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The Definitive Astronomer's Book Collection
A User's Guide to the Meade Lxd55 and Lxd75 Telescopes (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)A User's Guide to the Meade Lxd55 and Lxd75 Telescopes (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Martin Peston
Buy new: £20.76 / Used from: £19.53
A comprehensive guide to using the Meade LXD series. Suitable for all telescopes that uses the AUTOSTAR(TM) computer controlled handset.
Bang! The Complete History of the UniverseBang! The Complete History of the Universe by Brian May
Buy new: £8.00 / Used from: £7.42
Dr Brian May, Queen guitarist and astronomer, teams up with Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott to produce a comprehensive beginners guide to the Universe. A must have! - Now Updated
Quantum Theory Cannot Hurt YouQuantum Theory Cannot Hurt You by Marcus Chown
Buy new: £11.19 / Used from: £3.97
Quantum Physics explained in simple laymen terms. A must for every budding Physicist!
The Sun Kings: The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy BeganThe Sun Kings: The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy Began by Stuart Clark
Buy new: £11.41 / Used from: £7.77
Vivid historical account of Solar observational research in the 19th century as seen through the 'scandalous' life and times of the renowned English Astronomer Richard Carrington
Universe: A Journey from Earth to the Edge of the CosmosUniverse: A Journey from Earth to the Edge of the Cosmos by Nicolas Cheetham
Buy new: £5.99 / Used from: £32.53
This great book takes you on a journey from Earth to far reaches of the Universe.
Using the Meade ETX: 100 Objects You Can Really See with the Mighty ETX (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)Using the Meade ETX: 100 Objects You Can Really See with the Mighty ETX (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Mike Weasner
Buy new: £17.99 / Used from: £16.00
Superb user's guide to one of the most popular Meade telescopes on the market. The ETX.
Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope - and How to Find ThemTurn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope - and How to Find Them by Guy Consolmagno
Buy new: £16.73 / Used from: £15.07
Indispensible guide to finding your way around the night sky. One of my favorite books.
History of AstronomyHistory of Astronomy by Heather Couper
Buy used from: £8.00
Excellent reference book to the History of Astronomy.
Star Ware: The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Using Telescopes and AccessoriesStar Ware: The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Using Telescopes and Accessories by Philip S. Harrington
Buy new: £10.49 / Used from: £9.67
Utterly indespensible guide to buying astronomical equipment.
Dark Side of the Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Fate of the UniverseDark Side of the Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Fate of the Universe by Iain Nicolson
Buy new: £16.96 / Used from: £15.35
An excellent guide to the current theories on cosmology and how Dark Matter/Energy is affecting our universe in simple, easy to understand terminology.
Distant Worlds: Milestones in Planetary ExplorationDistant Worlds: Milestones in Planetary Exploration by Peter Bond
Buy new: £18.53 / Used from: £2.83
Enthralling insight into what we as Human Beings understand our solar system and our ambition to explore these new worlds.
Practical Amateur Spectroscopy (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)Practical Amateur Spectroscopy (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)
Buy new: £23.14 / Used from: £20.30
Excellent description of the latest methods in spectroscopy available for amateur astronomers.
Parallel Worlds: The Science of Alternative Universes and Our Future in the CosmosParallel Worlds: The Science of Alternative Universes and Our Future in the Cosmos by Michio Kaku
Buy new: £6.59 / Used from: £3.75
Michio Kaku at his best. Theories at the cutting edge of science.
A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes and Binoculars (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes and Binoculars (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by James Mullaney
Buy new: £16.47 / Used from: £3.54
Another good comprehensive guide to buying and using telescopes.
Creating and Enhancing Digital Astro Images: A Guide for Practical Astronomers (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series): A Guide for Practical ... (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)Creating and Enhancing Digital Astro Images: A Guide for Practical Astronomers (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series): A Guide for Practical ... (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Grant Privett
Buy new: £18.90 / Used from: £11.95
A clear and concise guide to CCD imaging - A must for imaging enthusiasts.
Bang! The Complete History of the UniverseBang! The Complete History of the Universe by Brian May
Buy new: £12.74 / Used from: £4.20
Dr Brian May, Queen guitarist and astronomer, teams up with Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott to produce a comprehensive beginners guide to the Universe. A must have!
The Never-Ending Days of Being DeadThe Never-Ending Days of Being Dead by Marcus Chown
Buy used from: £4.44
Marcus Chown takes you to the edge of what we know... and what we dont know!
A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black HolesA Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes by Stephen Hawking
Buy new: £5.72 / Used from: £1.00
Stephen Hawking at his best. A must for every astronomy book collection.
Patrick Moore on the MoonPatrick Moore on the Moon by Sir Patrick Moore
Buy new: £11.29 / Used from: £1.50
Patrick's excellent description of his favourite celestial object - The Moon.