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Firefly Planisphere: Latitude 42 Degrees North
Firefly Planisphere: Latitude 42 Degrees North
by Firefly
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A valuable tool for stargazers at all skill and experience levels. A planisphere and sky charts are essential tools for night-sky viewing. Having a reliable planisphere on hand is the best way for stargazers to be sure they do not miss any celestial... (read more)

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The Sun
The Sun
by Steele Hill
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An expert on solar images teams up with a noted science writer to present a photographic book devoted entirely to the sun. Through dramatic images and a clear, precise text, the authors explore the intricate dance between the sun and earth, examining... (read more)

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Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
by Mary Roach
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If you haven't read Mary Roach's previous bestsellers Bonk and Stiff (shame on you!), Packing for Mars is as good an introduction to Roach as you'll find. Space travel hasn't been this funny or intriguing since Douglas Adams — and best of all, it's... (read more)

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A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing
A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing
by Lawrence M. Krauss and Richard Dawkins
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Lawrence Krauss's new book, A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing, summarizes the continuing developments in the field of cosmology. In addition to championing these new insights in the study of modern physics, Krauss also... (read more)

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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Space: Missions, Applications and Exploration
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Space: Missions, Applications and Exploration
by Fernand Verger
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Since the lift-off of Sputnik in 1957, over 8,000 satellites and spacecraft have been launched from over thirty countries, costing hundreds of billions of dollars. While only about 350 people have made the incredible journey beyond our atmosphere, we all... (read more)

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The Universe in a Mirror: The Saga of the Hubble Space Telescope and the Visionaries Who Built It
The Universe in a Mirror: The Saga of the Hubble Space Telescope and the Visionaries Who Built It
by Robert Zimmerman
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The Hubble Space Telescope has produced the most stunning images of the cosmos humanity has ever seen. It has transformed our understanding of the universe around us, revealing new information about its age and evolution, the life cycle of stars, and the... (read more)

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Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut
Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut
by Mike Mullane
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Upon his graduation from West Point in 1967, Mike Mullane was commissioned in the USAF. He flew 134 combat missions in Vietnam. Selected in the first group of space shuttle astronauts, he completed three space missions. He lives in Albuquerque, New... (read more)

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The Moon Almanac
The Moon Almanac
by Kim Long
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Your Complete Guide to Moon Facts and Sights in 2012!The first of its kind, The 2012 Moon Almanac packs essential information on all things lunar into one handy annual reference. With this almanac, you’ll have at your fingertips: ● The rising... (read more)

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The Cosmic Verses: A Rhyming History of the Universe
The Cosmic Verses: A Rhyming History of the Universe
by James Muirden
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From mankinds ancestors to Professor Stephen Hawking, James Muirden cleverly and humorously examines our quest to make sense of the cosmos in wonderful rhyming couplets. If youve ever wondered about the universe, or wanted to broaden your horizons, here... (read more)

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Star Trails: 50 Favorite Columns from Sky & Telescope
Star Trails: 50 Favorite Columns from Sky & Telescope
by David H Levy
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Levys Star Trails column has appeared monthly in "Sky & Telescope" since 1988. This collection of his 50 favorite essays focuses on the minds and hearts of the people who have made a difference in the study of astronomy.... (read more)

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Forever Young: A Life of Adventure in Air and Space
Forever Young: A Life of Adventure in Air and Space
by John Young
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He is one of the very few people to have walked on the Moon—and the only one of those to also pilot the space shuttle. He flew six missions in three different programs—more than any other human. He served with NASA for more than four decades.... (read more)

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First Contact: Scientific Breakthroughs in the Hunt for Life Beyond Earth
First Contact: Scientific Breakthroughs in the Hunt for Life Beyond Earth
by Marc Kaufman
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andlt;bandgt;Now in paperback, Marc Kaufman's riveting, game-changing book tells the incredible true story of science's search for the beginnings of life on Earth--and the likelihood of it existing elsewhere in our universe.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;brandgt... (read more)

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The Eerie Silence: Renewing Our Search for Alien Intelligence
The Eerie Silence: Renewing Our Search for Alien Intelligence
by Paul Davies
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Fifty years ago, Frank Drake pointed a radio telescope at nearby stars in the hope of picking up a signal from an alien civilization. Thus began one of the boldest scientific projects in history, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). But... (read more)

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Knocking on Heaven's Door: How Physics and Scientific Thinking Illuminate the Universe and the Modern World
Knocking on Heaven's Door: How Physics and Scientific Thinking Illuminate the Universe and the Modern World
by Lisa Randall
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One of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world and the bestselling author of Warped Passages, Lisa Randall is an expert in both particle physics (the study of the smallest objects we know of) and cosmology (the study of the largest). In... (read more)

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The Case for Mars: The Plan to Settle the Red Planet and Why We Must
The Case for Mars: The Plan to Settle the Red Planet and Why We Must
by Robert Zubrin
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Since the beginning of human history, Mars has been an alluring dream--the stuff of legends, gods, and mystery. The planet most like ours, it has still been thought impossible to reach, let alone explore and inhabit. But all that changed when leading... (read more)

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The Book of Universes: Exploring the Limits of the Cosmos
The Book of Universes: Exploring the Limits of the Cosmos
by John D Barrow
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Einstein's theory of general relativity opens the door for the study of other possible universes--and weird universes at that. The Book of Universes gives us a stunning tour of these potential universes, introducing us to the brilliant physicists and... (read more)

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Dark Cosmos: In Search of Our Universe's Missing Mass and Energy
Dark Cosmos: In Search of Our Universe's Missing Mass and Energy
by Dan Hooper
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The twentieth century was astonishing in all regards, shaking the foundations of practically every aspect of human life and thought, physics not least of all. Beginning with the publication of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, through the wild... (read more)

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Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe
Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe
by Mark Voit
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This poster-sized paperback on the discoveries made by the Hubble Space Telescope since its launch in 1990 is prepared to accompany a major Smithsonian Institution exhibition that will travel across the United States for several years. 110 illustrations,... (read more)

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David Levy's Guide to Eclipses, Transits, and Occultations
David Levy's Guide to Eclipses, Transits, and Occultations
by David H Levy
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In this simple guide, David Levy inspires readers to experience the wonder of eclipses and other transient astronomical events for themselves. Covering both solar and lunar eclipses, he gives step-by-step instructions on how to observe and photograph... (read more)

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Earth: A Journey Through Time
Earth: A Journey Through Time
by Nicolas Cheetham
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Planet Earth is presented in a captivating and original perspective in this extraordinary collection of breathtaking images. Through the use of satellites and various lenses and imagery techniques, previously hidden aspects of the planet are brought into... (read more)

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