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Big Sky: When the Emu Left the Earth

Big Sky: When the Emu Left the Earth

$34.99 AUD$29.74 AUD
Big Sky, when the emu left the earth is an exquisite conversation of sky knowledge between Aboriginal farmer and award-winning writer Bruce Pascoe and astrophysicist Professor Ray Norris. This meeting...
Observer's Notebooks: Astronomy

Observer's Notebooks: Astronomy

$37.99 AUD$15.00 AUD
A star-filled sky is as mysterious as it is sublime. What are we looking at? How far away and from when?! How do I tell the Little Dipper from the...
A Guide to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich

A Guide to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich

$12.00 AUD
Fully revised, this official guidebook to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, details the "home of time" that has been at the heart of nautical astronomy since the late 17th century--when Charles...
Solar System: An illustrated guide to our home in space

Solar System: An illustrated guide to our home in space

$29.99 AUD$15.00 AUD
Take an awe-inspiring and informative journey through the Solar System with this beautifully illustrated deck. Featuring the Sun and all of the major objects in its orbit, including the planets,...
The Infinite Maze: Race Through Space!: Over two trillion mazes to try

The Infinite Maze: Race Through Space!: Over two trillion mazes to try

$32.99 AUD$15.00 AUD
Endless possibilities, only one solution... Place these 20 cards in any order, then challenge yourself to find a route through the maze or race against your friends. Journey through galaxies,...
Chasing Hubble's Shadows: The Search for Galaxies at the Edge of Time

Chasing Hubble's Shadows: The Search for Galaxies at the Edge of Time

$36.00 AUD$15.00 AUD
The author presents an account of the continuing efforts of astronomers to probe the outermost limits of the observable universe with the telescopes that promise to yield clues to many...
The Planets

The Planets

$15.00 AUD
THE PLANETS is Dava Sobel's sweeping look at our heavenly galaxy. In the spirit of Longitude and Galileo's Daughter, Sobel once again brings science and history deftly to life as...
Philip's Practical Astronomy

Philip's Practical Astronomy

$39.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
A fully revised edition of the popular Philip's Practical Astronomy, a classic introduction to observational astronomy, updated to include telescopes and accessories available in 2006, as well as planetary and...
Empire Of The Stars: Friendship, Obsession and Betrayal in the Quest

Empire Of The Stars: Friendship, Obsession and Betrayal in the Quest

$35.00 AUD$12.00 AUD
In August 1930, on a boat trip from Bombay to England, the young Indian scientist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar calculated that certain stars could end their lives by collapsing indefinitely to a...
A Brief History Of Time: From The Big Bang To Black Holes

A Brief History Of Time: From The Big Bang To Black Holes

$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerA landmark work of popular science, A Brief History of Time presents the most profound mysteries of the...
Worlds In Collision

Worlds In Collision

$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsA landmark and deeply controversial work of catastrophism, Worlds in Collision argues that in historical antiquity, the planet Venus emerged...
The Infinite Maze: Race Through Space!: Over two trillion mazes to try

The Infinite Maze: Race Through Space!: Over two trillion mazes to try

$32.99 AUD$28.04 AUD
Endless possibilities, only one solution... Place these 20 cards in any order, then challenge yourself to find a route through the maze or race against your friends. Journey through galaxies,...
The Invisible Universe

The Invisible Universe

$135.00 AUD$60.00 AUD
A large-format collection of astronomical photographs. Fifty of David Malin's images of distant stars and galaxies are accompanied by explanatory text in this volume.
Astronomy 365 Days

Astronomy 365 Days

$39.95 AUD$20.00 AUD
Photographs of outer space, produced by earthbound and space telescopes and planet-roving satellites, have long captivated a vast audience. In this follow-up to "Abrams' The Universe: 365 Days", the two...
Apollo: The Epic Journey to the Moon, 1963-1972

Apollo: The Epic Journey to the Moon, 1963-1972

$49.99 AUD$25.00 AUD
Space expert David West Reynolds takes you on a historical journey through the worlds most renowned space program. Featuring a wealth of rare photographs, artwork, and cutaway illustrations, Apollo recaptures...
Space: Discover fascinating facts about our solar system (All About)

Space: Discover fascinating facts about our solar system (All About)

$19.99 AUD$16.99 AUD
Find out ALL ABOUT space in this fun-filled fact book for kids aged 7+. Launch into outer space and discover the solar system! Packed with fascinating facts, super stats, phenomenal...
The Arrow of Time: A Voyage Through Science to Solve Time's Greatest

The Arrow of Time: A Voyage Through Science to Solve Time's Greatest

$15.00 AUD
The book titled The Arrow of Time: A Voyage Through Science to Solve Time's Greatest by the author Peter Coveney (Centre for Computational Science, University College London ). This is...
Comet: Photographs from the Rosetta Space Probe

Comet: Photographs from the Rosetta Space Probe

$110.00 AUD$50.00 AUD
Comet presents the amazing story of the Rosetta space probe and its interstellar voyage to the comet Tchoury. Its mission - to find clues to the origins of our solar...
Mission To Mars

Mission To Mars

$50.00 AUD
Edition: repr.,Condition remarks:Book: Acceptable Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: FEP missing Markings: Previous ownerA compelling work of popular science and space exploration, Mission to Mars presents the...
Spaceways: An Anthology of Space Poetry

Spaceways: An Anthology of Space Poetry

$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA stellar collection for young readers, Spaceways: An Anthology of Space Poetry brings together...
Time Counts: The Story of the Calendar

Time Counts: The Story of the Calendar

$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsIn this fascinating and deeply researched historical study, author Harold Watkins presents Time Counts: The Story of the...
Other Worlds

Other Worlds

$65.00 AUD$15.00 AUD
Physicist and science writer James Trefil authoritatively explores the origin and evolution of our solar system, then ventures beyond, to the realm of black holes, pulsars and galaxies near and...
The Wonders Of The Stars

The Wonders Of The Stars

$30.00 AUD
Edition: First ImpressionCondition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.Condition remarks: Faded spine and usual aging. Pages fine. Binding tight. A work...
The Theory Of Celestial Influence: Man, The Universe, And Cosmic Mystery

The Theory Of Celestial Influence: Man, The Universe, And Cosmic Mystery

$80.00 AUD
Edition: 2nd imprCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing , price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Boards - good; light rubbing on edges. Binding - tight. DJ -...
The Moon: A Visitor's Guide

The Moon: A Visitor's Guide

$25.99 AUD$10.00 AUD
Discover everything you need to know about the Moon in this entertaining visitor's guide! What's this floating high in the starry sky? We call it the Moon. But has it...
Secrets of the Universe: How We Discovered the Cosmos

Secrets of the Universe: How We Discovered the Cosmos

$55.00 AUD$46.75 AUD
In an age of unprecedented astronomical discovery, world-renowned astronomer Paul Murdin tells the stories of the men and women who first revealed the shape of the Earth, the existence of...
Eater

Eater

$25.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsA gripping work of hard science fiction, Eater chronicles the arrival of a rogue black hole hurtling toward Earth —...
Simplified Scientific Astrology: A Complete Textbook On The Art Of Erecting A Horoscope

Simplified Scientific Astrology: A Complete Textbook On The Art Of Erecting A Horoscope

$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Binding protected by mylar sleeve. A foundational work in esoteric and metaphysical literature,...
The Concise Planetary Ephemeris For 1950 To 2000 A.D. At Noon

The Concise Planetary Ephemeris For 1950 To 2000 A.D. At Noon

$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA foundational reference work in the field of astrology and astronomical calculation, The Concise...
Planets And Life

Planets And Life

$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA rigorous work of astrobiology and planetary science, Planets and Life by P. H....
Cornerstones Of Astrology

Cornerstones Of Astrology

$50.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good , price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Pages clean and bright. Binding tight.Usual aging. Shelf wear. Good copyA foundational work in the tradition...
Horary Astrology: The Technique Of Immediacies; With A Primer Of Symbolism

Horary Astrology: The Technique Of Immediacies; With A Primer Of Symbolism

$80.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Shelf wear. Pages clean and bright.A foundational work in the tradition of esoteric...
The Mystery And Romance Of Astrology

The Mystery And Romance Of Astrology

$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: Previous ownerA rich blend of history and mysticism, The Mystery and Romance of Astrology chronicles the ancient...
The Life of the Cosmos

The Life of the Cosmos

$59.95 AUD$25.00 AUD
In this text, the author presents his new theory that inside every black hole is a universe, probably very similar to our own, but where the laws of physics are...
History Of Flight: From The Flying Machine Of Leonardo Da Vinci To The Conquest Of The Space

History Of Flight: From The Flying Machine Of Leonardo Da Vinci To The Conquest Of The Space

$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsA sweeping work of aviation and aerospace history, this volume chronicles humanity's relentless pursuit of flight from the visionary sketches of...
The Cambridge Encyclopædia Of Astronomy

The Cambridge Encyclopædia Of Astronomy

$40.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed , price clippedMarkings: No markingsThe Cambridge Encyclopædia Of Astronomy presents a comprehensive overview of the cosmos, detailing everything from planetary science to...
Mars: Uncovering The Secrets Of The Red Planet

Mars: Uncovering The Secrets Of The Red Planet

$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: 3D glasses included. A richly illustrated work of popular science, Mars: Uncovering the...
How to Thrive in Retrograde: Navigate the chaos and live in cosmic

How to Thrive in Retrograde: Navigate the chaos and live in cosmic

$39.99 AUD$33.99 AUD
The planets play a key role in astrology - from revealing aspects of your personality to exerting their influence upon different areas of your life - thanks to their movements...
Postcards From Mars: The First Photographer on the Red Planet

Postcards From Mars: The First Photographer on the Red Planet

$69.95 AUD$25.00 AUD
This work takes the reader on a fantastic voyage - strolling on mars with the spirit and opportunity robot missions. The cream of the astonishing crop of photographs brought back...
Space: An Illustrated History of Space Exploration in Photographs

Space: An Illustrated History of Space Exploration in Photographs

$55.00 AUD$20.00 AUD
In vivid and stunning detail this book captures every aspect of the astonishing developments that have taken place in space exploration over the last six decades. From the invention of...
The International Atlas of Lunar Exploration

The International Atlas of Lunar Exploration

$420.00 AUD$280.00 AUD
Bringing together a wealth of information from many sources, including some material never before published, this atlas is a comprehensive reference on lunar exploration. It tells the story of every...
Space Odyssey: The First Forty Years of Space Exploration

Space Odyssey: The First Forty Years of Space Exploration

$195.00 AUD$40.00 AUD
In only forty years the exploration of space has become one of humanity's greatest ever achievements. Space Odyssey follows the greatest moments of this saga and tells the tale of...
Solar System

Solar System

$15.00 AUD
Explore the wonders of our solar system--a corner of the universe that astronomers understand more fully every day. Starting at the sun, the center of it all, we move outward,...
Forty Ways to Know a Star: Using Stars to Understand Astronomy

Forty Ways to Know a Star: Using Stars to Understand Astronomy

$39.99 AUD$33.99 AUD
Stars are the building blocks of galaxies. Astoundingly, there are 4,000 million stars in our own Milky Way, and there are two million million galaxies in our visible universe. Stars...
Life in the Universe: A Beginner's Guide

Life in the Universe: A Beginner's Guide

$24.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
Astrobiology, the study of life and its existence in the universe, is one of the hottest areas of scientific research. Lewis Dartnell considers some of the fascinating questions facing researchers...
The Evolution of the Galaxies

The Evolution of the Galaxies

$15.00 AUD
Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image, on wear on spine of binding, tannnig on pagesHow did the...
The View From Planet Earth: Man Looks At The Cosmos

The View From Planet Earth: Man Looks At The Cosmos

$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis compelling work chronicles humanity's evolving understanding of the universe, tracing the intellectual and scientific journey from ancient stargazers to...
Out of this World and into the Next: Notes from a Physicist on Space

Out of this World and into the Next: Notes from a Physicist on Space

$45.00 AUD$20.00 AUD
Humanity has always looked up at the night sky and wondered what lies beyond our world. Now, we are on the precipice of stepping out among the stars, not just...