Popular astronomy and space

Our Place in the Universe tells the story of our world, formation of the first galaxies and stars formed from great clouds containing the primordial elements made in the first few minutes; birth of stars, their lives and deaths in fiery supernova explosions; formation of the solar system, its planets and many moons; life on Earth, its needs and vicissitudes on land and in the seas; finally exoplanets, planets that surround distant stars.

Is there anything more wondrous and alluring than the night sky?

Die Gesamtgeschichte der Erde und des Menschen und von Allem – ungewöhnlich, unterhaltsam und packend!

Expand your horizons and take in the awesome sights of the Universe.

All you need to know to get started in astronomy, from observing the night sky to purchasing binoculars and telescopes.

'The nation's go-to woman for all things space.

Something to look for and enjoy, week by week throughout the year.

Easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the night sky and their myths and legends.

Discover the wonders of the Universe with this indispensable guide.

A concise introduction and overview of variable stars, for undergraduate students and experienced amateur astronomers, first published in 2007.

The annual treasury for sky-watchers and stargazers, including references and a variety of fascinating articles.

Experience the birth of the first support group for sexual minorities with developmental disabilities!

'A deft, frequently dramatic tour'Nature'A wonderfully clear and readable book .

Stenciled on many of the deactivated facilities at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the evocative phrase "e;abandoned in place"e; indicates the structures that have been deserted.

AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDiscover space as you've never seen it before, with these awe-inspiring, breathtakingly restored images of our first missions to the Moon'The next best thing to being there' Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 astronaut'One of the best records of Apollo history ever produced' David R.

The ultimate guide to the final frontierThis alphabetical tour of the universe provides all the history, science, and up-to-the-minute facts needed to explore the skies with authority.

A 24-hour practical guide to skywatching.

It has been the aim of the authors to give in this book a brief, simple, and accurate account of the heavens as they are known to astronomers of the present day.

WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2024ONE OF THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW SCIENTIST BEST SCIENCE BOOKS OF THE YEARGUARDIAN BEST SCIENCE AND NATURE BOOK 2024A HUGO AWARD WINNER FOR BEST RELATED WORK 2024THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERTHE #2 MOST GIFTED BOOK IN THE SOLAR SYSTEMFrom the bestselling authors of Soonish, a brilliant and hilarious off-world investigation into space settlementEarth is not well.

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

The “excellent resource” used by both amateur and professional astronomers for sixty years, filled with references and enlightening articles (Booklist).

**AS SEEN ON BBC BREAKFAST**Will we ever truly understand our cosmic home?

Simone Marchi presents the emerging story of how cosmic collisions shaped both the solar system and our own planet, from the creation of the Moon to influencing the evolution of life on Earth.

Easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the night sky and their myths and legends.

The planets fascinate us, and naturally we care about our own Earth, and things like how well we can forecast the weather and whether climate is really changing.

This book is an important resource to all those interested in the history of modern astronomy and visual deep-sky observing.

Available as an epub for the first timeGateway to the Moon presents the definitive history of the origins, design, and construction of the lunar launch facilities at Kennedy Space Center, the terrestrial site of one of the greatest achievements of humankind: the first trip to the moon.

Debunking scientific theories with alternative hypotheses, this intriguing examination of the development of astronomy offers non-traditional approaches to history, from Ancient Rome through to the early twentieth century.

In a brilliant flash about fourteen billion years ago, time and matter were born in a single instant of creation.

This book for graduate students and researchers introduces examples of complexity phenomena related to observed plasma processes in the space environment.

A handy field guide for the best stargazing experience whether in your own back yard, camping, or travellingincluding information showing you which planets, constellations, stars, and manmade objects you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye!

On February 1, 2003, ten astronauts were orbiting the planet.

Our Place in the Universe tells the story of our world, formation of the first galaxies and stars formed from great clouds containing the primordial elements made in the first few minutes; birth of stars, their lives and deaths in fiery supernova explosions; formation of the solar system, its planets and many moons; life on Earth, its needs and vicissitudes on land and in the seas; finally exoplanets, planets that surround distant stars.

The first handbook that describes how to start observing the sky with a computerized telescope.

A comprehensive guide to the main varieties of birthstones, including their properties and structure.

Have fun exploring the stars with close-up views of space objects right from your own backyard!

Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried tounderstand what's out there.

Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt des alten Ägyptens, wo der Nachthimmel nicht nur ein Schauplatz für himmlische Phänomene war, sondern die Bühne, auf der Götter und Sterne das Schicksal der Menschen bestimmten.

'A gripping exploration of one of the most fundamental, but also perplexing aspects of existence.

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

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

"e;A hero of the environmental movement .

A global catastrophic risk is one with the potential to wreak death and destruction on a global scale.