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1 Greeley: The Compact NASA Atlas … 0 521 80633 X HB £39.95
2 Lachieze-Rey: Celestial Treasury 0 521 80040 4 HB £40.00
3 Brunier: Majestic Universe 0 521 66307 5 HB £25.00
4 Brunier: Glorious Eclipses 0 521 79148 0 HB £25.00
5 Lang: Encyclopedia of the Sun 0 521 78093 4 HB £29.95
6 Norton: Encyclopedia of Meteorites 0 521 62143 7 HB c. £40.00
7 Verger: Encyclopedia of Space 0 521 77300 8 HB c. £35.00
8 Williamson: Dictionary of Space … 0 521 66077 7 HB £27.95
9 Tirion: The Cambridge Star Atlas 0 521 80084 6 HB £16.95
10 Kaler: Extreme Stars 0 521 40262 X HB £22.95
11 Freeman: Storms in Space 0 521 66038 6 HB £18.95
12 Kwok: Cosmic Butterflies 0 521 79135 9 HB £20.00
13 Leverington: New Cosmic Horizons 0 521 65137 9 HB £55.00
14 0 521 65833 0 PB £19.95
15 Stern: Our Universe 0 521 78330 5 HB £37.50
16 0 521 78907 9 PB £13.95
17 Davies: Beyond Pluto 0 521 80019 6 HB £17.95
18 Hodge: Higher than Everest 0 521 65133 6 HB £18.95
19 Gondhalekar:The Grip of Gravity 0 521 80316 0 HB £18.95
20 Delsemme: Our Cosmic Origins 0 521 79480 3 PB £9.95
21 Crovisier: Comet Science 0 521 64179 9 HB £40.00
22 0 521 64591 3 PB £15.95
23 Zanda: Meteorites 0 521 79940 6 PB £11.95
24 Beatty: The New Solar System 0 521 64183 7 HB £45.00
25 0 521 64587 5 PB £24.95
26 Price: The Planet Observer’s Handbook 0 521 78981 8 PB £18.95
27 Consolmagno: Turn Left at Orion 0 521 78190 6 HB £18.95
28 Moore: Stargazing 0 521 79052 2 HB £21.95
29 0 521 79445 5 PB £12.95
30 Moore: Exploring the Night Sky with … 0 521 79053 0 HB £21.95
31 0 521 79390 4 PB £12.95
32 Sagan: Carl Sagan’s Cosmic Connection0 521 78303 8 HB £17.95
£17.95
£10.95
THE NEWWORLD OF MR TOMPKINSGeorge Gamow’s Classic Mr Tompkins in Paperbackfully revised and updated by Russell StannardGeorge Gamow andRussell Stannard
‘The best just got better.’ John Gribbin, The Independent
‘A welcome addition to theoriginal.’ Astronomy Now
August 2001 216 x 138 mm 270pp 50 line diagrams 3 half-tones 2 tables
0 521 63992 1 PB
£9.95
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£65.00£22.95
£42.50£16.95
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VISIONS OF THE FUTURE:ASTRONOMYAND EARTHSCIENCEJ. Michael T. ThompsonLeading young scientistsdescribe their research andgive their visions of futuredevelopments in Astronomyand Earth Science.
Two companion books coverChemistry and Life Science(ISBN: 0 521 80539 2), andPhysics and Electronics(ISBN: 0 521 80538 4).
July 2001 228 x 152 mm 246pp 38 line diagrams 47 half-tones 4 tables 3 graphs
0 521 80537 6 PB
THE LARGE, THE SMALLAND THEHUMAN MINDRoger Penrose and Malcolm LongairWith contributions fromAbner Shimony, NancyCartwright and StephenHawking.
‘… a very interesting andstimulating book.’ Brian Josephson, Times Higher EducationSupplement
May 2000 216 x 138 mm 224pp 68 line diagrams 4 half-tones 3 tables
0 521 78572 3 PB
DAVID LEVY’SGUIDE TO THENIGHT SKY
– Second editionDavid H. LevyThe perfect introduction forthe novice astronomer, thisbook stirs the imaginationand puts observation in aframework of social activityand personal adventure.
Written by one of theworld’s best-known, andaward-winning, amateurastronomers
Complete with helpfulpractical hints
October 2001 247 x 174 mm 320pp 36 line diagrams 80 half-tones 6 tables
0 521 79753 5 PB
THE MONTHLYSKY GUIDEFifth editionIan Ridpath and Wil TirionUpdated for planet positionsand forthcoming eclipses upto the end of the year 2004,containing a chapter on eachmonth of the year.
‘For those who want to learnabout the constellations andbright stars this book is allthat they’ll need.’Astronomy Now
1999 297 x 210 mm 64pp 50 maps
0 521 66771 2 PB
ASTRO-PHOTOGRAPHYFOR THEAMATEURSecond editionMichael A. Covington
‘… an excellent introduction… with many beautifulcolour pictures … Highlyrecommended!’ Nik Szymanek, Astronomy Now
‘A much-welcome secondedition … even the prosmight pick up a few tips …a real pleasure to read.’Chris Schur, Sky and Telescope
1999 244 x 187 mm 246pp 99 line diagrams 160 half-tones 60 colour plates 92 tables
0 521 64133 0 HB 0 521 62740 0 PB
HANDBOOK OF CCDASTRONOMYSteve B. Howell
‘[Howell’s] broad experiencein CCD astronomy is evidentthroughout the book … I highly recommend it …’Ken Herkenhoff, EOS
‘As an introduction … thishandbook will serve wellboth the serious amateurand the fresh professional.We recommend thishandbook to all interestedin CCDs, photometry and spectroscopy.’Irish Astronomical Journal
2000 228 x 152 mm 176pp 40 line diagrams 7 half-tones 2 colour plates 7 tables
0 521 64058 X HB 0 521 64834 3 PB
Cambridge Observing Handbooks forResearch Astronomers, 2
OBSERVINGTHE MOONThe ModernAstronomer’sGuideGerald North
‘… a beautifully produced,well illustrated, andthorough guide to thetechniques of lunarobservations ...’ David W. Hughes, The Observatory
‘… recommended reading.’Astronomy and Space
2000 247 x 174 mm 392pp 220 half-tones 5 tables
0 521 62274 3 HB
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STARGAZINGAstronomywithout aTelescope
– Second editionPatrick MooreOn a clear night, the vastnessand beauty of the star-filledsky is awe-inspiring. Britain’sbest known astronomerexplains everything you needto know about the universevisible to the naked eye.
‘… an excellent primer for any newcomer toastronomy and anenjoyable and readablebook … Every astronomershould have a copy … [I]heartily recommend it.’Paul England, Astronomy Now
2000 247 x 174 mm 216pp 132 line diagrams 1 half-tone 6 tables
0 521 79052 2 HB £21.950 521 79445 5 PB £12.95
EXPLORINGTHE NIGHT SKY WITHBINOCULARS
– Fourth editionPatrick MoorePatrick Moore’s painstakinglyresearched book will helpand encourage both casualand serious observers of ouruniverse.
‘… a useful beginner’sguide ...’ Sky and Telescope
‘… a good buy for someonenew to astronomy … andwould continue to be auseful information sourcefor many years to come.’Linda Robertson, Astronomy Now
‘… enough deep-skyobjects to keep them going for a long time …’ Astronomy and Space
2000 247 x 174 mm 212pp107 line diagrams 34 half-tones 12 tables 2 graphs
0 521 79053 0 HB £21.950 521 79390 4 PB £12.95
CARL SAGAN’SCOSMICCONNECTIONAn ExtraterrestrialPerspectiveCarl Sagan and Jerome AgelA classic book by the world’smost famous scientist andscience visionary, back inprint with a new 2000perspective.
‘… a monument to a greatman who succeeded...’Freeman Dyson, author ofOrigins of Life
‘ … engaging and evenrhapsodic.’ Philip Morrison,Scientific American
‘Sagan’s writing can stillinspire and stimulate.’Ian Crawford, The Observatory
2000 228 x 152 mm 334pp 2 line diagrams 48 half-tones 3 graphs
0 521 78303 8 HB £17.95
CELESTIALSITES,CELESTIALSPLENDORSHervé BurillierTranslated byNathalie Audard-SwordThis book presents abeautiful and fascinatingpanorama of more than ahundred carefully chosenastronomical objects – fromnear-by planets, to galaxiesand nebulae.
Includes photographs toillustrate how each objectappears through a telescope
‘If you watch the stars bynight buy it!’ Peter Mata,Spaceflight
‘… lavishly illustrated withcolour and black/whitephotographs … Neat andinexpensive, this is a greatlittle book to tuck into youraccessories case.’Astronomy & Space
2000 190 x 125 mm 192pp 54 line diagrams 91 half-tones 56 colour plates
0 521 66773 9 PB £9.95
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33 Burillier: Celestial Sites, Celestial … 0 521 66773 9 PB £9.95
34 Levy: David Levy’s Guide to the … 0 521 79753 5 PB c. £15.95
35 Ridpath: The Monthly Sky Guide 0 521 66771 2 PB £9.95
36 Covington: Astrophotography … 0 521 64133 0 HB £65.00
37 0 521 62740 0 PB £22.95
38 Howell: Handbook of CCD Astronomy 0 521 64058 X HB £42.50
39 0 521 64834 3 PB £16.95
39 North: Observing the Moon 0 521 62274 3 HB £25.00
40 Strong: Sky Atlas 2000.0 Companion 0 521 00882 4 PB £19.95
Tirion: Sky Atlas 2000.0 2ed
41 Field Edition 0 521 65431 9 £21.95
42 Field Edition Laminated 0 521 65430 0 £50.00
43 Desk Edition 0 521 65433 5 £21.95
44 Desk Edition Laminated 0 521 65432 7 £50.00
45 Deluxe Edition Laminated 0 521 65434 3 £80.00
46 Thompson: Visions of the Future … 0 521 80537 6 PB £17.95
47 Gamow: The New World of Mr Tompkins 0 521 63992 1 PB £10.95
48 Penrose: The Large, the Small and … 0 521 78572 3 PB £9.95
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SKY ATLAS 2000.0 COMPANIONSecond editionRobert A. Strong and Roger W. SinnottA comprehensive guide to every star cluster, nebula, andgalaxy plotted in Sky Atlas 2000.0, 2nd Edition. In addition to listing each object’s chart numbers, the authors provide adescriptive paragraph about each, including comments byrenowned observers.
June 2001 276 x 215 mm 304pp 0 521 00882 4 PB
Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
£21.95
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SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED DESK EDITIONWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott1999 Boxed set of charts 0 521 65433 5
Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED DESK EDITIONLAMINATEDWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott1999 Spiral bound charts 0 521 65432 7 Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED FIELD EDITIONWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott
1999 Boxed set of charts 0 521 65431 9
Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED FIELD EDITIONLAMINATEDWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott1999 Spiral bound charts 0 521 65430 0 Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED DELUXE EDITIONLAMINATEDWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott2000 Spiral bound charts 0 521 65434 3 Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
£80.00
THE COMPACTNASA ATLASOF THE SOLARSYSTEMRonald Greeley andRaymond BatsonNow available in a smalleruser-friendly format, this atlas is the culmination ofinformation gathered byNASA’s space missionsthroughout our solar system.It is the essential referencesource for all planetaryscientists.
Original format awarded theBest Reference Work (1998)by the GeoscienceInformation Society
From reviews of the originalformat:
‘… images to die for …guaranteed to amaze.’Gabrielle Walker,New Scientist
‘… The Nasa Atlas is one ofa kind.’ Corey S. Powell,Scientific American
December 2001 330 x 240 mm 370pp 214 colour plates 5 tables 157 maps
0 521 80633 X HB
CELESTIALTREASURYFrom the Musicof the Spheres tothe Conquest ofSpaceMarc Lachieze-Rey, Jean-Pierre Luminet and Joe LaredoA truly beautiful survey of the richness of astronomicaltheories and illustrationsthrough the ages. FromGreek verse, mediaevalmanuscripts and Victorianpoetry to spacecraftphotographs and computer-generated star charts, thewealth of these portrayals isquite breathtaking.
Nearly 400 truly stunningillustrations, many neverpublished before
Accessible text tells thestory of our fascination with the heavens
An unusual layout, includingfold-outs and asymmetricalpages
July 2001 360 x 260 mm 217pp 380 colour plates
0 521 80040 4 HB
MAJESTICUNIVERSEViews from Here to InfinitySerge BrunierTranslated by Storm Dunlop
‘This really is a magnificentbook, a joy to simply thumbthrough and a pleasure toread. There’s more than200 full color photographsin this large format volume,taken by the Hubble SpaceTelescope and some of theworld’s largest terrestrialtelescopes, … guaranteedto fill any reader with aweand wonder.’Science Books and Films
‘… this book of celestialimagery is one of the bestever produced ...’A. D. Andrews, Irish Astronomical Journal
‘… stunning …’ Richard Knox, GNOMON
1999 364 x 250 mm 216pp 200 colour plates
0 521 66307 5 HB
GLORIOUSECLIPSESTheir Past,Present andFutureSerge Brunier andJean-Pierre Luminet Translated by Storm DunlopThis beautiful book bringstogether eclipses of all kinds.It contains some of the bestphotographs ever taken,especially of the last totalsolar eclipse of the twentiethcentury. Expert advice andNASA maps up to 2060make it the perfect resourcefor eclipse-chasers.
‘… a magnificent book …’Le Journal de la Nature
‘… impressive …’ Serge Koutchmy, Physics World
‘… excellent … as a book of history, myth,literature, photography and expeditionaryexperiences, GloriousEclipses is outstanding.’ Jay M. Pasachoff, Nature
2000 364 x 250 mm 192pp 200 figures 50 maps
0 521 79148 0 HB
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THECAMBRIDGEENCYCLOPEDIAOF METEORITESFragments ofOther WorldsO. Richard NortonA fascinating guide to rocksfrom space. Including over300 illustrations, many in fullcolour. It provides an essentialreference for collectors,scientists, students andteachers.
Meteorites are depictedboth as they are found inthe field and under themicroscope
Beautifully illustrated in fullcolour
The most thorough guide tometeorites in the Englishlanguage
February 2002 276 x 219 mm 496pp 67 line diagrams 41 half-tones 174 colour plates 22 tables
0 521 62143 7 HB c. £40.00
THECAMBRIDGEENCYCLOPEDIAOF SPACEMissions,Applications and ExplorationFernand Verger, IsabelleSourbés Verger, RaymondGhirardi, Xavier Pasco andFrances Brown Translated by Stephen LyleThe definitive referencesource on space applications,missions and exploration:with unique breadth, depthand presentation.
Over 300 colour maps,graphs and schematics to help understand thecomplexity of space
An invaluable referencetext, including a web andprint bibliography
March 2002 276 x 219 mm 336pp 10 half-tones 15 tables 30 graphs 280 figures
0 521 77300 8 HB c. £35.00
THECAMBRIDGEDICTIONARYOF SPACETECHNOLOGYMark Williamson
‘… absolutely splendid …[the author] knows what he is talking about.’Professor A. E. Roy,Department of Astronomy,University of Glasgow
‘… a valuable reference ...’STI Bulletin (A publication of the NASA Scientific andTechnical Information Program)
‘… first class …’Space Insurance Report,DYP Insurance andReinsurance ResearchGroup
March 2001 228 x 152 mm 472pp 30 line diagrams 99 half-tones 8 graphs
0 521 66077 7 HB £27.95
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THECAMBRIDGEENCYCLOPEDIAOF THE SUNKenneth R. LangThis beautifully illustratedencyclopedia provides afundamental, up-to-date andhighly accessible referencesource of information aboutthe Sun, from basic materialto detailed concepts.
Lavishly illustrated in fullcolour
The only single volumeencyclopedia of the Sunavailable
Accessibly written by aworld renowned authority
Includes the latest imagesand results from SOHO,Ulysses and Yohkohspacecraft
August 2001 276 x 219 mm 272pp 79 line diagrams 8 half-tones 84 colour plates 41 tables
0 521 78093 4 HB £29.95
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EXTREMESTARSAt the Edge of CreationJames KalerA unique book examiningstars and their amazingextremes – the brightest, the largest, the hottest, theyoungest, the strangest. An engaging overview ofstellar evolution for anyoneinterested in stars.
‘… excellent, well-illustrated… the best introduction tostellar evolution that I haveread.’ David Hughes, New Scientist
March 2001 247 x 174 mm 248pp 22 line diagrams 118 half-tones 16 colour plates
0 521 40262 X HB £22.95
STORMS IN SPACEJohn W. FreemanDisruption of spacecraft and satellites, televisiontransmission failures andpower blackouts are just afew of the powerful effects of space weather. This bookcompares terrestrial andspace weather, and describeshow space weather occurs as well as how it can bemonitored and forecast.
A fascinating insight intothis little known world
A personal perspective of space weather from aleading expert
Contains a unique interviewwith a professional spaceweatherman
October 2001 228 x 152 mm 164pp 2 line diagrams 2 half-tones 21 colour plates
0 521 66038 6 HB £18.95
COSMICBUTTERFLIESThe ColorfulMysteries ofPlanetary NebulaeSun KwokAt the end of a star’s life, itwraps itself in a cocoon byspilling out gas and dust;later, a butterfly emerges anddevelops into a planetarynebula. This book, illustratedin colour throughout, tells the story of the creation ofplanetary nebulae and thefuture of the Sun.
Includes spectacularimages from the HubbleSpace Telescope
Explains the life of starsfrom birth to old age
Includes star dust, whitedwarfs, and black holes
August 2001 250 x 250 mm 210pp 3 line diagrams 24 half-tones 117 colour plates
0 521 79135 9 HB £20.00
THECAMBRIDGESTAR ATLASThird editionWil TirionThe Cambridge Star Atlas is a best-selling general atlas ofthe sky for beginners, and formore advanced observers,ideal for use world-wide andthroughout the year.
Includes a new table of thebrightest stars
‘Star maps of beauty andclarity are the hallmark ofWil Tirion.’ New Scientist
‘[This star atlas] is amongthe best I have ever used.’ Alex Lovell, GNOMON
‘… excellent value formoney’ David Stickland, The Observatory
March 2001 304 x 228 mm 96pp4 line diagrams 45 tables 52 maps
0 521 80084 6 HB £16.95
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NEW COSMICHORIZONSSpace Astronomyfrom the V2 tothe Hubble SpaceTelescopeDavid LeveringtonThis extensively illustratedbook describes the fascinatingdevelopment of astronomicalobservations from space,from the V2 rocket to theHubble Space Telescope. Thescientific and political aspectsof the American, Russian andEuropean space programmesare also covered.
‘I recommend the book toanyone interested in spaceastronomy …’G. Siegfried Kutter, Nature
February 2001 247 x 174 mm 520pp 53 line diagrams 73 half-tones 15 tables
0 521 65137 9 HB 0 521 65833 0 PB
£37.50£13.95
OUR UNIVERSEThe Thrill ofExtragalacticExplorationAlan SternWritten by nine of the world’sleading astrophysicists thisbook is a fascinating collectionof articles covering extra-galactic astronomy andcosmology at the dawn of the 21st century.
Describes the scientists’careers in their quest tounderstand the universe
Reveals the wonders andachievements of cutting-edge astronomy andcosmology
March 2001 247 x 174 mm 160pp 12 line diagrams 4 half-tones 18 colour plates
0 521 78330 5 HB 0 521 78907 9 PB
£17.95
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BEYONDPLUTOExploring theOuter Limits ofthe Solar SystemJohn DaviesFor the first time in twocenturies an entirely newpopulation of planetary objectshas been found. This ‘KuiperBelt’ of minor planets hasrevolutionised ourunderstanding of the solarsystem and explained theorigin of Pluto, and beyond.
A modern story of scientificdiscovery
Clearly explains the interestand importance of thesenewly found solar systemmembers
July 2001 228 x 152 mm 246pp17 line diagrams 30 half-tones
0521 80019 6 HB
HIGHER THAN EVERESTAn Adventurer’sGuide to theSolar SystemPaul HodgeIn this unique guidebook,Paul Hodge takes us on atour of the most spectacularsites in the Solar System,from mountains higher thanEverest to canyons that dwarf the Grand Canyon.
Contains over 100spectacular full colourillustrations
August 2001 246 x 189 mm 256pp 8 line diagrams 1 half-tone 105 colour plates
0 521 65133 6 HB
£18.95
THE GRIP OF GRAVITYThe Quest toUnderstand theLaws of Motionand GravitationPrabhakar GondhalekarThis story of how we havearrived at our understandingof the laws of motion andgravitation traces both thehistorical progress andexplains the central scientificideas.
Describes naturalphenomena like the iceages, the formation ofplanets, and the evolutionof the Universe
Relates recent developmentsin string theory and ourunderstanding of the natureof gravity
August 2001 228 x 152 mm 368pp 40 line diagrams 2 half-tones
0 521 80316 0 HB
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OUR COSMICORIGINSFrom the BigBang to theEmergence of Lifeand IntelligenceArmand H. Delsemme and Christian de Duve
‘I know of no other bookthat covers … the grandsweep of cosmic evolutionfrom the Big Bang to homosapiens.’ Steven J. Dick, US Naval Observatory,Washington
‘I am struck with admiration… exceptional.’Gérard de Vaucouleurs,University of Austin
‘… fascinating …’Chemistry in Britain
January 2001 228 x 152 mm 320pp 30 line diagrams 17 half-tones 9 tables
0 521 79480 3 PB
£11.95
COMETSCIENCEThe Study ofRemnants fromthe Birth of theSolar SystemJacques Crovisier, ThérèseEncrenaz, and RogerMaurice BonnetTranslated by Stephen Lyle
‘… spans the range fromhistorical drawings tospacecraft investigations,from visual images to radiomaps and spectra, andfrom old favourites likeComet Halley to new oneslike Comet Hale-Bopp.’New Scientist
2000 246 x 189 mm 187pp 47 line diagrams 20 half-tones 36 colour plates 11 tables
0 521 64179 9 HB 0 521 64591 3 PB
METEORITESBrigitte Zanda and Monica Rotaru Translated by Roger HewinsWhat are these strange rocksthat fall from the sky?Throughout history we havebeen fascinated by meteoritesand their significance. Today,the study of meteorites providesa wealth of information aboutthe solar system, revealingclues to some of the greatestscientific enigmas.
Contributions from twentyleading meteorite experts
Profusely illustrated withcolour diagrams andphotographs
July 2001 230 x 170 mm 128pp 41 half-tones 122 colour plates 4 tables 14 graphs 4 maps
0 521 79940 6 PB £18.95
THE NEWSOLARSYSTEM
– Fourth editionJ. Kelly Beatty, CarolynCollins Petersen andAndrew Chaikin
‘… a planetary bible …highly recommended.’Spaceflight
‘Fascinating … a splendidand authoritative volume.’Arthur C. Clarke, Author and Lecturer
‘Oustanding …’ Patrick Moore, Host BBC-TV’s The Sky at Night
1999 276 x 215 mm 430pp 504 line diagrams 124 colourplates 32 tables 64 graphs
0 521 64183 7 HB 0 521 64587 5 PB
Co-publication with Sky PublishingCorporation
THE PLANETOBSERVER’SHANDBOOK
– Second editionFred William Price
‘… [contains] a tremendousamount of useful information,and helpful advice … Istrongly recommend it.’Patrick Moore, New Scientist
‘… first-class introductorybook … one of the best …’Irish Astronomical Journal
2000 247 x 174 mm 448pp 140 line diagrams 82 half-tones 28 tables 1 map
0 521 78981 8 PB
£18.95
TURN LEFT AT ORIONA Hundred NightSky Objects toSee in a SmallTelescope – andHow to Find Them
– Third editionGuy Consolmagno andDan M. DavisA fascinating guide forbeginning amateurastronomers using smalltelescopes in the northernand southern hemispheres.
‘Wonderful … If only I hadsomething like this when Iwas a beginner.’ Journal ofthe Astronomical Societyof the Pacific
‘… a GREAT BOOK! …’ Colin Haig, Event Horizon,Hamilton (Ontario)Amateur AstronomersNewsletter
2000 276 x 219 mm 224pp 270 line diagrams 9 half-tones 23 tables
0 521 78190 6 HB
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STARGAZINGAstronomywithout aTelescope
– Second editionPatrick MooreOn a clear night, the vastnessand beauty of the star-filledsky is awe-inspiring. Britain’sbest known astronomerexplains everything you needto know about the universevisible to the naked eye.
‘… an excellent primer for any newcomer toastronomy and anenjoyable and readablebook … Every astronomershould have a copy … [I]heartily recommend it.’Paul England, Astronomy Now
2000 247 x 174 mm 216pp 132 line diagrams 1 half-tone 6 tables
0 521 79052 2 HB £21.950 521 79445 5 PB £12.95
EXPLORINGTHE NIGHT SKY WITHBINOCULARS
– Fourth editionPatrick MoorePatrick Moore’s painstakinglyresearched book will helpand encourage both casualand serious observers of ouruniverse.
‘… a useful beginner’sguide ...’ Sky and Telescope
‘… a good buy for someonenew to astronomy … andwould continue to be auseful information sourcefor many years to come.’Linda Robertson, Astronomy Now
‘… enough deep-skyobjects to keep them going for a long time …’ Astronomy and Space
2000 247 x 174 mm 212pp107 line diagrams 34 half-tones 12 tables 2 graphs
0 521 79053 0 HB £21.950 521 79390 4 PB £12.95
CARL SAGAN’SCOSMICCONNECTIONAn ExtraterrestrialPerspectiveCarl Sagan and Jerome AgelA classic book by the world’smost famous scientist andscience visionary, back inprint with a new 2000perspective.
‘… a monument to a greatman who succeeded...’Freeman Dyson, author ofOrigins of Life
‘ … engaging and evenrhapsodic.’ Philip Morrison,Scientific American
‘Sagan’s writing can stillinspire and stimulate.’Ian Crawford, The Observatory
2000 228 x 152 mm 334pp 2 line diagrams 48 half-tones 3 graphs
0 521 78303 8 HB £17.95
CELESTIALSITES,CELESTIALSPLENDORSHervé BurillierTranslated byNathalie Audard-SwordThis book presents abeautiful and fascinatingpanorama of more than ahundred carefully chosenastronomical objects – fromnear-by planets, to galaxiesand nebulae.
Includes photographs toillustrate how each objectappears through a telescope
‘If you watch the stars bynight buy it!’ Peter Mata,Spaceflight
‘… lavishly illustrated withcolour and black/whitephotographs … Neat andinexpensive, this is a greatlittle book to tuck into youraccessories case.’Astronomy & Space
2000 190 x 125 mm 192pp 54 line diagrams 91 half-tones 56 colour plates
0 521 66773 9 PB £9.95
fourthedition
secondedition
Includes new material
NEW CAMBRIDGE ASTRONOMY ... OUT OF THIS WORLD
new format
new
St 2
869 h
884 χDouble Cluster
Mrk 6 5
78
910
T
S
135°
33 Burillier: Celestial Sites, Celestial … 0 521 66773 9 PB £9.95
34 Levy: David Levy’s Guide to the … 0 521 79753 5 PB c. £15.95
35 Ridpath: The Monthly Sky Guide 0 521 66771 2 PB £9.95
36 Covington: Astrophotography … 0 521 64133 0 HB £65.00
37 0 521 62740 0 PB £22.95
38 Howell: Handbook of CCD Astronomy 0 521 64058 X HB £42.50
39 0 521 64834 3 PB £16.95
39 North: Observing the Moon 0 521 62274 3 HB £25.00
40 Strong: Sky Atlas 2000.0 Companion 0 521 00882 4 PB £19.95
Tirion: Sky Atlas 2000.0 2ed
41 Field Edition 0 521 65431 9 £21.95
42 Field Edition Laminated 0 521 65430 0 £50.00
43 Desk Edition 0 521 65433 5 £21.95
44 Desk Edition Laminated 0 521 65432 7 £50.00
45 Deluxe Edition Laminated 0 521 65434 3 £80.00
46 Thompson: Visions of the Future … 0 521 80537 6 PB £17.95
47 Gamow: The New World of Mr Tompkins 0 521 63992 1 PB £10.95
48 Penrose: The Large, the Small and … 0 521 78572 3 PB £9.95
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SKY ATLAS 2000.0 COMPANIONSecond editionRobert A. Strong and Roger W. SinnottA comprehensive guide to every star cluster, nebula, andgalaxy plotted in Sky Atlas 2000.0, 2nd Edition. In addition to listing each object’s chart numbers, the authors provide adescriptive paragraph about each, including comments byrenowned observers.
June 2001 276 x 215 mm 304pp 0 521 00882 4 PB
Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
£21.95
£50.00
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SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED DESK EDITIONWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott1999 Boxed set of charts 0 521 65433 5
Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED DESK EDITIONLAMINATEDWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott1999 Spiral bound charts 0 521 65432 7 Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED FIELD EDITIONWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott
1999 Boxed set of charts 0 521 65431 9
Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
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SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED DELUXE EDITIONLAMINATEDWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott2000 Spiral bound charts 0 521 65434 3 Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
£80.00
THE COMPACTNASA ATLASOF THE SOLARSYSTEMRonald Greeley andRaymond BatsonNow available in a smalleruser-friendly format, this atlas is the culmination ofinformation gathered byNASA’s space missionsthroughout our solar system.It is the essential referencesource for all planetaryscientists.
Original format awarded theBest Reference Work (1998)by the GeoscienceInformation Society
From reviews of the originalformat:
‘… images to die for …guaranteed to amaze.’Gabrielle Walker,New Scientist
‘… The Nasa Atlas is one ofa kind.’ Corey S. Powell,Scientific American
December 2001 330 x 240 mm 370pp 214 colour plates 5 tables 157 maps
0 521 80633 X HB
CELESTIALTREASURYFrom the Musicof the Spheres tothe Conquest ofSpaceMarc Lachieze-Rey, Jean-Pierre Luminet and Joe LaredoA truly beautiful survey of the richness of astronomicaltheories and illustrationsthrough the ages. FromGreek verse, mediaevalmanuscripts and Victorianpoetry to spacecraftphotographs and computer-generated star charts, thewealth of these portrayals isquite breathtaking.
Nearly 400 truly stunningillustrations, many neverpublished before
Accessible text tells thestory of our fascination with the heavens
An unusual layout, includingfold-outs and asymmetricalpages
July 2001 360 x 260 mm 217pp 380 colour plates
0 521 80040 4 HB
MAJESTICUNIVERSEViews from Here to InfinitySerge BrunierTranslated by Storm Dunlop
‘This really is a magnificentbook, a joy to simply thumbthrough and a pleasure toread. There’s more than200 full color photographsin this large format volume,taken by the Hubble SpaceTelescope and some of theworld’s largest terrestrialtelescopes, … guaranteedto fill any reader with aweand wonder.’Science Books and Films
‘… this book of celestialimagery is one of the bestever produced ...’A. D. Andrews, Irish Astronomical Journal
‘… stunning …’ Richard Knox, GNOMON
1999 364 x 250 mm 216pp 200 colour plates
0 521 66307 5 HB
GLORIOUSECLIPSESTheir Past,Present andFutureSerge Brunier andJean-Pierre Luminet Translated by Storm DunlopThis beautiful book bringstogether eclipses of all kinds.It contains some of the bestphotographs ever taken,especially of the last totalsolar eclipse of the twentiethcentury. Expert advice andNASA maps up to 2060make it the perfect resourcefor eclipse-chasers.
‘… a magnificent book …’Le Journal de la Nature
‘… impressive …’ Serge Koutchmy, Physics World
‘… excellent … as a book of history, myth,literature, photography and expeditionaryexperiences, GloriousEclipses is outstanding.’ Jay M. Pasachoff, Nature
2000 364 x 250 mm 192pp 200 figures 50 maps
0 521 79148 0 HB
S Astronomy cover 9/10/01 3:40 pm Page 2
STARGAZINGAstronomywithout aTelescope
– Second editionPatrick MooreOn a clear night, the vastnessand beauty of the star-filledsky is awe-inspiring. Britain’sbest known astronomerexplains everything you needto know about the universevisible to the naked eye.
‘… an excellent primer for any newcomer toastronomy and anenjoyable and readablebook … Every astronomershould have a copy … [I]heartily recommend it.’Paul England, Astronomy Now
2000 247 x 174 mm 216pp 132 line diagrams 1 half-tone 6 tables
0 521 79052 2 HB £21.950 521 79445 5 PB £12.95
EXPLORINGTHE NIGHT SKY WITHBINOCULARS
– Fourth editionPatrick MoorePatrick Moore’s painstakinglyresearched book will helpand encourage both casualand serious observers of ouruniverse.
‘… a useful beginner’sguide ...’ Sky and Telescope
‘… a good buy for someonenew to astronomy … andwould continue to be auseful information sourcefor many years to come.’Linda Robertson, Astronomy Now
‘… enough deep-skyobjects to keep them going for a long time …’ Astronomy and Space
2000 247 x 174 mm 212pp107 line diagrams 34 half-tones 12 tables 2 graphs
0 521 79053 0 HB £21.950 521 79390 4 PB £12.95
CARL SAGAN’SCOSMICCONNECTIONAn ExtraterrestrialPerspectiveCarl Sagan and Jerome AgelA classic book by the world’smost famous scientist andscience visionary, back inprint with a new 2000perspective.
‘… a monument to a greatman who succeeded...’Freeman Dyson, author ofOrigins of Life
‘ … engaging and evenrhapsodic.’ Philip Morrison,Scientific American
‘Sagan’s writing can stillinspire and stimulate.’Ian Crawford, The Observatory
2000 228 x 152 mm 334pp 2 line diagrams 48 half-tones 3 graphs
0 521 78303 8 HB £17.95
CELESTIALSITES,CELESTIALSPLENDORSHervé BurillierTranslated byNathalie Audard-SwordThis book presents abeautiful and fascinatingpanorama of more than ahundred carefully chosenastronomical objects – fromnear-by planets, to galaxiesand nebulae.
Includes photographs toillustrate how each objectappears through a telescope
‘If you watch the stars bynight buy it!’ Peter Mata,Spaceflight
‘… lavishly illustrated withcolour and black/whitephotographs … Neat andinexpensive, this is a greatlittle book to tuck into youraccessories case.’Astronomy & Space
2000 190 x 125 mm 192pp 54 line diagrams 91 half-tones 56 colour plates
0 521 66773 9 PB £9.95
fourthedition
secondedition
Includes new material
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33 Burillier: Celestial Sites, Celestial … 0 521 66773 9 PB £9.95
34 Levy: David Levy’s Guide to the … 0 521 79753 5 PB c. £15.95
35 Ridpath: The Monthly Sky Guide 0 521 66771 2 PB £9.95
36 Covington: Astrophotography … 0 521 64133 0 HB £65.00
37 0 521 62740 0 PB £22.95
38 Howell: Handbook of CCD Astronomy 0 521 64058 X HB £42.50
39 0 521 64834 3 PB £16.95
39 North: Observing the Moon 0 521 62274 3 HB £25.00
40 Strong: Sky Atlas 2000.0 Companion 0 521 00882 4 PB £19.95
Tirion: Sky Atlas 2000.0 2ed
41 Field Edition 0 521 65431 9 £21.95
42 Field Edition Laminated 0 521 65430 0 £50.00
43 Desk Edition 0 521 65433 5 £21.95
44 Desk Edition Laminated 0 521 65432 7 £50.00
45 Deluxe Edition Laminated 0 521 65434 3 £80.00
46 Thompson: Visions of the Future … 0 521 80537 6 PB £17.95
47 Gamow: The New World of Mr Tompkins 0 521 63992 1 PB £10.95
48 Penrose: The Large, the Small and … 0 521 78572 3 PB £9.95
plus £2.75 to cover postage and packing 2.75
plus £2.75 per item for Airmail if required
*VAT charges for European Union residents only
TOTAL
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SKY ATLAS 2000.0 COMPANIONSecond editionRobert A. Strong and Roger W. SinnottA comprehensive guide to every star cluster, nebula, andgalaxy plotted in Sky Atlas 2000.0, 2nd Edition. In addition to listing each object’s chart numbers, the authors provide adescriptive paragraph about each, including comments byrenowned observers.
June 2001 276 x 215 mm 304pp 0 521 00882 4 PB
Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
£21.95
£50.00
£21.95
£50.00
SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED DESK EDITIONWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott1999 Boxed set of charts 0 521 65433 5
Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED DESK EDITIONLAMINATEDWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott1999 Spiral bound charts 0 521 65432 7 Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED FIELD EDITIONWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott
1999 Boxed set of charts 0 521 65431 9
Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED FIELD EDITIONLAMINATEDWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott1999 Spiral bound charts 0 521 65430 0 Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
SKY ATLAS 2000.0 2ED DELUXE EDITIONLAMINATEDWil Tirion and Roger W. Sinnott2000 Spiral bound charts 0 521 65434 3 Co-publication with Sky Publishing Corporation
£80.00
THE COMPACTNASA ATLASOF THE SOLARSYSTEMRonald Greeley andRaymond BatsonNow available in a smalleruser-friendly format, this atlas is the culmination ofinformation gathered byNASA’s space missionsthroughout our solar system.It is the essential referencesource for all planetaryscientists.
Original format awarded theBest Reference Work (1998)by the GeoscienceInformation Society
From reviews of the originalformat:
‘… images to die for …guaranteed to amaze.’Gabrielle Walker,New Scientist
‘… The Nasa Atlas is one ofa kind.’ Corey S. Powell,Scientific American
December 2001 330 x 240 mm 370pp 214 colour plates 5 tables 157 maps
0 521 80633 X HB
CELESTIALTREASURYFrom the Musicof the Spheres tothe Conquest ofSpaceMarc Lachieze-Rey, Jean-Pierre Luminet and Joe LaredoA truly beautiful survey of the richness of astronomicaltheories and illustrationsthrough the ages. FromGreek verse, mediaevalmanuscripts and Victorianpoetry to spacecraftphotographs and computer-generated star charts, thewealth of these portrayals isquite breathtaking.
Nearly 400 truly stunningillustrations, many neverpublished before
Accessible text tells thestory of our fascination with the heavens
An unusual layout, includingfold-outs and asymmetricalpages
July 2001 360 x 260 mm 217pp 380 colour plates
0 521 80040 4 HB
MAJESTICUNIVERSEViews from Here to InfinitySerge BrunierTranslated by Storm Dunlop
‘This really is a magnificentbook, a joy to simply thumbthrough and a pleasure toread. There’s more than200 full color photographsin this large format volume,taken by the Hubble SpaceTelescope and some of theworld’s largest terrestrialtelescopes, … guaranteedto fill any reader with aweand wonder.’Science Books and Films
‘… this book of celestialimagery is one of the bestever produced ...’A. D. Andrews, Irish Astronomical Journal
‘… stunning …’ Richard Knox, GNOMON
1999 364 x 250 mm 216pp 200 colour plates
0 521 66307 5 HB
GLORIOUSECLIPSESTheir Past,Present andFutureSerge Brunier andJean-Pierre Luminet Translated by Storm DunlopThis beautiful book bringstogether eclipses of all kinds.It contains some of the bestphotographs ever taken,especially of the last totalsolar eclipse of the twentiethcentury. Expert advice andNASA maps up to 2060make it the perfect resourcefor eclipse-chasers.
‘… a magnificent book …’Le Journal de la Nature
‘… impressive …’ Serge Koutchmy, Physics World
‘… excellent … as a book of history, myth,literature, photography and expeditionaryexperiences, GloriousEclipses is outstanding.’ Jay M. Pasachoff, Nature
2000 364 x 250 mm 192pp 200 figures 50 maps
0 521 79148 0 HB
S Astronomy cover 9/10/01 3:40 pm Page 2
new inpaperback
fifthedition
secondedition
Background image: Nebula M1-67 around StarWR124, taken by the HubbleSpace Telescope WFPC2.Courtesy of NASA.
Printed in the United Kingdom at the University Press, Cambridge
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1 Greeley: The Compact NASA Atlas … 0 521 80633 X HB £39.95
2 Lachieze-Rey: Celestial Treasury 0 521 80040 4 HB £40.00
3 Brunier: Majestic Universe 0 521 66307 5 HB £25.00
4 Brunier: Glorious Eclipses 0 521 79148 0 HB £25.00
5 Lang: Encyclopedia of the Sun 0 521 78093 4 HB £29.95
6 Norton: Encyclopedia of Meteorites 0 521 62143 7 HB c. £40.00
7 Verger: Encyclopedia of Space 0 521 77300 8 HB c. £35.00
8 Williamson: Dictionary of Space … 0 521 66077 7 HB £27.95
9 Tirion: The Cambridge Star Atlas 0 521 80084 6 HB £16.95
10 Kaler: Extreme Stars 0 521 40262 X HB £22.95
11 Freeman: Storms in Space 0 521 66038 6 HB £18.95
12 Kwok: Cosmic Butterflies 0 521 79135 9 HB £20.00
13 Leverington: New Cosmic Horizons 0 521 65137 9 HB £55.00
14 0 521 65833 0 PB £19.95
15 Stern: Our Universe 0 521 78330 5 HB £37.50
16 0 521 78907 9 PB £13.95
17 Davies: Beyond Pluto 0 521 80019 6 HB £17.95
18 Hodge: Higher than Everest 0 521 65133 6 HB £18.95
19 Gondhalekar:The Grip of Gravity 0 521 80316 0 HB £18.95
20 Delsemme: Our Cosmic Origins 0 521 79480 3 PB £9.95
21 Crovisier: Comet Science 0 521 64179 9 HB £40.00
22 0 521 64591 3 PB £15.95
23 Zanda: Meteorites 0 521 79940 6 PB £11.95
24 Beatty: The New Solar System 0 521 64183 7 HB £45.00
25 0 521 64587 5 PB £24.95
26 Price: The Planet Observer’s Handbook 0 521 78981 8 PB £18.95
27 Consolmagno: Turn Left at Orion 0 521 78190 6 HB £18.95
28 Moore: Stargazing 0 521 79052 2 HB £21.95
29 0 521 79445 5 PB £12.95
30 Moore: Exploring the Night Sky with … 0 521 79053 0 HB £21.95
31 0 521 79390 4 PB £12.95
32 Sagan: Carl Sagan’s Cosmic Connection0 521 78303 8 HB £17.95
£17.95
£10.95
THE NEWWORLD OF MR TOMPKINSGeorge Gamow’s Classic Mr Tompkins in Paperbackfully revised and updated by Russell StannardGeorge Gamow andRussell Stannard
‘The best just got better.’ John Gribbin, The Independent
‘A welcome addition to theoriginal.’ Astronomy Now
August 2001 216 x 138 mm 270pp 50 line diagrams 3 half-tones 2 tables
0 521 63992 1 PB
£9.95
c. £15.95
£9.95
£65.00£22.95
£42.50£16.95
£25.00
VISIONS OF THE FUTURE:ASTRONOMYAND EARTHSCIENCEJ. Michael T. ThompsonLeading young scientistsdescribe their research andgive their visions of futuredevelopments in Astronomyand Earth Science.
Two companion books coverChemistry and Life Science(ISBN: 0 521 80539 2), andPhysics and Electronics(ISBN: 0 521 80538 4).
July 2001 228 x 152 mm 246pp 38 line diagrams 47 half-tones 4 tables 3 graphs
0 521 80537 6 PB
THE LARGE, THE SMALLAND THEHUMAN MINDRoger Penrose and Malcolm LongairWith contributions fromAbner Shimony, NancyCartwright and StephenHawking.
‘… a very interesting andstimulating book.’ Brian Josephson, Times Higher EducationSupplement
May 2000 216 x 138 mm 224pp 68 line diagrams 4 half-tones 3 tables
0 521 78572 3 PB
DAVID LEVY’SGUIDE TO THENIGHT SKY
– Second editionDavid H. LevyThe perfect introduction forthe novice astronomer, thisbook stirs the imaginationand puts observation in aframework of social activityand personal adventure.
Written by one of theworld’s best-known, andaward-winning, amateurastronomers
Complete with helpfulpractical hints
October 2001 247 x 174 mm 320pp 36 line diagrams 80 half-tones 6 tables
0 521 79753 5 PB
THE MONTHLYSKY GUIDEFifth editionIan Ridpath and Wil TirionUpdated for planet positionsand forthcoming eclipses upto the end of the year 2004,containing a chapter on eachmonth of the year.
‘For those who want to learnabout the constellations andbright stars this book is allthat they’ll need.’Astronomy Now
1999 297 x 210 mm 64pp 50 maps
0 521 66771 2 PB
ASTRO-PHOTOGRAPHYFOR THEAMATEURSecond editionMichael A. Covington
‘… an excellent introduction… with many beautifulcolour pictures … Highlyrecommended!’ Nik Szymanek, Astronomy Now
‘A much-welcome secondedition … even the prosmight pick up a few tips …a real pleasure to read.’Chris Schur, Sky and Telescope
1999 244 x 187 mm 246pp 99 line diagrams 160 half-tones 60 colour plates 92 tables
0 521 64133 0 HB 0 521 62740 0 PB
HANDBOOK OF CCDASTRONOMYSteve B. Howell
‘[Howell’s] broad experiencein CCD astronomy is evidentthroughout the book … I highly recommend it …’Ken Herkenhoff, EOS
‘As an introduction … thishandbook will serve wellboth the serious amateurand the fresh professional.We recommend thishandbook to all interestedin CCDs, photometry and spectroscopy.’Irish Astronomical Journal
2000 228 x 152 mm 176pp 40 line diagrams 7 half-tones 2 colour plates 7 tables
0 521 64058 X HB 0 521 64834 3 PB
Cambridge Observing Handbooks forResearch Astronomers, 2
OBSERVINGTHE MOONThe ModernAstronomer’sGuideGerald North
‘… a beautifully produced,well illustrated, andthorough guide to thetechniques of lunarobservations ...’ David W. Hughes, The Observatory
‘… recommended reading.’Astronomy and Space
2000 247 x 174 mm 392pp 220 half-tones 5 tables
0 521 62274 3 HB
S Astronomy cover 9/10/01 3:40 pm Page 1
new inpaperback
fifthedition
secondedition
Background image: Nebula M1-67 around StarWR124, taken by the HubbleSpace Telescope WFPC2.Courtesy of NASA.
Printed in the United Kingdom at the University Press, Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE ASTRONOMY…
OUT OF THIS WORLD
www.cambridge.org
➜ see inside fordetails of new and essentialastronomybooks …
CAMBRIDGE ASTRONOMY…
OUT OF THIS WORLD
new
now in canto
new inpaperback
ORDER NOW!
To order: fax UK +44 (0)1223 326111
‘phone UK +44 (0)1223 326050 (when ordering, please quote this code: 33543T)
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post this order form with payment to: Science Marketing, FREEPOST* Cambridge University Press, The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge CB2 1BR, UK
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If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase we will be happy to refund you. You willneed to return the book to us in good condition within 30 days and quote our invoice number.
Qty Author/Title ISBN Price Cost
1 Greeley: The Compact NASA Atlas … 0 521 80633 X HB £39.95
2 Lachieze-Rey: Celestial Treasury 0 521 80040 4 HB £40.00
3 Brunier: Majestic Universe 0 521 66307 5 HB £25.00
4 Brunier: Glorious Eclipses 0 521 79148 0 HB £25.00
5 Lang: Encyclopedia of the Sun 0 521 78093 4 HB £29.95
6 Norton: Encyclopedia of Meteorites 0 521 62143 7 HB c. £40.00
7 Verger: Encyclopedia of Space 0 521 77300 8 HB c. £35.00
8 Williamson: Dictionary of Space … 0 521 66077 7 HB £27.95
9 Tirion: The Cambridge Star Atlas 0 521 80084 6 HB £16.95
10 Kaler: Extreme Stars 0 521 40262 X HB £22.95
11 Freeman: Storms in Space 0 521 66038 6 HB £18.95
12 Kwok: Cosmic Butterflies 0 521 79135 9 HB £20.00
13 Leverington: New Cosmic Horizons 0 521 65137 9 HB £55.00
14 0 521 65833 0 PB £19.95
15 Stern: Our Universe 0 521 78330 5 HB £37.50
16 0 521 78907 9 PB £13.95
17 Davies: Beyond Pluto 0 521 80019 6 HB £17.95
18 Hodge: Higher than Everest 0 521 65133 6 HB £18.95
19 Gondhalekar:The Grip of Gravity 0 521 80316 0 HB £18.95
20 Delsemme: Our Cosmic Origins 0 521 79480 3 PB £9.95
21 Crovisier: Comet Science 0 521 64179 9 HB £40.00
22 0 521 64591 3 PB £15.95
23 Zanda: Meteorites 0 521 79940 6 PB £11.95
24 Beatty: The New Solar System 0 521 64183 7 HB £45.00
25 0 521 64587 5 PB £24.95
26 Price: The Planet Observer’s Handbook 0 521 78981 8 PB £18.95
27 Consolmagno: Turn Left at Orion 0 521 78190 6 HB £18.95
28 Moore: Stargazing 0 521 79052 2 HB £21.95
29 0 521 79445 5 PB £12.95
30 Moore: Exploring the Night Sky with … 0 521 79053 0 HB £21.95
31 0 521 79390 4 PB £12.95
32 Sagan: Carl Sagan’s Cosmic Connection0 521 78303 8 HB £17.95
£17.95
£10.95
THE NEWWORLD OF MR TOMPKINSGeorge Gamow’s Classic Mr Tompkins in Paperbackfully revised and updated by Russell StannardGeorge Gamow andRussell Stannard
‘The best just got better.’ John Gribbin, The Independent
‘A welcome addition to theoriginal.’ Astronomy Now
August 2001 216 x 138 mm 270pp 50 line diagrams 3 half-tones 2 tables
0 521 63992 1 PB
£9.95
c. £15.95
£9.95
£65.00£22.95
£42.50£16.95
£25.00
VISIONS OF THE FUTURE:ASTRONOMYAND EARTHSCIENCEJ. Michael T. ThompsonLeading young scientistsdescribe their research andgive their visions of futuredevelopments in Astronomyand Earth Science.
Two companion books coverChemistry and Life Science(ISBN: 0 521 80539 2), andPhysics and Electronics(ISBN: 0 521 80538 4).
July 2001 228 x 152 mm 246pp 38 line diagrams 47 half-tones 4 tables 3 graphs
0 521 80537 6 PB
THE LARGE, THE SMALLAND THEHUMAN MINDRoger Penrose and Malcolm LongairWith contributions fromAbner Shimony, NancyCartwright and StephenHawking.
‘… a very interesting andstimulating book.’ Brian Josephson, Times Higher EducationSupplement
May 2000 216 x 138 mm 224pp 68 line diagrams 4 half-tones 3 tables
0 521 78572 3 PB
DAVID LEVY’SGUIDE TO THENIGHT SKY
– Second editionDavid H. LevyThe perfect introduction forthe novice astronomer, thisbook stirs the imaginationand puts observation in aframework of social activityand personal adventure.
Written by one of theworld’s best-known, andaward-winning, amateurastronomers
Complete with helpfulpractical hints
October 2001 247 x 174 mm 320pp 36 line diagrams 80 half-tones 6 tables
0 521 79753 5 PB
THE MONTHLYSKY GUIDEFifth editionIan Ridpath and Wil TirionUpdated for planet positionsand forthcoming eclipses upto the end of the year 2004,containing a chapter on eachmonth of the year.
‘For those who want to learnabout the constellations andbright stars this book is allthat they’ll need.’Astronomy Now
1999 297 x 210 mm 64pp 50 maps
0 521 66771 2 PB
ASTRO-PHOTOGRAPHYFOR THEAMATEURSecond editionMichael A. Covington
‘… an excellent introduction… with many beautifulcolour pictures … Highlyrecommended!’ Nik Szymanek, Astronomy Now
‘A much-welcome secondedition … even the prosmight pick up a few tips …a real pleasure to read.’Chris Schur, Sky and Telescope
1999 244 x 187 mm 246pp 99 line diagrams 160 half-tones 60 colour plates 92 tables
0 521 64133 0 HB 0 521 62740 0 PB
HANDBOOK OF CCDASTRONOMYSteve B. Howell
‘[Howell’s] broad experiencein CCD astronomy is evidentthroughout the book … I highly recommend it …’Ken Herkenhoff, EOS
‘As an introduction … thishandbook will serve wellboth the serious amateurand the fresh professional.We recommend thishandbook to all interestedin CCDs, photometry and spectroscopy.’Irish Astronomical Journal
2000 228 x 152 mm 176pp 40 line diagrams 7 half-tones 2 colour plates 7 tables
0 521 64058 X HB 0 521 64834 3 PB
Cambridge Observing Handbooks forResearch Astronomers, 2
OBSERVINGTHE MOONThe ModernAstronomer’sGuideGerald North
‘… a beautifully produced,well illustrated, andthorough guide to thetechniques of lunarobservations ...’ David W. Hughes, The Observatory
‘… recommended reading.’Astronomy and Space
2000 247 x 174 mm 392pp 220 half-tones 5 tables
0 521 62274 3 HB
S Astronomy cover 9/10/01 3:40 pm Page 1