planets)

    Planets Book for Kids

    Series series Children's Astronomy & Space Books
    Do you know that you live in a galaxy so big you are but a speck in its total existence? This beautiful picture book features the magnificent solar system and its planets. Here, you will learn about all the planets and the characteristics that make life possible or impossible in them. Grab a copy now! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD