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Popular astronomy & space
paperback. Do you relish viewing and identifying celestial objects? Whether you're a first timer or an advanced hobbyist, this hacks makes a cosmic companion. Turn computers and handheld devices into tools for an out-of-this-world experience. It brings space dreams to life making the book essential for anyone who wants memorable celestial adventures. Num Pages: 412 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 550.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA United States
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780596100605
- ISBN
- 9780596100605
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.21
€ 36.99
€ 31.21
Paperback. In 2004, Venus crossed the sun's face for the first time since 1882. This title tells the intriguing tale of the five Venus transits previously observed and the fantastic efforts made to record them. It is a story of heroes and cowards, of reputations earned and squandered, told against a backdrop of geopolitical and scientific change. Num Pages: 232 pages, 14 halftones. 22 line illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 15. Weight in Grams: 278.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press Princeton
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691115894
- ISBN
- 9780691115894
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.72
€ 45.99
€ 32.72
Hardback. Near the end of the Apollo 15 mission, David Scott and fellow moonwalker James Irwin placed on the lunar soil a small tin figurine called "The Fallen Astronaut". By telling the stories of the sixteen astronauts and cosmonauts who died in the quest to reach the moon between 1962 and 1972, this book conveys the human cost of the space race. Series: Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight. Num Pages: 448 pages, 50 photographs. BIC Classification: BGT; BK; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 34. Weight in Grams: 744.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Edition
- Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803285095
- ISBN
- 9780803285095
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Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 42.59
€ 42.99
€ 42.59
Paperback. Make: High-Power Rockets is for all the science geeks who look at the moon and try to figure out where Neil Armstrong walked, watch in awe as rockets lift off, and want to fly their own model rockets. Starting with an overview of mid- and high-power rocketry, readers will start out making rockets with F and G engines, and move on up to H engines. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- O´Reilly Media United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781457182976
- ISBN
- 9781457182976
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.59
€ 36.99
€ 30.59
Paperback. Designed to be used in the field under the red-colored lighting used by astronomers, this book includes recommended observing targets for beginners and intermediate observers alike. It contains start charts and specific information about the celestial objects. It contains the requirements for list of objects compiled by The Astronomical League. Num Pages: 519 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 247 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1204.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 519
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780596526856
- ISBN
- 9780596526856
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.73
€ 31.99
€ 30.73
Paperback. Num Pages: 325 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 31. Weight in Grams: 450.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Prometheus Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633882218
- ISBN
- 9781633882218
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Condition: New
€ 19.26
€ 19.26
hardcover. Beyond dares to imagine a fantastic future for humans in space-and then reminds us that we're already there. Num Pages: 336 pages, 55 illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 170 x 31. Weight in Grams: 606.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- WW Norton
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780393239300
- ISBN
- 9780393239300
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 16.78
€ 24.99
€ 16.78
hardcover. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 140. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780821407912
- ISBN
- 9780821407912
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Condition: New
€ 31.41
€ 31.41
Paperback. The idea that the speed of light is a constant - at 186,000 miles per second - is one of the few scientific facts that almost everyone knows. This title introduces the reader to modern cosmology, to the implications of VSL (variable speed of light) and to the world of physicists. Editor(s): Mirchandani, Ravi. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHR; WNX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 210.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099428084
- ISBN
- 9780099428084
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.38
€ 20.99
€ 16.38
paperback. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 458.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 12th Edition
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849969413
- ISBN
- 9781849969413
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Condition: New
€ 50.46€ 45.46
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€ 45.46
Paperback. Provides an overview of the successful Soviet/Russian development of space suits and subsequent space walks from Vostok to MIR and ISS. This title provides details of events, including their technical development. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 245 x 22. Weight in Grams: 700.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852337322
- ISBN
- 9781852337322
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Condition: New
€ 55.05€ 51.37
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Paperback. Presents an account of the scientific achievements and lives of cosmologists from Babylonians to Newton. Num Pages: 624 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCX; PDA; PDX; PGK; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140192469
- ISBN
- 9780140192469
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Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.33
€ 21.99
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Hardback. Num Pages: 370 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306432644
- ISBN
- 9780306432644
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Condition: New
€ 64.83
€ 64.83
Paperback. On February 1st 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia - the world's first reusable manned spacecraft - disintegrated during its return to Earth, with a crew of seven. This book chronicles each of Columbia's 28 missions, as described by scientists and researchers who developed and supported its many payloads, and by the engineers who worked on it. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 506 pages, 280 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBT; TRP; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 832.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387215174
- ISBN
- 9780387215174
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Condition: New
€ 41.68
€ 41.68
Paperback. Offers a discussion on how Russia prepares its cosmonauts for spaceflight. This title contains interviews and photographs with information obtained by the authors on visits to Star City. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 420 pages, 220 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBT; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 244 x 22. Weight in Grams: 738.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387218946
- ISBN
- 9780387218946
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 40.00
€ 46.99
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Paperback. This offers an explanation of the aurora's causes, how the occurrence of major auroral events may now be predicted, and how amateur observers can record displays. This is the first serious book about aurora written for practical but non-professional observers. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 432.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387360522
- ISBN
- 9780387360522
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 28.75
€ 34.99
€ 28.75
Paperback. A comprehensive introductory guide to "choosing and using" an LXD55/75 computer-controlled "Goto" series of telescopes. It is suitable for both beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers. It brings together the information needed to help owners get the best out of their LXD telescopes. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, 110 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387364896
- ISBN
- 9780387364896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 37.99
€ 46.99
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Hardback. This is the largest and most comprehensive atlas of the universe ever created for amateur astronomers. It provides a detailed observing guide for almost any practical amateur astronomer. Spanning some 3,000 pages, this is a project that is possible only on CD-ROM. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 120 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; PGK; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387468938
- ISBN
- 9780387468938
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.46
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Hardback. These historical narratives of scientific behavior reveal the often irrational way scientists arrive at and assess their theories. These little-known yet fascinating stories are told in a clear and engaging style to captivate the scientific-educated reader. Num Pages: 210 pages, 57 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; PH; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387710181
- ISBN
- 9780387710181
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 33.56
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Paperback. The Night Sky Companion is a comprehensive guide to what can be explored in the heavens on a nightly basis. Designed to appeal to readers at all skill levels, it provides a digest for sky watchers interested in all types of astronomical information. Series Editor(s): Vogt, K. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 671 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 671
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387716084
- ISBN
- 9780387716084
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 33.55
€ 34.99
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Paperback. The Space Exploration annuals provide a yearly update on recent space launches, missions and results, to be published every September. The annual is written at an accessible level to provide a regular, balanced review of all the world's major space programmes. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 183
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387716671
- ISBN
- 9780387716671
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 29.14
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Hardback. Editor(s): Wada, Keiichi; Combes, Francoise. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 400 pages, 103 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 795.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387727677
- ISBN
- 9780387727677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.94
€ 241.94
Paperback. Explore the challenges in searching for evidence of extraterrestrials. The book is the first to examine electromagnetic frequencies besides RF and microwave as signal sources, taking into consideration all the ways that extraterrestrials might communicate. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 190 pages, 54 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387734538
- ISBN
- 9780387734538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.32
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Paperback. This remarkable book gives a comprehensive account of the longest manned space mission of the time. It details the people involved and the crews assigned to operate Salyut. The book ends by looking forward to a continuation of the mission of Salyut. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 454 pages, 103 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 244 x 28. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387735856
- ISBN
- 9780387735856
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 40.27
€ 46.99
€ 40.27