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Written by acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Over a million copies sold worldwide.
Concise explanations of complex cosmic topics.
Engaging and witty writing style.
Perfect for busy readers on-the-go.
Topics range from Big Bang to black holes.
Accessible insights into our universe's mysteries.
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Price Range: $12.58
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Comprehensive beginner's astronomy guide for all ages.
Fully revised with latest astronomical discoveries and resources.
Includes over 100 new graphics and stunning photos.
Interactive format with self-tests for effective learning.
Full-color glossy insert featuring breathtaking celestial images.
No mathematics required; concepts explained simply.
Links to online resources for expanded learning opportunities.
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Price Range: $16.49
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Explores science behind Christopher Nolan's Interstellar.
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Kip Thorne as author.
Features stunning visuals and jaw-dropping events.
Discusses wormholes, black holes, and interstellar travel.
Real science underpins the film's concepts.
200 color illustrations enhance understanding.
Insightful anecdotes from Thorne's film experience.
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Price Range: $20.56
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Over 150,000 copies sold worldwide.
Unique object-by-object spreads for easy navigation.
Spiral binding for outdoor use and durability.
Updated star names and astronomical information included.
Links to dedicated webpage for additional resources.
Revised images for modern telescope technology.
Dedicated chapters for Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
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Price Range: $34.40
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Modular and highly visual astronomy textbook.
Engaging journey across the cosmos.
15 richly illustrated, two-page chapters.
Focus on latest scientific findings.
Integrated with MasteringAstronomy for enhanced learning.
Ideal for dynamic introductory astronomy courses.
Concise chapters with clear learning outcomes.
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Price Range: $53.98
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Explores black holes and wormholes in depth.
Written by renowned physicist Kip Thorne.
Includes an introduction by Stephen Hawking.
Discusses time travel and gravitational waves.
Accessible insights into complex scientific concepts.
Part of the Commonwealth Fund Book Program.
Captivating for both science enthusiasts and curious readers.
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Price Range: $26.40
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Ideal for beginners and experienced astronomers.
Clear, full-color maps of stars and galaxies.
Includes constellation boundaries and the Milky Way.
Lists interesting observable celestial objects.
Updated clarity for Moon's surface features.
Spiral bound for easy telescope use.
Enhanced index charts for clearer constellations.
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Price Range: $30.48
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Guidebook for amateur astronomers and skywatchers.
Identifies one hundred celestial objects for small telescopes.
Detailed diagrams show objects' appearance through telescopes.
Revised edition with new deep sky objects included.
Tips for observing Venus transits and Dobsonian telescopes.
Visual three-dimensional sky views enhance observing experience.
No prior astronomy knowledge required for readers.
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Price Range: $36.93
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Explores science's role in military strategies.
Written by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Highlights technology's dual use in war and exploration.
Examines celestial navigation to satellite warfare evolution.
Richly researched with historical and contemporary insights.
Discusses the alliance between astronomy and military power.
Engaging read for science and military enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $21.11
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Unique observing companion for stargazers.
Intuitive visual approach for easy navigation.
Features colored composite POSS plates and sketches.
Helps estimate visibility of celestial objects.
Finder charts included for nighttime use.
No need for printing star charts.
Grab your Atlas and Guide effortlessly.
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Price Range: $100.65
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Explore asteroid impact threats and consequences.
Understand the greenhouse effect's global impact.
Learn about nuclear winter scenarios.
Dive into fringe catastrophism theories.
Examine supernovae and their risks to Earth.
Assess various catastrophe risk factors.
Engaging insights from renowned authors.
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Price Range: $54.99
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Explores a groundbreaking theory of the universe.
Links cosmic evolution to biological self-organization.
Introduces black holes as new universe creators.
Describes natural selection shaping physical laws.
Highlights life as a fundamental cosmic outcome.
Accessible writing for both experts and laypersons.
Authored by renowned cosmologist Lee Smolin.
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Price Range: $12.09
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Launched on June 18, 2009.
Supports NASA's lunar exploration goals.
Provides crucial lunar science measurements.
Includes six competitively selected scientific instruments.
Data archived for broad scientific community use.
Extended operation planned for additional findings.
Part of international lunar exploration efforts.
Price Range: $172.89
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Explores relationship between energy, mass, radius.
Divided into two distinct parts for clarity.
Covers classical background of stellar dynamics.
Discusses modern results in stellar structure theory.
Includes rigorous mathematical approaches and principles.
Features appendices on essential astronomical constants.
Highly regarded by the American Mathematical Society.
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Price Range: $18.80
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Clear and concise explanations of vector calculus.
Designed for science and engineering students.
No advanced mathematics required for understanding.
Covers gradient, curl, and Laplacian operators.
Over thirty years of trusted educational resource.
User-friendly approach to complex concepts.
Enhances problem-solving and analytical skills effectively.
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Price Range: $17.33
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Innovative tool for celestial cartography.
Visualizes stars, clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.
Objects displayed by actual visibility classes.
Compatible with 4-, 8-, and 12-inch telescopes.
Printed on dew-resistant, red-light friendly paper.
Includes over 200,000 stars with limiting magnitude 9.5.
Perfect for amateur astronomers of all levels.
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Price Range: $115.72
Color: 8 positive
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Concise textbook for one-semester astrophysics course.
Designed for undergraduate science and engineering students.
Covers stellar properties and structure evolution.
Explores interstellar medium and star formation.
Includes exercises for practice and comprehension.
Bridges gap between introductory and advanced texts.
Flexible structure for customized course emphasis.
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Price Range: $43.33
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Clear, non-technical language with humor.
Comprehensive for one or two-semester courses.
Updated with new discoveries and illustrations.
Official print version for traditional studying.
Same content as free digital version.
Affordable hardcover available through Amazon.
Supports non-science majors' understanding of astronomy.
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Price Range: $59.25
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Concise textbook for graduate astrophysics students.
First volume in the Ohio State Astrophysics Series.
Covers interstellar and intergalactic medium comprehensively.
Innovative breadth, unlike most current textbooks.
Focus on physical processes of low-density gas.
Includes end-of-chapter problems and online resources.
Essential knowledge for aspiring astrophysicists.
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Price Range: $41.39
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Comprehensive fundamentals of astronomy knowledge.
Includes recent advances like Pluto's flyby.
Covers exoplanets and dark matter discoveries.
Features gravitational waves detection by LIGO.
Thoroughly revised with updated data and figures.
New images from recent space missions included.
Access rich teaching resources online.
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Price Range: $71.04
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Comprehensive guide for non-science majors.
Plain-language approach simplifies complex concepts.
Addresses common challenges in astronomy topics.
Includes worked examples and exercises.
Over 150 homework problems for practice.
Accompanying website with interactive solutions available.
Video podcasts explain key concepts visually.
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Price Range: $29.99
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Comprehensive overview of variable stars and their importance.
Explains historical perspectives on variable star research.
Introduces general star characteristics and classifications.
Covers techniques for discovering variable stars.
Describes main types of variable stars in detail.
Suitable for undergraduate students and amateur astronomers.
Accessible language for readers with astronomy background.
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Price Range: $180.00
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Comprehensive guide for NexStar telescope users.
Covers LCM, SLT, SE, CPC, SkyProdigy models.
Detailed instructions on alignment and operation.
In-depth information on StarSense and SkyPortal.
Guidance for connecting devices like PCs and tablets.
Includes troubleshooting tips and maintenance advice.
Ideal for beginners and experienced astronomers alike.
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Price Range: $27.49
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Applies basic calculus to planetary and spacecraft motion.
Rich history of space exploration and mathematics presented.
Self-contained presentation of polar functions in detail.
Engaging problem sets in each chapter for practice.
Suitable for first and second year college students.
Invaluable resource for engineering and science disciplines.
Endorsed by experienced aerospace professionals and educators.
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Price Range: $53.15
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Comprehensive guide to deep-sky observing.
Includes galaxies, clusters, and nebulae observations.
Suitable for binocular and telescope users.
Detailed descriptions for various telescope apertures.
Exclusive data unavailable in other resources.
Perfect for amateur and experienced astronomers.
Enhances your stargazing experience significantly.
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Price Range: $5.49
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Explores five pivotal moments in astrophysics.
Highlights transformative insights about the cosmos.
Written by renowned astrophysicist Ersilia Vaudo.
Concise overview of key scientific revolutions.
Encourages open-mindedness for future discoveries.
Poetic prose that captivates and informs.
Transforms our understanding of the universe.
Price Range: $22.79
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Clear description of astrophysics and cosmology.
Accessible language for beginners and physicists.
Focus on active research and new frontiers.
Simple, novel derivations for complex concepts.
Over one hundred exercises for self-study.
Ideal for undergraduate and graduate students.
Useful for all interested in astrophysical concepts.
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Price Range: $63.59
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Explores cosmology and high energy physics synergy.
Investigates connection between Higgs scalar and inflation.
Utilizes accurate cosmological parameters without free scales.
Provides MATLAB scripts for precise parameter calculations.
Includes tools for symbolic math and numerical solutions.
Features real-time parameter manipulation via GUI package.
Ideal for graduate students and physics researchers.
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Price Range: $38.00
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Landmark textbook on Einstein's general relativity.
Rigorous, full-year graduate-level physics course.
Pedagogic masterpiece, essential for serious scholars.
Focus on geometric interpretation of relativity.
Unique dual-track pathway for diverse learning.
Covers advanced topics like black holes and cosmology.
Includes new insights from leading experts.
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Price Range: $67.56
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Comprehensive content review for Praxis 5572 exam.
Two full-length practice tests with detailed explanations.
Effective test-taking strategies to enhance performance.
Customized study plans for various preparation timelines.
Structured according to official test blueprint.
Additional resources for enhanced preparation support.
Price Range: $24.99
