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A comprehensive, up-to-date survey of our knowledge of the Universe beyond Earth, for general readers and astronomy enthusiasts.

A comprehensive, up-to-date survey of our knowledge of the Universe beyond Earth, for general readers and astronomy enthusiasts.

Simply, the most beautiful and complete reference on the Messier objects there has ever been!

Featuring stunning images, updated observations and astrophysical descriptions, this is ideal for observers in search of a new challenge.

Featuring stunning images, updated observations and astrophysical descriptions, this is ideal for observers in search of a new challenge.

These fourteen essays by leading historians and philosophers of science introduce the reader to the work of Albert Einstein.

Short guide to teach the essentials of DSLR astrophotography to amateur astronomers.

These fourteen essays by leading historians and philosophers of science introduce the reader to the work of Albert Einstein.

This text presents 120 deep-sky objects for southern hemisphere stargazers, each accompanied by beautiful images, finder charts and lucid commentary.

This text presents 120 deep-sky objects for southern hemisphere stargazers, each accompanied by beautiful images, finder charts and lucid commentary.

Explains how stars are born, how they evolve and their ultimate fates, for a broad general audience.

Explains how stars are born, how they evolve and their ultimate fates, for a broad general audience.

A practical primer for aspiring observers of the planets and other Solar System objects, written by an experienced amateur astronomer.

A practical primer for aspiring observers of the planets and other Solar System objects, written by an experienced amateur astronomer.

Featuring 388 high-resolution photographs and concise descriptions of the Moon''s topography, this atlas is an indispensable guide for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers.

A fascinating insight into our place in the Universe, ideal for anyone wanting to know more about astrobiology.

Provides a complete re-examination of Herschel''s entire catalogue; a must-have for amateur astronomers seeking new and exciting observing challenges.

Provides a complete re-examination of Herschel''s entire catalogue; a must-have for amateur astronomers seeking new and exciting observing challenges.

Richly illustrated and up-to-date, this book is a timely account of Pluto for general readers, amateur astronomers and students alike.

Richly illustrated and up-to-date, this book is a timely account of Pluto for general readers, amateur astronomers and students alike.

New edition of one of the most popular astronomy books of all time.

Reproduced in print for the first time, this book combines both volumes of Barnard''s Atlas.

A fascinating insight into our place in the Universe, ideal for anyone wanting to know more about astrobiology.

An essential guide for any deep-sky observer, featuring 109 new objects, each accompanied by photographs, sketches and finder charts.

An essential guide for any deep-sky observer, featuring 109 new objects, each accompanied by photographs, sketches and finder charts.

Written from personal accounts and interviews with his contemporaries, this book gives valuable insights into Fred Hoyle''s unforgettable life.

Full of data about the Solar System, our Galaxy and the Universe, this is a one-stop reference for all astronomers.

Your updated guide to exploring the night sky Do you know the difference between a red giant and a white dwarf?

Your updated guide to exploring the night sky Do you know the difference between a red giant and a white dwarf?

Reach for the stars Stargazing is the practice of observing the night sky and its contents - from constellations through to planets and galaxies.

Reach for the stars Stargazing is the practice of observing the night sky and its contents - from constellations through to planets and galaxies.

Praise for Star Ware"e;Star Ware is still a tour de force that any experienced amateur will find invaluable, and which hardware-minded beginners will thoroughly enjoy.

A new edition of this best-selling guidebook to the night sky, showing amateur astronomers how to observe a host of celestial wonders.

Essays by leading intellectuals and public figures explore extreme events, environments, and achievements.

A richly illustrated and stunning visual reference work on Mars, replacing the NASA atlas from the 1970s.

Offers descriptions and observational details of the night sky''s most interesting double stars for amateur astronomers of all levels.

Essays by leading intellectuals and public figures explore extreme events, environments, and achievements.

Explains the fundamentals of astronomy together with the hottest current topics in this field, such as exoplanets and gravitational waves.

Explains the fundamentals of astronomy together with the hottest current topics in this field, such as exoplanets and gravitational waves.

Look up.

A thought provoking study of the powerful impact of images in guiding astronomers'' understanding of galaxies through time.

A thought provoking study of the powerful impact of images in guiding astronomers'' understanding of galaxies through time.

Written for complete beginners, this beautiful guide introduces the constellations of the northern hemisphere in a clear and memorable way.

A senior planetary astronomer leads this personal tour of NASA''s latest Solar System discoveries.

A senior planetary astronomer leads this personal tour of NASA''s latest Solar System discoveries.

This reference atlas showcases around 250 beautiful galaxies within an amateur astronomer''s reach and uses them to explain current astrophysical research.

This updated Deep-Sky Companion features improved star charts for finding every Messier Object and a complete history of their discovery.

This updated Deep-Sky Companion features improved star charts for finding every Messier Object and a complete history of their discovery.

Practical guide to the history and science of comets, including techniques and tips on how to observe and image them.