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Galaxies and How to Observe Them
by Wolfgang Steinicke
ISBN-10: 1852337524
ISBN-13: 9781852337520
$29.95 Paperback
A unique work that satisfies the need for a modern, comprehensive review of all major aspects of galaxy observation, this book combines the physical background on the nature and data of galaxies, the relevant instrumentation and viewing techniques, and finally the targets and their individual appearance in telescopes of various apertures.
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Celestial Mechanics
The Waltz of the Planets
by Allesandra Celletti & Ettore Perozzi
ISBN-10: 038730777X
ISBN-13: 9780387307770
$29.95 Paperback
The common perception of celestial mechanics is that of a discipline which needs advanced mathematics and astronomy to be understood. Demonstrating to a wider audience the many fascinating aspects of modern celestial mechanics without the use of mathematics, this title provides the technical tools needed for a basic understanding of the three "souls" of modern celestial mechanics--dynamical systems, Earth's solar system and stellar systems, and spaceflight dynamics.
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Planetary Ring Systems
by Ellis D. Miner, Randii R. Wessen, & Jeffrey N. Cuzzi
ISBN-10: 0387341773
ISBN-13: 9780387341774
$39.95 Paperback
In this comprehensive and up-to date book aimed at space enthusiasts and amateur astronomers, the authors cover the scientific significance of ring studies, the history of their discovery and characterization, the observations of Pioneer 10 at Jupiter, Pioneer 11 and Voyager 1 at Jupiter and Saturn, Voyager 2 at all four giant planets of the solar system, and Galileo at Jupiter.
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The Future of the Universe
by A.J. Meadows
ISBN-10: 1852339462
ISBN-13: 9781852339463
$29.95 Hardcover
There are many books that describe what we know of the past of the universe, beginning with the Big Bang, but what of its future? The Future of the Universe takes the reader on a journey through space and time, beginning with a long look at the Earth and solar system, voyaging to the outermost galaxies, and finishing with speculations about the life and fate of the entire universe.
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A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars
by James Mullaney
ISBN-10: 1846284392
ISBN-13: 9781846284397
$44.95 Paperback
Targeting beginning/novice amateur astronomers as well as more advanced amateur astronomers, this exciting, upbeat guide provides an extensive overview of binoculars and telescopes. It includes detailed up-to-date information on sources, selection, and use of virtually every major type, brand, and model of instrument.
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