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Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New,

Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New,

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A fleet of modern rockets among the most powerful in the world. A lunar land rush that has sparked a competition over the strategic high ground. Scientific discoveries that could...
The Birth Of Time: How We Measured The Age Of The Universe

The Birth Of Time: How We Measured The Age Of The Universe

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Author: John GribbinBinding: PaperbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1999Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis compelling work of popular science chronicles humanity's quest to...
Astrology by Moonlight: Exploring the Relationship Between Moon Phases

Astrology by Moonlight: Exploring the Relationship Between Moon Phases

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Written as a unification of Eastern and Western approaches, Astrology by Moonlight presents a fresh look at the Moon and how its eight phases interact with every sign and planetary...
First Light: The Search for the Edge of the Universe

First Light: The Search for the Edge of the Universe

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Seven years before Richard Preston wrote about horrifying viruses in The Hot Zone, he turned his attention to the cosmos. In First Light , he demonstrates his gift for creating...
Cosmic Challenge: The Ultimate Observing List for Amateurs

Cosmic Challenge: The Ultimate Observing List for Amateurs

$81.95 AUD$40.00 AUD
Listing more than 500 sky targets, both near and far, in 187 challenges, this observing guide will test novice astronomers and advanced veterans alike. Its unique mix of Solar System...
The Universe and Beyond

The Universe and Beyond

$59.95 AUD$20.00 AUD
" The Universe and Beyond is a celebration of the human spirit of exploration. It is a majestic voyage to the most distant realms we can imagine. Prepare yourself for...
Space: The Human Story

Space: The Human Story

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The first human history of space travel - from the Apollo missions to our journey to Mars - by Britain's beloved astronaut From bestselling author and British astronaut Tim Peake,...
Mars Rovers

Mars Rovers

$49.99 AUD$25.00 AUD
Written by expert author who previously worked with NASA and the USAF. Full of images, diagrams and animated mock-ups. Looks at the history of the Mars programmes and their future....
On Mars: Exploration of the Red Planet, 1958-1978--the NASA History

On Mars: Exploration of the Red Planet, 1958-1978--the NASA History

$46.99 AUD$15.00 AUD
Although it was only designed for a ninety-day surface mission, the Viking 1 lander ultimately transmitted science messages to Earth for seven years. This authoritative history chronicles the remarkable achievements...
The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time and the Texture of Reality

The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time and the Texture of Reality

$27.99 AUD$23.79 AUD
'Greene threatens to do for string theory what Stephen Hawking did for black holes' New York Magazine 'A magnificent challenge to conventional ideas' Financial Times 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book....
The Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence

The Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence

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Author: Philip Morrison, John Billingham, John Wolfe (eds)Binding: PaperbackPublished: Dover Publications, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis seminal work, The Search For...
Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs

Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs

$34.99 AUD$15.00 AUD
*THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* *THE BOOK EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT* 'I can say without fear of contradiction that Lue has played a central and indispensable role in forever...
Mars: A beginner's guide to exploring the Red Planet

Mars: A beginner's guide to exploring the Red Planet

$19.99 AUD$16.99 AUD
Perfect for anyone eager to learn more about the Red Planet Discover all you need to know about Mars - including the historic, cultural and scientific background and exploratory missions...
Look Up: Our story with the stars

Look Up: Our story with the stars

$22.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
'Sarah Cruddas is a gifted writer and Look Up is an inspired book. I am hopeful that we will never stop looking up.' Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins Most of...
New Cosmos: An Intimate Guide to the Latest Discoveries in Space

New Cosmos: An Intimate Guide to the Latest Discoveries in Space

$32.95 AUD$12.00 AUD
What does dark energy look like? Or the awesome phenomenon of cosmic cannibalism, when immense black holes swallow entire solar systems? Pre-eminent NASA illustrator Dana Berry makes these and many...
Black Holes And Warped Spacetime

Black Holes And Warped Spacetime

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Author: William J. Kaufmann, IIIBinding: PaperbackPublished: Freeman & Company, W. H, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageBlack Holes And Warped Spacetime presents...
The Accidental Universe

The Accidental Universe

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Author: P.C.W. DaviesBinding: PaperbackPublished: Cambridge University Press, 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Yellowed and faded cover. Light creasing on...
Nuclear Astrophysics:  Proceedings of the Third International Summer School, LA Rabida, Huelva, Spain, June 19-July 2, 1988

Nuclear Astrophysics: Proceedings of the Third International Summer School, LA Rabida, Huelva, Spain, June 19-July 2, 1988

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Author: M. Lozano, M.I. Gallardo, J.M. Arias (Eds.)Binding: PaperbackPublished: Springer-Verlag, 1989Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded spine. Nuclear Astrophysics: Proceedings...
The Universe: The book of the BBC TV series presented by Professor

The Universe: The book of the BBC TV series presented by Professor

$24.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary,...
Forces of Nature

Forces of Nature

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Sunday Times Bestseller How did life on Earth begin? What is the nature of space and time? What are the chances that we will discover life on other worlds? Think...
Mars: A beginner's guide to exploring the Red Planet

Mars: A beginner's guide to exploring the Red Planet

$19.99 AUD$10.00 AUD
Perfect for anyone eager to learn more about the Red Planet Discover all you need to know about Mars - including the historic, cultural and scientific background and exploratory missions...
All Through the Night: How Dark Skies Can Save Our World

All Through the Night: How Dark Skies Can Save Our World

$24.99 AUD$21.24 AUD
Best New Books on Space 2024 - Forbes 'Rarely is a non-fiction book about science this engaging' - Forbes Why darkness is so important - to plants, to animals, and...
Solar Eclipses 2024-2027: Where and When to Experience Totality

Solar Eclipses 2024-2027: Where and When to Experience Totality

$27.99 AUD$10.00 AUD
Seeing a total solar eclipse ('totality' - when the sun is fully obscured by the moon) is a bucket-list event, generating a sense of wonder and even an 'end-of-the-world' sensation....
Yearbook of Astronomy 2024

Yearbook of Astronomy 2024

$59.99 AUD$10.00 AUD
Maintaining its appealing style and presentation, the Yearbook of Astronomy 2024 contains comprehensive jargon-free monthly sky notes and an authoritative set of sky charts to enable backyard astronomers and sky...
The Ninth Metal: The Comet Cycle Book 1

The Ninth Metal: The Comet Cycle Book 1

$32.99 AUD$10.00 AUD
'Great characters, fine writing, totally engrossing' STEPHEN KING It might have been the end of days. Instead it was the beginning of something shockingly new. They called the comet Cain,...
Cosmic Impact: Understanding the Threat to Earth from Asteroids and

Cosmic Impact: Understanding the Threat to Earth from Asteroids and

$22.99 AUD$10.00 AUD
As end-of-the-world scenarios go, an apocalyptic collision with an asteroid or comet is the new kid on the block, gaining respectability only in the last decade of the 20th century...
Starborn: How the Stars Made Us - and Who We Would Be Without Them

Starborn: How the Stars Made Us - and Who We Would Be Without Them

$34.99 AUD$29.74 AUD
A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK Gold Winner of the 2025 Nautilus Book Awards 'A stunning and unforgettable voyage through the stars. Almost every page will make you...
New Horizon Astron Pa

New Horizon Astron Pa

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The author introduces the reader to the growing cult community of amateur stargazers, then presents a wide range of solo and group observation projects that require only simple binoculars, hand-held...
The World Treasury Of Physics, Astronomy, And Mathematics

The World Treasury Of Physics, Astronomy, And Mathematics

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Author: Timothy FerrisBinding: PaperbackPublished: Little, Brown and Company., 1989Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis comprehensive anthology presents a curated collection of...
Starborn: How the Stars Made Us - and Who We Would Be Without Them

Starborn: How the Stars Made Us - and Who We Would Be Without Them

$34.99 AUD$15.00 AUD
A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK Gold Winner of the 2025 Nautilus Book Awards 'A stunning and unforgettable voyage through the stars. Almost every page will make you...
Do Your Ears Pop in Space? and 500 Other Surprising Questions about

Do Your Ears Pop in Space? and 500 Other Surprising Questions about

$30.35 AUD$12.00 AUD
Everything you ever wanted to know about men (and women) in space-from a highly decorated astronaut who's been there Can people have sex in space? Did the Challenger crew survive...
Countdown!: Or How Nigh Is The End?

Countdown!: Or How Nigh Is The End?

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Author: Patrick MooreBinding: PaperbackPublished: Pan Books, 1999Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThis non-fiction work by renowned astronomer Patrick Moore presents a compelling examination of various doomsday...
Structure And Evolution Of The Stars

Structure And Evolution Of The Stars

$25.00 AUD
Author: Martin SchwarzschildBinding: PaperbackPublished: Princeton University Press, 1965Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor yellowing to cover and chips to laminate.This seminal work in astrophysics, "Structure And...
2009 Australian Sky Guide

2009 Australian Sky Guide

$16.95 AUD$12.00 AUD
This popular guide is a must for 2009, which has been designated the International year of Astronomy, when people around the world will be encouraged to discover their place in...
Companion to the Cosmos

Companion to the Cosmos

$35.00 AUD$12.00 AUD
COMPANION TO THE COSMOS is the brilliant science populariser and an award-winning writer, John Gribbin tells us everything we want to know about the universe.
Merlin's Tour of the Universe: A Skywatcher's Guide to Everything from

Merlin's Tour of the Universe: A Skywatcher's Guide to Everything from

$12.00 AUD
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry comes a fascinating guide to the most popular questions about the universe. In Neil de...
The Alpha And Omega

The Alpha And Omega

$34.99 AUD$10.00 AUD
Since A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME scientists have been in the midst of a revolution in cosmology. Gradually, astronomers and physicists are answering questions that have plagued mankind since prehistory-...
The Secret Life of the Universe: An Astrobiologist's Search for the

The Secret Life of the Universe: An Astrobiologist's Search for the

$34.99 AUD$29.74 AUD
Over the last few decades, space exploration has revolutionised our understanding of our place in the cosmos. We now know that there are many habitable environments within our solar system....
Countdown To Apocalypse: A Scientific Exploration Of The End Of The

Countdown To Apocalypse: A Scientific Exploration Of The End Of The

$29.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
Inspired by the end of the millennium, celebrated science writer Paul Halpern tackles the fate of human civilization and our planet in this meditation on the end of the world....
The Big Bang Never Happened

The Big Bang Never Happened

$27.45 AUD$12.00 AUD
The big bang theory of cosmology - the idea that the universe originated in a single cataclysmic explosion between ten and twenty billion years ago - has become the foundation...
Afterglow of Creation: Decoding the message from the beginning of time

Afterglow of Creation: Decoding the message from the beginning of time

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It's the oldest fossil in creation. It accounts for 99.9% of all the light in the Universe Its discoverers mistook it for the 'glow' of pigeon droppings (yet still carried...
Einstein's Telescope: The Hunt for Dark Matter and Dark Energy in the

Einstein's Telescope: The Hunt for Dark Matter and Dark Energy in the

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Cutting-edge astrophysics that builds on Einstein's theories to find the unseen matter that fills the Universe. Dark energy. Dark matter. These strange and invisible substances don't just sound mysterious: their...
The Unknown Universe: What We Don't Know About Time and Space in Ten

The Unknown Universe: What We Don't Know About Time and Space in Ten

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On 21 March 2013, the European Space Agency released a map of the afterglow of the Big Bang. Taking in 440 sextillion kilometres of space and 13.8 billion years of...