Karl Beckstrand 
Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story 

An astronomer brings the mysteries of space down to earth in this accessible guide to cosmology, astrophysics, and the ageless wonder of the night sky.   The universe is big. Really big. And …

Previously published as A History of the Universe in 21 Stars. ”REVISED AND UPDATED ___ ”A wonderful book about the science, history and mythology of 21 stars (and 3 impostors).” Dr David Whitehou …

Major new discoveries in space are made almost weekly and there is so much for any new enthusiast to learn and explore. Beginning with the solar system, the Sun, all its planets, major moons, and …

The growth of cosmology into a precision science represents one of the most remarkable stories of the past century. Much has been written chronicling this development, but rarely has any of it f …

Zoooooooom! We”re off on an exciting space adventure in our rocket to meet all the planets of the solar system. Join in with the rhymes and spot all the smiley-faced, friendly planets, from …

General relativity and quantum mechanics have become the two central pillars of theoretical physics. Moreover, general relativity has important applications in astrophysics and high-energy particle …

Olbers” paradox states that given the Universe is unbounded, governed by the standard laws of physics, and populated by light sources, the night sky should be ablaze with light. Obviously this is …

Understanding astronomy has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Astronomy is the perfect introduction to astronomy and stargazing for those who are short o …

This book tells the story of the Mt Stromlo Observatory in Canberra which began with W.G. Duffield”s idealism and vision in 1905. The Observatory began life as a government department, later becomin …

An invaluable, user-friendly guide to discovering and navigating the night sky as it changes. The Night Sky Month by Month offers beginners to stargazing and amateur astronomers an insight into the p …