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

Why use the traditional approach to study the stars when you can turn computers, handheld devices, and telescopes into out-of-this-world stargazing tools?

Reconnect with the seasons in Britain and Ireland with this month-by-month guide to the world around us - including key dates, tide tables and garden tasks; constellations and moon phases; sunrises, folk songs, seasonal recipes plus a 'bun of the month'; and - because 2023 will be a good year for planet spotting - the solar system and the zodiac.

Reeds Astro Navigation Tables is the established book of annual astro-navigation tables compiled specifically for the needs of yachtsmen.

A stunning visual reference on thirty of the greatest comets that have been witnessed and documented since the Middle Ages.

Unique observing guide for novice astronomers and advanced veterans alike, suitable for the naked eye, binoculars, and backyard telescopes.

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

The first and only atlas of physical double stars, with charts by celestial cartographer Wil Tirion.

On 12th April 1981 a revolutionary new spacecraft blasted off from Florida on her maiden flight.

'It didn't matter that they were now three miles beyond their target site, that communications were dropping out and that they were running low on fuel.

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

'A truly wonderful book that puts the universe into perspective.

What is the origin of the universe?

Are you ready to become an astronaut?

The Photographic Atlas of the Stars contains 50, high-quality full color photographs of the entire night sky of the northern and southern hemispheres.

Seit Jahrtausenden zieht der Mond die Blicke und Träume der Menschheit auf sich.

WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY'S YOUNG PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2019Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore.

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

Discover the wonders of the Universe with this complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky.

Get the straight, scientific story on things like astrology, ghosts, spontaneous human combustion, psychic surgery, and ESP.

THE FAST AND PAINLESS WAY TO GRASP THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BASIC ASTRONOMY .

A stunning ebook with clear navigation for admirers of astrophotography.

A first-time skywatcher's guide from bright new talent, BBC Blue Peter astronomer, Anton VamplewMost books on stargazing claim to be for beginners, but by page 12 are talking about celestial equators and sidereal months.

An original selection of 109 deep-sky objects for observers worldwide.

On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in history to leave the Earth's atmosphere and venture into space.

Get the straight, scientific story on things like astrology, ghosts, spontaneous human combustion, psychic surgery, and ESP.

Do a little armchair space travel, rub elbows with alien life forms, and stretch your mind to the furthest corners of our uncharted universe.

In 1984, Marc Garneau became Canadas first astronaut and a national hero.

Have you ever wondered about those rocks under your feet?

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

Lisa Kaltenegger offers first-hand access to her expertise on the search for planets in the universe, and the life they may contain.

The Secret Life of Space is the definitive guide to understanding the key breakthroughs and discoveries mankind has made to unravel the mysteries of the Cosmos.

An invaluable, user-friendly guide to discovering and navigating the night sky as it changes.

Our planet's elliptical orbit around the Sun and its billions-of-years existence are facts we take for granted, matters every literate high school student is expected to grasp.

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

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

The New York Times bestseller about the strange history of NASA and its cover-ups regarding its origins and extraterrestrial architecture found on the moon and Mars is even more interesting in its new edition.

I could have done with a copy of Ad Astra in December 2015!

Boldly going where no dino has gone before.

The Everything Astronomy Book, by noted SETI Institute scientist Dr.

Most scientists now agree that some sixty-five million years ago, an immense comet slammed into the Yucatan, detonating a blast twenty million times more powerful than the largest hydrogen bomb, punching a hole ten miles deep in the earth.

Mindful Thoughts for Stargazersexplores how knowledge of the workings of the universe can deepen our levels of awareness and connect us to our internal worlds.

The victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, in which the Soviet Union played both the greatest part and suffered the greatest losses, found the country in a state of devastation.

Thank your lucky stars for this completely comprehensive guide to our Universe.

The clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky.

Most scientists now agree that some sixty-five million years ago, an immense comet slammed into the Yucatan, detonating a blast twenty million times more powerful than the largest hydrogen bomb, punching a hole ten miles deep in the earth.

'Masterly' New York Times'Riveting' Scott Kelly'Remarkable' The TimesWhen Richard Branson founded Virgin Galactic in 2004, his goal was simple: to offer paying customers a trip to space by the end of the decade.