Agnes Mary Clerke & the Rise of Astrophysics Mary Bruck (hb) £35.00 :

Apollo the Lost and Forgotten Missions D J Shayler (pb) £24.50 :Apollo was not just a programme of 11 manned missions. Here are the lost opportunities and dreams of Apollo.

Astronomy with a Budget Telescope P. Moore & J. Watson (pb) £12.95 :This is a good book for anyone new to astronomy who has or is thinking of buying a small telescope

Creating the International Space Station D M Harland & J E Catchpole (pb) £25.00 :A highly readable account of the creation of the international space station. Beginning with a review of operations that led up to it including Skylab, Salyut Mir & the Shuttle.

Deep-Sky Companions The Caldwell Objects S J O'Meara (hd) £25.00 :

From Quarks to Black Holes R T Hammond £19 :

How to Observe the Sun Safely L. MacDonald (pb) £19.50 :Another of the Patrick Moore Series, How to observe the Sun and what you can see.

Mars The Lure of the Red Planet W Sheehan & S J O'Meara (hb) £24.00 :An exciting history of why Mars has thrilled humanity for 200 years and why the latest discoveries make it more exciting than ever.

More Small Astronomical Observatories P. Moore (pb) £24.00 :

Newton the Making of Genius P. Fara (hb) £20.00 :A well written and researched account of Newton's life

Observer's Guide To Stellar Evolution M. Inglis (pb) £24.50 :This is another of the Patrick Moore's Series, this not only explains stellar evolution, but also give examples with star maps for you to observe them.

Observing Binary and Double Stars R Argyle (pb) £26.00 :

Planetary Dreams Robert Shapiro (pb) £12.95 :

Q is for Quantum J. Gribbin (pb) £14.99 :Particle physics from A to Z

Seeing in the Dark Tim Ferris £ :Not avalable in the UK yet

Solar System Voyage S Brunier (hb) £30.00 :A lavishly illustrated book that invites you on a voyage ot discovery through our solar system. Many images from recent space missions.

Space the Final Frontier G Genta & M Rycroft (hb) £18.95 :Where is our future in space, this book looks at what we have already done and where are we going

The Complete Book of Spaceflight D Darling (hb) £24.50 :Spaceflight from Apollo 1 to Zero Gravity : packed full of infomation, looks good value

The Complete Cosmos [2003] £24.99 :

The Continuing Story of the International Space Station Peter Bond [2002] £19.50 :The story of a truly monumental project from dream to the reality.

The Extravagant Universe Kirshner (hb) £19.95 :

The Herschel Partnership M. Hoskin (hb) £25.00 :

The Hundred Greatest Stars J B Kaler (hb) £21.00 :Kaler has chosen his favourite stars from rapid rotators to neutron stars and then tells the story of how they fit into the cosmos and what makes them so special. Why don't you go and see if you can see them!

The Measure of All Things Ken Alder (hb) £15.99 :The story of the 7 year quest to define the Metre

The Moonlandings - An Eyewitness Account R Turnhill (hb) £18.95 :This fascinating story as told by Reg Turnhill the BBC's aerospace correspondent and witness to this incredible event. Foreword by Buzz Aldrin

The Nobleman and his Housedog K. Ferguson (hb) £15.99 :Tycho Brahe and Johannes Keplar: The Strange partnership that revolutionised science

The Practical Astronomer's Deep-Sky Companion Jess K. Gilmour (pb) £25.00 :This is a useful book with 841 illustrations, of objects, their location. plus information on each object. Objects are ordered by Constellation and season.

The Secret of the Incas W. Sullivan (pb) £12.99 :Myth, Astronomy, and the War Against Time

The Story of the Solar System Mark A Garlick (hb) £25.00 :

The Universe at Midnight Ken Croswell (hb) £20 :

Tycho and Kepler Kitty Ferguson (pb) £7.99 :

Where is Everybody S. Webb (hb) £17.50 :Fifty solutions to the Fermi Paradox and the problem of extraterrestrial life

Astrophysics

Active Galactic Nuclei Robson (pb) £29.99 :

Advanced Stellar Astrophysics Rose (pb) £22.95 : An up-to-date graduate level text book

An Introduction to Close Binary Stars R W Hilditch () £24.95 :An introduction for graduate and post graduate students and anyone else interested in advanced astrophysics.

An Introduction to Modern Stellar Astrophysics D A Ostlie & B W Carroll (hb) £36.99 : A good undergraduate level text book with questions at the end of each chapter.

Astronomy & Astrophysics in the New Millennium National Research Council (pb) £21.95 :The latest in a series of asssessments of the new opportunities for discoveries in astronomy & astrophysics. Well reviewed in AN.

Astrophysics & Cosmology R Muncaster (pb) £11.50 :

Astrophysics C Bishop [2000] £12.99 : An overview of the physics of distant objects and the techniques used for investigating their nature & composition. Supports the A-level physics course with exam questions & answers.

Atoms, stars and nebulae 3rd edn Aller £23.95 : includes a good account of stellar evolution.

Cataclysmic Variable Stars - How and Why they Vary C. Hellier (pb) £24.00 : A thorough & up-to-date overview of the science behind observed variability. Clear explanations.

Centennial Issue of the Astrophysical Journal ed Helmut A Abt (pb) £31.50 :A historical window into twentieth-century astronomy. Selected by 50 notable astronomers , the 53 most important papers to appear in the Astrophysical Journal with commentaries on the papers original impacts and the reactions they evoked. Works by such giants as Hale, Chandrasekhar, Hubble, Shapley and others.

Cosmic Catastrophes J C Wheeler (hb) £17.95 : A breathtaking journey of supernovae, blackholes, gamma ray bursts & hyperspace. Enthusiastic exploration of the cutting edge of current astrophysics.

Cosmic Clouds: birth, death and recycling in the galaxy Kaler (hb) £22.95 : Kaler is a good writer and this is the latest astronomical text in the series.

Exploring the X-ray Universe Charles & Seward (pb) £28.95 : a comprehensive account of X-Ray astronomy.

Extrasolar Planets S Clark (pb) £19.99 : Discusses the formation and evolution of stars, the formation of planetary systems and describes the search techniques.

Extreme Stars James Kaler (hb) £23.95 : A unique book examining stars and their amazing extremes

Flash, The Hunt for the Biggest Explosions in the Universe G Schilling (hb) £18.95 :The fast-moving field of gamma ray burst research from the intial, accidental discovery to the most recent developments.

Fusion A Voyage Through the Plasma Universe H Wilhelmsson [1999] £21.95 : The fascinating story of fusion, the process that fuels the stars & galaxies lighting up the night sky, the main source of energy in the universe. Also the race to reproduce these conditions on earth.

Galaxies, structure and evolution Tayler (pb) £16.95 :

Getting the Measure of the Stars Cooper & Walker £30.00 :

Interpreting Astronomical Spectra Emerson (pb) £24.95 : written at senior undergraduate level, this book describes the physical conditions in a broad range of astronomical environments as understood from their spectra.

Introduction to space physics Kivelson & Russell (pb) £32.50 :

Measuring the Universe The Cosmological Distance Ladder S Webb (pb) £24.50 :How big is the Universe? One of the most hotly debated topics in modern astrophysics. This introductory book describes the most up-to-date methods , gives lots of worked examples and concentrates on the general physical principals rather than the mathmatical detail.

Modern Astrophysics B. W. Carroll & D. A. Ostlie (hb) £32.99 : A Comprehensive book for anyone studying astrophysics, The mathematics is understandable by anyone who has studied to A level or undertaken a basic mathematics for scientist/engineers course,

Mysterious Universe N Henbest (hb) £20.00 : An adrenaline-pumping tour of some of the most violent objects in space such as hypernovae and magnestars. Channel 4 tie-in.

New Perspectives in Astrophysical Cosmology M Rees (hb) £18.95 : A synthesis of our understanding of modern cosmology.

Nucleus - A Trip into the Heart of Matter R Mackintosh, J Al-Khalili et al (hb) £14.95 :A lucid presentation into the secret world of the nucleus and how nuclear science plays an important role in modern astronomy and our everyday life.

Shadow of a star, the neutrino story of Supernova 1987A Mann (hb) £17.99 : the author has monitored closely the progress of the SN in the Large Magellanic Cloud to extract information on stellar evolution.

Stars and their Spectra Kaler (pb) £19.95 : stellar spectral classes and their evolution. A good book on this subject.

Stars Kaler (hb) £19.95 : instruments, discovery, stellar evolution, stellar types, HR Diagram, galaxies etc.

Stellar Structure and Evolution Kippenhahn (pb) £32.50 : A complete and comprehensive treatment of the physics of the stellar interior.

Stellar Structure and Evolution R. Kippenhahn A.Weigert (pb) £32.50 :

The Chemically controlled Universe Hartquist & Williams (hb) £40.00 : a readable account of a Universe dependent on the molecules it evolves through.

The Large Scale Structure of the Universe A Fairall (pb) £29.95 :

The Large Scale Structure of the Universe Peebles £17.50 : undergraduate level text with maths.

The Little Book of Stars J. Kaler (hb) £10.00 : What are stars? An scientific yet easy to read explaination.

The Origin & Evolution of Planetary Nebulae Sun Kwok (hb) £47.50 : Presents a modern understanding of planetary nebulae. Undergraduate level.

The Physics of stars Phillips (pb) £24.95 : properties of matter, radiation, stellar structure and evolution, undergraduate text with maths.

The Sun From Space K R Lang (hb) £44.50 : A comprehensive account of solar astrophysics and how our perception & knowledge of this star has gradually evolved.

The stars, structure and evolution Tayler (pb) £16.95 : advanced level text with some mathematics.

The supernova story Marschall £11.25 : super-novae in general, Crab Nebula, SN Remnants, SN1987A.

Atlases, Catalogues & Charts

3-D Atlas of the Stars and Galaxies Monkhouse (pb) £24.00 :See the structure and form of the universe in which we live. Based on Hipparcos satellite measurements, three comprehensive full-sky atlases in one book provide 3D views of the known universe. Comes with viewing glasses. Due Feb 2000

AAVSO Variable Star Atlas Scovil £40.00 :in a hardbacked ring binder with loose sheets to cover the whole sky in 178 charts. Stars shown to mag. 9. *Comparison* stars are marked with their magnitudes to one decimal place. Unlike all other at catalogue included lists variable stars by constellation, cross-referencing them to star charts.

Atlas of Deep-Sky Splendors Vehrenberg (hb) £20.00 : good pictures. linked to maps, very popular.

Bright Star Atlas [1990] £8.95 : Stars to mag. 6 shown on 10 charts to cover the whole sky. As with all these atlases, nebulae, galaxies etc are marked in to the appropriate degree of faintness. Tables accompany each chart listing inter

Caldwell Card £3.50 : Laminated cards featuring Patrick Moore*s Caldwell catalogue.

Cambridge Star Atlas 2nd edn Tirion [re 1996] £17.50 : is a good first atlas for naked eye observing. The 20 main charts are accompanied by selection of objects to observe.

Celestial Globe - 15 cm diameter £9.99 : A non-illuminated globe depicting stars and constellations.

Celestial Globe - 30 cm diameter £49.99 : An illuminated globe with steel half meridian and black matt base. Depicts stars and constellations and when illuminated portrays ancient constellation figures.

Colour Star Atlas New Edition Philip*s (hb) £14.99 : large scale maps showing all stars visible to the naked eye.

Deluxe Edition (pb) £30.00 : Spiral bound charts, shows stars and deep-sky objects in full colour. Map area 500x380mm.

Deluxe edition - laminated (pb) £80.00 : As deluxe but laminated pages for extra protection against damp nights!

Desk Edition - Laminated (pb) £50.00 : As desk edition but spiral bound.

Desk Edition () £21.95 : Boxed set of charts, shows stars and deep-sky objects in black on a white background. Map area 460x330mm.

Field Edition - Laminated (pb) £50.00 : as field edition but spiral bound.

Field edition () £21.95 : Boxed set of charts - loose. Shows stars and deep-sky objects in white on a black background Map area 460x330mm.

Herald-Bobroff Atlas D Herald & P. Bobroff £60 :This is an atlas with a diffarance, it shows great detail with important areas of the sky shown to 14 magnitude. and objects identified in a diffarent way than normal to give exta information. This is to order only as it is imported from Australia

Men, Monsters and the Modern Universe Lovi, Tirion (hb) £23.50 :Introduces the constellations in a memorable way using copies of Jamieson*s celestial atlas from 1822 and starts you looking at the most easily observable objects using Wil Tirion*s bright star atlas which is included in this book.

Messier Card £3.50 : Laminated card Your quick guide to finding the most spectacular star clusters, galaxies & Nebulae.

Moon Map: Mirror image £3.50 :

Moon Map: Non Inverted £3.50 :

NGC 2000 Sinnott (pb) £12.95 : Gives a one line listing of each of the NGC and IC nebulous objects. "Uranometrias" have their own catalogue, the DSFG described earlier for non-stellar objects only.

Nortons 2000 Star Atlas and ref. handbook I. Ridpath (ed) (pb) £27.99 : This 19th edition of a very old favourite gives 8 maps showing stars to mag. 6 and tables of useful data. Now in paperback, not as nice as the older editions, and getting very expensive

Observing Handbook & Catalogue of Deep-Sky Objects Luginbuhl & Skiff [1998] £25.95 :Reprint in paperback of this excellent book A comprehensive guide to observing the deep sky, information and descriptions for over 2000 galaxies, nebulae & star clusters. Can be used with a small telescope and includes helpful charts.

Philip*s Moon Map: Non Inverted £5.99 :Large moon map 660 x 990mm more than 500 physical features named & indexed.

Photographic Atlas of the stars Arnold (pb) £24.99 : a large format book to show most of the sky in 45 colour photographs of constellations. Facing each is the negative, labelled. A description for observers accompanies. New in paperback

Sky Atlas 2000 Companion 2nd edn R Strong & R Sinnott (pb) £19.95 :Features an alphabetical listing of every deep-sky object plotted in the latest sky atlas 2000. The main section lists each object by name with descriptions by well-know observers & cross references to chart numbers. The 2nd section lists objects by chart numbers.

Sky Atlas 2000 Tirion & Sinnott £30.00 : 2nd edition of the popular atlas. Uses data from the Tycho and Hipparcos catalogues, contains 81,312 stars down to mag 8.5 plotted on 29 charts. Available in the following formats:

Sky Catalogue 2000 Vol 2 Hirshfeld (pb) £35.00 : lists variable and multiple stars, also non-stellar objects. Software 19.00

Sky Catalogue 2000.0 Vol 1 Hirshfeld (pb) £35.00 : lists stars, their positions, spectra etc. Software 19.00

Starlist 2000 Dibon-Smith (pb) £22.50 : A handy star catalogue giving the characteristics of over 2000 stars to mag 5.25. Updated to epoch 2000.

Supernova Search Charts and Handbook Thompson & Bryan () £74.95 :

The Bedford Catalogue Admiral William H. Smyth (pb) £17.95 :

The Hatfield Photographic Lunar Atlas ed. Jeremy Cook (hb) £28.00 :An essential book for every serious lunar observer. Completely revised and considerably extended.

The Observer's Sky Atlas 2nd edn E. Karkoschka (pb) £16.00 :50 star charts covering the entire sky, a catalogue of more than 1000 objects using Hipparcos data and tables mapping predicted separations of binary stars until 2015. Limiting mag 6 for general charts, enlarged sections for binocular observing highlighting interesting objects to mag 9. All this and small enough to fit in your pocket!

Precession of the Equinoxes Planisphere [1999] £13.99 : shows the skies of the past and future. (30 degrees north)

Precision Planet and Star Locator (planisphere) planisphere £16.99 : Sky Publishing s excellent Planisphere complete with position tables of the Sun, Moon, and Planets until 2003. Variable Latitude 30-60 degrees.

planisphere 10 inch 23.5 degrees north Phillips £9.99 :

planisphere 10 inch 32 degrees North Phillips £9.99 :

planisphere 10 inch 35 degrees South Phillips £9.99 :

planisphere 10 inch 42 degrees North Phillips £9.99 :

planisphere 10 inch 51.5 degrees north Phillips £6.99 :planispheres also others

planisphere 5 inch 51.5 degrees north Phillips £4.99 :planispheres also others

Laminated Moon Map : Mirror Image £4.50 :

Laminated Moon Map : Non Inverted [2002] £4.50 :

Lunar Quadrant Map £11.00 :

Messier Objects - 2 volumes £23.50 :

NASA Moon Globe £43.50 :12 inch globe on a plastic base with explanatory booklet.

Overlooked Objects £12.75 :

Telrad Finder Charts - Double Stars £14.00 :

Telrad Finder Charts - The Bright Objects £11.50 :

The Great Atlas of the Stars Serge Brunier (pb) £35.00 : This looks good, 10" x 13" 220 colour illustrations, and 30 transparencies of the constellations. it is photographic atlas, but not for those who need to find those faint objects.

Uranometria Vol.1 (Northern Sky) [2001] £48.00 :

Uranometria Vol.2 (Southern Sky) [2001] £48.00 :

Uranometria Vol.3 (Deep Sky Field Guide) [2001] £58.00 :

Beginners Books

A Walk through the Heavens second ed Heifetz & Tirion (pb) £7.95 :

A beginners*s Guide to the Universe A Conway & R. Coleman (hb) £16.95 :

AstroFAQs S Tonkin (pb) £15.00 : A selection of frequently asked questions in astronomy designed to get you 'up and running' in astronomy as quickly as possible.

Astronomy for Dummies S P Maran (pb) £14.95 :Simple approachable astronomy. After reading this you will understand what you are looking at in the night sky and understand concepts and theories of astronomy. Includes sections on choosing equipment and astronomy projects to tackle.

Beginner s Guide to Amateur Astronomy David Eicher (pb) £14.50 : well illustrated description of the Universe with colour photos.

Collins Encyclopedia of the Universe () £29.99 :Foreword by Martin Rees

David Levy's Guide to the Night Sky D Levy (pb) £14.95 : An introductory guide for novice astronomers with small telescopes.

Eight Easy Observing Projects David Cortner & Nancy Hendrickson (pb) £13.50 :

Exploring the Night Sky T Dickinson (pb) £8.99 :

Exploring the Sky by Day: The Equinox Guide to Weather and the Atmosphere T Dickinson (pb) £8.99 :

Find the Constellations H A Ray (pb) £9.00 :A good beginners book

Hands-On Astronomy H Burillier (pb) £9.95 :A buyers guide to equipment.

New Astronomy C Stott (hb) £16.99 : A Practical Guide to the skills and techniques of skywatching

Philip's Astronomy Pack (Northern Hemisphere) [2001] £19.99 :

Philip*s Guide to Stars and Planets Moore (pb) £9.99 :useful little book, much as the Collins Guide.

Philip*s Guide to the Night Sky Moore (pb) £4.99 :

Pocket Star Atlas John Cox (pb) £4.99 :

Star Finder Philip*s (bb) £4.99 : A concise, month-by-month calender for star watchers in the northern hemisphere

Star Maps for Beginners Levitt & Marshall (pb) £5.99 :Month by month maps of the sky in a maltese cross format. Easy for beginners to familiarise themselves with the constellations. Also contains meteor table and brief overview of the solar system.

Stargazer (the complete astronomy and guide pack) Philips £9.99 :contains planisphere, star chart, the philips book the night sky.

Stargazing - Astronomy Without A Telescope P Moore (pb) £12.95 : Month by month sky charts for naked eye astronomy for both hemispheres. Ideal beginners book.

Stars and Planets I. Ridpath (pb) £9.99 :

Teach yourself astronomy with Patrick Moore Moore (pb) £7.99 :

The Astronomy Cafe Sten Odenwald () £12.95 : 365 Questions and Anwsers from Ask the Astronomer , the astronomer in question resides on the INTERNET.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy De Pree & Axelrod (pb) £10.99 : Title not withstanding, this is an excellent book which covers a wide range of subjects in a clear and interesting manner.

The Illustrated Guide to the Night Sky, with planisphere Kerrod (pb) £18.99 :

The Monthly sky guide 5th edn Ridpath & Tirion (pb) £9.95 : shows the stars as they appear month by month and gives an interesting commentary, including a guide to finding planets each year through to year 2000.

The Practical Astronomer Brian Jones (pb) £13.50 :

The Sky, a user*s guide David Levy £14.95 : getting started in astronomy, with some star maps.

The Star Book R. Burnham £9.95 :The last few of these before they go out of Print, a spiral bound book showing the night sky each month. A useful book

The Stars Rey (pb) £12.00 : Old but still good

Turn Left at Orion Consolmagno & Davis (hb) £18.95 : A hundred night sky objects to see in a small telescope and how to find them. Excellent first book for new telescope users for Moon, planets, stars, with finder charts.

Your Guide to the Sky R Schaffer (pb) £11.95 : A good beginners guide to the sky for use with binoculars.

Binocular Observing

Binocular Astronomy Crossen & Tirion (hb) £23.50 : Helps you locate stars, clusters and nebulae as well as explaining what they are and how they fit into our understanding of the universe. Includes a copy of Wil Tirions bright star atlas.

Deep Sky Objects for binoculars Kozak £8.50 :

Exploring the Night sky with binoculars 4th edn Moore (pb) £12.95 : Newly revised. A good first binocular book with seasonal sky maps and constellations drawn and labelled with interesting objects.

The Binocular stargazer: a beginner s guide to exploring the sky. Leslie Peltier (pb) £14.95 : Clearly laid out taking each constellation at a time, plus sections on the moon & planets.

Touring the Universe Through Binoculars CD-Rom Harrington [2000] £19.00 :The most concise guide to the night sky published on cd-rom. Lets you plot your choice of stars to ninth mag and 1100 deep sky objects. Allows you to zoom to create the field of view in your binoculars and print charts in colour or black & white. An excellent companion to the book. wins 95/98nt

Touring the Universe through Binoculars Harrington (pb) £24.50 : no star maps but good section on observing the Moon.

Biographies

Alvan Clark and sons, artists in optics Warner & Ariail £29.00 : 2nd edition of historical record of the Clark instruments.

Aristarchus of Samos, the ancient Copernicus Heath £10.95 : from Dover

Brother Astronomer G Consolmagno (pb) £10.99 : Adventures of a Vatican scientist.

Carl Sagan - A Life Davidson (pb) £9.99 :A behind the scenes look at the life and career as the world*s leading visionary in the field of space exploration and the evolution of life. .Based on interviews with his family and colleagues.

Edwin Hubble, Mariner of the Nebulae Christianson (pb) £20.00 : A lengthy biography.

Edwin Hubble, the discoverer of Big Bang Universe Sharov & Novikov £40.00 : Hubble's scientific life and work.

Einstein, a life Brian £11.99 : a new biography of Einstein claiming new insights.

From Copernicus to Einstein Reichenbach £4.95 :

Galileo at Work, his scientific biography Drake £14.95 : Dover edition of the Chicago UP edition of 1978.

Galileo in 90 minutes John & Mary Gribbin (pb) £3.50 : Another in this readable series.

Galileo*s Daughter Dava Sobel (hb) £16.99 : Galileo brought to life by the letters from his daughter.

Halley in 90 minutes John & Mary Gribbin (pb) £3.50 :

Heisenberg probably slept here Brennan (hb) £17.99 : the biographies of famous physicists of this century.

Home is where the wind blows; chapters from a cosmologists life Hoyle £12.99 : Fred Hoyle*s autobiography.

Isaac Newton the last sorcerer Michael White (pb) £8.99 : This is an interesting thought provoking biography of the great man.

Isaac Newton: adventurer in thought Hall (pb) £15.95 : An authoritative work on his life and works.

John Flamsteed J L Birks £19.95 : The Story of the First Astronomer Royal, Interesting and well written

Kepler Caspar (pb) £11.95 : biography of life and work.

Korolev James Hartford (hb) £22.50 :The story of how one man masterminded the Soviet drive to beat the USA to the moon.

Longitude Dava Sobel (pb) £5.99 : the true story of a lone genius who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time. Harrison and his marine chronometre entertaining and thoughtful. Written at a popular level and a best seller.

On Tycho's Island: Tycho Brahe & His Assistants 1570-1601 J Christianson (hb) £32.50 : Explores Brahe's wide range of activities which encompass much more than his reputed role of astronomer.

Pauper & Prince Osterbrock (hb) £38.25 : A biography of George Willis Ritchey, the builder of the first large American reflecting telescope.

Physics and Philosophy Heisenberg £7.99 :

Richard Feynman A life in Science J & M Gribbin (pb) £7.99 : One of the most influential and best-loved physicists of his generation.

Richard Feynman and modern physics Gleick £9.99 :

Russell W Porter Willard £14.95 :

Starlight Nights Leslie C Peltier (pb) £14.50 :Many books explain how the observe the sky, this one explains why. A biography of one of the 20th century's most accomplished telescopic observers. Captures one mans passion for skywatching.

Starman The Truth Behind the Legend J Doran & P Bizony (pb) £7.99 : A riveting account of Yuri Gagarin's life.

Stephen Hawking a life in science M. White & J Gribbin (pb) £7.99 :

The Big Idea Galileo & the Solar System P. Strathern (pb) £3.99 : A beginners guide to Galileo*s life and works.

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed Volume One E G Forbes, L Nurdin & F Willmoth (hb) £50.00 :1666 to 1682. It was found that the surviving correspondence of the first Astronomer Royal ran well into four figures but was scattered around many institutions in the UK and abroad. This three volume set brings them together in chronological order. Normally priced at £150.00 per volume this special price is only available through us.

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed Volume Two E G Forbes, L Murdin & F Willmoth (hb) £50.00 : 1682 to 1703. Correspondence containing letters to and from Newton and Wallis as well as the younger generation such as Stephen Gray, William Derham & Abraham Sharp.

The Expanded Quotable Einstein Ed A Calaprice (hb) £13.95 :Enlarged & updated with 375 new quotations including such gems as "a foolish faith in quthority is the worst enemy of truth".

The Immortal Fire within, the life and work of Edward Emerson Barnard Sheehan £50.00 : recommended for a well researched account of this great observer*s contributions.

The Northern Lights L Jago (hb) £14.99 :The story of how Kristian Birkeland - the man who sort to unlock the secrets of the Northern Lights.

The Pleasure of Finding Things Out R Feynman (pb) £6.99 : The best short works. A wide-ranging collection from uproarious tales of early student experiments, his experiences on the Manhattan project to his report on the space shuttle disaster.

Uncertainty, life and science of Werner Heisenberg Cassidy (pb) £16.95 : Award winning book.

Under an English Heaven Kay Williams (hb) £34.00 : The life of George Alcock, acknowledged as the most successful amateur of the 20th century.

Childrens Books

A Ladder to the stars Greenway £9.99 :

A Visual Factfinder STARS and PLANETS (pb) £7.99 :

Astronomy for every kid 101 easy Experiments VanCleave £8.99 :

Astronomy Various (hb) £9.99 : Explore the planets and stars of the Universe and discover the mysteries of the oldest science

Atlas of Stars & Planets 2nd edn I Ridpath (hb) £9.99 : Written especially for young people packed with facts & figures about the wonders of the universe and includes quiz questions to test their knowledge.

Beyond the Night Sky C Oxlade (pb) £7.99 : Full of pop out pictures

Black Holes Henbest & Couper (hb) £9.99 :

Comets and Shooting stars Moore £2.50 :

Constellations for Every Kid J VanCleave (pb) £9.50 : Exciting and fun astronomy activities for children.

Do your ears pop in space? Mullane £11.99 :Every question regarding the space shuttle and living and working in space answered for children. Informative and entertaining.

Explorers Weather Farndon £4.99 :

How the Universe Works Henbest & Couper (hb) £14.99 :

Incredible Universe Caroline Bingham (pb) £2.99 :

Look Inside, Cross-Sections Space Various (pb) £3.99 :

Mars and Back, an introduction to BASIC programming and a space-flight computer game in one Read (pb) £2.25 : is written for children to teach computer programming with exciting results if the programme is keyed in correctly.

Night sky: An Interactive Guide for Young Astronomers Various [1994] £12.99 : Contains: A model Orrery, Night sky guidebook, Constellation cards, Facsimile documents, Planisphere, Planet factbook, Solar and Lunar eclipse viewer, Glow in the dark stickers and a poster.

Other Worlds Dickinson £17.95 :

Patrick Moore*s Story of the Earth Moore £6.99 :

Planet Ocean Bett £6.99 :

Satellite fever Painter £6.99 :

Science Activities, Astronomy Peacock & Ashton (hb) £8.99 :

Starry Messenger Sis £10.99 :

Stories from the Stars: Myths of the Zodiac Sis (hb) £12.99 :

Telescope Power: G.L.Matloff () £9.99 : Fantastic activities & easy projects for young astronomers.

The Adventures of Sojourner S T Wunsch (pb) £7.50 :Full of Pictures, this will not only be of interest to Children

The Planets P Moore (pb) £2.99 :

The Space Atlas Henbest & Couper (hb) £12.99 :

The Space Place Sharman £6.99 :

The Stars P Moore (pb) £2.99 :

The Sun and Moon P Moore (pb) £2.99 :

The Time and Space of Uncle Albert Stannard (pb) £4.99 :

The Ultimate Space Sticker Book (pb) £3.99 :

The Young Astronomer Harry Ford (hb) £8.99 : This book is full of practical projects for young astronomers

Uncle Albert and the quantum quest Russell Stannard (pb) £4.99 :

Comets, Meteors & Other Transient Phenomena

Asteroids A History C Peebles (hb) £24.50 : The quest for knowledge of asteroids over two centuries explained in detail. The story of dinosaurs, impacting comets and other theories first ignored and then accepted sometimes grudgingly!

Asteroids their nature and utilisation 2nd edn Kowal (hb) £22.50 :

Catalogue of Meteorites Grady, Hutchison, Graham (hb) £75.00 :This fifth edition is an essential reference for all those interested in meteorites. Lists all known meteorite falls and finds, including 10,000 new specimens recovered since the fourth edition. Also includes a searchable CD rom. Should be available Aug 2000

Comet Science Crovisier & Encrenaz (pb) £15.95 : The study of the remnants from the birth of the solar system. Written in a clear, lively style with beautiful illustrations.

Comet of the Century; From Halley to Hale-Bopp Fred Schaaf [1997] £21.00 :An substantial introductory guide to comets which includes a survey of the great comets of the past and introduces theories of the cometary phenomena.

Comet C Sagan, A Druyan (pb) £17.99 : A fascinating exploration of these graceful visitors to our skies. From the myths attached to them to the latest sightings and research.

Comets and the origin of evolution Thomas, Chyba & McKay £19.00 :

Comets, a chronological history of observation, science, myth and folklore Yeomans (hb) £27.50 : the complete comet book.

Comets: speculation and discovery Nigel Calder (pb) £8.95 :

Cosmic Phenomena Vanin (hb) £22.00 :Covers the most recent scientific discoveries concerning comets, meteors and eclipses, as well as how they have been depicted in history, art and religion throughout the centuries. Also lists future events, charts, tables and over 300 colour photographs and illustrations.

Cosmic Pinball Sumners & Allen (hb) £16.99 :Based on the latest research this book explores three cosmic intruders: comets, meteors and asteroids. Ties together myth history and research to provide an overview into the latest thinking.

Dictionary of Minor Planet Names CD-Rom only L D Schmadel [1999] £34.98 : Fitted with search engine and access to on-line updates.

Dictionary of Minor Planet Names L D Schmadel (hb) £96.00 : The only complete catalogue of minor planets and features a cd-rom.

Falling Stars Mike D Reynolds (pb) £15.00 :A guide to meteors and meteorites - this is packed full of intresting and useful information

Fire on Earth, in search of the Doomsday Asteroid John & Mary Gribbin £6.99 :

Great Comets Burnham £14.95 :Beautifully illustrated, tells the story of the two great comets on the 90's. Reveals the secrets of comets and their impact on human culture, surveys comet-bound space missions and provides a resource guide for keeping up to date with comet discoveries of the future.

Handbook for Visual Meteor Observing Ed P Roggemans (pb) £17.50 : The official handbook of the IMO. All the information needed to conduct meteor watches and calculate ZHR's. Contains reporting forms and maps to photocopy.

Impact Earth Atkinson (pb) £6.99 : Highlights the threat of a major collision, and looks at ways to avert a disaster. Includes a realistic story on what would happen if an impact occured.

Impact, the threat of comets and asteroids Verschuur £9.99 : a new look at an age-old threat which is now being taken seriously by solar system astronomers.

Impacts on Earth (pb) £35.00 : Part of the lecture notes in physics series. A series of papers on impact phenomena.

Introduction to Asteroids Cunningham (pb) £19.50 : Names, families, orbits, occultations, chemistry etc.

Light & Colour in the Open Air Minnaert (pb) £8.95 :

Light and Color in the outdoors Minnaert (hb) £51.51 : a classic text revised and considerably expanded with added colour photographs of atmospheric phenomena. Unfortunately no longer available in paperback.

Meteorite Craters and Impact Structures of the Earth Paul Hodge £35.00 : a detailed guide to impact structures worldwide, well illustrated. References for further reading.

Meteorite Craters Kathleen MArk (pb) £17.99 :

Meteorite and tektite collectors handbook Bagnall £20.95 : classification and chemistry

Meteorites and Their Parent Planets 2nd edn H Y McSween Jr £17.95 : Describes the nature of meteorites, where they come from and how they get to Earth. Thoroughly revised

Meteorites the Key to Our Existance Hutchinson & Graham (pb) £7.95 : An informative account of natural objects that fall from space. Beautiful colour photographs, clear explainations of what meteorites are and what they tell us about how the solar system was formed.

Meteorites, messengers from space Heide & Wlotzka (pb) £14.95 : an introductory account.

Meteorites Zanda & Rotaru [2001] £11.95 : With contributions from 20 leading meteorite experts, explains the wealth of information about the solar system studying meteorites provides.

Meteors N Bone (pb) £19.00 :

Observing Meteors, Comets, Supernovae and Other Transient Phenomena N Bone (pb) £19.00 :Written entirely about observing transient phenomena. The best way to observe, photograph or otherwise record transient events. A thoroughly readable book.

Origin of Comets Bailey, Clube and Napier £30.00 :

Rogue asteroids and doomsday comets Steel (hb) £19.99 : the threat to life on Earth by a researcher who has worked with American agencies investigating the threat.

Storms in Space Freeman £18.95 : A fascinating insight into this subject which can effect all of us.

T. Rex and the crater of doom Alvarez £18.95 :

The Aurora Watcher*s Handbook Davis (pb) £16.00 : descriptions, causes, colour illustrations.

The End of the Dinosaurs Frankel (hb) £17.95 : Tells of the brilliant intuitions, controversies and discoveries that led to the discovery of the Chicxulub crater and the revelation that impact killed the dinosaurs.

The Heavens on Fire The Great Leonid Meteor Storms Mark Litton (pb) £17.95 :New in paperback, publication coincides with the peak activity in mid November 1999. A highly readable account of the terrifying beauty of meteors and their spectacular showers. Also gives advice on how to make the most of the forthcoming shower.

Transit Maunder & Moore (pb) £19.00 :No-one alive has seen a transit of venus. The last one happened in 1882 the next one will be in 2004. Fortunately we can observe other transits like those of the moons of jupiter and saturn. The first part of this book tells the story of early transit expeditions and the second part explains how to observe and record transits of all sorts.

Transits Meeus (pb) £12.95 : for Mercury 1605-2295 and for Venus 1998BC-3956AD with methods for calculating.

Wonders of the Universe Fred Schaaf (pb) £8.95 : Observing rainbows, comets, eclipses the stars and other phenomena

Cosmology

A Brief History of Time Hawking (pb) £7.99 :

A Different Approach to Cosmology F Hoyle (hb) £40.00 : Controversial book which challenges the Big Bang theory.

A Journey through time Barbree & Caidin £18.00 :

ABC of Relativity B Russell [2000] £9.99 :Assuming no knowledge of maths or physics, explains the subleties of Einstein's thinking in easy stages. Why is relativity so fundamental to our understanding of the universe and what is its practical applications?

About Time, Einstein*s Unfinished Revolution Davies £8.99 : this popular writer examines time.

Aeons M Gorst (hb) £14.99 : The Search for the Beginning of Time

After the first three minutes, the story of our universe. Padmanabhan (pb) £15.95 :

Afterglow of Creation Chown £19.95 :

An Introduction to Modern Cosmology Liddle (pb) £14.99 :of astronomy is assumed. A readable and accessible introduction. Plenty of worked examples and problems throughout the text. Takes a physics as opposed to a mathematics based approach, no prior knowledge

At Home in the Universe S Kauffman [1995] £8.99 : A fascinating insight into the complexity and the forces for order that lie at the edge of chaos.

Atom L M Krauss (hb) £18.99 : The Biography of an Oxygen Atom, from the Big Bang to life in a Human being

Before the Beginning M Rees (hb) £16.99 : An individual view on cosmology- how we perceive our universe and what the current debates are about.

Beyond Einstein Kaku & Thompson (pb) £7.99 : Superstrings and the quest for the final theory.

Beyond Star Trek Krauss (hb) £12.99 :This renowned physicist explores the scientific possibility ideas from popular science fiction. Combines hard science and popular culture. Very entertaining.

Beyond the Black Hole, Stephen Hawking's Universe J Boslough (pb) £4.99 : An account of Stephen Hawking's contribution to theoretical physics.

Big Bang, the story of the Universe Henbest & Couper (hb) £9.99 :

Billionsand Billions Carl Sagan (pb) £6.99 : Thoughts of life and death at the brink of the millennium

Black Holes & time warps K S Thorne (pb) £12.00 : Foreword by Stephen Hawkings

Black Holes and Uncle Albert Stannard (pb) £4.99 :

Black Holes and the Universe (canto) Novikov £9.95 :

Black Holes in Binaries and Galactic Nuclei L Kaper, EPJ van den Heuvel & PA Woudt (hb) £25.00 :Conference proceeding providing and overview of the observations of black holes in binaries.

Black Holes, Worm Holes & Time Machines Al-Khalili (pb) £10.99 : A light-hearted journey through our world of space and time. Very easy to read, clearly explains the issues involved.

Black Holes, a traveller*s guide Pickover (hb) £18.99 :

Black Holes: The end of the Universe? John Taylor (pb) £9.99 :

Black Holes Luminet (pb) £16.95 : plenty of line drawing to illustrate the ideas outlined.

Black holes and baby universes Hawking (pb) £6.99 : by the author of the best selling brief History of Time

Bubbles Voids and Bumps in time, the new cosmology James Cornell (ed) (pb) £11.95 : Everything you wanted to know about the universe and more.

Carl Sagan's Cosmic Connection C Sagan (hb) £17.95 : Carl Sagans daring view of the universe, reprinted to enjoy again.

Carl Sagan*s Universe Terzian & Bilson (pb) £14.95 :

Climbing Mount Improbable Dawkins £7.99 :

Comets, Popular Culture and the Birth of Modern Cosmology Sara J Schechner (hb) £10.50 : A lively investigation into the boundaries between popular culture and early-modern science. New in paperback.

Coming of Age in the Milky Way Tim Ferris £8.99 : the development of mankind*s understanding of the cosmos.

Companion to the Cosmos J. Gribbin (pb) £11.99 :Also a section giving cosmological discoveries against key dates in general history and the history of science An a-z of the cosmos with a mixture of lengthy feature articles on major subjects, shorter entries and biographies of scientists.

Cosmic Puberty N English (pb) £14.99 :

Cosmic Questions R. Morris (pb) £12.95 :

Cosmic Wormholes Halpern [1996] £9.00 :

Cosmology & Particle Astrophysics Bergstrom & Goobar (pb) £24.95 : Although this book assumes no specialised knowledge, you will need undergraduate mathematics. An overview of particle physics and its links with modern cosmology.

Cosmology 3rd edn Rowan-Robinson (pb) £17.50 :An introductory textbook at undergraduate level. A strong emphasis on observational cosmology, an account of the big bang model and an epilogue of 20 controversies in cosmology. Also includes exercises with answers provided.

Cosmology Revealed A Fairall (pb) £17.00 : Living inside the cosmic egg. A clear explanation about the nature of the universe we live in. Assumes no prior knowledge of astronony or cosmology. An ideal beginners guide.

Cosmology and controversy Kragh £27.50 :

Cosmology Bryan Milner (pb) £7.50 :Agreat beginners guide complete with self-assessment questions & answers.

Dreams of a final theory Weinberg £6.99 : The search for nature's fundamental laws and the final answer to our questions about why the universe is the way it is.

E=MC2 D Bodanis [2000] £14.99 : The biography of the worlds most famous equation.

Einstein for beginners Schwatz & McGuinness £8.99 : a cartoon book on relativity.

Einstein s Universe (The Layperson s Guide) Nigel Calder (pb) £7.99 :

Einstein's Unfinished Symphony M Bartusiak (hb) £17.95 : Listening to the Sounds of Space Time

Einstein*s Greatest Blunder? the Cosmological Constant and other fudge factors Goldsmith £15.50 : and not mathematically dependent.

Einstein*s Mirror Hey & Walters (pb) £17.95 : This is an introduction to relativity in all its aspects and applications. Copiously illustrated and is the companion to "The Quantum Universe"

Einstein, in 90 minutes Gribbin (pb) £3.50 :

Empires of Time, Calendars Clocks and Cultures A Aveni (pb) £11.95 : A lively and readable account of humankins's attempt to understand and account for the rhythms of the universe.

Equinox: Space J Challoner (hb) £12.99 : A follow up to the successful channel 4 series on space. As reviewed in Astronomy Now.

Feynman*s Lost Lecture Goodstein & Goodstein (pb) £6.99 : mainly text, lots of line drawings.

Flash of the Cathode Rays P F Dahl (hb) £29.50 : The story of the discovery of the electron and its elucidation as the first subatomic particle in nature.

Force and Geometry in Newton*s Principia hb De Gandt £35.00 :

Foundations of Modern Cosmology Hawley & Holcomb (hb) £28.99 : Designed to bridge the gap between popular level cosmology titles and advanced books.

Galactic Astronomy J Binney & M.Merrifield (pb) £29.95 :This is the definative treatment of the phenomenology of Galaxies

General Theory of Relativity Dirac £7.95 :

God and the New Physics P.Davies (pb) £7.99 :

How to Build a Time Machine P Davies £9.99 : A practical guide to building a time machine. Additional materials such as a black hole may be required!

Hyperspace A Scientific Oddessy Through the 10th Dimension Kaku (pb) £8.99 :including research into the tenth dimension, timewarps, blackholes and multiple universes. Very readable. Are there other dimensions beyond our own? Is time travel possible? Do gateways to other universes exist? A tour of the most exciting work in modern physics,

In Search of Lost Time York (pb) £7.95 : The mysteries of time and space explored such as how the effects of a black hole are described in Alice in Wonderland and how Shrodingers cat is both alive and dead!

In Search of Susy Gribbin (pb) £6.99 :Many scientists believe we are on the verge of developing a complete theory of everything. At its heart is the principle of super symmetry (susy). Gribbin argues scientists may soon be able to produce experimental evidence and a definitive answer to the deepest questions of mankind.

In Search of the big bang J Gribbin (pb) £8.99 :

In search of Schrodinger*s cat, quantum physics and reality Gribbin (pb) £7.99 : for the general reader.

In search of the Edge of Time J Gribbin (pb) £7.99 :

Introduction to Cosmology Narlikar £24.95 :

Introduction to cosmology Roos £22.50 :

Just Six Numbers M Rees (pb) £7.99 : Demonstrates how the essential features of the cosmos are determined by just six numbers imprinted in the big bang. Easy to understand.

Light Years B Clegg (pb) £8.99 :The story of the men & women who unlocked the secret of light.

Magic Furnace (The) M Chown (pb) £7.99 : The origin of atoms and the origin of stars, the story of the quest to discover the nature of matter.

Mapping Time E G Richards (pb) £8.99 : A history of the most important calendars in the world. Fascinating and highly entertaining.

Measuring the Universe, Cosmic Dimensions from Aristarchus to Halley Van Helden (pb) £10.25 : scholarly.

Measuring the Universe K. Ferguson (pb) £7.99 : New in paperback. How far... how fast...how big...how old? Examines these scientific puzzles.

Mr Tompkins in Paperback (canto) Gamow (pb) £8.95 : in layman*s language, the nature of space, time and relativity.

One Universe At Home in the Cosmos N de Grasse Tyson, C Liu & R Irion () £25.00 :We are part of the universe. One Universe explores the physical principles that govern the workings of our own world so that we can appreciate how they work in the cosmos. Good analogies, beautiful pictures, astrophysics for the terrified!

Other Worlds Paul Davies (pb) £7.99 : Discover the amazing quantum universe.

Our Cosmic Future N Prantzos (hb) £20.00 :How could we colonise Mars and travel to the distant stars? What is the ultimate fate of our solar system and the universe itself? This is not an account of what will happen but what could happen in the light of our current knowledge.

Our Cosmic Universe J Kraus (pb) £19.50 : A survey of the cosmos.

Our Place in the Cosmos F Hoyle & C Wickramsinghe (pb) £6.99 : Proposes that life originated outside of our solar system using virological & epidemiological evidence to support their theory.

Our evolving Universe Longair (hb) £29.95 : A non-technical introduction to current astronomy and cosmology. Highly illustrated.

Our evolving Universe Longair (pb) £9.95 : origin to ending via galaxy formation etc. for the lay reader, well told.

Prisons of Light Ferguson (pb) £10.95 :

Pulsar Astronomy £60.00 :

QED R. Feynman (pb) £7.99 :

Quantum theory for beginners McEvoy & Zarate £8.99 :

Redshift Clark (pb) £14.95 : possible causes of red shift simply and carefully explained in this cosmology title.

Relativity Simply Explained Martin Gardner [ed:1997] £11.95 :

Relativity Albert Einstein (pb) £7.99 :

Ripples on a Cosmic Sea D. Blair G. McNamara (pb) £7.99 :

Schrodinger*s kittens and the search for reality Gribbin (pb) £7.99 : the sequel to Schrodinger s cat.

Seeing Red Halton Arp (pb) £19.00 : Redshifts, cosmology & academic science. Observations showing that extragalactic redshifts are not caused by an expanding universe. An account of crucial observations ignored & suppressed.

Seven Wonders of the Cosmos Narlikar (pb) £13.95 :

Space Odyssey S P Maran (hb) £27.50 : Both a survey of cosmology and a study of the current space programme.

Spaceship Neutrino Sutton £15.95 :

Stardust J Gribbin (hb) £18.99 : We are made of stardust. A non-romanticised account of our relationship to the stars that made the elements we are made up of. The cosmic recycling of stars, planets & people.

Stephen Hawking for beginners J P McEvoy O Zarate (pb) £8.99 : an easy introduction to the ideas and life of one of the best known scientists of the 20th century.

Stephen Hawking*s Universe (hb) £19.99 :

Surfing Through Hyperspace Pickover (hb) £14.99 : Understanding higher universes in six easy lessons.

Teach Yourself Cosmology J Breihaupt (pb) £8.99 : A beginners guide to serious cosmology with exercises and activities to reinforce concepts. A well-written & easy to follow introduction.

The Accelerating Universe Livio (pb) £11.50 :Infinite expansion, the cosmological constant and the beauty of the cosmos. Scientists now think our universe may be expanding at an ever increasing rate which throws our view of a perfectly balanced universe into question.

The Astronomer*s Universe H. Friedman (pb) £10.95 : A review of 20th century astronomy starting with the sun and extending to stellar objects, extra galactic astronomy and cosmology.

The Big Bang revised and updated Silk (pb) £16.99 :

The Big Idea Bohr and the Quantum Theory Paul Strathern (pb) £3.99 :

The Bigger Bang J Lidsey (hb) £13.95 : Scientific results of years of research into the most fundamental questions about the origins of the universe.

The Birth of Time J. Gribbin (hb) £18.99 : The story of one of the greatest puzzles of our time - the age of the universe. As told by one of the researchers involved in the final breakthrough.

The Book of the Cosmos Ed. D R Danielson (hb) £14.99 : Imagining the Universe from Heraclitus to Hawking

The Case of the Missing Neutrinos Gribbin (pb) £5.99 : A series of essays on strange phenomena in the universe.

The Character of Physical Law Richard Feynman (pb) £6.99 :

The Charm of Strange Quarks R M Barnett, H Muhry & H R Quinn (hb) £33.00 : The fascinating story of how physicists stripped layer after layer away from the atom to reveal the basic particles of matter. Introduces particle physics to students and others with a basic knowledge of physics.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Einstein G Moring (pb) £12.99 : An excellent guide including clear and concise explanations, highlights of his career and life, and easy to follow diagrams. You don't have to be an idiot to appreciate this book!

The Cosmic Blueprint Davies (pb) £6.99 :

The Cosmological Background Radiation M Lachieze-Ray E.Gunzig (pb) £20.95 :Undergraduate level. An introduction to the physics, astrophysics and cosmology of the cosmic microwave background radiation. Assumes a basic understanding of the concepts of relativity but avoids maths.

The Deep Universe Sandage, Kron & Longair (hb) £44.00 :

The Edge of Infinity P. Davis (pb) £7.99 :

The Elegant Universe B Greene [1999] £7.99 :New in paperback. Superstrings, hidden dimensions and the quest for the ultimate theory Contains copious notes on each chapter and a glossary of scientific terms. String theory without equations!

The Elegant Universe Brian Greene () £18.99 : Superstrings, hidden dimensions and the quest for the ultimate theory explained so everyone can understand.

The Elusive Neutrino Solomey (hb) £25.99 :

The End of Time J Barbour (pb) £7.99 :The next revolution in our understanding of the universe. Argues that we may be able to explain time by abandoning it altogether. But to understand how we need to change radically our ideas of how the universe works.

The Farthest things in the Universe Pasachoff, Spinrad et al £11.95 : current ideas in cosmology.

The Five Ages of The Universe F. Adams & G. Laughlin (hb) £16.99 : Inside the physics of eternity

The Grip of Gravity Gondhalekar (hb) £18.95 : The story of how we have arrived at our understanding of the laws of motion and gravitation.

The Hidden Universe R J Tayler (pb) £22.50 :

The Inflationary Universe Alan H Guth (pb) £8.99 :

The Last three minutes Davies (pb) £5.99 :

The Lighter side of Gravity 2nd edn Narlikar £14.95 :

The Little Book of the Big Bang: A cosmic primer Craig J Hogan (hb) £17.00 :

The Matter Myth P.Davies J.Gribbin (pb) £8.99 :

The Mind of God Davies (pb) £8.99 :

The Nature of Space and Time Hawking & Penrose (pb) £9.50 : Can quantum theory and the theory of relativity be united in a single quantum theory of gravity? Hawking & Penrose disagree. Based on a series of six lectures.

The New Cosmos 5th edn A Unsold & B Baschek (hb) £37.00 : An introduction to astronomy & astrophysics which assumes modest prior knowledge of maths & physics. Takes into account the art of observation & fundamental ideas behind their interpretation.

The New Cosmos Astronomy Magazine (pb) £14.50 : Topics include:- Latest Findings on Quasars & Black Holes, astronomical research from space, & the debate on big bang cosmology

The New World of Mr Tompkins Stannard (pb) £11.95 : The mild-mannered bank clerk is back! He is now exploring the extreme edges of the universe, the smallest, largest, fastest and farthest. New in paperback.

The Nine Numbers of the Cosmos Rowan-Robinson (pb) £8.99 :Attempts to answer some of the key questions in astronomy in terms of fundamental parameters, such as the age of the universe, its rate of expansion and the value of Hubble's constant. New in paperback.

The Origin of the Universe Barrow (pb) £5.99 :

The Particle Garden Kane (hb) £18.99 :

The Particle Hunters 2nd edn Ne*eman & Kirsch £17.95 :

The Quantum Universe Hey & Walters (pb) £16.95 : a highly readable account of space, time, matter and twentieth century thought along these lines. Not a mathematical text.

The Quark and the Jaguar Gell-Mann (pb) £8.99 :

The Quest of Unity Klein & Lachieze-Rey (hb) £17.99 : The adventure of physics.

The River of Time Novikov (pb) £8.95 :Describes in detail the current state of research in areas such as time machines the start of time and why time passes. Discusses whether we can change the past. Wonderful illustrations, enjoyable to read.

The Runaway Universe D Goldsmith (pb) £11.99 :The story of the astronomers who set the world of cosmology on its ear - that the expansion of the universe is accelerating.

The Scientific American Book of the Cosmos Ed. D Levy (hb) £20 :

The Search for Infinity: Solving the mysteries of the universe G Fraser et al. (hb) £16.99 :

The Secret Life of Dust H. Holmes (hb) £14.99 :Dust from the cosmos to the kitchen counter.

The Universe That Discovered Itself J D Barrow (pb) £8.99 :An extraordinary study of how we view the universe. Covering magical notions of primitive cultures to the latest ideas about chaos, black holes, inflation and superstrings the book traces the development of our concept of what the laws of nature are and how we come to know them. A journey to the edge of space and time!

The Universe for beginners F Pirani C Roche (pb) £8.99 :

The Universe in a Nutshell Stephen Hawking [2001] £20.00 : Bringing you up to date since Brief History of Time, Hawking discusses a wide range of topics from quantum mechanics to time travel and black holes.

Three Roads to Quantum Gravity Lee Smolin (pb) £6.99 : An accessible overview of attempts to find the 'thoery of everything'.

Time Machines Time Travel in Physics, Metaphysics and Science Fiction. P J Nahin (pb) £26.50 :From the first accounts in English literature to the latest theories of physicists such as Thorne and Novrikov. New edition revised and updated.

Time: A Travellers Guide Pickover (pb) £8.99 :

Towards the edge of the Universe; a review of Modern Cosmology Clark (pb) £19.00 : undergraduate level and serious amateurs, a little mathematics.

Unweaving the Rainbow R. Dawkins (pb) £8.99 : Keats accused Newton of destroying the poetry of the rainbow by explaining the origin of its colours. This book shows how an understanding of science inspires the imagination and enhances our wonder.

Watching the Universe John Gribbin (hb) £16.99 :Another intriging book from this popular author. A series of essays collected together for the first time looking a range of topics some of which remain science fiction but are becoming an established part of science.

Will Black Holes Devour the Universe Melanie Melton (pb) £9.50 : plus 100 other questions & answers about the universe, simple explanation and to the point.

Wrinkles in Time Smoot & Davidson (pb) £8.99 :

Dictionaries

A dictionary of scientific quotations Mackay £17.95 :

Astronomy Dictionary 2nd edn (pb) £7.99 : An illustrated dictionary with over 1000 entries and 30 tables of astronomical data, abbreviations & symbols.

Collins Dictionary of Astronomy 2nd edn V lllingworth (pb) £10.99 : Includes coverage of recent discoveries.

Dictionary of Astronomy J Mitton (pb) £7.99 :

Dictionary of Astronomy M Ince [1997] £10.95 :

Dictionary of Astronomy ed Parker (pb) £13.99 :

Dictionary of astronomy Ridpath £7.99 :

Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Astronomy Chris Kitchin (pb) £20.00 :In an A4 fomat, it is easy to read and is packed full of infomation,

Eclipses

1927: A British Eclipse (BAA reprint of the Journal) £3.50 :

Canon of Lunar Eclipses Bao-lin liu, Alan D.Fiala [1992] £29.00 :

Chasing the Shadow Joel Harris Richard Talcott (pb) £12.95 : A complete guide to planning, observing and photographing solar eclipses. To 2020AD.

Eclipse - The Science & History of Natures Most Spectacular Phenomenon McEvoy (hb) £12.00 : Interesting sections on discoveries and science associated with eclipses.

Eclipse*99 Capture it on Film H J P Arnold (pb) £5.95 : A short guide to photographing eclipses.

Eclipse D. Steel (hb) £12.99 : The celestial phenomenon which has changed the course of history

Eclipse Harrington (pb) £11.99 :

Elements of Solar Eclipses Meeus (pb) £19.50 :

Fifty Year Canon Solar Eclipses. 1986-2035 Espenak £19.50 :

Fifty Year Canon of Lunar Eclipses 1986-2035 Espenak £19.50 :

Glorious Eclipses S. Brunier & J.P. Luminet [2000] £25.00 : Covers the history, celestial mechanics, observations and scientific interest of solar and lunar eclipses. Lavish photographs and data on forthcoming eclipsed up to 2060 including Nasa maps.

Observe Eclipses (Astronomical League) Reynolds & Sweetsir £11.95 :

The Cambridge eclipse photography guide Pasachoff & Covington £11.95 : for solar and lunar eclipses.

The Shadow of The Moon G. Armitage (pb) £18.00 : A history of British solar eclipse mapping in the eighteenth century.

The Sun in Eclipse M Maunder & P Moore (pb) £19.00 : All the information you could possibly need to know about observing an eclipse of the sun.

Total Eclipses P Guillermier, S Koutchmy (pb) £19.00 : Science, Observations, Myths and legends

Total eclipses of the sun Zirker £10.95 : an up-to-date summary of the science gained through total eclipses.

Totality: Eclipses of the Sun 2nd edn M Littman, K Wilcox & F Espenak (pb) £8.99 : Everything you ever wanted to know about eclipses. Maps to the year 2020 and pictures from 1999. The history, mythology and science of eclipses and much more.

UK Solar eclipses from Year 1 Williams £11.95 : an anthology of 3,000 years of eclipses visible from UK with a good account of eclipses generally.

History of Astronomy

A Chronicle of Pre-telescopic astronomy Hetherington (hb) £55.00 : a lengthy record of past observations from many societies who wisely kept records of the sky.

A History of Arabic astronomy, planetary theories during the golden age of Islam Saliba (pb) £14.25 :Broadly surveys developments in Arabic planetary theories from the eleventh to the fifteenth centuries. This is getting difficult to obtain now

A History of Astronomy Leverinton (pb) £19.50 :

All was light, an introduction to Newton*s Opticks Hall £12.95 : scholarly.

Astronomies and Cultures in Early Medieval Europe S C McCluskey (pb) £12.95 : New in paperback an overview of the astronomical practices that continued throughout the so-called 'Dark Ages'.

Astronomy Before the Telescope C Walker (pb) £14.99 :A comprehensive survey of world astronomy before the invention of the telescope in AD 1609. The achievements of European astronomers from prehistoric times to the Renaissance are linked with those of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, the Islamic world, Africa, Australia and the Pacific.

Astronomy in Prehistoric Britain & Ireland Ruggles (hb) £45.00 : Do Prehistoric monuments in Britain & Ireland incorporate deliberate astronomical alignments? Approaches the question from an archeological and astronomical viewpoint.

Beyond the Blue Horizon E C Krupp [1991] £18.50 : A detailed yet readable book of the myths and lore of the sun, moon and planets.

Blind Watchers of the Sky R Kolb (pb) £8.99 :How do we know the earth travels around the sun, the universe is billions of years old and stars are trillions of miles away? The fascinating story of the people & ideas that have brought us this knowledge. Begins with Tychos discovery that the heavens can change and ends with the big bang of the 20th century.

Cambridge Illustrated History Astronomy Hoskin £25.00 : Prehistory to astrophysics, well illustrated .

Celestial Treasury M.Lachieze-Ray et al (hb) £40.00 : A truly beautiful survey of the richness of astronomical theories and illustrations through the ages. 380 colour plates.

Dialogues concerning two new sciences Galileo Galilei (pb) £9.95 : first published 1638 (1665 in English)

Dividing the Circle: 2nd edn Allan Chapman (hb) £45.00 : historical account of how precision instruments were made.

Early Astronomy Thurston (pb) £18.50 :From its earliest beginnings to the point which marks the beginning of modern instrumental and mathematical astronomy.

Echoes of the ancient skies, the astronomy of lost civilisations Krupp £12.99 : highly readable account of megalithic people*s ideas worldwide.

Exodus to Arthur M Baille (pb) £14.99 :Catastrophic encounters with comets. Has the earth undergone several catastrophic encounters with comets or their debris over the last 5000 years. Based on evidence on extreme events recorded in tree rings.

Eyes on the Universe P Moore (pb) £9.95 : The story of the telescope from Galileo and Lippershey to the Hubble space telescope.

Fire in the Sky Olson & Pasachoff (pb) £19.95 :A bargain price compared to the hardback edition at £55.00. New in paperback Examines the link between the interest in comets and meteors in British C18 and C19 art and the achievements of British science in the wake of Newton and Halley.

Fireside Astronomy P Moore (hb) £19.99 :An anecdotal tour through the history and lore of astronomy

From Galileo to Newton Hall (pb) £9.95 :

Galileo on the world systems Finocchiaro £15.95 : in a new abridged translation and guide.

Galileo's Planet T Hockey (hb) £29.95 : The quest to understand and observe Jupiter in the era before photography. Fascinating account of the people and observations from before the telescope.

Gods in the Sky M Dunkin (hb) £16.99 : A look at how ancient civilisations understood the night sky. Ties in to the Channel 4 series.

Great Astronomical Revolution Moore £9.95 :

Greek Astronomy Heath £8.95 : from Dover.

History of Astronomy, Thales to Kepler Dreyer £10.95 : from Dover.

History of astronomy from 1890 to present Leverington £19.50 : changing views of the nature of planets, stars, galaxies, etc as researched by hundreds of professional astronomers around the world.

History of astronomy Pannekoek (pb) £12.95 : pre-history to the twentieth century, from Dover.

Homer's Secret Iliad : The Epic of the Night Sky Decoded F & K Wood (hb) £17.99 :

Instrument makers to the World, history of Cooke etc McConnell (pb) £16.00 :

Kepler s Physical Astronomy Stephenson £12.95 : a scholarly look at Kepler*s studies of planetary motion.

Measure of the Universe, a history of modern Cosmology J D North £12.95 : Newton to Hubble

Modern theories of the Universe from Herschel to Hubble Crowe (pb) £9.95 : from Dover.

More Things in Heaven and Earth Levy (pb) £9.95 :David Levy explores the link between astronomy and literature.

On the Shoulders of Giants Steven Hawkin (Ed.) (hb) £20.00 :The great works of Physics and Astronomy This is excellent value for money and an excellent book

Opticks Sir Isaac Newton [1995] £13.95 : a great classic kept in print by Dover, first published 1704.

Ovid, Aratus and Augustus E Gee (hb) £37.50 :Explores how astronomy and power were linked in the early Roman Empire by a study of the Fasti by the Roman poet Ovid. This is a poem about the Roman calendar which contains many references to and stories about the stars.

Parallax: The Race to Measure the Cosmos A W Hirshfeld (hb) £18.99 :Observational astronomies most daunting challenge - to measure the distance to a star. In the same vein as Longitude.

Patrick Moores Millennium Yearbook Moore & Chapman (pb) £9.95 :Only Patrick can celebrate the wrong millennium. Yes, this is a celebration of the coming of year 1001 AD with such historical topics as Bodes observations, King Alfreds chronological work and reviews of Al-Sufis star catalogue. Amusing anecdotes and characteristically off-beat.

Planetary Astronomy from the Renaissance to the rise of Astrophysics General History of astron Taton/Wilson £45.00 :

Planets, Stars and Orbs Grant £19.95 :

Seeing and Believing Panek (hb) £12.00 : The story of the telescope, discovery by discovery. Focuses on the people who made the discoveries and breakthroughs and revolutionised our view of the universe.

Sidereus Nuncius Galileo Galilei £6.00 : possibly the most important astronomy book published.

Sky Watchers, Shamans and Kings Krupp (pb) £22.50 :

Stairways to the stars Aveni (pb) £14.99 :How three great ancient cultures read the night sky and its importance to them. Examines the Incas, Mayans and Ancient Britons.

Star Gods of the Maya Astronomy in Art, Folklore & Calendars Milbrath (pb) £16.95 :Reconstructs ancient Maya astronomy & cosmology through the astronomical information encoded in precolumbian Maya art and confirmed by the current practices of modern Maya peoples.

Stonehenge, neolithic man and the cosmos North (hb) £12.99 : scholarly account in 609 pp well illustrated.

The Astronomical Scrapbook: skywatchers, pioneers & seekers in astronomy Joseph Ashbrook. [1984] £13.00 : An anthology of 91 of the best articles which appeared in Sky & Telescope. Chronicles the little-known byways of the history of astronomy.

The Calendar Ewing Duncan (pb) £6.99 :The 5000 year struggle to align the clock and the heavens - and what happened to the ten missing days.

The Cambridge Concise History of Astronomy M. Hoskin (Ed) (pb) £17.95 :

The Creation of the Anglo-Australian Observatory Gascoigne, Proust & Robins (hb) £60.00 :The official history of the AAT.

The Great Copernicus chase Owen Gingerich (hb) £22.50 :

The Illustrated Longitude Sobel & Andrewes (hb) £25.00 :Contains the entire text from *Longitude* but has been redesigned to accompany 178 images including portraits of every important figure in the story to maps, diagrams and photographs of scientific instruments , including of course John Harrisons remarkable clocks.

The Quest for Longitude Andrewes (ed) £49.95 : the definitive text.

The Sky at Night 10 P Moore () £18.99 : The story of events in astronomy from september 1988 to summer 1992.

The Sleepwalkers, a history of mans changing vision of the Universe Koestler (pb) £12.00 : well researched history particularly valuable for its portrayal of Copernicus, Tycho, Kepler and Galileo.

The Star of Bethlehem - An Astronomer's View M Kidger (hb) £14.50 : Using the latest research, contemporary documents and medieval paintings examines what the light that heralded the birth of Christ could have been.

The Star of Bethlehem, The Legacy of the Magi (hb) £21.50 : An intriguing scientific detective story using astronomical, astrological and historical clues to resolve on of the worlds greatest mysteries, what led the Magi to Bethlehem?

The Star of Bethlehem P Moore (hb) £9.95 :The astronomical candidates presented in detail by Patrick Moore.

The Victorian Amateur Astronomer Allan Chapman (hb) £50.00 : Independent Astronomical Research in Britain 1820-1929

The Wandering Astronomer P Moore (hb) £19.95 : A sideways look at historical reports and a wide range on topics in contemporary astronomy.

Theories of the world from antiquity to the Copernican revolution Crowe (pb) £6.95 : from Dover.

Tides A Scientific History D.E.Cartwright (pb) £19.95 : The history of the study of tides over two millenia, from the primitive ideas of the ancient Greekds to present sophisticated space-age techniques. Many famous astronomers also studied tides such as Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Airy and Maskeline to na

Time in history, views of time from Prehistory to the present day Whitrow (pb) £7.99 :

Trends in Science : Astronomy (pb) £14.99 : An overview of Astronomical events, people and organisations.

Understanding the Heavens Pecker (hb) £51.50 :30 centuries of astronomical ideas, from ancient thinking to modern cosmology. Traces astronomical thought on the beginnings, evolution and future of the universe from the ancients through to modern cosmology.

Uriel's Machine C Knight & R Lomas (pb) £7.99 : Explains how important megalithic sights of the British Isles were engineered to measure the long term movements of venus.

Victorian Telescope Makers Glass £32.00 :

Yerkes Observatory 1892 - 1950 Osterbrock £28.00 : an important book covering the work of many famous astronomers connected with the observatory.

Imaging

A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy Martinez & Klotz (pb) £19.95 : A clear introduction for beginners and an indispensable reference for more experienced astronomers. Packed with practical tips.

An Introduction to astronomical photometry Budding £50.00 : aimed at advanced student and graduate level, photometry of stars, binary systems etc, mathematical.

Astronomical Photometry Henden & Kaitchuck (hb) £29.00 : a text and handbook for the advanced amateur and professional astronomer

Astrophotography for the amateur 2nd edition Covington (pb) £24.95 : The revised edition with many additions (212 extra pages), covering both traditional photography & CCD Imaging. An excellent book.

Astrophotography with the Schmidt Telescope Marx & Pfau (pb) £35.00 :

Astrophotography, featuring the fx system of exposure determination Gordon £16.95 : 2nd edn. Basic elements of film speed, exposure duration and f/number are assigned numerical values. Aimed at the amateur using standard equipment.

CCD Astronomy Buil £29.00 : good first book.

CCD Camera Cook Book Bits: £ :TC211@ 49.00, TC245 @ 19, PCB*s@ 19.00, Water or air cooled, single or two stage peltier coolers available. Universal standard modified housing that fits 096, 1.25 or 2.00 inch focusers. Modified power supply and transformer can be supplied as can all other intergrated circuits.

CCD Camera Cookbook Berry, Kanto & Munger (pb) £29.00 : This book enables you to build your own CCD camera and join the cutting edge of amateur astronomy. Clear instructions and computerised testing routines are included.

Choosing and Using a CCD Camera R Berry (pb) £27.00 :Thinking about joining the CCD revolution? How do you choose the right one for you? This book helps you explore the hardware and procedures before making a major investment in equipment. Includes a copy of 'QuikPIX image calibrating software and some images to practise on without even buyin

Electronic Imaging in Astronomy Mclean (pb) £24.95 : This book describes the remarkable developments that have taken place in astronomical detectors and includes guidance on systems design, computers and image display.

Electronic and Computer-Aided Astronomy I S Mclean (pb) £70 : This book describes the remarkable developments that have taken place in astronomical detectors and includes guidance on systems design, computers and image display.

Handbook for star trackers Jim Ballard £8.50 : Build your own 'barn door' tracker.

Handbook of CCD Astronomy S Howell (pb) £16.95 : Practical use of CCD's including tables of useful & hard to find data.

Handbook of Infrared Astronomy I S Glass (pb) £16.95 : A clear and concise guide on all aspects of infrared astronomy.

High Resolution astrophotography Dragesco (hb) £35.00 : based on the author*s experience of the solar system.

Introduction to Astronomical Image Processing Berry (pb) £29.00 : includes software 3.5 inch disk. Experiment with someone elses images!

Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy Kitchin (pb) £20.00 : A comprehensive introduction to all aspects of optical spectroscopy as applied to astronomy.

Photoelectric photometry of variable stars Hall & Genet £23.50 :

Practical Astrophotography J R Charles (pb) £19.00 : Covers wet photography and a little on CCD and computerised image enhancement. Information on equipment, techniques and hints and tips from the experts. Part of the Springer Practical Astronomy series

Solar system photometry handbook Genet £15.95 :

Splendors of the Universe T.Dickinson & J.Newton (hb) £27.95 : Illustrated with more than 200 colour images taken by amateur astronomers, this book provides information on cameras, films, lenses, telescopes and techniques needed to take your own shots.

The Art & Science of CCD Astronomy D Ratledge (pb) £20.00 : Techniques, essential tips and advice for anyone choosing or using a CCD camera.

The Handbook of Astronomical Image Processing R. Berry &J. Burnell (hb) £78.00 : A complete guide for processing your own images, or use the ones provided! includes a CD-Rom of fully featured image processing software

The New CCD Astronomy Ron Wodaski (pb) £48.50 :The lastest CCD imaging bok from the US, it look good but I am not into CCD's so let us know what you think!

Video Astronomy S. Massey, T.A. Dobbins, & E.J.Douglass (pb) £19.00 : A complete guide to capturing images of the night sky on video

Wide-Field Astrophotography R Reeves (hb) £27.50 : The easiest way to start photographing the night sky. Just a camera & a tripod to produce stunning pictures from constellations to deep sky objects. A comprehensive manual.

Life in the Universe

Alien Life Parker (hb) £17.00 :Assesses our chances of finding extraterrestrial life and the technology behind the search. Clearly written.

Beyond Contact B McConnell £17.50 :

Children of the Stars D Altschuler (hb) £19.95 :Our origin, evolution and destiny. Deals with the surprising connection between stars, our planet and life.

Earth, Life and the Universe .... Exploring our Cosmic Ancestry K Tritton (pb) £19.95 :An overview of life on earth and potential habitats in our solar system.

Extraterrestrial Intelligence Heidmann (pb) £9.95 : the possibilities and means of detection.

Extraterrestrial, where are they? 2nd edn Zuckerman & Hart £16.95 : discussion on search and possibilities.

Here Be Dragons D Koerner & S LeVay (hb) £19.99 : An overview of the relatively new field of astrobiology.

Islands in the sky Schmidt & Zubrin (eds) £11.99 : written by a number of well-known investigators in this new field.

Life Out There Michael White (hb) £16.99 : The Truth of, and search for Extraterrestrial Life

Life on Other Worlds & How to Find It S Clark (hb) £16.95 : Is Earth a cosmic freak? Or just one of a multitude of of inhabited worlds? Drawing together the fields of astronomy, biology, genetics and language theory to explain how life develops.

Life on Other Worlds S. J. Dick (pb) £9.95 : The 20th century extraterrestrial life debate.

Looking for Earths A Boss (hb) £18.50 :The race to find new solar systems

Other Worlds M D Lemonick (hb) £23.50 : The Search for life in the Universe

Our Cosmic Origins A. Delsemme (pb) £9.95 :

Planet Quest Ken Croswell (pb) £8.99 :. The story of the discovery of the first alien solar system around a star other than our own in 1995.

Probability 1 Aczel (pb) £7.99 : Argues for the existance of extraterrestial life using cosmolgy, statistics and biology. A fascinating insight into the development of probability theory.

Rare Earth Ward & Brownlee (hb) £17.00 :A radical new view of life's frequency in the universe. Using current research in the emerging field of astrobiology it explores the real possibilites of life beyond earth, and we learn how life arose on our own planet.

Sharing the Universe Shostak (pb) £11.99 :

The Biological Universe Dick (pb) £13.95 : New in paperback. Covers a broad range of topics including the search for life in the solar system, the origins of life, UFO's, and aliens in science fiction. Available March 2000

The Search for Life on Mars M Walter (pb) £8.99 :The surface of mars is now a frigid desert, but it was not always so. It once had a climate similar to earth and there was certainly life on earth! The story of the origins of life on earth and the search for life on mars.

The Search for Life on Other Planets B. Jakosky (pb) £14.95 :

XTL Extraterrestial Life and how to find it Goodwin & Gribbin (pb) £12.99 :

Maths and Computing

Astronomer*s Computer Companion J Foust & R Lafon (pb) £39.00 :A complete introduction to contemporary astronomy & a guide to the best software & internet resources for astronomers. Learn latest info on celestial bodies, what to use to track bodies, how to access internet telescopes & how to share discoveries. inc CD-ROM

Astronomical Algorithms 2nd edn Meeus (hb) £27.00 : a must for computing astronomers, software optional extra.

Astronomical formulae for calculators Meeus £12.95 :

Astronomical tables for sun, moon and planets 2nd Meeus (hb) £24.50 : new revised extended edition.

Astronomy on the personal computer 4th edn Montenbruck & Pfleger (hb) £37.00 :Covers most topics of interest to practical observers. The computation of celestial mechanics. Inc CD-rom containing executable programs for windows 95/98 & Linux.

Astronomy with your personal computer 2nd edn Duffett-Smith (pb) £16.95 : written in BASIC with new routines and modifications to previous routines.

Astrophysics with a PC P Hellings (pb) £18.95 :From comet tails to cosmology, explore astrophysics. Each subject is introduced to illustrate its importance in the global framework of astronomy and then the relevant formulae and physical processes are discussed. There are sample programs in Quickbasic to demonstrate the processes.

Beyond the third dimension, geometry, computer graphics and higher dimensions Banchoff £15.95 :

Celestial Encounters; the origins of chaos and stability Diacu & Holmes £19.95 : a technical book on the problems of understanding planetary motion.

Computer Modelling: From sports to space flight... from order to chaos J M a Danby (pb) £29.00 : Includes CD ROM

Easy PC astronomy Duffet-Smith (pb) £22.95 : with software on a 1.44 MByte high density 3.5inch disk IBM PC.

Fermat*s Last Theorem Aczel (hb) £9.99 :

Fermat*s Last Theorem Simon Singh (pb) £6.99 : This is not just a book about a mathermatical problem, it is also a facinating history of the problem, and the person.

Fundamental Ephemeris Computations Heafner (pb) £28.00 : For use with the JPL cd-rom. Explicit instructions on how to make use of the data files issued by JPL in both elementry and advanced topics such as computational celestial mechanics, spherical astronomy

Fundamentals of Celestial Mechanics Danby (hb) £27.00 : a good textbook. on the subjext, but you need to know your maths - get learning that 3d trig!

Introduction to BASIC Astronomy with the PC inc diskette Lawrence (pb) £20.50 : includes software; time, co-ordinates, movements of stars etc.3.5 inch disks

JPL Planetary & Lunar Ephemerides (Software CD ROM) [1998] £24.50 : Data files prepared and published by the Jet Propulson Laboratory.

Lunar tables and programs Chapront-Touze & Chapront (pb) £18.95 : with programs for BASIC, Fortran and Pascal.

Mathematical Astronomical Morsels Meeus (hb) £24.50 : a new book with yet more interesting planetary data.

Methods of Orbit determination for micro-computers Boulet (hb) £24.50 : equations and programs in BASIC.

More Mathematical Astronomical Morsels Meeus (hb) £24.50 :The latest book from this acclamed author, it covers 75 diffarent subjects under six categories: The Moon, Eclipses & Occultations, Planetary Motions, Planetary Phenomena, On the Celestial Sphere and Varia.

Multiyear Interactive Computer Almanac 1990-2005 US Naval Observatory (hb) £24.50 : Includes Mac and PC software on CD-ROM.Provides high precision astronomical data in tabular form for a variety of astronomical objects.

On the shoulders of giants Lines (pb) £15.00 : describes applications of mathematics to physics, advanced look at tiling, chance, group theory, route planning, motion.

Orbital Motion 3rd edn Roy £27.00 : student text 3rd edn..

Planetary Programs and tables Bretagnon & Simon £18.50 : Planetary Programs and Tables from -4000 to +2800 for use in BASIC and Fortran with precision better than 0.01 degrees

Planetary and Lunar Coordinates 2001-2020 £21.50 :This includes a CD-Rom

Practical Astronomy with your calculator Duffet-Smith (pb) £15.95 : 3rd edn. conversions for time, co-ordinate systems, planetary bodies, with worked examples.

Software and Data for Practical Astronomers Inc CD ROM Ratledge (pb) £24.00 : His own selection of the best of the internet. A free CD-ROM packed with downloaded programs, data and images for astronomers.

Solving Kepler's Equation Over Three Centuries P Colwell (pb) £29.00 : An account of the historical and modern treatment of Kepler's equation for planetary motion.

The Book of nothing J D Barrow (hb) £16.99 :This book look at all aspects of nothing, and it's implications for astronomy.

The Divine Proportion H E Huntley (pb) £5.95 :

The Joy of Pi David Blatner [1997] £6.99 :Interesting, small book One of mathematics mysteries, its history explained, and significance.

The Orrery Foster (pb) £29.00 :How to exploit the power of your computer to model dozens of astronomical systems including non-spherical masses in orbit, size distributions of the minor planets, global positioning system and many others. Basic software on disk includes both source and executable files.

Miscellaneous

Astronomy Monopoly Game £32.00 :

Bad Astronomy P Plait (pb) £11.50 :Misconceptions and misuses revealed from astrology to the moon landings "hoax". A fun read for those cloudy nights, well reccommended!

Einstin Atomized Sidney Harris £7.50 :Hilarious science cartoons

Our Cosmic Habitat Martin Rees (hb) £14.99 :

Sky Atlas 2000.0 Chart Carrier £24.00 :

Sky and Telescope Slipcases £14.25 :

Telrad Finder Charts - Messier objects Sky Spot £24.95 :2 volume set of laminated & spiral bound charts for use with a Telrad finder.

Telrad Finder Charts of Overlooked Objects Sky Spot £14.00 :Set of laminated & spiral bound charts for use with a Telrad finder.

Observing Guides

A Skywatcher*s Year J. Kanipe (pb) £12.95 : Through 52 articles you are guided to what is visible with the naked eye, binoculars or small telescopes. Gives information on the planets until 2010 and the eclipse planner until 2025.

A Walk Through the Southern Sky (pb) £7.95 : A guide tothe southern hemisphere stars and constellations and their legends

Advanced Amateur Astronomy G North (pb) £19.95 : A useful guide to practical amateur astronomy. This is updated from the first edition and has a new chapter on electronic imaging.

Astronomy With Small Telescopes S Tonkin (pb) £17.00 : An insight into just what is possible with telescopes up to 5 inches / 125 mm. For newcomers or people who want a really portable telescope.

Cambridge Guide to Constellations Bakich £18.95 : Data on names, magnitudes, sizes, visibility, positions, pronunciations etc of naked eye stars. A reference book of facts, but not mythology.

Celestial Handbook Vol 1 Burnham £14.95 :in three volumes. This set of handbooks is unique. They can be purchased separately but as they cover the constellations alphabetically all three are required. Tables of objects to be found in each constellation lead to lengthy There is much of historical and theoretical interest. Well illustrated with black/white photographs.

Celestial Handbook Vol 2 Burnham (pb) £14.95 :

Celestial Handbook Vol 3 Burnham (pb) £14.95 :

Celestial Navigation Toghill (pb) £8.99 : A popular guide to celestial navigation.

Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopes M A Covington (pb) £19.95 :Introduces both traditional and modern approaches to studying the night sky. Contains a catalogue of deep sky objects specifically for suburban observers and lots of tips.

Celestial Sites, Celestial Splendors H Bruillier (pb) £9.95 :A comprehensive and practical guide to viewing over a hundred celestial objects. Each objects location, discovery & optimal observation times are discussed along with the best techniques for observing each one.

Challenges of Astronomy - Hands on Experiments Schlosser (hb) £29.50 :

Collins Pocket guide to stars & planets 3rd edn Ridpath & Tirion (pb) £14.99 :Contains monthly sky maps as seen from various latitudes, charts of the constellations with objects of interest, an introduction to stars, nebulae, galaxies and the solar system and advice on choosing binoculars or telescopes. An excellent guide.

Collins Wild Guide: Night Sky Storm Dunlop (pb) £7.99 :

Color and light in Nature 2nd edn Lynch & Livingston (pb) £19.95 :A beautiful and informative guide to all naturally occuring optical phenomena seen with the naked eye, including shadows, halos, water optics, mirages and many others. There are many helpful hints on how best to observe & photograph them and this new edition has over 50 new images & provides new material on experiments you can try yourself.

Compendium of Practical Astronomy Vol1 "Instrumentation and Reduction Techniques" Roth £38.50 : on spherical astronomy, applied mathematics, optical instrumentation, astrophotography, spectral analysis, photometry, radio astronomy, historical, education, resources

Compendium of Practical Astronomy Vol2 "Earth and Solar System" Roth (pb) £27.00 : on sun, eclipses, moon, occultations, artificial satellites, planets, comets, meteors, noctilucent clouds, aurorae, zodiacal light and atmospheric effects.

Compendium of Practical Astronomy vol3 "Stars and Stellar Systems" Roth (hb) £27.00 : on stars, variables, binaries, galactic and extragalactic objects, data.

Constellation Guidebook A Rukl (pb) £11.99 :An excellent books which covers both hemispheres. Two different maps show either the entire sky or close up views of individual constellations. Gives interesting items to observe and facts about distance colour and magnitude of stars. An ideal book for binocular or telescopic observations.

David H Levy's Guide to the Stars Planisphere [2000] £18.50 :This gigantic 16 inch planisphere features a large star-field window with black stars on a white background. The reverse side lists meteor showers, 26 bright targets for binos & observing tips. For use in 30-60 degree north latitudes. Companion website lists what*s up tonight! Great teaching aid!

Deep Map 600 Wil Tirion £11 :The Deep-Sky 'Road Map' for amateur astronomers in water proof no-rip Plastic

Deep Sky Observing, The Astronomical Tourist S Coe (pb) £19.00 : Practical advice on selecting the best observing site, equipment to take along and comprehensive lists of deep sky objects of all kinds. For use with telescopes from 8-36 inches.

Deep Sky Wonders Houston (hb) £22.00 : A selection of his columns in Sky & Telescope, one for each month. A real treasure!

Exercises in practical astronomy using photo-graphs with solutions Bruck £14.00 : topics in elementary astrophysics designed as a workbook for a one year course.

Exploring the Moon through Binoculars and small Telescopes Cherrington (pb) £13.95 : with many photographs at various phases, labelled. Very good descriptions of the craters etc visible each lunar day.

Field Guide to Deep Sky Objects M Inglis (pb) £19.00 : Choose a class of object for any month of the year and find an observing list that begins with the easiest through to progressively more difficult targets.

Galaxies and the Universe David Eicher (ed) (pb) £11.50 : An observing guide from DEEP SKY Magazine

Gem: Stars Ridpath & Tirion (pb) £4.99 :A pocket sized travelling companion. Features constellation charts for all 88 constellations in both hemispheres, describes main objects of interest to be seen with the naked eye, binoculars or a small telescope. And such a small size too!

Hartung*s Astronomical Objects for Southern Telescopes Malin & Frew £75.00 :Written as a revised extended version of the late E.J Hartung*s book of the same name. A very attractive book which makes one long to visit the southern hemisphere. Northern observers will reach a good proportion of the objects listed. Beautiful pictures.

Light Pollution, Responses and Remedies Bob Mizon (pb) £22 : There are two strategies: lobby your local authority or use the correct instrumentation to minimise its effects. A handy guide to both options which includes a detailed catalogue of objects that can be seen from light polluted sights.

Messier Object Field Guide new edition O*Meara [1999] £25.00 : How to find and enjoy the Messier objects. Includes eyepiece drawings and photographs.

Messiers Nebulae and star clusters Kenneth Glyn Jones £75.00 : More than just an observing book but the definitive work on Charles Messier and his work. Excellent!

Night Sky (pb) £7.99 :

Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe T. Dickinson (pb) £19.95 : This is another popular book in the US. Revised and expanded for use though 2010

Observing The Moon P Wlasuk (pb) £24.50 : A definitive guide to observing the moon. Discusses the geology of the moon in relation to what you can see, and contains a free CD-rom of a gallery of images of lunar features .

Observing Variable Stars D Levy (pb) £15.95 :A guide for the beginner. New in paperback, updated from the original hardback version. Explains how amateurs can make a significant contribution in this field using binoculars or a small telescope.

Observing for the Fun of It Melanie Melton (pb) £9.50 :

Observing the Caldwell Objects D Ratledge (pb) £19.00 :A complete guide to the Caldwell objects for practical astronomers. For each object there is a modern photographic or ccd image, a database of properties, a finder chart, star-hopping information, observational guidance and a technical description. So go on - get cracking!

Observing the Moon G North (hb) £25.00 : Clear explanations and descriptions of observing projects for pleasure and real scientific value. Plenty of advice on techniques and equipment.

Out of the Blue J Naylor (hb) £25.00 :For all those curious about things optical and astronomical a practical and highly illustrated 24 hour guide to skywatching.

Peterson Field Guide Stars & Planets Pasachoff & Menzel (pb) £11.99 :Includes hundreds of photographs, 96 pages in colour, maps of the moons surface including far side, 52 atlas charts of the entire sky and 72 monthly sky maps for observers in both hemispheres. A handy sized guide to carry around.

Photographic Atlas of the Moon S M Chong, A Lim, P S Ang (hb) £40.00 :A day-by-day photographic guide to observing the moon. through a small telescope. Whole moon pictures are provided for each day of the lunar cycle with labelled features and accompanying descriptive text.

Planetary Nebulae: a practical guide & handbook for Amateur astronomers Hynes (hb) £24.95 :

Practical Amateur Spectroscopy Stephen Tonkin (pb) £24.00 :This is a useful book for the amateur it gives plenty of infomation for you to go out and get started.

Practical astronomy Mills £18.50 :

Seeing Stars C Kitchin & R W Forrest (hb) £24.00 :Written for astronomers taking their first steps in observational astronomy, it shows you what to expect to see through your own telescope and suggests suitable projects to start you off.

Seeing the Deep Sky Fred Schaaf (pb) £11.99 : One of a series of three setting out observing projects to help gain an understanding of aspects of deep sky astronomy.

Seeing the Sky Fred Schaaf (pb) £14.99 : One of a series of three books, this one outlines projects to help gain an understanding of the night sky as we see it.

Seeing the Solar System Fred Schaaf (pb) £11.99 : One of a series of three book, this one outlines projects to provide an understanding of our solar system.

Skywatching, the ultimate guide to the Universe David Levy (hb) £18.99 : an attractive first book with hours of reading, modern colour images and simple star maps and lists of objects to observe.

Solar Observing Techniques Kitchin (pb) £24.00 : Provides all the information and techniques needed for safe and rewarding solar observation.

Southern Stargazer Pack Philips £14.99 : Contains a 32 page guide to the stars and constellations, a large wall chart and a 35 degrees south planisphere. Neatly packaged in a wallet for your suitcase!

Spacewatching R. Burnham, A Dyer, R.A. Garfinkle, M. George, J. Kanipe & D (hb) £17.99 : An excellent companion to Levy s Skywatching.

Star-Hopping for backyard astronomers MacRobert (hb) £18.00 : A good start to finding your way around the deep sky with a small or medium telescope. Some star maps.

Starry Night J Mosley (hb) £20.00 : How to skywatch in the 21rst Century. Includes CD-Rom.

Stars & Galaxies David Eicher (hb) £20.50 : This has a similar format to The Universe from your backyard and is an excellent companion.

Stars and Planets A Viewers Guide Roth (pb) £12.99 :A useful book for the novice observer. Lists the constellations and gives interesting objects within them.

Telescopes and techniques Kitchin (pb) £16.00 : the third of a set, for amateur observers. Telescopes and their use, celestial sphere, setting circles, observing techniques, photometry, spectroscopy

The Cambridge Guide to Astronomical Discovery Liller £22.95 :

The Deep Sky: An Introduction Harrington (pb) £18.00 : 36 full page sky charts, advice on equipment, books and software, sketches of how objects look in a small telescope and more than 100 photographs. So you'll never be stuck for what to look at!

The Deep- Sky Observers Year G Privett & P Parsons (pb) £19.00 : A month-by-month guide to the best objects to view with background info, internet resources & spectacular images.

The Ever Changing Sky J B Kaler (pb) £22.95 : A non-mathmatical guide to celestial co-ordinates, time measurement, rising and setting of the stars and much more.

The Friendly Stars M.Evans etal (pb) £7.95 :

The Guide to Amateur Astronomy Newton & Teece (hb) £32.50 : For medium sized telescopes, observing, astrophotography. Lists of deep sky objects for each season, also moon and planets. You will need an atlas.

The Modern Amateur Astronomer Moore (ed) £15.95 : Instruments and their use, observatories, ancillary equipment, electronics, spectroscopy, photography.

The Moon an observer*s guide Kitt £8.95 : more a description of features.

The Night Sky Observer's Guide Vol.1 G. R. Kepple & G. W. Sanner [1998] £32.00 : New from William-Bell: this looks like it is going to be very popular. covers the Autumn & Winter constellations.

The Night Sky Observer's Guide Vol.2 G. R. Kepple & G. W. Sanner [1998] £32.00 : as Vol 1. but covering the Spring & Summer constellations

The Observer's Year P Moore (pb) £19.00 :366 Nights of the universe. Hightlights objects of interest on each and every night of the year. Easy to follow star maps help you locate them. Unusual events and future items of interest are listed as well as historical anniversaries in astronomy.

The Observer*s Guide to Astronomy vol 1 P Martinez Ed. (pb) £24.95 :A two volume set with practical tips on all methods of amateur observations, the background theory to develop your scientific understanding and improve your observational skills and recording techniques. Vol 1 includes the sun, moon, planetary surfaces & satellites, minor planets and occultations.

The Observer*s Guide to Astronomy vol 2 P Martinez ed (pb) £24.95 : Covers aurorae, meteors, multiple stars, deep sky objects, novae, astrometry, spectroscopy, photoelectric photometry, image intensifiers and CCD's.

The Observing Guide to the Messier Marathon D Machholz (hb) £18.95 :A handbook and atlas. 90 easy to use star maps with helpful tips.

The Planet Observer*s Handbook 2nd edn F W Price (pb) £19.95 :An informative and up-to-date guide to planetary observing. This new edition includes the latest spacecraft research and the latest information on video imaging and film for planetary photography.

The Skywatchers Handbook Ronan & Dunlop (pb) £9.99 :

The Southern Sky Guide 2nd edn D Ellyard & W Tirion (pb) £10.50 :A lovely (light weight) book to take on your holidays, more detailed that a walk throught the southern sky. Ideal for binoculars or small telescopes.

The Starry Room Fred Schaaf [1997] £21.00 : Naked Eye Astronomy in the Intimate Universe

The Year-Round Messier Marathon (field guide) H Pennington (hb) £22.50 :This is an excellent guide with clear maps to find the messier objects, plus drawings, descriptions and information on how to observe. You don't have to do it all in one night, you can practise throughout the year. A good book for the novice observer.

The backyard astronomer s guide T. Dickinson (hb) £27.95 :new edition not yet published 13/12/02

The universe and beyond T.Dickinson (pb) £18.00 : A factual and up-to-date guide to the universe. Beautiful pictures illustrate this easy to read introduction to contemporary astronomy.

Radio Astronomy

Amateur Radio Astronomers Circuit Cookbook Sickels (pb) £22.00 : Provides most of the necessary circuit diagrams used in amateur radio astronomy. Tried and tested designs, assumes some basic knowledge of electronic circuit construction.

Amateur Radio Astronomy Systems, Procedures & Projects Lichtman (hb) £27.00 : Lots of information including circuit diagrams.

An Amateur Radio Telescope Swenson Jr (pb) £9.50 :How to design and build an amateur radio telescope.

An Introduction to radio astronomy 2nd edn Burke & Graham-Smith (pb) £27.95 :

Big Ear Two - Listening for Other Worlds 2nd edn Kraus (pb) £15.00 : About the huge 'big ear' telescope, how it was invented, built and now searches for signals from extraterrestrial civilizations. A scientific adventure.

Listening to Jupiter R S Flagg (pb) £21.50 : A guide for the amateur radio astronomer.

Radio Astronomy 2nd edn Kraus [1986] £37.00 : The bible of radio astronomy

Radio Astronomy Projects Lonc [1996] £16.50 :A collection of projects that are a result of years of experimentation by the author and can be constructed from relatively inexpensive materials. A resource for building and using small, non-professional radio telescopes especially in the microwave part of the spectrum.

Radio Astronomy Lichtman [1999] £14.50 : A compilation of radio astronomy articles from satellite times.

Radio Science Observing Carr (pb) £27.00 :Covers many topics and includes a CD-Rom containing examples of radio frequencies and detailed information about the sun and planets as natural radio signal generators. Assumes some prior knowledge of radio astronomy.

The Invisible Universe Revealed (The Story of Radio Astronomy) G. L. Verschuur (hb) £21.00 :

The Radio Astronomy Handbook Sickels (pb) £27.00 : Packed with useful information

The Radio Astronomy Teacher*s Notebook Sky [1996] £21.00 : Simple projects which may suit the beginner

Tools of Radio Astronomy K Rohlfs & T L Wilson (hb) £44.50 :A graduate level text book covering the tools and methods of radio astronomy. A reference book for the practising astronomer who wants to do radio astronomy properly, interpret jargon or understand current literature.

Self Teaching Guides & Reference

Allen's Astrophysical Quatities 4th edn A Cox (hb) £74 : updated to include twice as much information as the previous edition. A classic reference book.

Astronomy DeMystified Stan Gibilisco (pb) £14.99 :

Astronomy Principles and Practises 3rd edn Roy and Clarke (hb) £35.00 : A good pair of books for sixth forms and undergraduates.

Astronomy the evolving Universe 9th edn M Zeilik (pb) £29.95 :A highly illustrated introduction to astronomy. More streamlined that previous editions and includes the latest astronomical research. .

Astronomy, a self teaching guide 5th edn Moche (pb) £14.95 : An excellent book covering a wide range of topics. No maths is needed and there are self-tests with answers at the end of each chapter.

Astronomy: From the Earth to The Universe 5th ed. Pasachoff (pb) £12.95 : This is an excellent Text book

Astronomy: Structure of the Universe Roy and Clarke (pb) £24.99 : More advanced text with basic maths to cover physical aspect of the Universe, and a companion to Astronomy, principles and practice.

Atlas of the Universe 3rd edn P Moore (hb) £25.00 : A comprehensive reference to every aspect of the solar system, the sun, the stars & the universe.

Braving the elements Gray Simon & Trogler £21.95 : in this case, the chemical elements, for this is a popular level chemistry for the non-chemist, relating materials in everyday life to their importance as chemicals

Collins Gem The Universe (pb) £4.99 :

Discover the Universe 5th ed N F Comis and W J Kaufmann (pb) £30.99 :

Discovering the Universe Drs R Prinja & R Ignace (hb) £14.99 : A guided tour of the universe with breathtaking images and understandable explanations.