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Showing 1 - 12 of 12 results for “philip pugh”
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  • The Science and Art of Using Telescopes

    by Philip Pugh ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Amateur astronomers have to start somewhere. Most begin by buying a modest astronomical telescope and getting to know the night sky. After a while, many want to move on to the next stage, but this can be problematic. The magazines advertise a mass of commercially-made equipment – some of it very expensive – which can represent a major financial outlay. The trick is to choose the right equipment, ... Read more

    $40.99 USD

  • Observing the Messier Objects with a Small Telescope

    In the Footsteps of a Great Observer

    by Philip Pugh ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Observing the Messier Objects with a Small Telescope contains descriptions and photographs of the 103 Messier objects, with instructions on how to find them without a computerized telescope or even setting circles. The photographs show how the objects appear through a 127mm Maksutov (and other instruments, where applicable). The visual appearance of a Messier object is often very different from ... Read more

    $49.99 USD

  • How to Photograph the Moon and Planets with Your Digital Camera

    by Tony Buick, Philip Pugh ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Although astronomical CCD cameras can be very costly, digital cameras – the kind you use on holiday – on the other hand, are relatively inexpensive. Moreover, their technology – especially thermal noise, sensitivity (ISO number) and resolution – has progressed to a point where such cameras are more than capable of photographing the brighter astronomical objects.Now Tony Buick has teamed up with ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

  • Sea-Level Science

    Understanding Tides, Surges, Tsunamis and Mean Sea-Level Changes

    by David Pugh, Philip Woodworth ...
    Understanding sea-level processes, such as ocean tides, storm surges, tsunamis, El Niño and rises caused by climate change, is key to planning effective coastal defence. Building on David Pugh's classic book Tides, Surges and Mean Sea-Level, this substantially expanded, full-colour book now incorporates major recent technological advances in the areas of satellite altimetry and other geodetic ... Read more

    $107.99 USD

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  • A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes and Binoculars

    by James Mullaney ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Amateur astronomers of all skill levels are always contemplating their next telescope, and this book points the way to the most suitable instruments. Similarly, those who are buying their first telescopes – and these days not necessarily a low-cost one – will be able to compare and contrast different types and manufacturers. This exciting and revised new guide provides an extensive overview of ... Read more

    $40.99 USD

  • The Martian

    A Novel

    by Andy Weir ...
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA mission to Mars. A freak accident. One man’s struggle to survive. From the author of Project Hail Mary comes “a hugely entertaining novel that reads like a rocket ship afire” (Chicago Tribune).“Brilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . utterly compelling.”—The Wall ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Atlas of Astronomical Discoveries

    by Govert Schilling ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Offers a unique combination of informative text, magnificent illustrations and stylish designExamines the 100 most important discoveries since the invention of the telescopeFeatures spectacular photographs, taken with the largest telescopes on Earth and in space, that portray distant corners of the universeAuthor Govert Schilling is a renowned astronomy journalist and science communicatorIn his ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • On the Shores of Titan's Farthest Sea

    A Scientific Novel

    by Michael Carroll ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Titan is practically a planet in its own right, with a diameter similar to that of Mercury, methane rainstorms, organic soot and ethane seas. All of the most detailed knowledge on the moon's geology, volcanology, meteorology, marine sciences and chemistry are gathered together here to paint a factually accurate hypothetical future of early human colonization on this strange world.The views from ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

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  • Moons of the Solar System

    From Giant Ganymede to Dainty Dactyl

    by James A. Hall III ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book captures the complex world of planetary moons, which are more diverse than Earth's sole satellite might lead you to believe. New missions continue to find more of these planetary satellites, making an up to date guide more necessary than ever. Why do Mercury and Venus have no moons at all? Earth's Moon, of course, is covered in the book with highly detailed maps. Then we move outward to ... Read more

    $40.99 USD

  • Who Lives On The Moon (Moon Facts) : Second Grade Geography Series

    2nd Grade Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Astronomy & Space Books
    Why does the moon look like cheese? Is is true that there's a man in the moon? Open this educational book to find out the answer. This is a collection of moon facts that your child will enjoy reading and learning. Information is presented with the use of more pictures than text to encourage interaction and easy of absorption. Grab a copy now! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Under a Crimson Sun

    Prospects for Life in a Red Dwarf System

    by David S. Stevenson ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Gliese 581 is a red dwarf star some 20.3 light years from Earth. Red dwarfs are among the most numerous stars in the galaxy, and they sport diverse planetary systems. At magnitude 10, Gliese 581 is visible to amateur observers but does not stand out. So what makes this star so important? It is that professional observers have confirmed that it has at least four planets orbiting it, and in 2009, ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

  • The Return of Vaman - A Scientific Novel

    by Jayant V. Narlikar ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This collection of science fiction writings by Jayant V. Narlikar offers readers a unique glimpse into the world-famous Indian astrophysicist’s vivid and highly imaginative concepts and stories.The fictional material comprises a witty short story ("The rare idol of Ganesha") that cleverly explores the possible consequences of a mirror-symmetric individual in the context of cricket test match ... Read more

    $35.99 USD