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Hundred Greatest Stars (02 Edition)
by James B. Kaler
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There are as many different kinds of stars as there are stars themselves. Each an individual, every one unique. In this arresting and lavishly illustrated volume, noted astronomy writer and teacher Jim Kaler choose 100 stars to illustrate the mind... ( read more)
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From Black Clouds to Black Holes (World Scientific Series in Astronomy & Astrophysics)
by Jayant V Narlikar
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This book describes in nontechnical language one of the success stories of modern (twentieth-century) astronomy. It presents us with the physical picture of what constitutes a star, a description of how a star evolves with time, how its shape and... ( read more)
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Observational Astronomy (2ND 06 Edition)
by D. Scott Birney
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New and updated edition of advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate textbook on observational astronomy.... ( read more)
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Uranus (Library of the Nine Planets)
by Jennifer Viegas
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With temperatures dipping to -366 degrees Fahrenheit and the theory that there may be a layer of diamonds below its surface, Uranus will fascinate any student. This book offers a detailed look at the planet's magnetic field, dimate, composition, and... ( read more)
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Astrophysics and Space Science Library #290: Astronomy Communication
by Andre Heck
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This book is filling a gap in the astronomy-related literature by providing a set of chapters not only of direct interest to astronomy communication, but also well beyond it. The experts contributing to this book have done their best to write in a way... ( read more)
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Astronomy today
by Dinah L Moche
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From the Random House Library of Knowledge comes a brand-new edition of the backlist favorite Astronomy Today. With a totally updated text, additional photos, and a fresh new cover, this beautiful, basic astronomy book incorporates the latest discoveries... ( read more)
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Universe - Text Only (7TH 05 - Old Edition)
by Roger Freedman
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Seventh edition.... ( read more)
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The Prophet and the Astronomer: A Scientific Journey to the End of Time
by Marcelo Gleiser
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TRACING OUR CONTEMPLATION of the cosmos from the big bang to the big crunch (The New Yorker). Marcelo Gleiser explores the shared quest of ancient prophets and today's astronomers to explain the strange phenomena of our skies--from the apocalypse... ( read more)
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Elegant Universe
by Brian Greene
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An erudite explanation of String theory, which resolves the hundred-year-old antagonism between General Relativity and Quantum Theory. Relating the scientific struggle behind physics' search for the theory of everything, it makes some of the most... ( read more)
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Pattern Asterisms: A New Way to Chart the Stars (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy)
by John Chiravalle
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Since the very beginning of astronomy, people have looked up sky and constructed patterns - the constellations - out of the almost random scattering of stars in the night sky. The fact that the constellations are still used to day reflects not their... ( read more)
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Universe / With CD (6TH 02 - Old Edition)
by Roger Freedman
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From its First Edition, Universe has helped guide students through introductory astronomy by emphasizing not only what we know about the cosmos but also how we know it. Acclaimed for its spectacular images and engaging writing, Universe clearly... ( read more)
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Essential Cosmic Perspective - With CD (4TH 07 Edition)
by Bennett And Donahue / Schneider / Voit
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The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Fourth Edition has been thoroughly revised to include more quantitative coverage, an enhanced illustration and photo program, and an unparalleled new media package. Built from the ground up on our new understanding of... ( read more)
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Introduction To the Solar System (03 Edition)
by Neil Mcbride
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Compiled by a team of experts, this textbook has been designed for elementary university courses in planetary science. It starts with a tour of the Solar System and an overview of its formation that reviews in detail the terrestrial planets, giant... ( read more)
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Cosmic Catastrophes : Supernovae, Gamma-ray Bursts, and Adventures in Hyperspace (00 - Old Edition)
by J. Craig Wheeler
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A tour-de-force of the ultimate and extreme in astrophysics.... ( read more)
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Introduction To Spectroscopy (3RD 01 - Old Edition)
by Donald Pavia
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Gain an understanding of the latest advances in spectroscopy with the text that has set the unrivaled standard for more than 30 years: Pavia/Lampman/Kriz/Vyvyan's INTRODUCTION TO SPECTROSCOPY, 4e. This comprehensive resource provides an unmatched... ( read more)
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Planetary System / With CD (3RD 03 Edition)
by David Morrison
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Co-authors Morrison and Owen are leading researchers in planetary astronomy today, and this book reflects their expertise and excitement for the subject. Drawing on recent findings, this authoritative, up-to-date book gives a straightforward account of... ( read more)
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Visions of the Cosmos
by Carolyn Collins Petersen
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This spectacularly illustrated book is a comprehensive exploration of astronomy through the eyes of the world's observatories and spacecraft missions. Featuring the latest and most stunning images, it provides a magnificent picture of the beauty of the... ( read more)
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The Last of the Great Observatories: Spitzer and the Era of Faster, Better, Cheaper at NASA
by George Rieke
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The Spitzer Space Observatory, originally known as the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), is the last of the four "Great Observatories," which also include the Hubble Space Telescope, the Chandra X-ray Observatory, and the Compton Gamma Ray... ( read more)
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The Last Three Minutes: Conjectures about the Ultimate Fate of the Universe
by Paul Davies
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-158) and index.... ( read more)
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Frommer's the Moon: A Guide for First-Time Visitors
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At last! Everything you need to plan a worry-free vacation to the Moon! In this book, you'll find all of the details on how much your trip will cost, how to train, and what to expect during lift-off. You'll get the straight story on how to eat, how to... ( read more)
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