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P. Moore, ; D. Arditti, British Astronomical S. Arnold, Mansfield, UK J. L. Chen, Gore, VA, USA Association, London, UK Getting Started in How to Find the Apollo Setting-Up a Small Observatory: Radio Astronomy Landing Sites From Concept to Construction This guide intends to instruct complete new- This book is for anyone who wants to be able Two books in this series, Small Astronomical comers to radio astronomy, and provides to connect the history of lunar exploration to Observatories, have been widely read and help for the first steps on the road towards the Moon. Each Apollo mission is examined used. This new book by David Arditti gives the study of this fascinating subject. in detail, with photos that progressively the full story – how to chooseatele- zoom-in to guide the reader in locating the scope,howtoconstructanobservatory- Available Apollo landing sites. forit,andhowtomakethe bestofitwhencom- Popular science Available pleted. 2014. XI, 208 p. 60 illus., 46 illus. in color. (The Popular science Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) Available Softcover 2014. XVI, 253 p. 159 illus., 86 illus. in color. Popular science € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy 2008. XVI, 235 p. 115 illus. (The Patrick Moore € 34,99 | £ 19,95 Series) Softcover Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover ISBN 978-1-4614-8156-0 € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 € (D) 26,70 | € (A) 27,45 | *CHF 36.00 € 34,99 | £ 31,99 € 24,95 | £ 19,99 ISBN 978-3-319-06455-0 ISBN 978-0-387-34521-5

R. W. Argyle, Waterbeach, UK (Ed) S. Chadwick, Foxton, New J. Clark, Director of Observing, Bristol Zealand; I. Cooper, Glen Orua, New Zealand Astronomical Society, Bristol, UK Observing and Measuring Visual Double Stars Imaging the Southern Sky Viewing and Imaging the Solar System The second edition of Observing and Mea- This book is not about imaging from the suring Visual Double Stars (2004) is the defin- southern hemisphere, but rather about Viewing and Imaging the Solar System: A itive book for those who are serious about imaging those areas of the sky that lie south Guide for Amateur Astronomers is for those this fascinating aspect of astronomy. It deals of the celestial equator. who want to develop their ability to observe with equipment, observing methods using Available and image Solar System objects, including binoculars upwards to advanced instrumen- the planets and moons, the Sun, and comets Popular science tation and techniques, including speckle and asteroids. interferometry. 2012. XVI, 415 p. 174 illus., 169 illus. in color. (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Available Available Series) Softcover Popular science Popular science € (D) 42,75 | € (A) 43,95 | *CHF 53.50 2015. XIII, 256 p. 160 illus., 74 illus. in color. 2nd ed. 2012. XIV, 419 p. (The Patrick Moore € 39,95 | £ 22,95 (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover ISBN 978-1-4614-4749-8 Series) Softcover € (D) 48,10 | € (A) 49,45 | *CHF 60.00 € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 € 44,95 | £ 40,99 € 34,99 | £ 19,99 ISBN 978-1-4614-3944-8 ISBN 978-1-4614-5178-5 1 Patrick Moore‘s Practical Astronomy series Popular Astronomy

N. English, Fintry by Glasgow, UK D. E. Falkner, Blaine, MN, USA D. Ford, The Naked Scientists, Cambridge, UK Grab ‘n’ Go Astronomy The Mythology of the Night Sky The Observer‘s Guide Like everyone else, most amateur astrono- The Mythology of the Night Sky is intended to Planetary Motion mers live busy lives. After a long day or work primarily for amateur astronomers who or looking after young children, the last would like to know the mythology behind To the naked eye, the most evident defining thing you want as an observer is to have to the names of constellations and planets. It feature of the planets is their motion across lug out a large telescope and spend an hour deals with the 48 constellations identified by the night sky. It was this motion that allowed getting it ready before it can be used. the ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy, as ancient civilizations to single them out as dif- well as all the planets of our solar system. Available ferent from fixed stars. Popular science Available Available Popular science 2014. XI, 245 p. 144 illus., 127 illus. in color. Popular science (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy 2011. XIII, 238 p. 71 illus., 62 illus. in color. 2014. XIII, 240 p. 76 illus., 25 illus. in color. Series) Softcover (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy € (D) 42,79 | € (A) 43,99 | *CHF 53.50 Series) Softcover Series) Softcover € 39,99 | £ 22,99 € (D) 37,40 | € (A) 38,45 | *CHF 50.50 € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 ISBN 978-1-4939-0825-7 € 34,95 | £ 31,99 € 34,99 | £ 31,99 ISBN 978-1-4614-0136-0 ISBN 978-1-4939-0628-4

N. English, Glasgow, UK W. H. Finlay, Edmonton, AB, Canada R. Gendler, Avon, CT, USA (Ed) Choosing and Using a Concise Catalog of Lessons from the Masters Refracting Telescope Deep-Sky Objects There are currently thousands of amateur Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope This book is for the amateur astronomer who astronomers around the world engaged in has been written for the many amateur wants to know about the astrophysical astrophotography at a sophisticated level. astronomers who already own, or are intend- nature of deep sky objects. The information Their ranks far outnumber professional ing to purchase, a refracting telescope or for is presented in a concise format and is astronomers doing the same. the specialist who requires a particular equally valuable when used as background Available refractor for serious astronomical applica- reading or, alternatively, at the telescope Popular science tions or nature studies. eyepiece. 2013. XII, 387 p. 265 illus., 237 illus. in color. Available Available (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Popular science Popular science Series, Volume 179) Softcover 2011. XII, 284 p. 139 illus., 20 illus. in color. 2nd ed. 2014. XI, 441 p. 123 illus., 93 illus. in € (D) 48,14 | € (A) 49,49 | *CHF 60.00 (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy color. (The Patrick Moore Practical Astro- € 44,99 | £ 40,99 Series) Softcover nomy Series) Softcover ISBN 978-1-4614-7833-1 € (D) 42,75 | € (A) 43,95 | *CHF 57.50 € (D) 42,79 | € (A) 43,99 | *CHF 53.50 € 39,95 | £ 24,99 € 39,99 | £ 22,99 ISBN 978-1-4419-6402-1 ISBN 978-3-319-03169-9 2 springer.com Patrick Moore‘s Practical Astronomy series

M. Griffiths, University of South Wales, J. L. Hopkins, Phoenix, AZ, USA M. Inglis, Long Island, NY, USA Glyntaf, UK Using Commercial Amateur Astrophysics Is Easy! Choosing and Using Astronomical Spectrographs Astronomical Filters Astrophysics is often –with some justification Amateur astronomers interested in learning – regarded as incomprehensible without the As a casual read through any of the major more about astronomical spectroscopy now use of higher mathematics. Astrophysics Is amateur astronomical magazines will have the guide they need. Easy! cuts through the difficult mathematics demonstrate, there are filters available for all and explains the basics of astrophysics in aspects of optical astronomy. Available accessible terms. Popular science Available Available 2014. XXXI, 286 p. 269 illus., 62 illus. in color. Popular science Popular science (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy 2015. XIII, 269 p. 165 illus., 58 illus. in color. Series) Softcover 2nd ed. 2015. XIX, 302 p. 283 illus., 43 illus. in color. (The Patrick Moore Practical Astro- (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy € (D) 32,09 | € (A) 32,99 | *CHF 40.00 nomy Series) Softcover Series) Softcover € 29,99 | £ 16,95 € (D) 42,79 | € (A) 43,99 | *CHF 53.50 € (D) 42,79 | € (A) 43,99 | *CHF 53.50 ISBN 978-3-319-01441-8 € 39,99 | £ 22,99 € 39,99 | £ 22,99 ISBN 978-1-4939-1043-4 ISBN 978-3-319-11643-3

K. M. Harrison, Wezembeek-Oppem, G. Hubbell, Locust Grove, USA T. J. Jensen, Mebane, NC, USA Belgium Scientific Astrophotography Budget Astrophotography Grating Spectroscopes and How to Use Them Scientific Astrophotography is intended for Here are clear explanations of how to make those amateur astronomers who are looking superb astronomical deep-sky images using This book is written for amateur astronomers for new challenges, once they have mastered only a DSLR or webcam and an astronomical who are just getting into this field of astron- visual observing and the basic imaging of telescope – no expensive dedicated CCD omy. Transmission grating spectroscopes various astronomical objects. It will also be a cameras needed! The book is written for look like simple filters and are designed to useful reference for scientifically inclined amateur astronomers interested in budget screw into place on the eyepiece of a tele- observers. astrophotography. scope for visual use. Available Available Available Popular science Popular science Popular science 2013. XXX, 333 p. 97 illus., 46 illus. in color. 2015. XIII, 247 p. 147 illus., 83 illus. in color. 2012. XVII, 167 p. 110 illus., 87 illus. in color. (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover Series) Softcover Series) Softcover € (D) 48,10 | € (A) 49,45 | *CHF 60.00 € (D) 32,09 | € (A) 32,99 | *CHF 40.00 € (D) 37,40 | € (A) 38,45 | *CHF 47.00 € 44,95 | £ 24,95 € 29,99 | £ 16,99 € 34,95 | £ 31,99 ISBN 978-1-4614-5172-3 ISBN 978-1-4939-1772-3 ISBN 978-1-4614-1396-7 3 Patrick Moore‘s Practical Astronomy series Popular Astronomy

B. Kambic, Ljubljana, Slovenia R. Mollise, Mobile, AL, USA O. R. Norton, Bend, OR, USA; L. Chitwood, Bend, OR, USA Viewing the Constellations The Urban Astronomer‘s Guide with Binoculars Field Guide to Meteors Most amateur astronomers yearn to observe and Meteorites Viewing the Constellations with Binocu- more frequently. Many of them, however, live lars is a complete guide to practical in urban and highly developed suburban It is said that astronomy is one of the few astronomy, written for beginners, intermedi- areas that are heavily light polluted. Due to remaining fields in which amateurs can make ate-level astronomers, and even people who this light pollution, they are under the a real contribution to science, and nowhere have not yet turned their gaze to the night impression that deep sky objects - nebulae, is this more true than in the field of meteors sky. galaxies, star clusters- are either invisible or and meteorites. not worth viewing from home. Available Available Popular science Available Popular science Popular science 2010. X, 510 p. 204 illus. (The Patrick Moore 2008. XV, 287 p. (The Patrick Moore Practical Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover 2006. VII, 290 p. (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover Astronomy Series) Softcover € (D) 42,75 | € (A) 43,95 | *CHF 57.50 € (D) 35,26 | € (A) 36,25 | *CHF 47.50 € 39,95 | £ 22,99 € (D) 37,40 | € (A) 38,45 | *CHF 54.50 € 32,95 | £ 22,00 € 34,95 | £ 19,99 ISBN 978-0-387-85354-3 ISBN 978-1-84800-156-5 ISBN 978-1-84628-216-4

R. Kier, Orange, CT, USA R. Mollise, Mobile, AL, USA W. Paolini, Vienna, USA The 100 Best Choosing and Using a New CAT Choosing and Using Astrophotography Targets Astronomical Eyepieces Choosing and Using the New CAT will super- Any amateur astronomer who is interested in sede the author’s successful Choosing and A valuable reference that fills a number of astrophotography, particularly if just getting Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, niches including that of a buyer’s guide, started, needs to know what objects are best which has enjoyed enthusiastic support from technical desk reference and observer’s field for imaging in each month of the year. These the amateur astronomy community for the guide. It documents the past market and its are not necessarily the same objects that are past seven years. Since the first book was evolution, right up to the present day. the most spectacular or intriguing visually. published, a lot has changed in the technol- ogy of amateur astronomy. Available Available Popular science Popular science Available Popular science 2013. XVIII, 442 p. 268 illus., 51 illus. in color. 2009. XXI, 360 p. (The Patrick Moore Practical (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Astronomy Series) Softcover 2009. X, 335 p. (The Patrick Moore Practical Series) Softcover Astronomy Series) Softcover € (D) 37,40 | € (A) 38,45 | *CHF 50.50 € (D) 48,14 | € (A) 49,49 | *CHF 60.00 € 34,95 | £ 22,99 € (D) 32,05 | € (A) 32,95 | *CHF 43.00 € 44,99 | £ 40,99 € 29,95 | £ 23,99 ISBN 978-1-4419-0602-1 ISBN 978-1-4614-7722-8 ISBN 978-0-387-09771-8

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P. Pugh, Wiltshire, UK M. Swanson, Royal Center, IN, USA Observing the Sun with The NexStar User’s Guide Coronado™ Telescopes Celestron’s NexStar telescopes were intro- Scientists will often tell you that now is the duced in 1999, beginning with their first most exciting time for a particular interest. computer controlled “go to” model, a 5-inch. We will always have just discovered or More models appeared in quick succession, invented something that will “revolutionize” and Celestron’s new range made it one of something or the other. the two dominant manufacturers of afford- able “go to” telescopes. Available Popular science Available Popular science 2007. XXVI, 321 p. (The Patrick Moore Practi- cal Astronomy Series) Softcover 2004. XVIII, 296 p. 565 illus. (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover € (D) 35,26 | € (A) 36,25 | *CHF 47.50 € 32,95 | £ 24,50 € (D) 26,70 | € (A) 27,45 | *CHF 36.00 € 24,95 | £ 19,99 ISBN 978-0-387-68126-9 ISBN 978-1-85233-714-8

K. Robinson, Scotforth, Lancaster, UK S. Tonkin, Fordingbridge, UK Spectroscopy: The Binocular Astronomy Key to the Stars Binoculars have, for many, long been While most amateur astronomers know regarded as an “entry level” observational about the red shift, have a general idea of tool, and relatively few have used them as a the way that the emission and absorption serious observing instrument. This is chang- lines in stellar spectra provide an insight into ing! the atomic processes of the star, it is unusual Available to find someone who has any kind of Popular science detailed knowledge. 2nd ed. 2014. XXV, 435 p. 316 illus., 115 illus. Available in color. (The Patrick Moore Practical Astro- Popular science nomy Series) Softcover 2007. XII, 160 p. 87 illus. (The Patrick Moore € (D) 48,14 | € (A) 49,49 | *CHF 60.00 Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover € 44,99 | £ 24,95 € (D) 26,70 | € (A) 27,45 | *CHF 38.00 ISBN 978-1-4614-7466-1 € 24,95 | £ 19,99 ISBN 978-0-387-36786-6

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M. Beech, Regina, SK, Canada O. Bisi, University of Modena and Reggio R. Evans, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK Emilia, Modena, Italy Terraforming: The Creating The Cosmic Microwave of Habitable Worlds Visible and Invisible Background

The word ‘‘terraforming’’ conjures up many Light phenomena have intrigued humankind Rhodri Evans tells the story of what we know exotic images, but at its core it encapsulates since prehistory. Think of the rainbow, a sun- about the universe, from Jacobus Kapteyn’s the idea that worlds can be changed by set on the sea, a game of shadows. Humans Island universe at the turn of the 20th Cen- direct human action.The ultimate aim of ter- have always used light for their own needs, tury, through Gamow’s early work on the raforming is to alter a hostile planetary envi- from cooking food to illuminating a room. cosmic microwave background (CMB) and its ronment into one that is Earth-like. However, light is not only limited to what we subsequent discovery by Penzias and Wilson, can see with our eyes. to modern day satellite-lead CMB research. Available Popular science Available Available Popular science Popular science 2009. XI, 291 p. (Astronomers‘ Universe) Hardcover 2015. XXI, 314 p. 282 illus., 111 illus. in color. 2015. X, 204 p. 94 illus., 64 illus. in color. (Ast- (Astronomers‘ Universe) Softcover € (D) 32,05 | € (A) 32,95 | *CHF 43.00 ronomers‘ Universe) Softcover € 29,95 | £ 23,99 € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 € 34,99 | £ 31,99 ISBN 978-0-387-09795-4 € 34,99 | £ 31,99 ISBN 978-3-319-09824-1 ISBN 978-3-319-09927-9

M. Beech, Campion College, The University T. Buick, Orpington, UK J. L. Jenkins, Homer, IL, USA of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada Orrery Observing the Sun Alpha Centauri “Orrery” appeals to almost anyone interested “Observing the Sun” is for amateur astrono- As our closest stellar companion and com- in popular astronomy, astronomical mechan- mers at all three levels: beginning, interme- posed of two Sun-like stars and a third small ical devices, scientific instruments, the his- diate, and advanced. The beginning dwarf star, Alpha Centauri is an ideal testing tory of clocks - and even the history of aristo- observer is often trying to find a niche or ground of astrophysical models and has cratic and prestigious families! Many people define a specific interest in his hobby, and played a central role in the history and devel- these days – not only astronomers – have a the content of this book will spark that inter- opment of modern astronomy. good idea of the main components of the est in solar observing because of the focus Solar System. on the dynamics of the Sun. Available Popular science Available Available Popular science Popular science 2015. XXIII, 297 p. 69 illus., 38 illus. in color. (Astronomers‘ Universe) Softcover 2014. XXIII, 299 p. 249 illus., 70 illus. in color. 2013. XV, 242 p. 85 illus., 12 illus. in color. (Ast- € (D) 42,79 | € (A) 43,99 | *CHF 53.50 (Astronomers‘ Universe) Softcover ronomer‘s Pocket Field Guide) Softcover € 39,99 | £ 22,99 € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 € (D) 32,09 | € (A) 32,99 | *CHF 40.00 ISBN 978-3-319-09371-0 € 34,99 | £ 19,95 € 29,99 | £ 26,99 ISBN 978-1-4614-7042-7 ISBN 978-1-4614-8014-3

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J. L. Jenkins, Homer, IL, USA J. Lashley, Melton Mowbray, UK B. B. Nath, Raman Research Institute, Bangalore, India The Sun and How to Observe It The Radio Sky and How to Observe It The Story of Helium and In Part 1, the book describes the very latest the Birth of Astrophysics thinking on solar physics in (mostly Radio astronomy is far from being beyond non-mathematical) detail, incorporating the the scope of amateurs astronomers, and this What if one of the most thrilling stories in the latest results from research concerning the practical, self-contained guide for the new- history of science turned out to be wrong? structure and behaviour of the Sun. There is comer to practical radio astronomey is an Can urban legends creep into the hallowed particular emphasis on the surface features ideal introduction. This guide is a must for grounds of scientific history? visible from the Earth. anyone who wants to join the growing ranks of 21st Century backyard radio astronomers. Available Available Popular science Popular science Available 2013. XI, 274 p. 37 illus., 6 illus. in color. (Ast- Popular science 2009. XIV, 206 p. (Astronomers‘ Observing ronomers‘ Universe) Softcover Guides) Softcover 2010. XV, 236 p. 137 illus., 43 illus. in color. € (D) 42,75 | € (A) 43,95 | *CHF 53.50 € (D) 37,40 | € (A) 38,45 | *CHF 50.50 (Astronomers‘ Observing Guides) Softcover € 39,95 | £ 22,95 € 34,95 | £ 21,99 € (D) 37,40 | € (A) 38,45 | *CHF 50.50 ISBN 978-1-4614-5362-8 ISBN 978-0-387-09497-7 € 34,95 | £ 31,99 ISBN 978-1-4419-0882-7

S. Kwok, Faculty of Science, Hong Kong, B. Moore, University of Zurich, Zürich, G. Rhee, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, China Switzerland USA Stardust Elephants in Space Cosmic Dawn

How did life originate on Earth? For over 50 This book is about the history and future of This book takes the reader on an exploration years, scientists believed that life was the life and the universe, written at a level that of the structure and evolution of our uni- result of a chemical reaction involving simple any educated lay-person can understand verse. The basis for our knowledge is the Big molecules such as methane and ammonia and enjoy. It describes our place in time and Bang theory of the expanding universe. This cooking in a primordial soup. space, how we got here and where we are book then tells the story of our search for the going. first stars and galaxies using current and Available planned telescopes. Popular science Available Popular science Available 2013. XXII, 267 p. 74 illus., 50 illus. in color. Monograph (Astronomers‘ Universe) Softcover 2014. XI, 189 p. 13 illus. (Astronomers‘ Uni- € (D) 42,75 | € (A) 43,95 | *CHF 53.50 verse) Softcover 2013. XI, 279 p. 96 illus., 79 illus. in color. (Ast- € 39,95 | £ 22,95 € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 ronomers‘ Universe) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-32801-5 € 34,99 | £ 19,99 € (D) 42,79 | € (A) 43,99 | *CHF 53.50 ISBN 978-3-319-05671-5 € 39,99 | £ 35,99 ISBN 978-1-4614-7812-6

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L. Rogers, Niton Undercliff, Isle of Wight, UK D. A. J. Seargent, The Entrance, Australia D. S. Stevenson, Nottingham, UK It‘s ONLY Rocket Science Weird Worlds Extreme Explosions

For over fifty years satellites have circled the “Weird Worlds” is the third book in David What happens at the end of the life of mas- Earth and spacecraft have been used to Seargent’s “Weird” series. This book assumes sive stars? At one time we thought all these explore our solar system. Every day ordinary a basic level of astronomical understanding stars followed similar evolutionary paths. people around the world use satellites for and concentrates on the “odd and interest- However, new discoveries have shown that satellite television, GPS navigation, weather ing” aspects of planetary bodies, including things are not quite that simple. This book forecasts and other technologies. asteroids and moons. focuses on the extreme –the most intense, brilliant and peculiar– of astronomical explo- Available Available sions. Popular science Popular science Available 2008. XIV, 350 p. 70 illus., 35 illus. in color. 2013. XIII, 309 p. 51 illus., 23 illus. in color. Popular science (Astronomers‘ Universe) Softcover (Astronomers‘ Universe) Softcover € (D) 26,70 | € (A) 27,45 | *CHF 36.00 € (D) 32,09 | € (A) 32,99 | *CHF 33.50 2014. XIII, 369 p. 75 illus., 61 illus. in color. € 24,95 | £ 19,99 € 29,99 | £ 26,99 (Astronomers‘ Universe) Softcover ISBN 978-0-387-75377-5 ISBN 978-1-4614-7063-2 € (D) 42,79 | € (A) 43,99 | *CHF 53.50 € 39,99 | £ 22,95 ISBN 978-1-4614-8135-5

D. A. J. Seargent, The Entrance, NSW, S. Sengupta, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, D. S. Stevenson, Sherwood, UK Australia Bangalore, India Under a Crimson Sun Weird Universe Worlds Beyond Our Own Gliese 581 is a red dwarf star some 20.3 light As new discoveries complicate the scientific This is a book on planets: Solar system plan- years from Earth. Red dwarfs are among the picture of the universe, the evolving theories ets and dwarf planets. And planets outside most numerous stars in the galaxy, and they about the nature of space and time and the our solar system – exoplanets. How did they sport diverse planetary systems. At magni- origins and fate of the universe threaten to form? What types of planets are there and tude 10, Gliese 581 is visible to amateur become overwhelming. Enter David Sear- what do they have in common? How do they observers but does not stand out. So what gent. differ? What do we know about their atmo- makes this star so important? spheres – if they have one? Available Available Popular science Available Popular science Popular science 2015. XV, 272 p. 50 illus., 6 illus. in color. (Ast- 2013. XIV, 324 p. 60 illus. in color. (Astrono- ronomers‘ Universe) Softcover 2015. XVI, 154 p. 29 illus., 24 illus. in color. mers‘ Universe) Softcover € (D) 32,09 | € (A) 32,99 | *CHF 40.00 (Astronomers‘ Universe) Softcover € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 € 29,99 | £ 16,99 € (D) 32,09 | € (A) 32,99 | *CHF 40.00 € 34,99 | £ 31,99 ISBN 978-3-319-10737-0 € 29,99 | £ 16,99 ISBN 978-1-4614-8132-4 ISBN 978-3-319-09893-7

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H. M. Van Horn, Alexandria, VA, USA Unlocking the Secrets of White Dwarf Stars

White dwarfs, each containing about as much mass as our Sun but packed into a volume about the size of Earth, are the end- points of evolution for most stars. Thousands of these faint objects have now been discovered, though only a century ago only three were known. Available Popular science 2015. XXII, 324 p. 71 illus., 37 illus. in color. (Astronomers‘ Universe) Softcover € (D) 32,09 | € (A) 32,99 | *CHF 40.00 € 29,99 | £ 26,99 ISBN 978-3-319-09368-0

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R. Buchheim, Costo de Caza, CA, USA C. Burgess, Bonnet Bay, NSW, Australia C. Burgess, Bonnet Bay, NSW, Australia The Sky is Your Laboratory Liberty Bell 7 Freedom 7

For the experienced amateur astronomer NASA’s Mercury astronauts were seven Inevitably, there are times in a nation’s his- who is wondering if there is something use- highly skilled professional test pilots. Each of tory when its hopes, fears and conﬁdence in ful, valuable, and permanent that can be them seemed to possess the strength of its own destiny appear to hinge on the fate done with his or her observational skills, the character and commitment necessary to of a single person. answer is, “Yes, you can!” This is the book for overcome apparently insurmountable obsta- the experienced amateur astronomer who is cles as the United States entered into a Cold Available ready to take a new step in his or her astro- War space race with the Soviet Union. Popular science nomical journey. 2014. XXVII, 266 p. 190 illus. (Springer Praxis Available Books) Softcover Available Popular science Popular science € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 2014. XXV, 275 p. 191 illus. (Springer Praxis € 34,99 | £ 31,99 2007. XXVI, 302 p. 65 illus. (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover ISBN 978-3-319-01155-4 Books) Softcover € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 € (D) 32,05 | € (A) 32,95 | *CHF 46.50 € 34,99 | £ 19,99 € 29,95 | £ 19,99 ISBN 978-3-319-04390-6 ISBN 978-0-387-71822-4

C. Burgess, Bangor, NSW, Australia C. Burgess, Bonnet Bay, NSW, Australia B. Evans, Space Writer, Atherstone, UK Friendship 7 Moon Bound The Twenty-first Century in Space In this spellbinding account of an historic but Often lost in the shadow of the first group of troubled orbital mission, noted space histo- astronauts for the Mercury missions, the sec- This final entry in the History of Human rian Colin Burgess takes us back to an electri- ond and third groups included the leading Space Exploration mini-series by Ben Evans fying time in American history, when figures for NASA’s activities for the following continues with an in-depth look at the latter intrepid pioneers were launched atop notori- two decades. part of the 20th century and the start of the ously unreliable rockets at the very dawn of new millennium. human space exploration. Available Popular science Available Available 2013. XXVIII, 371 p. 168 illus. (Springer Praxis Popular science Popular science Books) Softcover 2015. XI, 519 p. 87 illus. in color. (Springer Pra- 2015. XXI, 275 p. 186 illus., 37 illus. in color. € (D) 48,14 | € (A) 49,49 | *CHF 60.00 xis Books) Softcover (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover € 44,99 | £ 40,99 € (D) 48,14 | € (A) 49,49 | *CHF 60.00 € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 ISBN 978-1-4614-3854-0 € 44,99 | £ 24,99 € 34,99 | £ 19,99 ISBN 978-1-4939-1306-0 ISBN 978-3-319-15653-8

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B. Evans, Space Writer, Atherstone, D. M. Harland, ; R. Lorenz, B. Harvey, Dublin 6W, Ireland; H. H. F. Smid, UK; D. M. Harland, ribs Space Consultancy & Insurance / Data Space Systems Failures Banking & Control, Breda, NASA‘s Voyager Missions Netherlands; T. Pirard, Pepinster, Belgium Following the triumphs of the Viking land- For the first time, in one volume, Ben Evans ings on Mars in 1976 and both Voyagers Emerging Space Powers with David Harland will not only tell the story spacecraft successfully surveying the outer of the hugely successful Voyager missions, giant planets of the Solar System, it was This work introduces the important emerg- but also that of the men and women who decided by NASA to cut costs and send out ing space powers of the world. have devoted their entire working lives to just a single probe. them. Available Available Popular science Available Popular science 2010. 732 p. 100 illus. (Springer Praxis Books) Popular science 2005. XVIII, 370 p. (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover 2004. XVIII, 302 p. 120 illus. (Springer Praxis Softcover € (D) 48,10 | € (A) 49,45 | *CHF 64.50 Books) Softcover € (D) 37,40 | € (A) 38,45 | *CHF 54.50 € 44,95 | £ 27,50 € (D) 39,54 | € (A) 40,65 | *CHF 57.50 € 34,95 | £ 21,99 ISBN 978-1-4419-0873-5 € 36,95 | £ 24,99 ISBN 978-0-387-21519-8 ISBN 978-1-85233-745-2

R. Hall, London, UK; D. Shayler, D. M. Harland, B. Harvey, Dublin 6W, Ireland Soyuz Exploring the Moon China in Space

In Soyuz: A Universal Spacecraft, authors Rex David Harland opens with a review of the Rockets were invented in China, the home of Hall and Dave Shayler review the develop- robotic probes, namely the Rangers which many modern inventions, including ancient ment and operations of the Soyuz family of returned television before crashing into the astronomy, and were used originally for mili- spacecraft. This includes the lesser-known Moon, the Surveyors which ‘soft landed’ in tary purposes in the 13th century. The Chi- military and unmanned versions of this reli- order to investigate the nature of the surface, nese space program was founded in October able spacecraft. and the Lunar Orbiters which mapped pro- 1956 by the father of Chinese rocketry, Tsien spective Apollo landing sites. Hsue Shen, who lived in California in the Available 1930s until his expulsion as a Chinese spy. Popular science Available Popular science Available 2003. XXXVI, 460 p. (Springer Praxis Books) Popular science Softcover 2nd ed. 2008. XXIV, 404 p. 176 illus., 16 illus. € (D) 39,54 | € (A) 40,65 | *CHF 57.50 in color. (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover 2013. XV, 399 p. 149 illus., 109 illus. in color. € 36,95 | £ 24,99 € (D) 35,26 | € (A) 36,25 | *CHF 47.50 (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover ISBN 978-1-85233-657-8 € 32,95 | £ 26,99 € (D) 48,10 | € (A) 49,45 | *CHF 60.00 ISBN 978-0-387-74638-8 € 44,95 | £ 24,95 ISBN 978-1-4614-5042-9

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N. Kanas, University of California, San S. Mathew, Regis College, Weston, USA T. Nordgren, University of Redlands, Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, Redlands, CA, USA CA, USA Essays on the Frontiers of Modern Astrophysics Stars Above, Earth Below Star Maps and Cosmology Stars Above, Earth Below uses photographs Until the publication of the first edition of This book is a collection of fourteen essays and sky charts to form a connection ‘Star Maps,’ books were either general histo- that describe an inspiring journey through between what is seen on the ground and in ries of astronomy using examples of anti- the universe and discusses popular science the sky, and looks at the deeper scientific quarian celestial maps as illustrations, or cat- topics that modern physics and cosmology meaning behind these sights. alogs of celestial atlases that failed to trace are struggling to deal with. the flow of sky map development over time. Available Available Popular science Available Popular science 2010. XII, 444 p. (Springer Praxis Books) Soft- Popular science 2014. XXVII, 206 p. 63 illus., 60 illus. in color. cover 2nd ed. 2012. XXXV, 528 p. (Springer Praxis (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover € (D) 32,05 | € (A) 32,95 | *CHF 43.00 Books) Softcover | € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 € 29,95 £ 26,99 | | € (D) 48,14 € (A) 49,49 *CHF 59.50 € 34,99 | £ 19,95 ISBN 978-1-4419-1648-8 € 44,99 | £ 40,99 ISBN 978-3-319-01886-7 ISBN 978-1-4614-0916-8

N. Kanas, University of California, San M. Meltzer, Oakland, CA, USA F. O‘Brien, West Windsor, NJ, USA Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA, USA The Cassini-Huygens The Apollo Guidance Computer Visit to Saturn Solar System Maps The technological marvel that facilitated the Cassini-Huygens was the most ambitious Apollo missions to the Moon was the In recent years, there has been increased and successful space journey ever launched on-board computer. In the 1960s most com- interest in our Solar System. This has been to the outer Solar System. puters filled an entire room, but the space- prompted by the launching of giant orbiting craft’s computer was required to be compact telescopes and space probes, the discovery Available and low power. of new planetary moons and heavenly bod- Popular science ies that orbit the Sun, and the demotion of Available 2015. XXII, 409 p. 84 illus., 40 illus. in color. Popular science Pluto as a planet. (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover 2010. XVIII, 440 p. 30 illus. (Springer Praxis Available € (D) 48,14 | € (A) 49,49 | *CHF 60.00 Books) Softcover Popular science € 44,99 | £ 24,99 € (D) 48,10 | € (A) 49,45 | *CHF 70.00 ISBN 978-3-319-07607-2 2014. XXIX, 331 p. 163 illus., 59 illus. in color. € 44,95 | £ 39,99 (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover ISBN 978-1-4419-0876-6 € (D) 48,14 | € (A) 49,49 | *CHF 60.00 € 44,99 | £ 40,99 ISBN 978-1-4614-0895-6

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D. W. Olson, Texas State University, San D. Phelan, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland (Ed) E. Seedhouse, Sandefjord, Norway Marcos, USA Cold War Space Sleuths Tourists in Space Celestial Sleuth “Space Sleuths of the Cold War” relates for Forget Hawaii or the Mediterranean. Soon – For a general audience interested in solving the first time the inside story of the amateur very soon – you’ll be able to add a much mysteries in art, history, and literature using spies who monitored the Soviet space pro- more exotic stamp to your passport: space. the methods of science, ‘forensic astronomy’ gram during the Cold War. It is written by How will you get there, what will the trip be is a thrilling new field of exploration. many of those “space sleuths” themselves like and how much training will you need? and chronicles the key moments in their dis- All you need to know is right here in this Available covery of hidden history. guide. Popular science Available Available 2014. XVII, 355 p. 165 illus., 113 illus. in color. Popular science Popular science (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover € (D) 42,79 | € (A) 43,99 | *CHF 53.50 2013. XIX, 300 p. (Springer Praxis Books) Soft- 2nd ed. 2014. XXIV, 281 p. 104 illus., 100 illus. € 39,99 | £ 35,99 cover in color. (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover ISBN 978-1-4614-8402-8 € (D) 42,75 | € (A) 43,95 | *CHF 53.50 € (D) 48,14 | € (A) 49,49 | *CHF 60.00 € 39,95 | £ 22,95 € 44,99 | £ 24,99 ISBN 978-1-4614-3051-3 ISBN 978-3-319-05037-9

R. W. Orloff, Oakhurst, NJ, D. Schrunk, Poway, CA, USA; B. Sharpe, E. Seedhouse, Astronaut Instructor, USA; D. M. Harland, Space Historian, ; B. L. Cooper, ; M. Thangavelu, Sandefjord, Norway Glasgow, UK The Moon Virgin Galactic Apollo The Moon: Resources, Future Development Thirty years ago when Sir Richard Branson On 25 May 1961, John F Kennedy announced and Settlement describes feasible human called up Boeing and asked if they had a the goal of landing an American man on the settlement of the Moon in the coming cen- spare 747, few would have predicted the Moon by the end of the decade. This chal- tury. brash entrepreneur would so radically trans- lenge forced NASA to review the planned form the placid business of air travel. lunar landing of a three-man spaceship Available named Apollo in the mid-1970s. Popular science Available Popular science 2nd ed. 2007. XLVI, 261 p. (Springer Praxis Available Books) Softcover 2015. XIX, 203 p. 85 illus., 76 illus. in color. Popular science € (D) 28,84 | € (A) 29,65 | *CHF 39.00 (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover 2006. XXXII, 634 p. 224 illus. (Springer Praxis € 26,95 | £ 21,99 € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 Books) Softcover ISBN 978-0-387-36055-3 € 34,99 | £ 19,99 € (D) 48,10 | € (A) 49,45 | *CHF 70.00 ISBN 978-3-319-09261-4 € 44,95 | £ 39,99 ISBN 978-0-387-30043-6

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E. Seedhouse, Milton, ON, Canada D. Sivolella, Aerospace Engineer, Thomson P. Ulivi, Cernusco Sul Naviglio, Airways, N/A, UK Italy; D. M. Harland, SpaceX To Orbit and Back Again Robotic Exploration of This first account of commercial spaceflight’s the Solar System most successful venture describes the The Space Shuttle has been the dominant extraordinary feats of engineering and machine in the U.S. space program for thirty Paolo Ulivi and David Harland provide in human achievement that have placed years and has generated a great deal of inter- Robotic Exploration of the Solar System a SpaceX at the forefront of the launch indus- est among space enthusiasts and engineers. detailed history of unmanned missions of try and made it the most likely candidate for This book enables readers to understand its exploration of our Solar System. The subject transporting humans to Mars. technical systems in greater depth than they will be treated wherever possible from an have been able to do so before. Available engineering and scientific standpoint. Popular science Available Available Popular science 2013. XVI, 206 p. 86 illus., 42 illus. in color. Popular science (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover 2014. XXII, 502 p. 245 illus., 95 illus. in color. 2007. LX, 536 p. (Springer Praxis Books) Soft- € (D) 32,09 | € (A) 32,99 | *CHF 33.50 (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover cover € 29,99 | £ 26,99 € (D) 48,14 | € (A) 49,49 | *CHF 60.00 € (D) 35,26 | € (A) 36,25 | *CHF 47.50 ISBN 978-1-4614-5513-4 € 44,99 | £ 24,95 € 32,95 | £ 24,50 ISBN 978-1-4614-0982-3 ISBN 978-0-387-49326-8

E. Seedhouse, Milton, ON, Canada P. Tarikhi, Iranian Space Agency, Karaj, Iran P. Ulivi, Cernusco Sul Naviglio, Italy; D. M. Harland, Space Historian, Suborbital The Iranian Space Endeavor Glasgow, UK The nascent commercial suborbital space- Provides a detailed look at the events and Robotic Exploration of flight industry will soon open the space fron- policies surrounding the Iranian space the Solar System tier to commercial astronauts, payload spe- endeavor. For those who see the trend of cialists, scientists and of course, tourists. This progress and movement of the Iranian space Paolo Ulivi and David Harland provide in book describes the tantalizing science endeavor from the outside, it can be difficult Robotic Exploration of the Solar System a opportunities to be offered when suborbital to understand what goes on behind the detailed history of unmanned missions of trips become routine within the next 12 to 18 scenes. exploration of our Solar System. The subject months. Available is treated from an engineering and scientific standpoint. Available Popular science Popular science 2015. XII, 314 p. 120 illus., 102 illus. in color. Available 2014. XXVI, 184 p. 84 illus., 79 illus. in color. (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover Popular science (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover € (D) 32,09 | € (A) 32,99 | *CHF 40.00 2012. XIII, 529 p. 243 illus. (Springer Praxis € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 € 29,99 | £ 16,95 Books) Softcover € 34,99 | £ 19,99 ISBN 978-3-319-05346-2 € (D) 48,10 | € (A) 49,45 | *CHF 60.00 ISBN 978-3-319-03484-3 € 44,95 | £ 24,95 ISBN 978-0-387-09627-8 14 springer.com Springer Praxis Book Series

P. Ulivi, Cernusco Sul Naviglio, M. „. Ehrenfried, Lago Vista, TX, USA W. D. Woods, Glasgow, UK Italy; D. M. Harland, Space Historian, Glasgow, UK Stratonauts How Apollo Flew to the Moon Robotic Exploration of Just what does it take to be a stratonaut, Stung by the pioneering space successes of the Solar System soaring to higher and higher altitudes of the Soviet Union - in particular, Gagarin Earth’s atmosphere? Brave men and women being the first man in space, the United Paolo Ulivi and David Harland provide in have reached extreme heights in balloons, States gathered the best of its engineers and “Robotic Exploration of the Solar System” a aircraft and rocket ships over the past two set itself the goal of reaching the Moon detailed history of unmanned missions of centuries. within a decade. exploration of our Solar System The subject Available Available will be treated wherever possible from an Popular science Popular science engineering and scientific standpoint. 2014. XVI, 236 p. 146 illus., 87 illus. in color. 2nd ed. 2011. XXXI, 555 p. 255 illus., 127 illus. Available (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover in color. (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover Popular science € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 € (D) 42,75 | € (A) 43,95 | *CHF 57.50 2009. XIX, 535 p. 210 illus. (Springer Praxis € 34,99 | £ 31,99 € 39,95 | £ 24,99 Books) Softcover ISBN 978-3-319-02900-9 ISBN 978-1-4419-7178-4 € (D) 42,75 | € (A) 43,95 | *CHF 57.50 € 39,95 | £ 21,99 ISBN 978-0-387-78904-0

P. Ulivi, Toulouse, France; D. M. Harland, D. A. Weintraub, Vanderbilt University, J. F. Woodward, Anaheim, CA, USA Kelvin bridge, Glasgow, UK Nashville, TN, USA Making Starships and Stargates Robotic Exploration of Religions and Extraterrestrial Life the Solar System To create the exotic materials and technolo- In the twenty-first century, the debate about gies needed to make stargates and warp In Robotic Exploration of the Solar System, life on other worlds is quickly changing from drives is the holy grail of advanced propul- Paolo Ulivi and David Harland provide a the realm of speculation to the domain of sion. A less ambitious, but nonetheless revo- comprehensive account of the design and hard science. lutionary, goal is finding a way to accelerate a spaceship without having to lug along a management of deep-space missions and Available their scientific results. gargantuan reservoir of fuel that you blow Popular science out a tailpipe. Available 2014. XIII, 234 p. (Springer Praxis Books) Soft- Available Popular science cover Popular science 2015. XII, 567 p. 226 illus. (Springer Praxis € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | *CHF 47.00 Books) Softcover € 34,99 | £ 19,99 2013. XXVI, 279 p. 92 illus., 85 illus. in color. (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover € (D) 48,14 | € (A) 49,49 | *CHF 60.00 ISBN 978-3-319-05055-3 € 44,99 | £ 24,99 € (D) 48,10 | € (A) 49,45 | *CHF 60.00 € 44,95 | £ 24,95 ISBN 978-1-4614-4811-2 ISBN 978-1-4614-5622-3

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A. Young, Clinton, TN, USA The Saturn V F-1 Engine

The launch of Sputnik in 1957 not only began the space age, it also showed that Soviet rockets were more powerful than American ones. Within months, the US Air Force hired Rocketdyne for a feasibility study of an engine capable of delivering at least 1 mil- lion pounds of thrust. Available Popular science 2008. XXXII, 304 p. 140 illus., 50 illus. in color. (Springer Praxis Books) Softcover € (D) 64,15 | € (A) 65,95 | *CHF 86.00 € 59,95 | £ 53,99 ISBN 978-0-387-09629-2

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