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• Celestial Mechanics: The Waltz of the Planets (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy)

  The common perception of Celestial Mechanics is that of a discipline which needs advanced mathematics and astronomy to be understood. Yet modern Celestial Mechanics has a rather different taste and a truly interdisciplinary nature. The number of celestial objects known to mankind has dramatically increased, the long-awaited presence of extrasolar planets has been eventually detected [...]

• 2011 Space Calendar

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• The Southern Night Sky: An Introduction to Prominent Stars and Constellations (Pocket Naturalist Eco-Traveler)

  The Pocket Naturalist card is a pocket-sized, folding card which provides simplified, easy-to-use reference highlighting the most prominent stars and constellations visible throughout the Southern Hemisphere in summer and winter. Every card is laminated so that it is waterproof and practical for use in the field. Card glows in the dark (flashlight illuminates the star [...]

• How to Choose Binoculars For Astronomy

  When buying binoculars for astronomy one of the main considerations is the light gathering capability of the binoculars you are looking to buy and therefore the size of the objective lens is extremely important. Before you start check out the range of binoculars for astronomy that are currently on the market you need to consider [...]