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Paperback. This star guide helps amateur astronomers advance from easily observed objects to more difficult targets, and includes detailed descriptions of each class of object. The revised edition offers new chapters on Transient Objects and Naked-Eye Deep Sky Objects. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 261 pages, 59 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461412656
- ISBN
- 9781461412656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.52
€ 53.52
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461413318
- ISBN
- 9781461413318
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 32.56
€ 40.99
€ 32.56
Paperback. This book is for amateur astronomers who want to go beyond the Messier objects, concentrating on one of the most beautiful classes of astronomical object. It describes over 100 nebulae personally observed by the author using telescopes of various sizes. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 302 pages, 292 black & white illustrations, 55 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 177 x 11. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461417811
- ISBN
- 9781461417811
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 38.80
€ 46.99
€ 38.80
Paperback. In its Second Edition, this complete guide to buying and using a low-cost amateur astronomical telescope updates computer controls, digital cameras, dropping prices and rising quality of devices. Offers reviews and test reports on available budget telescopes. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 165 pages, 63 black & white illustrations, 48 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 10. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461421603
- ISBN
- 9781461421603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.21
€ 45.21
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461421931
- ISBN
- 9781461421931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.95
€ 46.99
€ 39.95
Paperback. This book shows the most cost-effective and time-efficient ways to use one-shot CCD cameras for capturing deep-sky astronomical images, and discusses how to get the best performance out of equipment that exposes all three color images at once. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 211 pages, 78 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461432463
- ISBN
- 9781461432463
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 32.73
€ 40.99
€ 32.73
Paperback. This book describes the telescopes built by such renowned makers as Dollond, Alvan Clark, Thomas Cooke & Sons, Carl Zeiss and others. Includes interviews with collectors of classic telescopes, and tips for readers on prospecting for and acquiring their own. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 239 pages, 88 black & white illustrations, 83 colour illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PGG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 231 x 11. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461444237
- ISBN
- 9781461444237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 38.20
€ 46.99
€ 38.20
Paperback. This book uses a fictional story set in the 24th century to illustrate the emergent topic of space colonization, robotics and self-replicating spacecraft. It contains a nontechnical summary of the underlying science of all concepts used in the story. Series: Science and Fiction. Num Pages: 137 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TRP; TTDS; UYQ; VXQB; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 146 x 10. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319020594
- ISBN
- 9783319020594
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.64
€ 31.64
Paperback. Editor(s): Sheehan, William. Translator(s): Moore, Patrick. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 551 pages, 318 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; PDX; PGS; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 551
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319344775
- ISBN
- 9783319344775
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 188.20
€ 188.20
Paperback. Num Pages: 244 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, 109 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 310 x 20. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319353722
- ISBN
- 9783319353722
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Condition: New
€ 43.85
€ 43.85
Paperback. Exploring humanity s thoughts and ideas about extraterrestrial life, this book looks at how science and culture interact to create a context of imagination and discovery. The growth in our awareness of other worlds makes this a crucial moment to assess the influence of cultural values on the scientific search for extraterrestrial life. Num Pages: 171 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFCA; PDR; VXQB; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 13. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319417448
- ISBN
- 9783319417448
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.70
€ 39.70
Paperback. The Wondrous Universe examines what is known about our world for the non-expert. It takes readers on a journey through cosmology and the quantum world of elementary particles, sketching the impact of the insights gained into philosophical assumptions and religious beliefs. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 184 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HRAB; PDA; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 235 x 12. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642201035
- ISBN
- 9783642201035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 28.67
€ 34.99
€ 28.67
Paperback. This volume presents the findings of several satellites from across the globe sent to observe the sun. Beautifully illustrated, the book combines newly acquired scientific understanding with detailed descriptions of features visible on the Sun's surface and in its atmosphere. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 260 pages, 93 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 181 x 16. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642228384
- ISBN
- 9783642228384
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 32.90
€ 40.99
€ 32.90
Paperback. This work introduces the origins and current status of the world's emerging space powers. It includes countries such as Iran and Brazil, and the programs of Japan and India from 1999 to 2007. The book concludes by speculating how these programs may evolve. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 400 pages, 100 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441908735
- ISBN
- 9781441908735
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.13€ 49.46
€ 51.13
€ 49.46
Paperback. The Last Flight of NASA's First Space Shuttle Num Pages: 454 pages, 235 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441920928
- ISBN
- 9781441920928
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.73
€ 46.99
€ 39.73
Paperback. Num Pages: 386 pages, 112 black & white illustrations, 53 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 683.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441922304
- ISBN
- 9781441922304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.95
€ 31.99
€ 28.95
Paperback. The Sky at Night book series documents the recent episodes of Sir Patrick Moore's record-breaking TV program of the same name. This volume collects all 40 episodes from the past four years, each of which has been re-written into a short, punchy essay. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 169 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 33 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 169
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441964083
- ISBN
- 9781441964083
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 32.36
€ 40.99
€ 32.36
Paperback. Written in a light and friendly style, this lavishly illustrated book introduces the life-sustaining Sun and its physics, and describes all aspects of the Sun's interaction with us on Earth. It contains images never before seen in print. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHVG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461497769
- ISBN
- 9781461497769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.77€ 48.91
€ 55.77
€ 48.91
Paperback. Editor(s): Basov, N. G. Num Pages: 150 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 210 x 8. Weight in Grams: 409.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1979
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468416404
- ISBN
- 9781468416404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.91
€ 63.91
Paperback. Originally published: London: Bodley Head, 2011. Num Pages: 368 pages, 112 illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHR; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 139 x 22. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393343113
- ISBN
- 9780393343113
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.06
€ 17.99
€ 17.06
Paperback. Num Pages: 300 pages, 125 black and white photos and 125 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFH; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- North Atlantic Books,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781556438141
- ISBN
- 9781556438141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.45
€ 20.99
€ 19.45
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: WGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Books United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588344618
- ISBN
- 9781588344618
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.11
€ 14.99
€ 14.11
Hardcover. Num Pages: 136 pages, 280 color & 38 B/W images. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WNX; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 223 x 21. Weight in Grams: 972.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764336164
- ISBN
- 9780764336164
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 24.81
€ 36.99
€ 24.81
A stunning, unprecedented collection of photographs and essays that goes behind the scenes at NASA. Num Pages: 352 pages, 381 4-c photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AJC; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 300 x 301 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2420.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781476738321
- ISBN
- 9781476738321
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.37
€ 48.37