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The Universe: 365 Days
by Robert J Nemiroff  Synopsis Photographs of outer space--produced by earthbound and space telescopes and planet-roving satellites--have captivated a vast audience. And nowhere has this audience found more enthralling views than on Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD), a website so...
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Practical Astronomy With Your Calcul 3RD Edition
by Peter Duffett Smith Publisher Comments In its first two editions, Practical Astronomy With Your Calculator enjoyed tremendous success. Using clear and logical routines, the author shows how a variety of problems and exercises in modern astronomy can be readily solved with a scientific...
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Astronomy: 365 Days
by Jerry T Bonnell Publisher Comments Perfect for anyone who's ever felt the allure of the skies, this spectacular collection of photographs of space and sky is drawn from Bonnell and Nemiroff's enormously popular Web site, Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD)....
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The Firefly Encyclopedia of Astronomy
by Paul Murdin Publisher Comments Included in this extensive astronomy reference are accessible contributions by 650 world-leading astronomers covering history from the Big Bang to present, famous astronomer biographies, key space missions since the launch of Sputnik, and the work of...
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Atlas of the Universe
by Patrick Moore Synopsis This guide to the cosmos includes the latest discoveries made by recent space missions. Illustrated with images from nearly four decades of robotic exploration, it includes a history of astronomy and space exploration, practical advice for beginners and...
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Sentinels of the Sun: Forecasting Space Weather
by Barbara B. Popps and Kristen P. Jorden Publisher Comments The Halloween Storms of late 2003, one of the largest series of solar storms in history, caused power failures, the rerouting of airline flights, satellite and space-station problems, and the failure of multimillion-dollar instruments on the Mars Odyssey...
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Illustrated a Z of the Stars & Planets
by Iain Nicolson Synopsis Every aspect of exploration, discovery and science of the universe is covered in this comprehensive and accessible A-Z of stars and planets. This guide takes you from the beginnings of the universe to the latest shuttle disasters, carefully explaining...
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NATO Science Series #77: Turbulence, Waves and Instabilities in the Solar Plasma
by R. Erd Publisher Comments Significant advances have been made recently in both the theoretical understanding and observation of small-scale turbulence in different layers of the Sun, and in the instabilities that give rise to them. The general development of solar physics...
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Dictionary of Astronomy 2ND Edition
by Oxford Publisher Comments Edited by renowned author and broadcaster Ian Ridpath, with the help of over 20 expert contributors, the second edition of this highly popular dictionary contains over 4,200 up-to-date entries on all aspects of astronomy. Readers will find a galaxy of...
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Cambridge Dictionary of Astronomy
by Jacqueline Mitton Publisher Comments Held up by the heliopause? Floored by the flatness problem? Intimidated by MACHOs? With the Cambridge Astronomy Dictionary you'll no longer be defeated by such astronomical jargon! These and 3,200 additional words, names, and abbreviations used in...
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Astronomical Sketching: A Step-By-Step Introduction (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy)
by Richard Handy Publisher Comments There are two basic methods of recording astronomical images seen through the eyepiece of a telescope. Photography (these days, usually digital imaging with a CCD camera) is one, the other is sketching. Astronomical sketching and drawing has a long and...
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A Dictionary of Astronomy
by Ian Ridpath Publisher Comments Astronomy is expanding almost as rapidly as the universe itself, and the proliferating scientific jargon can sometimes baffle even the most dedicated amateur. Now, in some 4,000 concise, up-to-date entries, this dictionary cuts a clear path through the...
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The Cambridge Dictionary of Space Technology
by Mark Williamson Publisher Comments A comprehensive, up-to-date and easy-to-use reference tool for anyone interested in space activity....
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Firefly Astronomy Dictionary: An Illustrated A-Z Guide to the Universe
by John Woodruff Publisher Comments A comprehensive dictionary to the major terms and theories used in astronomy, with concise details about the planets and stars, and brief biographies of major figures. It includes over a 1,000 entries, extensive cross-referencing, diagrams and tables....
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The Cambridge Concise History of Astronomy
by Michael Hoskin Publisher Comments This is a textbook on the history of astronomy focusing on the topics of prime importance....
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The Facts on File Dictionary of Space Technology (Facts on File)
by Joseph A Angelo Publisher Comments A current and definitive resource for exploring space technology. The recent tragedy of space shuttle Columbia has led many to question if looking to the stars to secure humanity's dreams for the future is safe or realistic...
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The Clementine Atlas of the Moon
by Ben Bussey Publisher Comments Atlas covering the entire Moon, based on data from the Clementine and other missions....
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Amateur Astronomer 12TH Edition
by Patrick Moore Publisher Comments This 2000 Edition of Sir Patrick Moore's classic book has been completely revised in the light of changes in technology. Not only do these changes include commercially available astronomical telescopes and software, but also what we know and understand...
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Astronomer's Computer Companion with CDROM
by Jeff Foust Synopsis This guide to using computer technology for space exploration opens exciting new worlds to home computer users. The CD-ROM includes software demos, shareware, images and a list of links to resources mentioned in the book....
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Molecular Clouds
by R A James Synopsis The study of molecular clouds has received increasing interest in recent years, particularly in the UK with powerful new instruments such as MERLIN and the Maxwell millimetre wave telescope. These conference proceedings cover a wide range of topics...
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