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The hunt for planet x

"The Hunt for Planet X is a fascinating tale by one of the world's premier astronomy writers. Govert Schilling is not only scrupulously accurate, he writes beautifully as well."
Stephen P. Maran, Author of "Astronomy for Dummies" and Press Officer, American Astronomical Society

Pris: 190kr

Art.nr: 978-1-4419-2667-8 Lager: Best. vara

Aurora

The uniquely beautiful light display of an aurora is the result of charged particles colliding with tenuous atmospheric oxygen and nitrogen, more than 60 miles above the Earth, when the magnetosphere is disturbed by changes in the solar wind.

Pris: 239kr

Art.nr: B9780387360522 Lager: 4 st

A Buyers and Users Guide to Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars

Both beginning/novice amateur astronomers (at the level of Astronomy and Night Sky magazine readers), as well as more advanced amateur astronomers (level of Sky & Telescope) will find this book invaluable and fascinating.

Pris: 249kr

Art.nr: B9781846284397 Lager: 1 st

A spectroscopic atlas of bright stars

Are you ready for a different way of looking at the stars? Do you want to understand more about what you are seeing through your telescope?

Pris: 259kr

Art.nr: B9781441907042 Lager: Best. vara

Setting up a small observatory

Every amateur astronomer who is considering a purpose-built observatory will find this book absolutely invaluable during both the planning and the construction stages. Drawing on David Arditti’s practical experience and that of many other amateur astronomers, it gives invaluable help in making all the important decisions.

Pris: 220kr

Art.nr: 978-0-387-34521-5 Lager: Best. vara

Distant Worlds

This book recounts the epic saga of how we as human beings have come to understand the Solar System. The story of our exploration of the heavens, Peter Bond reminds us, began thousands of years ago, with the naked-eye observations of the earliest scientists and philosophers. Over the centuries, as our knowledge and understanding inexorably broadened and deepened, we faltered many times, frequently labored under misconceptions, and faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles to understanding. Yet, despite overwhelming obstacles, a combination of determined observers, brilliant thinkers, courageous explorers, scientists and engineers has brought us, particularly over the last five decades, into a second great age of human discovery.

Pris: 270kr

Art.nr: B9780387402123 Lager: 1 st

Human Vision and night sky

This book brings the challenge and fun back to a hobby that goes stale far too quickly for many budding amateur astronomers.

Pris: 229kr

Art.nr: B9780387307763 Lager: 2 st

Clocks in the sky

Pulsars are rapidly spinning neutron stars, the collapsed cores of once massive stars that ended their lives as supernova explosions.

Pris: 229kr

Art.nr: B9780387765600 Lager: 1 st

Contact with Alien Civilizations

This book describes a wide variety of speculations by many authors about the consequences for humanity of coming into contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. The assumptions underlying those speculations are examined, and some conclusions are drawn.

Pris: 229kr

Art.nr: B978141921079 Lager: Best. vara

Den Spännande Astronomin

En lärobok i Astronomi. Aros Education och Thelins Läromedel presenterar härmed en ny lärobok i astronomi. Boken vänder sig till gymnasieelever, lärare, amatörastronomer och alla andra nyfikna på astronomi. Boken är helt nyskriven och ger en samlad baskunskap inom det breda ämnet.

Pris: 229kr

Art.nr: B9789173791632 Lager: I lager

Guide to observing deep sky objects

Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects is an invaluable reference for all amateur astronomers.

Pris: 230kr

Art.nr: B9780387728506 Lager: 1 st

My heavens

Perhaps you are already a stargazer using a small telescope you bring out to your back yard on clear nights. Perhaps you have a larger telescope that is mounted outside and protected from inclement weather. Perhaps you just dream of someday owning a fancy telescope set-up and turning it skyward to view the neighboring planets and moons of the Solar System or the stars that wink at you from millions of miles away.

Pris: 230kr

Art.nr: 978-0-387-73781-2 Lager: Best. vara

Greatest comets in history

Comets have fascinated and awed humankind since ancient times. Of the thousands of comets recorded throughout history, those deemed to have been the most spectacular have been described in the accounts of eyewitnesses and often recorded in official documents.

Pris: 230kr

Art.nr: B9780387095127 Lager: 2 st

In Search of Dark Matter

The dark matter problem is one of the most fundamental and profoundly difficult problems in the history of science. Not knowing what makes up most of the mass in the Universe goes to the heart of our understanding of the Universe and our place in it. In Search of Dark Matter is the story of the emergence of the dark matter problem, from the initial 'discovery' of dark matter by Jan Oort to contemporary explanations for the nature of dark matter and its role in the origin and evolution of the Universe.

Pris: 280kr

Art.nr: B9780387276168 Lager: Best. vara

A Users Guide to the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 Telescopes

This is a fully comprehensive guide to "choosing and using" the LXD55 / 75 computer-controlled – "go to" – series of telescopes. It is intended both for beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers.

Pris: 280kr

Art.nr: B9780387364896 Lager: 1 st

Astronomical Cybersketching

You love sky watching and are excited by what you see through your telescope. You want to keep a record of what you see. You want others to see it. These are all good reasons to put down your pencil and pad and get started cybersketching!

Pris: 280kr

Art.nr: B9780387853505 Lager: 1 st

International spacestation

A comprehensive, highly readable account of complex, technical, political and human endeavor and a worthy successor to Creating the International Space Station (Springer Praxis,

Pris: 239kr

Art.nr: B9780387781440 Lager: 1 st

GoTo telescopes under suburban skies

Appeals to both beginners and more experienced amateur astronomers who already have a Go-To telescope or want to buy one Includes information on many different manufacturers Gives advice on maintaining Go-To telescopes for optimum performance

Pris: 239kr

Art.nr: B9781441968500 Lager: 1 st

Living Off the Land in Space

A number of new space-propulsion technologies- including the solar sail, the solar-electric rocket, solar-thermal propulsion, aerocapture, tethers and advanced chemical propulsion- are becoming operational or are in an advanced state of development. This book draws parallels with the settlement of terrestrial frontiers to investigate how new space propulsion techniques may help future space settlers exploit extraterrestrial resources to establish independence from the Earth.

Pris: 240kr

Art.nr: 978-0-387-36054-6 Lager: 1 st

The Hands-On Guide for Science Communicators

This hands-on guide offers practical advice on all aspects of science communication. It features a tightly interwoven fabric of issues: product types, target groups, written communication, visual communication, validation processes, practices of efficient workflow, distribution, promotion, advertising, and much more.

Pris: 250kr

Art.nr: 978-0-387-26324-3 Lager: 1 st

Searching for Water in the Universe

In Searching for Water in the Solar System, Thérèse Encrenaz takes the reader on a journey through the Universe in search of water. She begins by introducing the most well-known of molecule H2O, its physical and chemical characteristics and its cosmic Formation and abundance. She examines the methods by which the presence of water is detected, both within the solar system and beyond. One by one she visits a diversity of locations in the cosmos, from the nearest planets to the furthest galaxies, where water has been discovered. In the formation of the solar system, she explains how the water molecule played a major part, with the so-called ‘ice frontier’ determining the natures of the terrestrial and giant planets.

Pris: 250kr

Art.nr: 978-0-387-34174-3 Lager: 1 st

State of the Universe 2007

The aim of this book (and subsequent volumes issued annually) is to provide an annual astronomy review suitable for the popular science level reader. It will be published every year in September in a format suitable for an appeal to the Christmas market.

Pris: 250kr

Art.nr: 978-0-387-34178-1 Lager: 1 st

Spectroscopy: The Key to the Stars

This is the first non-technical book on spectroscopy written specifically for practical amateur astronomers. It includes all the science necessary for a qualitative understanding of stellar spectra, but avoids a mathematical treatment which would alienate many of its intended readers.

Pris: 250kr

Art.nr: 978-0-387-36786-6 Lager: Best. vara

Landscapes of mars

Beautiful and exciting images that will spark the imagination
Good for casual reading and motivation to learn more about this neighbor in space
Excellent introduction to the geology of Mars

This is essentially a picture book with bea

Pris: 250kr

Art.nr: 978-0-387-75467-3 Lager: Best. vara

Sirius

Of all the fixed stars in the night sky, Sirius is by far the brightest – almost twice as bright as its nearest rival, the star Canopus, which lies too far south to be viewed from most of the Northern Hemisphere. Only the Sun, Moon and the planets Venus, Jupiter and, at times, Mars, appear brighter. Sirius, with its flashing brilliance, is a striking feature of the northern winter sky and has understandably drawn the attention of observers of the night sky for thousands of years.

Pris: 250kr

Art.nr: 978-0-387-48941-4 Lager: 2 st

Field guide to meteors

magine the unique experience of being the very first person to hold a newly-found meteorite in your hand – a rock from space, older than Earth!

Pris: 300kr

Art.nr: B978184800156-5 Lager: 1 st

How to Photograph the Moon and Planets with Your Digital Camera

Although our Moon and the planets have not changed much in the five years since the first edition of this book was published, the technology allowing you to photograph them has changed dramatically.

Pris: 259kr

Art.nr: B9781441958273 Lager: 3 st

Binocular Astronomy

This book contains everything an astronomer needs to know about binocular observing. The book takes an in-depth look at the instruments themselves.

Pris: 259kr

Art.nr: B9781846283086 Lager: 3 st

Sundials

Presents the fundamentals of sundials: what they are, how they are built, and how they work
Describes how ancient sundials were used
Teaches how to build a classic sundial and do the calculations involved
Presents a succinct history of time measurement
Beautifully illustrated in full color, with many diagrams to aid the sundial designer

Pris: 260kr

Art.nr: 978-0-387-09801-2 Lager: 2 st

Astronomical Spectroscopy for Amateurs

Describes exciting astronomical spectroscopic projects that can be realistically carried out by amateurs. Provides clear step-by-step instructions to allow the first-time user to record and analyze stellar spectra.Contains full do-it-yourself construction details for both simple and complex stellar spectroscopes.

Pris: 260kr

Art.nr: B978-1-4419-7238-5 Lager: 7-10 vardagar

A Spectroscopic Atlas of Bright Stars

Are you ready for a different way of looking at the stars? Do you want to understand more about what you are seeing through your telescope?

Pris: 260kr

Art.nr: B978-1-4419-0704-2 Lager: 7-10 vardagar

On the moon

This book explains how the Apollo crews learned to work on the lunar surface. Its lively and informative text draws heavily on transcripts and photographs to illustrate points. It puts the reader on the lunar surface with the astronauts, sharing their observations, excitement, and frustrations.

Pris: 265kr

Art.nr: 978-0-387-48939-1 Lager: Best. vara

Choosing and using a new Cat

Catadioptric telescopes (CATs), such as the Schmidt Cassegrains, are increasingly popular with today’s amateur astronomers and are capable of showing even the novice observer thousands of beautiful deep space wonders. Modern CATs, though, have become increasingly reliant on computers. This allows them to automatically point to and track celestial objects, making astronomy more accessible to more people than ever before.

Pris: 265kr

Art.nr: B9780387097718 Lager: 2 st

Venus and Mercury, and How to Observe Them

Mercury and Venus - known as the "inferior planets" because they are closer to the Sun than the Earth is - have always been regarded as difficult and even dangerous targets for amateur astronomers.

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: ABO1009 Lager: 2 st

The Moon and How to Observe It

This revolutionary new book is written for practical amateur astronomers who not only want to observe, but want to know the details of exactly what they are looking at. The Moon is the most commonly observed of all astronomical objects. This is the first book to deal equally with the Moon itself - its formation, geology, and history - as well as the practical aspects of observation.

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1001 Lager: Best. vara

Double & Multiple Stars, and How to Observe Them

Double & Multiple Stars, and How to Observe Them is written specially for practical amateur astronomers who not only want to observe, but want to know and understand the details of exactly what they are looking at.
Increasing light pollution throughout the world does not affect the viewing of double and multiple stars, unlike most classes of deep-sky objects. More and more amateur astronomers are turning to this interesting – and scientifically useful – area.

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1002 Lager: 2 st

Saturn and How to Observe It

Modern comprehensive review of the formation, astronomy, and structure of Saturn and its ring system, and observing techniques for amateurs

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1003 Lager: 2 st

Star Clusters and How to Observe Them

ASTRONOMERS’ OBSERVING GUIDES provide up-to-date information for amateur astronomers who want to know all about what it is they are observing. This is the basis of the first part of the book. The second part details observing techniques for practical astronomers, working with a range of different instruments.

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1004 Lager: 1 st

Galaxies and How to Observe Them

This book is a unique work satisfying the need for a modern, comprehensive review of all major aspects of galaxy observation.

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1005 Lager: Best. vara

Nebulae and How to Observe Them

Nebulae are the places where the stars are born. For amateur astronomers, the many different kinds of nebulae vary from "easy" targets that can be seen with modest equipment under mediocre skies, to more obscure "challenging" objects that require experienced observers, more powerful telescopes and excellent observation conditions.

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1006 Lager: 1 st

The Herschel Objects and How to Observe Them

Deep-sky observers are always on the lookout for new observing challenges.

The Herschel Objects, and How to Observe them offers an exciting opportunity to retrace the footsteps of Sir William Herschel, discoverer of Uranus and arguably the greatest visual observer and celestial explorer that ever lived!

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1007 Lager: 2 st

Total Solar Eclipses and How to Observe Them

Every total solar eclipse sees cruise ships or coach convoys, and frequently both, conveying to thousands of observers the narrow umbral track, where they can witness this rare and beautiful astronomical event, weather permitting.

But for each total solar eclipse you get just a few minutes (or seconds) to make the most of the spectacle, savor it visually, and record the event.

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1008 Lager: 2 st

Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and How to Observe Them

This book tells the story of two giants and a dwarf. The giants, Uranus and Neptune, are mostly huge balls of gas, and they make their home in the remotest reaches of the Solar System. The dwarf, Pluto, which can usually be found even farther out than the two giants, was always small, but up until a short while ago, it enjoyed the same status as the other planets, a full-fledged member of the Solar System. Today, Pluto has been re-classified as a "dwarf planet."

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1010 Lager: 3 st

Meteors and How to Observe Them

ASTRONOMERS’ OBSERVING GUIDES provide up-to-date information for amateur astronomers who want to know all about what it is they are observing. This is the basis of the first part of the book. The second part details observing techniques for practical astronomers, working with a range of different instruments.

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1011 Lager: 1 st

The Caldwell Objects and How to Observe Them

There have been only a handful of famous deep sky "catalogs," including Charles Messier’s, which was the first and remains the most famous. Messier was a comet hunter, and in the late 1700s he published a list of 109 objects in the sky that were not comets.

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1013 Lager: 2 st

Lunar Meteoroid Impacts and How to Observe Them

We all know that the pock marked face of the Moon looks the way it does because it was hit by meteors. But not many people know that this is still happening today. While the era of major impacts is over, lunar meteorites still cause flashes and puffs of gas, vaporized rock, and dust that we can observe.

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1014 Lager: 5 st

Asteroids and Dwarf Planets and How to Observe Them

Explains why dwarf planets and the larger asteroids are being studied in depth today
Provides background material for those who have been following the Dawn space mission
Helps prepare both experienced amateurs and newcomers for their efforts to detect and observe these bodies
Serves as a handy reference for any astronomy library

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1015 Lager: 1 st

Comets and How to Observe Them

Offers a complete guide to comets Provides detailed information about how to observe them with telescopes or even binoculars Includes data from the latest space probes sent to Comets Halley, Wild 2, and Tempel Explains how to image comets using digital cameras and how to discover comets with just a computer.

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1016 Lager: 1 st

Supernovae

Supernovae mark the deaths of massive stars or of white dwarfs in binary systems, and are unbelievably violent events. Even when they occur in galaxies millions of light years away they can be within the reach of amateur astronomers’ telescopes.

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1017 Lager: 1 st

Cataclysmic Cosmic Events and How to Observe Them

ASTRONOMERS’ OBSERVING GUIDES provide up-to-date information for amateur astronomers who want to know all about what it is they are observing. This is the basis of the first part of the book. The second part details observing techniques for practical astronomers, working with a range of different instruments.

Pris: 269kr

Art.nr: BO1018 Lager: 1 st