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Sky Guide Southern Africa 2025 - An Astronomical Handbook (Paperback): Astronomical Handbook for SA Sky Guide Southern Africa 2025 - An Astronomical Handbook (Paperback)
Astronomical Handbook for SA
R180 R161 Discovery Miles 1 610 Save R19 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Published annually, Sky Guide Southern Africa  is a practical resource for all stargazers, whether novice, amateur or professional. It highlights the cosmic events for each month of the upcoming year, including planetary movements, predicted eclipses and meteor showers.
 
Star charts plot the evening sky for each season, facilitating the identification of stars and constellations. The guide contains a wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars, and includes photos, diagrams, charts and images.
 
The most trusted guide to the southern skies.

Astronomy - A Visual Guide (Hardcover): Dk Astronomy - A Visual Guide (Hardcover)
Dk; Edited by (consulting) Ian Ridpath
R820 R715 Discovery Miles 7 150 Save R105 (13%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Take a look through the lens and discover the beauty and science of the magnificent night sky - and beyond!

This stunningly-illustrated space book is split into eight sections that cover every aspect of astronomy. Learn about the history of discoveries in the field and astronomical phenomena, from the earliest human civilizations to the present day, and then take a lavish visual tour of the Solar System, complete with the most spectacular photographs of the planets.

A magnificent month-by-month guide to the night sky, with profiles of all 88 constellations, over 100 star charts covering both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and an almanac of astronomical events over the next decade, Astronomy: A Visual Guide will help you to navigate your way around the night sky, and locate stars, galaxies, and other objects.

Soar into the pages of this spectacular space book to reveal:

  • All 88 constellations with over 100 star charts and a guide to the latest space-observing equipment.
  • Groundbreaking discoveries and the most awe-inspiring images of the universe.
  • Written by Ian Ridpath, the editor of Norton's Star Atlas.
  • Includes a 10-year calendar of celestial events such as eclipses and comet appearances.

Also featuring no-nonsense advice on how to observe the skies using the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes, Astronomy: A Visual Guide is the perfect guide for keen amateur astronomers, as well as a great reference book for the whole family.

A Brief History Of Black Holes - And Why Nearly Everything You Know About Them Is Wrong (Paperback): Dr. Becky Smethurst A Brief History Of Black Holes - And Why Nearly Everything You Know About Them Is Wrong (Paperback)
Dr. Becky Smethurst
R299 R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Save R28 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Award-winning University of Oxford researcher Dr Becky Smethurst charts five hundred years of scientific breakthroughs in astronomy and astrophysics.

Right now, you are orbiting a black hole.

The Earth orbits the Sun, and the Sun orbits the centre of the Milky Way: a supermassive black hole, the strangest and most misunderstood phenomenon in the galaxy.

In this cosmic tale of discovery, Dr Becky Smethurst takes us from the earliest observations of the universe and the collapse of massive stars, to the iconic first photographs of a black hole and her own published findings.

A cosmic tale of discovery, Becky explains why black holes aren’t really ‘black’, that you never ever want to be ‘spaghettified’, how black holes are more like sofa cushions than hoovers and why, beyond the event horizon, the future is a direction in space rather than in time. Told with humour and wisdom, this captivating book describes the secrets behind the most profound questions about our universe, all hidden inside black holes.

The End Of Reality - How 4 Billionaires Are Selling A Fantasy Future Of The Metaverse, Mars And Crypto (Paperback): Jonathan... The End Of Reality - How 4 Billionaires Are Selling A Fantasy Future Of The Metaverse, Mars And Crypto (Paperback)
Jonathan Taplin
R430 R384 Discovery Miles 3 840 Save R46 (11%) In Stock

A brilliant takedown and exposé of the great con job of the twenty-first century—the metaverse, crypto, space travel, transhumanism—being sold by four billionaires (Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreesen, Elon Musk), leading to the degeneration and bankruptcy of our society.

At a time when the crises of income inequality, climate, and democracy are compounding to create epic wealth disparity and the prospect of a second American civil war, four billionaires are hyping schemes that are designed to divert our attention away from issues that really matter. Each scheme—the metaverse, cryptocurrency, space travel, and transhumanism—is an existential threat in moral, political, and economic terms.

In The End of Reality¸ Jonathan Taplin provides perceptive insight into the personal backgrounds and cultural power of these billionaires—Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Marc Andreesen (“The Four”) —and shows how their tech monopolies have brought middle-class wage stagnation, the hollowing out of many American towns, a radical increase in income inequality, and unbounded public acrimony. Meanwhile, the enormous amount of taxpayer money to be funneled into the dystopian ventures of "The Four," the benefits of which will accrue to billionaires, exacerbate these disturbing trends.

The End of Reality is both scathing critique and reform agenda that replaces the warped worldview of "The Four" with a vision of regenerative economics that seeks to build a sustainable society with healthy growth and full employment.

Philip's Moon Map (Sheet map): Dr John Murray Philip's Moon Map (Sheet map)
Dr John Murray; Philip's Maps
R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The essential map for all Moon watchers. The awesome beauty of the Moon is brought to life in this practical map for Moon watchers which locates, describes and indexes more than 500 physical features on the visible side of the moon. Who hasn't marvelled at the lunar landscape whether glancing up from Earth or being gripped by NASA imagery? Ever since the 1960s, when Neil Armstrong walked those first steps on the lunar surface, we have had a particular fascination with the Moon, but that grip goes back to the dawn of humanity. Our nearest neighbour in space, the Moon is hugely important due to its impact on tides and many other natural cycles that surround us, so to be able to look and read its landscape is especially revealing and valuable. With practical information on the best Moon watching techniques and tips, we capture both the magical and the practical aspects of lunar locations. * Superbly detailed map of the Moon's visible surface * 500 Moon features located on the map, with a clear index * Craters, seas, mountains, peaks and valleys * Landing sites of manned and unmanned spacecraft located * Helpful text aids the best effective moon watching * Plus map of the far side of the Moon as revealed by satellites * Maps drawn by lunar expert Dr. John Murray

Stargazing from Game Reserves in Southern Africa (Paperback, Updated Edition): Anthony Fairall, Elizabeth Fairall Stargazing from Game Reserves in Southern Africa (Paperback, Updated Edition)
Anthony Fairall, Elizabeth Fairall
R270 R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Save R41 (15%) Pre-order

Stargazing from Game Reserves in Southern Africa o ers visitors to game and nature reserves an opportunity to discover the magni cence of the night skies without the distractions of city lights. However, the book has equal relevance for all skywatchers throughout southern Africa.

Readers are taken on a brief celestial ‘game drive’ and are then directed towards the ‘Big Five’ constellations of the night sky.  There are clear steps for navigating the skies, tracking the planets, and even spotting the moons of Jupiter.  This new edition features updated charts, colourful photos, illustrations and charts. Interesting fact boxes make for added interest and accessibility.

Written and revised by recognised authorities and expertly illustrated, the book also features useful tips and hints for star-watchers in any out-of-town location.

Microwave Radiometry and Remote Sensing of the Earth's Surface and Atmosphere (Hardcover): Pampaloni, Paloscia Microwave Radiometry and Remote Sensing of the Earth's Surface and Atmosphere (Hardcover)
Pampaloni, Paloscia
R4,124 R3,632 Discovery Miles 36 320 Save R492 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book contains a selection of refereed papers presented at the 6 Specialist Meeting on Microwave Radiometry and Remote Sensing of the Environment held in Florence, Italy on March 15-18, 1999.
Over the last two decades, passive microwave remote sensing has made considerable progress, and has achieved significant results in the study of the Earth's surface and atmosphere. Many years of observations with ground-based and satellite-borne sensors have made an important contribution to improving our knowledge of many geophysical processes of the Earth's environment and of global changes. The evolution in microwave radiometers aboard satellites has increased steadily over recent years. At the same time, many investigations have been carried out both to improve the algorithms for the retrieval of geophysical parameters and to develop new technologies.
The book is divided into four main sections: three of these are devoted to the observation of the Earth's surface and atmosphere, and the fourth, to future missions and new technologies. The first section deals with the study of sea and land surfaces, and reports recent advances in remote sensing of ocean wind, sea ice, soil moisture and vegetation biomass, including electromagnetic modelling and the assimilation of radiometric data in models of land surface processes. The following two sections are devoted to the measurement of atmospheric quantities which are of fundamental importance in climatology and meteorology, and, since they influence radio-wave propagation, they also impact on several other fields, including geodesy, navigational satellite and radioastronomy. The last section presents an overview of new technologies and plansfor future missions.

Timber Circles in the East (Paperback): Patrick Taylor Timber Circles in the East (Paperback)
Patrick Taylor
R274 Discovery Miles 2 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Glow - A Children's Guide to the Night Sky (Hardcover): Noelia González Glow - A Children's Guide to the Night Sky (Hardcover)
Noelia González; Illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows
R419 Discovery Miles 4 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Understand the phases of the moon, learn to navigate by the North Star and discover how to travel through space and time from your own window in this book which uncovers how humankind has its history woven into the constellations that light up our skies. Written by NASA science writer Noelia González and fully illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is the perfect introduction to the night sky for families everywhere.

Cosmic Perspective, The - Pearson New International Edition (Paperback, 7th edition): Jeffrey Bennett, Megan Donahue, Nicholas... Cosmic Perspective, The - Pearson New International Edition (Paperback, 7th edition)
Jeffrey Bennett, Megan Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit
R2,711 Discovery Miles 27 110 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive coverage, The Cosmic Perspective, Seventh Edition provides a thoroughly engaging and up-to-date introduction to astronomy for non-science majors. The text provides a wealth of features that enhance student skill-building, including new group work exercises that engage students in active learning, helping them retain concepts longer and build communication skills for the future. The Seventh Edition has also been fully updated to include the latest astronomical observations, results from recent space missions, and new theoretical developments that inform our understanding of the early universe. This text is also available in two volumes, which can be purchased separately: * The Cosmic Perspective: The Solar System, Seventh Edition (includes Chapters 1-13, 24) * The Cosmic Perspective: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology, Seventh Edition (includes Chapters 1-6, S2-S4, 14-24)

Proceedings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science: Third Meeting, Held at Charleston, S. C., March, 1850... Proceedings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science: Third Meeting, Held at Charleston, S. C., March, 1850 (Classic Reprint) (Hardcover)
Assoc for the Advancement of Science
R701 R623 Discovery Miles 6 230 Save R78 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac: For the Year 1910 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback): United States Naval Observatory The American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac: For the Year 1910 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
United States Naval Observatory
R646 Discovery Miles 6 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Merlinus Liberatus: An Almanack for the Year of Our Redemption, 1842, Being the Second After Leap-Year; And the 154th of Our... Merlinus Liberatus: An Almanack for the Year of Our Redemption, 1842, Being the Second After Leap-Year; And the 154th of Our Deliverance by K. William 3 From Popery and Arbitrary Government; Wherein Are All Things Fitting and Useful for Such a Work (Paperback)
John Partridge
R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
International Catalogue of Scientific Literature: E; Astronomy; June 1911 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback): Royal Society of London International Catalogue of Scientific Literature: E; Astronomy; June 1911 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
Royal Society of London
R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Out of this World and into the Next - Notes from a Physicist on Space Exploration (Paperback): Adriana Marais Out of this World and into the Next - Notes from a Physicist on Space Exploration (Paperback)
Adriana Marais
R360 R285 Discovery Miles 2 850 Save R75 (21%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Moving to Mars may sound like science fiction but the truth is that today, scant decades since our first space missions, humanity is on the verge of becoming multiplanetary. SpaceX is building a Starship transport system; China successfully demonstrated crop growth on the Moon; and, in a space mining milestone, Japan's recent asteroid missions have returned samples to Earth.

Adriana Marais has dedicated her life to preparing for extraplanetary settlement, considering not just the scientific and technological possibilities but also the ethical responsibilities of our species as we explore new frontiers. In 2019, she launched the Proudly Human: Off-World Project, a series of extreme habitation experiments investigating the capabilities necessary for life beyond our home planet.

In this extraordinary era of rapid technological development, Marais explores the scientific and ethical questions that stands at the heart of scientific endeavour: How did we get here - and where are we going next?

Solar System - a QuickStudy Laminated Reference Guide (Fold-out book or chart, 2nd Second Edition, New Edition, U ed.): John... Solar System - a QuickStudy Laminated Reference Guide (Fold-out book or chart, 2nd Second Edition, New Edition, U ed.)
John Roch
R668 Discovery Miles 6 680 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Ultimate quick reference guide for any earthling's questions about our solar system, whether a student, lover of all things space, or stargazing and night sky enthusiasts. Beautifully designed with images from NASA and expertly written by science author, consultant and professor John Roch, PhD who includes more facts per page than any book or website. This 6 page laminated guide will last a lifetime so you will always know what the surface temperature of Mercury is, how many known satellites Neptune has, what the Kuiper Belt is, or what other dwarf planets there are besides Pluto? 6-page laminated guide includes: Solar System Breakdown Essential Terms Space Missions Listed for Each Object & Planet Below Sun Mercury Venus Earth Moon Mars Asteroid Belt Ceres Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Kuiper Belt Pluto Haumea Makemake Eris More Solar System Facts

Moon Book (Hardcover): Dk Moon Book (Hardcover)
Dk
R665 R574 Discovery Miles 5 740 Save R91 (14%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The Moon has been an object of fascination for religions, cultures, and societies the world over since the dawn of humanity.

The Moon is a beautifully illustrated account of our lunar neighbour in all its guises: a guiding light in the night sky, the driver of oceanic tides and natural cycles, the subject of exhaustive scientific study, and an enduring influence in literature, art, and popular culture.

Exploring theories for the Moon’s origins around 4.5 billion years ago, the book charts its influence on the calendar systems and mythologies of early societies, and its role in the invention of the telescope and the science-fiction genre. It tells the incredible story of the Cold War space race and the first Moon landings. Specially commissioned illustrations capture the Moon's phases and motions in vivid detail, while stunning photography and artefacts bring the rich history of lunar observation and exploration to life.

The last chapter of the book features extensive coverage of NASA’s Artemis mission to return astronauts to the lunar landscape in 2026, paving the way for future missions to Mars. The book also includes a guide to observing the Moon, complete with annotated maps and profiles of key physical features such as Tycho Crater and the Sea of Tranquility.

Straddling science, culture, and history across the world, The Moon is a captivating and richly informative celebration.

Prehistoric Astronomy and Ritual (Paperback, 2 Revised Edition): Aubrey Burl Prehistoric Astronomy and Ritual (Paperback, 2 Revised Edition)
Aubrey Burl
R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Stonehenge was not an observatory used by druidical astronomer-priests. It was, instead, a monument in which the moon and the sun and the dead were joined together. In this book the author explains how people in the British Isles, four thousand or more years ago, identified life and death with the cycle of midwinter and midsummer and with the risings and settings of the sun and moon. This is why so many megalithic monuments have astronomical sightlines built into them. This book describes how astronomical customs developed in the British Isles. Unlike other works about 'megalithic astronomy' technical explanations about azimuths and declinations are kept to their simplest. The emphasis here is upon people rather than pertrubations and eclipses.

First Book in Astronomy - Adapted to the Use of Common Schools (Paperback): John Lauris Blake First Book in Astronomy - Adapted to the Use of Common Schools (Paperback)
John Lauris Blake
R443 Discovery Miles 4 430 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
A Discovery of a New World, Or, a Discourse - Tending to Prove, That 'Tis Probable There May Be Another Habitable World in... A Discovery of a New World, Or, a Discourse - Tending to Prove, That 'Tis Probable There May Be Another Habitable World in the Moon. With a Discourse Concerning the Probability of a Passage Thither. Unto Which Is Added, a Discourse Concerning a New Planet (Paperback)
John Wilkins
R605 Discovery Miles 6 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes (Paperback): Thomas William Webb Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes (Paperback)
Thomas William Webb
R526 Discovery Miles 5 260 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Address Before the American Association for the Advancement of Science (Paperback): Alexis Caswell Address Before the American Association for the Advancement of Science (Paperback)
Alexis Caswell
R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Sidereal Heavens and Other Subjects Connected With Astronomy (Paperback): Thomas Dick The Sidereal Heavens and Other Subjects Connected With Astronomy (Paperback)
Thomas Dick
R641 Discovery Miles 6 410 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
An Elementary Treatise on Astronomy - Adapted to the Present Improved State of the Science: Being the Fourth Part of a Course... An Elementary Treatise on Astronomy - Adapted to the Present Improved State of the Science: Being the Fourth Part of a Course of Natural Philosophy, Compiled for the Use of the Students of the University at Cambridge, New England (Paperback)
John Farrar
R677 Discovery Miles 6 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Decennial Publications of the University of Chicago (Paperback): University of Chicago The Decennial Publications of the University of Chicago (Paperback)
University of Chicago
R600 Discovery Miles 6 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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