Cultural astronomy, first called archaeoastronomy, has evolved at ferocious speed since its genesis in the 1960s, with seminal essays and powerful rebuttals published in ... (More)
In 1609 Galileo first used his telescope to kick-start the science of observational astronomy. This book covers his life and achievements and shows how astronomy has deve... (More)
Presents the vistas that the Hubble Space Telescope has recorded since its launch in 1990, along with the explanations of what exactly Hubble has seen during it's years i... (More)
Featuring a range of articles by some of the world's top astronomers, this title collects charts and astronomical data, and a month-by-month guide to events of 2011: plan... (More)
For anyone considering buying a high-end Meade telescope, this book offers an experienced user's guide to what can actually be achieved with it. It also offers a guide to... (More)
