Astronomy from Lems Bookshop

Many ancient monuments were astronomical observatories, indispensable in following the cycle of seasons and crucial to the survival of early peoples - the study of the sun, moon and stars enabled the course of every season to be predicted with great accuracy. 277 pages with many illustrations throughout the text. Book in very good condition ex library with sticker on… Read more about this item

Introduction to the study and significance of meteorites, classification and origin, recent discoveries, chemical and physical properties, and how they escape their parent bodies and find their way to earth. 237 pages with numerous illustrations throughout. Book in near fine condition ex library with stamps inside back cover and borrowing sleeve remnants on back endpaper and inside back cover. Dust… Read more about this item

Except for Hydrogen everything else has has been built up in the burning hearts of stars. The author relates the series of break-throughs in astronomy that have led to almost unbelievable insights into human origins. 198 pages with 8 pages of colour illustrations and figures in the text. Book in very good+ condition ex library with stamps on front and… Read more about this item

Covers a range of interests from the planets to the stars and the galaxies beyond showing the depth of astronomy and innovations in space science. 292 pages with 45 Plates and 38 Figures. Book in very good+ condition. No dust jacket.

Pulsars emit precisely timed radio pulses which penetrate through space much like search-light beams and are distributed through space in a non random pattern. The author contends that these extraterrestrial beacons are sending a warning. 211 pages with 46 Figures. Book in near fine condition ex library with stamp on first and last pages, cover in clear wrapper with sticker… Read more about this item

New edition with new contributions by Freeman Dyson, Ann Druyan and David Morrison. Carl Sagan published The Cosmic Connection in 1973 and it is reproduced here with comments on the work - one mans daring view of the universe. 302 pages with approx 45 illustrations. Book in near fine condition ex library with stamps on front and back endpapers, and… Read more about this item

Part of the Frontiers of Science series. Despite a century of intensive research it is still far from certain where cosmic rays come from or the way in which they were created - nevertheless the little known story of their discovery and subsequent study has many intriguing twists and wonderful surprises.194 pages with 14 figures in the text. Book in… Read more about this item

The Clementine mission to the Moon in 1994 gave scientists their first global look at the moon and this atlas covers the entire Moon in 144 lunar charts in uniform scale and format. listing all named craters and other features. 316 pages with 8 pages of colour illustrations and black and white illustrations on most other pages. Book and dust… Read more about this item

A handy reference to the skies visible to amateur astronomers or casual observers of the southern hemisphere with easy access to the star charts of world famous astronomical cartographer Wil Tirion with detailed explanatory text to accompany the charts. 95 pages with 24 charts of the whole sky, and 20 sectional charts. Book in very good+ condition ex library with… Read more about this item

An introduction to astronomy for the southern hemisphere in five parts; The Nature of Stars; Observing Naked-Eye Stars; Telescopes and Their Use; The Solar System; The Universe on the Grand Scale. 159 pages with 67 black and white Plates, 65 Figures and endpaper illustrations. Book in very good+ condition ex library with stamp on title page, page 49 and last… Read more about this item

Explores the nature, evolution and life story of the most numerous inhabitants in space - stars. 96 pages published by BBC Worldwide with numerous colour illustrations. Book in near fine condition ex library with stamps on front and back endpapers and title page. Dust jacket in near fine condition in clear wrapper with sticker on spine and back.

The history of astronomy - human adventures, struggles, follies and discoveries. 192 pages with over 24 figures. Book in very good+ condition ex library with stamp on front and back endpaper. Dust jacket in very good+ condition in clear wrapper with sticker on spine and back.

All the techniques and inspiration you need to see the universe. 191 pages with full-colour charts, easy to follow guidance and numerous colour illustrations throughout. Book in as new condition.

For the layman and enthusiastic amateur star gazer for use in the Southern Hemisphere. Through the use of charts, diagrams, maps and photographs and explanatory text the reader is informed what to expect to see in the sky, where to find it and how to recognize it and many fascinating features of the universe are described and discussed. 120 pages… Read more about this item

Sixty of the finest images from the Hubble Space Telescope chosen for their scientific themes and beauty with descriptions explaining the science behind the images and the significance of the discoveries. 123 pages with colour illustrations. Book in very good condition ex library with stamps on first and last pages. Cover in clear wrapper with sticker on front, spine and… Read more about this item

Every planet, moon, comet, asteroid and meteor within our solar system is a captive of our sun - and every living thing that we know is part of this same captivity. 326 pages with illustrations and figures throughout. Book in good+ condition with red dot on first page, light tanning and some reader wear to edges. Cover has sticker on… Read more about this item

From a remote country village where he was fined for allowing his swine to trespass, Isaac Newton went on to discover a new universe with immutable laws, revolutionised human knowledge and become chief architect of the modern world. 289 pages with 16 illustrations. Book and dust jacket in as new condition with previous owners name and a date on first… Read more about this item

The methods and results of modern astronomical research both observational and theoretical - A substantially rewritten book to the Third edition due to the many advances in astronomy and scientific discovery. 297 pages with 32 black and white plates and 24 figures in the text. Book in very good condition with previous owners name on first page and light tanning.… Read more about this item

A comprehensive and fascinating picture of our dramatic Universe. 214 pages with 24 colour photographs and 24 figures in the text. Book in good+ condition ex library with stamps and references on last page and borrowing sleeve remnants inside back cover, some minor marks on about ten pages and reader wear to leading edge. Dust jacket in very good condition… Read more about this item

The full story of Mars, from early myths to the present day - its place in the solar system, its structure, surface, mountains, volcanoes, impact craters, ice-caps, atmosphere, weather, and explores the possibililty of past or present life. 222 pages with 16 pages of colour photographs and drawings and tables in the text. Book in near fine condition with previous… Read more about this item