Popular astronomy and space

"e;A fascinating and useful handbook to both the science and science fiction of extraterrestrial life.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER One of TIME and Oprah Daily's Most Anticipated Books of 2025.

A revised and updated edition of the successful book, now featuring the most recent discoveries, technologies, and images.

THE ORIGINAL & BESTSELLING ALMANACReconnect with the seasons in Britain and Ireland with this month-by-month guide to the world around us - including tide tables, sunrises and moon phases; garden feasts, wildlife and folklore; seasonal recipes, snacks and more.

This book describes how changes in the Earth''s orientation are observed and computed in terms of tidal forcing and models of the Earth''s interior.

A full colour reference featuring detailed commented spectral profiles of more than one hundred astronomical objects.

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.

This book tells the story of the Mt Stromlo Observatory in Canberra which began with W.

The first book by astronaut Tim Peake - a mesmerising collection of over 150 of Tim's stunning photographs taken on board the International Space Station, many of which have never been seen before.

'A book that will make the night sky your lifelong passion.

In the mid-1990s, astronomers made history when they began to find planets orbiting stars in the Milky Way.

As a child, Aomawa Shields was always bumping into things, her neck craned up at the sky, dreaming of becoming an astronaut.

A fascinating and spectacular exploration of the cosmos that provides readers with a definitive view of the latest discoveries.

Find everything you need to observe, understand and enjoy the night sky in this complete practical kit for star watchers.

The Short Story of the Universe is a new introduction to the subject of the universe.

'Astonishing' - New ScientistIcy, rocky, sometimes dusty, always mysterious comets and asteroids are among the Solar System's very oldest inhabitants, formed within a swirling cloud of gas and dust in the area of space that eventually hosted the Sun and its planets.

Marvel at the wonders of the Universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our Solar System and beyond.

A stunning ebook with clear navigation for admirers of astrophotography.

This book discusses the big questions about how the discovery of extraterrestrial life, whether intelligent or microbial, would impact society and humankind.

A journey into Einstein''s world of gravity and its captivating objects: black holes, neutron stars, and gravitational waves.

This stunning collection of images and essays surveys the key breakthroughs that have shaped our understanding of the universe around us - from the discovery of the solar system, to Supermassive black holes and the remote depths of the cosmos.

This book tells the story of the Mt Stromlo Observatory in Canberra which began with W.

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

'Brilliant.

Magnificent atlas of double and multiple stars for viewing with binoculars and telescopes: a must-have for stargazers.

Mailer's superb account, written as it was happening, of the first attempt to land men on the moon'Houston, Tranquility Base here.

"e;A complete introduction to the geometric code of nature, written and illustrated by the most perceptive of its modern investigators.

Look up.

The fourth edition of this handbook is ideal for anyone wanting to make astronomical calculations for themselves.

A full colour reference featuring detailed commented spectral profiles of more than one hundred astronomical objects.

Veteran biker and author Colette Coleman's guide lays out 50 of the most scenic and adventurous tours in Europe's most breathtaking locations.

Since A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME scientists have been in the midst of a revolution in cosmology.

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

New to Penguin Classics, the astonishing story of the Copernican Revolution, told through the words of the ground-breaking scientists who brought it aboutIn the late fifteenth century, it was believed that the earth stood motionless at the centre of a small, ordered cosmos.

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

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

Fascinating guide for beginning amateur astronomers using small telescopes in the northern and southern hemisphere.

Each year, at least 1,200 tornadoes batter the United States.

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

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

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

Fred Hoyle was one of the most widely acclaimed and colourful scientists of the twentieth century, a down-to-earth Yorkshireman who combined a brilliant scientific mind with a relish for communication and controversy.

This book documents the role played by USS Hornet (CVS-12) in the recovery of the Apollo 11 Command Module after its splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on 24 July 1969.

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

The Sunday Times BestsellerIn Wonders of the Solar System - the book of the acclaimed BBC TV series - Professor Brian Cox will take us on a journey of discovery where alien worlds from your imagination become places we can see, feel and visit.

Today, we are living in the New Space Age, where mass commercial space travel is almost within our grasp.