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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Stars
James B. Kaler

Hardback 9780521818032

This unique encyclopedia provides a fascinating and fully comprehensive description of stars and their natures and is filled with beautiful colour images. The book covers the story of astronomy, explanations of technical terms and the life cycle of stars and is an invaluable work for both beginners and advanced readers.

Published November 2006


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The Cambridge Dictionary of Space Technology
Mark Williamson

Hardback 0521660777

The Cambridge Dictionary of Space Technology is a comprehensive source of reference to the most important aspects of this fast-developing field, from basic concepts to advanced applications. With 2300 entries, it will be indispensable to anyone with an interest in space activity.

'... absolutely splendid ... I know of nothing like it'
Professor A. E. Roy, Department of Astronomy, University of Glasgow

Published March 2001


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Compact NASA Atlas of the Solar System
Ronald Greeley, Raymond Batson

Hardback 052180633X

Now available in a smaller user-friendly format, The Compact NASA Atlas of the Solar System is the culmination of information gathered by NASA's space missions throughout our solar system, and will serve as a reference for years to come. Complete with 157 maps, 214 colour illustrations and a gazetteer, this book is the essential reference source for all planetary scientists.

Original format awarded the Best Reference Work (1998) by the Geoscience Information Society

Published November 2001


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The Cambridge Star Atlas
Wil Tirion

Hardback 0521800846

The Cambridge Star Atlas is a best-selling general atlas of the sky for beginners, and for more advanced observers, ideal for use world wide and throughout the year.

'Star maps of beauty and clarity are the hallmark of Wil Tirion. Imagine that you are anywhere in the world and want to know what stars are in the sky at any time; then his colourful and handy Cambridge Star Atlas ... is the book for you.'
New Scientist

Published March 2001

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