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Lies, spies, sex-magic and socialism: the secret history of the first American rocket in space.

(Paperback)

The universe is a beautiful, awe-inspiring place - from glowing nebulae to the sweeping majesty of the Milky Way, from complex cloud patterns on Jupiter to the rippling curtains of aurorae. But many of us struggle to grasp the complex ideas and science behind it all, or to see how it relates to our everyday lives.

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The world's most eminent scientist of space explains why he believes in extraterrestrial life

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Galaxy tells the rich scientific story of the evolution and our observation of galaxies.

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Reveals the pivotal role that the tracking station at Honeysuckle Creek, near Canberra, played in the first moon landing. Andrew Tink gives a gripping account of the role of its director Tom Reid and his colleagues in transmitting some of the most-watched images in human history as Neil Armstrong took his first step.

(Hardback)

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts offers an insider's guide to astronautinga behind-the-scenes look at the training, the basic rules, lessons, and procedures of space travel, including how to deal with a dead body in space, what its like to film an IMAX movie in orbit, what exactly to do when nature calls, and much more, in 51 brief chapters.

(Hardback)

A leading astronomer and gifted teacher takes readers on a wondrous tour of how science confronts the big questions-about the universe's origins, destiny, and fundamental nature-and how it contends with the limits of our knowledge

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(Hardback)

Let Lonely Planet take you further than ever before with the world's first and only travel guide to the Universe, developed with the latest data from NASA. Touch down on the planets of our solar system, before continuing your trip to the edge of the known Universe via exoplanets, newborn stars, supernova remnants, galaxy superclusters and more.

(Paperback, New edition)

In this beautifully illustrated book, Peter Whitfield reveals some of the ways in which the structure of the universe has been conceived, explained and depicted. This new edition is updated to include a wider range of stunning maps of the skies in full colour, including imagery from the latest voyages of space exploration.

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Includes images that reveal the intricate details and characteristics of our stars and planets. This guide gives you knowledge of the galaxy at your fingertips. It offers information on the tools and techniques that you need to observe the night skies and a guide to all 88 constellations.

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(Hardback)

A beautiful gift for anyone interested in the night sky.

Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.

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The perfect gift for anyone with a desire to see the Northern Lights.

Discover the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Covers the essential equipment needed for observation and photography and full of stunning photographs.

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The ideal gift for aspiring astronomers.

The sights in our Solar System are dynamic reminders of our planet's position as part of a larger neighbourhood. Study the ever-changing face of the Moon, watch the steady march of the planets against the stars, witness the thrill of a meteor shower, or the memory of a once-in-a-generation comet.

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A cultural and scientific history of the Moon from prehistoric archaeology to the most recent technological and scientific research today.

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Imagine a future where we are not alone - where our universe is just one of countless parallel worlds, some strangely familiar, some almost unimaginable. This title takes us to the frontiers of scientific knowledge to explain the nature - and future - of our universe.

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Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

"Stargazing and the history of astronomy in New Zealand"--Publisher information.

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