Science : Astronomy

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

Price: $36.00

* Allows the reader to quickly and easily grasp the math, fundamentals, and general concepts involved in astronomy. * Covers techniques for using telescopes, the challenges of amateur astrophotography, and the special problems of observing the sky at ''invisible wavelengths''. * Unlike most books on the topic, it presents general concepts first and details follow. * Contains quizzes, tests, and final exams. more...

Price: $19.95

A quick-reference aid for students and professionals in physical sciences and engineering. A compendium of over 2000 of the most important and useful maths and physics equations used by students and practising scientists. Designed to be a compact, portable, reference book suitable for everyday work, problem solving or exam revision. more...

Price: $30.00

What determines whether complex life will arise on a planet, or even any life at all? What conditions are necessary for the emergence of intelligence? This title synthesizes information from astronomy, biology, and palaeontology, to apply what we know about the rise of life on Earth to what could possibly happen elsewhere in the Universe. more...

Price: $16.95

''Fred Schaaf is one of the most experienced astronomical observers of our time. For more than two decades, his view of the sky—what will be visible, when it will be visible, and what it will look like—has encouraged tens of thousands of people to turn their eyes skyward.''. —David H. Levy, Science Editor, Parade magazine, discoverer of twenty-one comets, and author of Starry Night and Cosmic Discoveries. ''Fred Schaaf is a poet of the stars. He brings the sky into people's lives in a way that is compelling, and his descriptions have all the impact of witnessing the stars on a crystal clear dark night.''. —William Sheehan, coauthor of Mars: The Lure of the Red Planet and The Transits of Venus. The night sky holds endless fascination for anyone who chooses simply to look up and observe, but with so much to see, it can be difficult to know where to start. This remarkable book introduces you to the fifty best sights in astronomy and tells you exactly how to see them. In no time at all, you will learn how to find and appreciate the Orion group of constellations; the Summer Triangle; Venus, Jupiter, and Mars; the best meteor showers; man-made satellites; star clusters; novae; variable stars; and more. The sights are presented according to the field of view necessary to see them. Your eyes and a clear night sky are all you need to view the sights in the first part of the book, before moving on to those that can be observed through binoculars and, finally, a telescope. Concise descriptions and explanations of these spectacular visual wonders will deepen your appreciation of them and spur further exploration. You will also find the essential basic information on astronomical observation you need to get started, including observing conditions, techniques, telescopes, and astronomical measurements. Once you start gazing, you'll see that the sky really is the limit—and discovering its amazing treasures will become your lifetime passion. more...

Price: $19.95