Highlighted Books:
Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy by Publication Date: 2007Provides an essential guide to the universe for amateur astronomers of all ages. Entries are complemented by hundreds of beautiful color illustrations, taken from space missions, the Hubble Space Telescope, and other major observatories on Earth and in space. A myriad of named astronomical objects, constellations, observatories and space missions are described in detail, as well as biographical sketches for 70 of the most luminous individuals in the history of astronomy and space science.
The Story of Helium and the Birth of Astrophysics by Publication Date: 2012This book tells the real story behind the discovery of helium, along with biographical sketches of the scientists and descriptions of the milieu in which they worked. Chronicles one of the most exciting discoveries ever made and explains why it also marked the birth of a new branch of science called 'astrophysics.'
Books About Astronomy and Astrophysics
Encyclopedia of the Solar System by Publication Date: 2014
The Earth Space Travels by Publication Date: 2024
Astrophysics: An Introduction to Theory and Basics by Publication Date: 2024
When Galaxies Were Born by Publication Date: 2022
Eruptions on the Sun by Publication Date: 2024
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