0
Your cart

Your cart is empty

Browse All Departments
Price
  • R50 - R100 (6)
  • R100 - R250 (74)
  • R250 - R500 (271)
  • R500+ (790)
  • -
Status
Format
Author / Contributor
Publisher

Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Space travel & exploration

Structure and Evolution of Single Stars - An Introduction (Paperback): James MacDonald Structure and Evolution of Single Stars - An Introduction (Paperback)
James MacDonald
R1,744 Discovery Miles 17 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Structure and Evolution of Single Stars: An introduction is intended for upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduates with a background in physics. Following a brief overview of the background observational material, the basic equations describing the structure and evolution of single stars are derived. The relevant physical processes, which include the equation of state, opacity, nuclear reactions and neutrino losses are then reviewed. Subsequent chapters describe the evolution of low-mass stars from formation to the final white dwarf phase. The final chapter deals with the evolution of massive stars.

Let's Explore the Moon (Paperback): Baby Professor Let's Explore the Moon (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R321 R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Save R27 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Stars So Bright - Book of Constellations (Kiddie edition) (Paperback): Baby Professor Stars So Bright - Book of Constellations (Kiddie edition) (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R321 R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Save R27 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
3rd Grade Science - Life Sciences in Eco Systems Textbook Edition (Paperback): Baby Professor 3rd Grade Science - Life Sciences in Eco Systems Textbook Edition (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R347 R318 Discovery Miles 3 180 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Searching for Habitable Worlds - An Introduction (Paperback): Abel Mendez, Wilson Gonzalez-Espada Searching for Habitable Worlds - An Introduction (Paperback)
Abel Mendez, Wilson Gonzalez-Espada
R1,044 Discovery Miles 10 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

What does it take to consider a planet potentially habitable? If a planet is suitable for life, could life be present? Is life on other planets inevitable? Searching for Habitable Worlds answers these questions and provides both the general public and astronomy enthusiasts with a richly illustrated discussion of the most current knowledge regarding the search for extrasolar planets. Nearly everyone wants to know if we are alone in the universe. This book might not have the answers, but shows where we should look. This book is a fun and accessible book for everyone from middle schoolers to amateur astronomers of all ages. The use of non-technical language and abundant illustrations make this a quick read to inform everyone about the latest movement in the search for other planets that we might be able to inhabit. After a brief discussion on why humans are hard-wired to be curious, and to explore the unknown, the book describes what extrasolar planets are, how to detect them, and how to pin down potential targets. In addition, a data-driven list of the best candidates for habitability is profiled and the next generation of exoplanet-hunting scientific instruments and probes are identified.

Astronomy For Kids - Planets, Stars and Constellations - Intergalactic Kids Book Edition (Paperback): Baby Professor Astronomy For Kids - Planets, Stars and Constellations - Intergalactic Kids Book Edition (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R347 R318 Discovery Miles 3 180 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Stars and Meteors Introduction to the Night Sky Science & Technology Teaching Edition (Paperback): Baby Professor Stars and Meteors Introduction to the Night Sky Science & Technology Teaching Edition (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R347 R318 Discovery Miles 3 180 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Astronomy For Beginners - A Young Stargazers Guide To The Universe - Children Explore Outer Space Books (Paperback): Baby... Astronomy For Beginners - A Young Stargazers Guide To The Universe - Children Explore Outer Space Books (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R347 R318 Discovery Miles 3 180 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fallen Astronauts - Heroes Who Died Reaching for the Moon, Revised Edition (Hardcover, Revised edition): Colin Burgess, Kate... Fallen Astronauts - Heroes Who Died Reaching for the Moon, Revised Edition (Hardcover, Revised edition)
Colin Burgess, Kate Doolan; Foreword by Eugene A. Cernan
R954 R832 Discovery Miles 8 320 Save R122 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Near the end of the Apollo 15 mission, David Scott and fellow moonwalker James Irwin conducted a secret ceremony unsanctioned by NASA: they placed on the lunar soil a small tin figurine called The Fallen Astronaut, along with a plaque bearing a list of names. By telling the stories of those sixteen astronauts and cosmonauts who died in the quest to reach the moon between 1962 and 1972, this book enriches the saga of humankind's greatest scientific undertaking, Project Apollo, and conveys the human cost of the space race. Many people are aware of the first manned Apollo mission, in which Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee lost their lives in a fire during a ground test, but few know of the other five fallen astronauts whose stories this book tells as well, including Ted Freeman and C.C. Williams, who died in the crashes of their T-38 jets; the "Gemini Twins," Charlie Bassett and Elliot See, killed when their jet slammed into the building where their Gemini capsule was undergoing final construction; and Ed Givens, whose fatal car crash has until now been obscured by rumors. Supported by extensive interviews and archival material, the extraordinary lives and accomplishments of these and other fallen astronauts-including eight Russian cosmonauts who lost their lives during training-unfold here in intimate and compelling detail. Their stories return us to a stirring time in the history of our nation and remind us of the cost of fulfilling our dreams. This revised edition includes expanded and revised biographies and additional photographs. Purchase the audio edition.

2nd Grade Science Workbook - The Universe and the Galaxy (Paperback): Baby Professor 2nd Grade Science Workbook - The Universe and the Galaxy (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R321 R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Save R27 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Learning In Outer Space (Paperback): Charlene H Brady Learning In Outer Space (Paperback)
Charlene H Brady
R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Uranus - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback): Baby Professor Uranus - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R346 R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Let's Explore Mars (Paperback): Baby Professor Let's Explore Mars (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R321 R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Save R27 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Let's Explore the Solar System (Planets) (Paperback): Baby Professor Let's Explore the Solar System (Planets) (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R321 R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Save R27 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Venus - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback): Baby Professor Venus - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R346 R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Mars - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback): Baby Professor Mars - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R346 R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Jupiter - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback): Baby Professor Jupiter - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R346 R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Saturn - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback): Baby Professor Saturn - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R346 R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Neptune - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback): Baby Professor Neptune - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R346 R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Mercury - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback): Baby Professor Mercury - Planets in Our Solar System Children's Astronomy Edition (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R346 R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
6th Grade Science Workbook - Space and the Cosmos (Paperback): Baby Professor 6th Grade Science Workbook - Space and the Cosmos (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R321 R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Save R27 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Observing our Solar System - A Beginner's Guide (Paperback): Tom Kerss, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Collins Astronomy Observing our Solar System - A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)
Tom Kerss, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Collins Astronomy
R273 R247 Discovery Miles 2 470 Save R26 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The ideal gift for aspiring astronomers. The sights in our Solar System are dynamic reminders of our planet's position as part of a larger neighbourhood. Study the ever-changing face of the Moon, watch the steady march of the planets against the stars, witness the thrill of a meteor shower, or the memory of a once-in-a-generation comet. In a few short generations, scientists have taken us from wondering about the nature of the Solar System to exploring every corner of it with advanced robotic probes, and inexpensive but powerful telescopes have become ubiquitous, allowing all of us to follow in the footsteps of Galileo as explorers. In this guide, you will learn how the Solar System came to be understood - from ancient theories of its mechanics to the modern age of remote sensing, We'll then look at the significant targets for amateur astronomers - the Moon, Sun and planets - to see how they can be explored by eye and with telescopes. We'll discuss some of the more obscure but fascinating worlds, including asteroids and dwarf planets, and dazzling special events, such as meteor showers, conjunctions, occultations and eclipses.

Science Is Fun (Common Core Edition) - 2nd Grade Activity Book Series (Paperback): Baby Professor Science Is Fun (Common Core Edition) - 2nd Grade Activity Book Series (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R321 R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Save R27 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Visual Astronomy - A Guide to Understanding the Night Sky (Paperback): Panos Photinos Visual Astronomy - A Guide to Understanding the Night Sky (Paperback)
Panos Photinos
R1,006 Discovery Miles 10 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Visual Astronomy introduces the basics of observational astronomy, a fundamentally limitless opportunity to learn about the universe with your unaided eyes or with tools such as binoculars, telescopes, or cameras. The book explains the essentials of time and coordinate systems and their use in basic observations of the night sky. Readers will learn how to use widely accessible resources to determine what is visible (and when it is visible) from their particular location. Distinct attention is paid to the dependence of the appearance and motion on the observer's location, by extending the discussion to include various latitudes in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. This approach provides a better understanding of the night sky and makes the material more interesting and relevant around the world, not just in North America. You don't need any mathematical skill or technical knowledge to quickly grasp the concepts of basic astronomy, nor do you need expensive equipment to look up at the night sky and understand what you see. If you do have or can access a telescope, Visual Astronomy will teach you the fundamentals of its use and how to get the best views possible. Links to major telescope facilities around the world; current and past space missions; links to free sky simulation applications; and ideas for observation projects make this an excellent learning tool for the new hobbyist or for teachers who wish to show their students why visual astronomy is a lifetime love for millions.

A Search for Pulsation in Young Brown Dwarfs and Very Low Mass Stars (Paperback): Ann Marie Cody A Search for Pulsation in Young Brown Dwarfs and Very Low Mass Stars (Paperback)
Ann Marie Cody
R970 Discovery Miles 9 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In 2005, Palla & Baraffe proposed that brown dwarfs and very low mass stars (

Free Delivery
Pinterest Twitter Facebook Google+
You may like...
Effortless Mindfulness - Genuine Mental…
Lisa Dale Miller Paperback R1,011 Discovery Miles 10 110
Sinotec 32" LED HD Ready TV
R2,199 R1,999 Discovery Miles 19 990
Epistemology - Indian Philosophy
Roy W. Perrett Hardcover R4,953 Discovery Miles 49 530
Huawei Nova Y62 6.52" Octa-Core…
R4,299 R2,499 Discovery Miles 24 990
The World Unclaimed - A Challenge to…
Lilian Alweiss Hardcover R2,496 Discovery Miles 24 960
When Things Don’t Go Your Way - Zen…
Haemin Sunim Hardcover R380 R339 Discovery Miles 3 390
Energizer MAX Alkaline AAA Card (2 Pack)
R45 Discovery Miles 450
The Guide to Buddhist Counseling
Kin Cheung Lee Paperback R1,134 Discovery Miles 11 340
Honor X9C 256GB Dual Sim Smartphone…
R9,999 R8,399 Discovery Miles 83 990
Time Flies
P.J. Harris Hardcover R660 Discovery Miles 6 600

 

Partners