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Astronomy, space & time
Brand: University of Chicago Press
This is the third of six volumes collecting significant papers of the distinguished astrophysicist and Nobel laureate S. Chandrasekhar. His work is notable for its breadth as well as for its brilliance; his practice has been to change his focus from..
94.17£
Time. Gravity. Night. So much of what surrounds us feels familiar and mundane. But each is a wonder that reveals profound insights into the world around us.C. Renée James's whimsical tour of seven everyday experiences-night, light, stuff, gravity, t..
30.76£
Brand: University of Chicago Press
Galileo Galilei's Sidereus Nuncius is arguably the most dramatic scientific book ever published. It announced new and unexpected phenomena in the heavens, "unheard of through the ages," revealed by a mysterious new instrument. Galileo had ingeniousl..
22.34£
Brand: Callisto Media
Take kids ages 6 to 8 on a guided tour of the galaxy―blast off with the Junior Scientists seriesSpace is limitless―just like your imagination! Get ready to take an amazing journey to the stars. Solar System for Kids is filled with fascinating facts,..
13.79£
Brand: Pan Macmillan
Which moon in the solar system has more water than Earth? How are black holes made? What's our full address in the Universe? In Focus: Space by Raman Prinja has the answers!In Focus is a cool information series that's perfect for curious kids. These..
11.66£
Brand: Titan Books Ltd
"Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?"-Job 38:4The Foundations of Science introduces children to the wonders of the natural world in light of God's providential care over creation.Too often we hear messages that science is in conf..
37.07£
A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by Royal Observatory Greenwich. Space is far bigger than humanity can conceive. Although our ancestors visually examined the skies to make sense of the Universe, ..
13.85£
Brand: Amberley Publishing
Humanity has always looked to the stars, but it hasn't been until relatively recently that we have managed to travel into space. Carolyn Collins Petersen takes us on a journey from the first space pioneers and their work, through the First World War..
13.91£
Brand: Cambridge University Press
This textbook, derived from courses given by three leading researchers, provides advanced undergraduates and graduates with up-to-date coverage of space physics, from the Sun to the interstellar medium. Clear explanations of the underlying physical ..
75.58£
Brand: University of Chicago Press
Writing for the general reader or student, Wald has completely revised and updated this highly regarded work to include recent developments in black hole physics and cosmology. Nature called the first edition "a very readable and accurate account of..
28.93£
Brand: Harvard University Press
A Telegraph Best Book of the YearA wry and compelling take on the who, how, and why of near-future colonies in space. From bone-whittling microgravity to eye-popping profits, the risks and rewards of space settlement have never been so close at hand..
30.89£
The race to space between the United States and the Soviet Union captured the popular imagination. On April 12, 1961, the USSR launched cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin on a one-orbit flight, making him the first human in space. Three weeks later, American as..
59.70£
Brand: Springer Publishing
This is a hands-on guide for both the budding astronomer in need of a mentor and the seasoned observer who wants to learn how to effectively share their knowledge with newcomers.Through decades of teaching observational astronomy at the high school ..
31.38£
Brand: National Geographic Society
This beautifully illustrated companion to celebrated scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson's popular podcast and National Geographic Channel TV show is an eye-opening journey for anyone curious about the complexities of our universe. For decades, beloved as..
19.11£
Brand: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Planisphere and Starfinder is a practical guide to finding your way around the night sky. It demystifies astronomy and introduces basic stargazing techniques, enabling you to find and recognize objects with ease. A section on the Solar System shows..
24.06£
Brand: Cambridge University Press
How do I get started in astronomy? Should I buy binoculars or a telescope? What can I expect to see? This wonderful beginners' guide to astronomy covers all the information you need to get started. This second edition has been fully updated and now ..
24.62£
Brand: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Discover the wonders of the Universe with this complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky. This practical guide explains and demystifies stargazing, teaching you to recognize different kinds of objects and showing you how the..
23.51£
Julia Ward Howe Award Finalist NBC News Top Science and Tech Books of the Year" selectionScientific American/FSG Favorite Science Books of the Year" selectionNature.com Top Reads of the Year" selectionKirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year" sele..
26.15£
Brand: Cengage Learning Inc
Fascinating, engaging and extremely visual, STARS AND GALAXIES, 10th Edition, is renowned for its current coverage, reader-friendly presentation and detailed--yet clear--explanations. The authors' goals are to help you use Astronomy to understand sc..
89.26£
Brand: Publishing Group
Stars are unimaginably massive and hot, and galaxies have billions of them. Stars are born in enormous clouds of dust and gas and often die in violent explosions that cause space itself to ripple. Discover the secrets of galaxies and stars with the ..
11.22£
Brand: GoodKnight Books
The clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky.Introducing the Handbook of Stars and Planets - the perfect beginner's guide to the night sky!With a highly visual introduction that explains the basic concepts of astronomy and gives ad..
23.89£
ISBN: 9781919636078Publisher: Shakspeare EditorialImprint: Shakspeare EditorialPublished date: 24 Nov 2021Language: EnglishWeight: 620gHeight: 177mmWidth: 253mmSpine width: 25mm..
25.90£
Brand: Cambridge University Press
This self-contained astrophysics textbook for advanced undergraduates explores how stars form, what happens to them as they age, and what becomes of them when they die. Students can investigate the physical processes sustaining the energy output of ..
63.16£
Brand: Phaidon Press Ltd
A spectacular pictorial history of astronomical exploration, for anyone who has gazed at the sky and wondered what lies beyond From the beginning of time, human beings have looked up at the stars and speculated on other worlds. Published to mark the..
103.59£