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This collection of 83 articles on the history of astronomy is the harvest of a quarter of a century spent in seeking out intriguing, unusual and half-forgotten events. Joe Ashbrook wrote a column regularly for the monthly magazine Sky and Telescope.…

Features 403 articles by experts on theory, research and future scientific investigations. Special attention is given to background radiation and space exploration.

The Cambridge Atlas of Astronomy is a comprehensive account of the results of our physical and intellectual exploration of the Universe. The 1980s is an exciting period for space exploration: the early big-budget manned space spectacles have been…

The Cosmos is a fascinating and easy-to-understand exploration of the universe. Dozens of stunning, full-color photos highlight the latest discoveries and beauty of space, including the solar system, the Sun, the asteroid belt, the Milky Way, various…

A highly informative guide to the stars and planetscontaining 160 pages in full colourIncludes 88 constellation descriptions with corresponding sky maps.

   This lavishly illustrated volume traces the history of astronomy from its ancient beginnings to the present. Fully illustrated with outstanding photography from international observatories and NASA, plus photos taken from space by Voyager and the…

Astronomy, astrophysics and space research have witnessed an explosive development over the last few decades. The new observational potential offered by space stations and the availability of powerful and highly specialized computers have revealed…

Do a little armchair space travel, rub elbows with alien life forms, and stretch your mind to the furthest corners of our uncharted universe. With this astonishing guide book, The Stars of Heaven, you need not be an astronomer to explore the…