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Mt John University Observatory is New Zealands only professional research observatory for optical astronomy. Today it is both a research observatory and a mecca for stargazing astrotourists, who come to see the pristine landscape and the amazing dark night skies. This richly illustrated account follows the development of this iconic New Zealand scientific institution.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Offers advice on the selection and operation of a telescope and discusses methods for observing the sun, moon, planets, stars, and comets with a telescope.

(Hardback)

When the Soviets launched Sputnik in 1957, thousands of ordinary people across the globe seized the opportunity to participate in the start of the Space Age. This book tells the story of this network of pioneers who, fueled by civic pride and exhilarated by space exploration, took part in the scientific endeavor.

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(Paperback)

An anecdotal history of the development of the optical telescope and the people involved, culminating in the author's predictions for future developments.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

In this volume the creator and director of Jodrell Bank, the world's largest radio telescope, tells the fascinating story behind the building of this huge telescope.

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A breathtaking tour of the cosmos through the lens of the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing how the mission originated, how it's been executed, and how its spectacular images are rewriting our understanding of the universe.

(Spiral bound)

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An in-depth guide for aspiring astronomers and Moon observers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Includes detailed Moon maps and covers the history of lunar observation and exploration, the properties of the Moon, its origin and orbit. This is the ideal book for Moon observers covering essential equipment, and the key events to look out for.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Essential Radio Astronomy is the only textbook on the subject specifically designed for a one-semester introductory course for advanced undergraduates or graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics. It starts from first principles in order to fill gaps in students' backgrounds, make teaching easier for professors who are not expert radio astron

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An authoritative primer on the four key techniques that today's planet hunters use to detect the feeble signals of planets orbiting distant stars.