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Price: $29.95
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Sale: $20.40
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Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Jim Al-Khalili
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 530.11
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Publication Date: 1999-01-01
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Reading Level: 288
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Description: Do you know:
what might happen if you fall into a black hole?
that the Universe does not have an edge?
that the reason it gets dark at night is proof of the Big Bang?
that cosmic particles time-travel through the atmosphere defying death?
that our past, present and future might all coexist "out there"?
With two remarkable ideas Albert Einstein revolutionized our view of the Universe. His first was that nothing can travel faster than light - the ultimate speed limit. This simple fact leads to the unavoidable conclusion that space and time must be linked together, forever as Spacetime. With his second monumental insight Einstein showed how Spacetime is warped and stretched by the gravity of all objects in the Universe and even punctured by black holes. But such possible twisting of Spacetime allowed a magic not even Einstein could have imagined: time-travel. Theoretical physicist Jim Al-Khalili finally lays science fiction to rest as he opens up Einstein's Universe. Leading us gently and light-heartedly through the dizzying world of our space and time, he ultimately gives us the recipe for a possible time machine, capable of taking us Back to the Future, to Alice's Wonderland or on a trip with the Terminator.
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Price: $41.00
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Sale: $34.31
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Manufacturer: University Of Chicago Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Donald D. Clayton
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Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
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Dewey Decimal Number: 521.58
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Publication Date: 1984-01-15
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Reading Level: 634
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Description: Donald D. Clayton's Principles of Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis remains the standard work on the subject, a popular textbook for students in astronomy and astrophysics and a rich sourcebook for researchers. The basic principles of physics as they apply to the origin and evolution of stars and physical processes of the stellar interior are thoroughly and systematically set out. Clayton's new preface, which includes commentary and selected references to the recent literature, reviews the most important research carried out since the book's original publication in 1968.
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Price: $42.00
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Sale: $32.11
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Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Peter Duffett-Smith
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Edition: 3
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Dewey Decimal Number: 522.076
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Publication Date: 1988-03-31
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Reading Level: 200
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Description: In its first two editions, Practical Astronomy With Your Calculator enjoyed tremendous success. Using clear and logical
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Price: $29.95
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Sale: $26.23
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Manufacturer: Springer
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Keith Robinson
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Publisher: Springer
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 523.87
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Publication Date: 2007-01-16
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Reading Level: 164
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Description: While most amateur astronomers know about the red shift, have a general idea of the way that the emission and absorption lines in stellar spectra provide an insight into the atomic processes of the star, it is unusual to find someone who has any kind of detailed knowledge. The reason isn’t lack on interest – far from it – but is because all the books currently available are pitched at professional astronomers and degree students, and are to say the least, difficult to read. This is the first non-technical book on this subject, written specifically for practical amateur astronomers. It includes all the science necessary for a qualitative understanding of stellar spectra, but avoids a mathematical treatment which would alienate many of its intended readers. Any amateur astronomer who carries out (or who is interested in) observational spectroscopy and who wants a non-technical account of the physical processes which determine the intensity and profile morphology of lines in stellar spectra will find this is the only book written specially for him. And of course, "armchair astronomers" who simply want to understand the physical processes which shape lines in stellar spectra will find this book equally fascinating.
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Price: $39.95
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Sale: $27.96
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Manufacturer: Springer
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Rod Mollise
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Publisher: Springer
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 522.2
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Publication Date: 2001-04-20
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Reading Level: 357
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Description: Handbook for the selection, purchase and use of a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, for experienced astronomers. Provides tips, hints, and general wisdom on the tricky aspects of using an SCT or Makustov telescope. Softcover. DLC: Schmidt telescopes--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Price: $62.00
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Sale: $34.98
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Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: D. Scott Birney::Guillermo Gonzalez::David Oesper
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Edition: 2
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Dewey Decimal Number: 522
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Publication Date: 2006-07-24
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Reading Level: 322
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Description: The long-awaited second edition of this well-received textbook gives a thorough introduction to observational astronomy. Starting with the basics of positional astronomy and systems of time, it continues with charts and catalogs covering both historically important publications and modern electronic databases. The book builds on a fundamental discussion of the basics of light and the effects of the atmosphere on astronomical observations. Chapters include discussions of optical telescopes, detectors, photometry, variable stars, astrometry, spectroscopy, and solar observations. This edition contains new discussions of measurements with CCDs and appendices give basic statistical methods, useful astronomical software and websites, and sources of accurate time-calibration signals. Observational Astronomy is the perfect textbook for upper level undergraduate or beginning graduate courses on astronomy. Examples based on real astronomical data are placed throughout the text. Each of the well-illustrated chapters is supported by a set of graduated problems and suggestions for further reading.
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Price: $12.00
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Sale: $7.32
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Manufacturer: Laurence Holt Books
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Laurence Holt
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Publisher: Laurence Holt Books
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Dewey Decimal Number: 130
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Publication Date: 2004-06-30
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Reading Level: 256
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Description: Imagine yourself...
- surprising your friends
- charming a date
- delighting your children
- becoming an astronomy enthusiast
- navigating in a survival situation
- taking your first steps to discovering our place in the universe. Stikky Night Skies uses a unique learning method to bring a fascinating topic to anyone with an hour to spare. We spent hundreds of hours with dozens of readers testing and refining it to be sure it will work for you. Includes a comprehensive Next Steps section with guides to the top 12 night sky objects, stargazing equipment, observatories, clubs, free star maps, space and astronomy websites, and more. Covered by the Stikky Guarantee. We give ten percent of the profits from this book to projects that use knowledge to help people in need worldwide. For stargazers in the northern hemisphere.
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Price: $12.95
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Sale: $3.98
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Manufacturer: Stackpole Books
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Michael D. Reynolds
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Publisher: Stackpole Books
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Dewey Decimal Number: 522
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Publication Date: 2005-11
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Reading Level: 213
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Description: Many people assume that amateur stargazers must invest hundreds or even thousands of pounds in equipment before they can enjoy the wonders of the night sky. The truth is, though, that all you need is a simple pair of binoculars. This handy, easy-to-follow guide explains how to observe everything from the moon to meteor showers with binoculars and provides safety tips for viewing eclipses. It also includes separate sections for winter, spring, summer, and fall that give advice on what to look for and how to optimise your viewing. Ideal for budding astronomers of all ages, this book is the perfect way to see the night sky through new eyes.
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Manufacturer: Willmann-Bell
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Craig Crossen::Wil Tirion
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Publisher: Willmann-Bell
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Edition: 1st English ed
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Dewey Decimal Number: 523.80222
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Publication Date: 1992-10
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Reading Level: 183
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Price: $19.99
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Sale: $12.57
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Manufacturer: Quarry Books
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Patricia Price
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Publisher: Quarry Books
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Dewey Decimal Number: 520
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Publication Date: 2005-04-01
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Reading Level: 168
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Description: Stargazing is an activity that lasts a lifetime. There is nothing like the thrill of glimpsing at the rings of Saturn for the first time or seeing, with the aid of a simple pair of binoculars, a fuzzy patch in the sky resolve into a cluster of sparkling stars. The Backyard Stargazer will help you discover new wonders in the night sky, whether you observe from a lounge chair in your backyard, a camp set up far from city lights, or the deck of a ship on a special stargazing cruise. Written in a conversational, accessible style, The Backyard Stargazer is a down to earth guide to observing the night and daytime sky without having to invest in a lot of equipment. You will discover: - What you need to get started: a clear night, a red light flashlight, and a copy of The Backyard Stargazer to guide your observing sessions
- Seasonal star maps to help you spot constellations ,and more, year round
- Things you never knew about the Moon, Sun, and planets
- What causes an eclipse and how you can travel to see one
- How stars are born and where comets come from
- How to photograph auroras, meteors, and constellations
- What you can see with the naked eye, binoculars, and, when you're ready, a small telescope
Includes 46 easy projects for planet watching, moon viewing, and constellation spotting! |
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