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HCB045
Puzzling on the move has never been easier with Mudpuppy's Outer Space To Go. Packaged in a travel-friendly drawstring pouch, this puzzle will take you to other galaxies with it's bold rocket illustrations.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Activity Book
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 5.5 x 1.9
ISBN: 9780735345966
$999
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PPP063
What holds galaxies together? Would Saturn float in a bathtub? How do astronauts use the toilet? Young astronomers can find out the answers to all their questions about space on this wild ride through the solar system . . . and beyond! Starting with the Big Bang, check out how the stars got started and how the universe is growing. Blast off on amazing space missions, then plunge to the center of our very own planet Earth. Along the way, learn outer space jokes to tell your friends. The sky's the limit! Packed with fascinating facts and kid-friendly illustrations! Sturdy hardcover binding. Ages 7 and up....
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Simon Abbott
ISBN: 9781441326171
$799
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STR050
A comprehensive book explaining the use of the 2102D star finder, and the many applications it offers in planning navigation. Its numerous examples and diagrams make it a most definitive treatment. In addition to a description of the star finder and its basic use, the book covers: brightness and color of stars, planet identification, choosing optimum star-moon-planet combinations, choosing time between sun lines and running fixes, and emergency steering. This book is an indispensable companion to the star finder itself.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: David Burch
ISBN: 9780914025634
$1995
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IPS339
From planets and moons to black holes and asteroids, take a spectacular journey through the Universe with this definitive, illustrated guide for budding astronomers. Since the earliest moments of our civilization, space has captured the human imagination. Go on a tour of the Universe that is simply out of this world, taking in our planetary neighbors, our life-giving Sun, the awesome power of black holes, our nearby galaxies, and the creative power of stardust. See the passion of the people behind the space missions, the incredible inventions and spacecraft that allow us to see and travel farther than ever before, and, as humanity takes...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 9.21 x 11.6
Author: Professor Raman
ISBN: 9781803381312
$2495
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GPT201
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This title includes activities, charts, diagrams and fascinating cross section images of planets to show what they are made of. Discover what a shooting star is, which planet has the most moons, and how asteroids are created. Children ages 5 to 10 will enjoy the creative activities and helpful identifications found in this beautifully illustrated and inquiry-oriented guide.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.7 x 0.2 x 8.7
Author: Laura Evert
ISBN: 9781559718424
$795
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WFP005
The Southern Night Sky provides a simplified field reference to familiar stars and constellations. A durable folding guide format is great for use in the field, and allows any level of nature explorer to recognize and easily identify the most common constellations. This guide features glow in the dark constellations (flashlight illuminates the star charts).
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551684
$795
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HRW164
A Far-out adventure! The President of the United States has chosen Stanley Lambchop and his family to become the first humans to fly in the  Star Scout,  a new top-secret spaceship. Stanley's most exciting adventure is about to begin. He'll meet the Queen of England, have a birthday party in outer space, and save a whole planet of aliens from danger. Oh, that Stanley!
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 7
Author: Jeff Brown
ISBN: 9780064421744
$299
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QRT024
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 12
Author: Katy Flint
ISBN: 9781786031310
$1999
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FFB124
A practical guide that demystifies the process of buying a telescope... valuable advice on how to instantly spot misleading labels on low-end telescopes. --Astronomical Society of the Pacific "Books of Note" Buying a telescope is essential for the stargazer who wishes to progress from binocular sky watching. With so many choices in technology and price, how does one choose just the right one? Robin Scagell supplies an expert's objective advice to making a smart purchase. Newly updated and revised with the latest technology,  Stargazing with a Telescope  demystifies the process of buying and using a telescope. The features and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 0.4 x 7.8
Author: Robin Scagell
ISBN: 9781770853294
$1000
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AVK030
Is there anything more amazing than the night sky? You've seen the stars and the constellations―but there's so much more to discover! George Moromisato's guide introduces you to 101 sights, from old favorites like Saturn's famous rings to awe-inspiring wonders like the Andromeda Galaxy. Learn what to look for and when and where to find it! The sights are ranked by beauty, accessibility, and historical importance, and the guide features at least one full-color photograph for each entry, including many from NASA. As an added bonus, the author's astrophotography tips provide information about taking pictures of the night sky. This astronomy...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 7
Author: George Moromisato
ISBN: 9781591935575
$1495
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GPT279
Praised by The Practical Sailor as "a first-class piece of work," Susan P. Howell's Practical Celestial Navigation was developed for Mystic Seaport's navigation courses. This third edition, originally published by the Seaport's Planetarium, retains the step-by-step format of the original, along with an abundance of diagrams and practice problems. Practical Celestial Navigation is recommended as a self-instruction text for beginners or for old celestial hands getting back in practice.
Product Type : Book
Author: Susan P. Howell
ISBN: 9781493069699
$3495
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RAN205
Outstanding guide combining 272 brilliant color photos and 138 easy-to-read star charts. Invaluable for the celestial navigator.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 7.5
Author: Mark R. Chartrand III
ISBN: 9780679408529
$2600
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IPS020
Have Fun Exploring the Stars with Close-up Views of Space Objects Right from Your Own Backyard Take the mystery and struggle out of discovering new worlds. With hands-on tips, tricks and instructions, this book allows you to unleash the full power of your small telescope and view amazing space objects right from your own backyard, including: • Saturn’s Rings • Jupiter’s Moons • Apollo 11's Landing Site • Orion Nebula • Andromeda Galaxy • Polaris Double Star • Pegasus Globular Cluster • And much, much more!
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9.5 x 0.5 x 7 inches
Author: Will Kalif
ISBN: 9781612437569
$1695
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FFB182
As  NightWatch , Terence Dickinson's classic stargazing guide, neared its 40th anniversary, Dickinson worked with a small group of trusted colleagues to give this groundbreaking reference an overhaul that will take it deep into the 21st century. Longtime astronomy writer and sky observer Ken Hewitt-White led the editorial team. A central aspect to this new edition is the subtle improvements to the unique seasonal star charts that present a 360-degree simulation of the night sky on one page and identify the stars and constellations on the facing page. Yet it is Dickinson's clear, jargon-free language that will continue to inspire...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 11x 11
Author: Terence Dickinson
ISBN: 9780228104391
$3995
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DKP045
Now with removable planisphere! Starfinder  lays out the universe clearly, highlighting the signposts in the sky and explaining the cosmology of the stars. Discover the wonders of the night sky with up-to-date information about the universe, including monthly charts to both the northern and southern hemisphere, and a section on observing the Moon, planets, and other bodies of the solar system.
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 12
Author: Carole Stott & Giles Sparrow
ISBN: 9781465414533
$2500
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WLP012
 A guide to patterns in the night sky, with star stories from around the world. People around the world, and through the centuries have given names to the patterns they see in the night sky. The latest book in the Finders series of pocket guides introduces constellations from many cultures, and shows how to find them in the sky. With hints for stargazing, seasonal star maps, and constellation profiles; heavily illustrated by the author. Most useful for stargazing between the 30th and 50th parallels in the northern hemisphere. In North America, this includes the contiguous United States (except the FL peninsula and southernmost TX).
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4.2 x 6.5
Author: Dorcas S. Miller
ISBN: 9780912550268
$595
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FFB141
Updated star maps include all sky events occurring in 2017 and beyond. Praise for the previous edition: "A concise introduction to the night sky suitable for the beginning stargazer... The text is clear and easy to read... Recommended."  -- Choice "An ideal portable reference for backyard astronomers. This atlas combines clear, accurate star maps with reliable and informative text."  -- The Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin Night Sky Atlas  is a highly practical atlas for sky gazers using binoculars or a small telescope. It combines clear, accurate star maps with reliable and informative text and color photographs...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Robin Scagell
ISBN: 9781770859005
$2995
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STL312
Following the ‘Big Bang’, it took the universe billions of years to evolve into the unique system of stars and planets that we know of today. Scientists have studied the planets of our solar system for centuries, and are beginning to understand the billions of stars and other bodies that make up the Universe.  Stars and Planets  is an ideal reference book for anyone interested in astronomy, featuring 300 of the most well known stars, planets, moons, constellations and other cosmological phenomena, such as black holes and quasars. Each entry includes an image – either a photograph or an artist’s impression or diagram – and a key...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 6.5
Author: Giles Sparrow
ISBN: 9781782742609
$1495
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MOU092
Photography: Night Sky  will give you the tips and techniques you need to take stunning photographs in the dark. You’ll learn how to overcome the unique issues that confront nighttime photographers and capture images of which you’ll be proud.  Co-author Jennifer Wu, an elite Canon “Explorer of Light” professional photographer, has become renowned for her ability to capture nighttime phenomena, from quarter-phase moon rises to shooting stars to the ephemeral Milky Way. this new guide reveals her methods and concentrates on photographing four principal subjects: stars as points of light, star trails, the moon, and twilight. these...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Jennifer Wu & James Martin
ISBN: 9781594858383
$2195
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SPC083
This picture book's lyrical text introduces space concepts while celebrating NASA's Artemis missions and all future space adventures. What will we find light-years away, beyond the expanse where our planets play? Join a crew of astronauts on an inspiring new mission to explore the moon, the stars, and the far reaches of outer space. This out-of-this-world journey features: • Art that blends illustration with actual NASA photographs of space • An engaging narrative that uses endearing rhymes to introduce STEM concepts • A glossary that teaches space vocabulary words • A strong female protagonist and diverse crew of scientists in a...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.78 x 11.24
Author: Roxanne Troup
ISBN: 9780764368172
$1699
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LPI008
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, we take you from our home on Earth and out into the far reaches of the solar system, then into our neighbouring stars and planetary systems, and finally into the rest of our galaxy and the Universe. This fascinating journey will help you explore space as you would the world with a Lonely Planet guide. Unique to these pages are wonderful comparisons of Earth with the other worlds of our solar system and even those exoplanets orbiting other stars. You’ll discover as much as we know...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
ISBN: 9781788686365
$2999
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WIL090
Your updated guide to exploring the night sky Do you know the difference between a red giant and a white dwarf? From asteroids to black holes, this easy-to-understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring updated star maps, charts, and an insert with gorgeous full-color photographs,  Astronomy For Dummies   provides an easy-to-follow introduction to exploring the night sky. Plus, this new edition also comes with chapter quizzes online to help your understanding. For as long as people have been walking the earth, those people have looked up into the night sky and wondered about the nature of the cosmos....
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 9
Author: Stephen P. Maran
ISBN: 9781119374244
$2299
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