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Other Titles of Interest


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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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2002
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