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The Cambridge Photographic Atlas of the Planets

The Cambridge Photographic Atlas of the Planets

by Briggs, Geoffrey and Taylor, Frederick

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 1982. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Near Fine copy in Near Fine dustjacket. DJ now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 255 pages. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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NZ$27.54
Our Changing Universe. The New Astronomy

Our Changing Universe. The New Astronomy

by Gribbin, John

London: Macmillan. 1976. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs and drawings. 160 pages. Presents the story of the new astronomy which has radically altered our understanding of the universe. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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NZ$19.83
The Smithsonian Book of Mars.

The Smithsonian Book of Mars.

by Joseph Boyce

Washington, DC Smithsonian Institution Press, 2002. Hardcover First Ed; but later printing. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 321pp. First Ed; but later printing. Hardback with DJ. From 1985 to 2000 Joseph Boyce provided scientific leadership to NASA as its Mars exploration program scientist. He has lived much of the history of the planet's exploration, and his findings have... Read more about this item
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NZ$3.95
Pluto and Charon; Ice worlds on the ragged edge of the Solar System.

Pluto and Charon; Ice worlds on the ragged edge of the Solar System.

by STERN, Alan; Jacqueline MITTON

New York:: John Wiley & Sons, 1998., 1998. 8vo. xi, 216 pp. Figs., index. Black cloth, dust-jacket. Fine. ISBN 10: 0471152978
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NZ$20.19
Uranus and Neptune. Proceedings of a workshop held in Pasadena, California, February 6-8, 1984. NASA Conference Pub. 2330.

Uranus and Neptune. Proceedings of a workshop held in Pasadena, California, February 6-8, 1984. NASA Conference Pub. 2330.

by BERGSTRALH, Jay T

Washington, DC:: NASA, 1984., 1984. Thick 4to. vii, 627, [1] pp. Printed wrappers; edges worn. Good. "This volume contains the papers presented to a workshop sponsored by the Voyager project. The principal goal of the workshop was to establish a scientific framework within which to plan the Voyager encounters with Uranus and Neptune." Contains nearly thirty papers. Jay Bergstralh, was a member of the technical staff at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and has been "on detail at NASA Headquarters in the... Read more about this item
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NZ$33.65
Destination Mars in Art, Myth, and Science.

Destination Mars in Art, Myth, and Science.

by CAIDIN, Martin; Jay BARBREE; Susan WRIGHT

New York:: Penguin Studio, 1997., 1997. Sm. 4to. 228 pp. Color illus., index. Quarter black cloth, dust-jacket. Fine. ISBN: 0670860204
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NZ$8.33
The Saturn System. NASA CP-2068.

The Saturn System. NASA CP-2068.

by HUNTEN, Donald M.; David MORRISON (editors)

Washington, DC:: NASA, 1978., 1978. 4to. vi, 420 pp. Illus., diagrams. Printed wrappers. Very good.
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NZ$25.24
Is Pluto a Planet? A historical journey through the solar system.

Is Pluto a Planet? A historical journey through the solar system.

by WEINTRAUB, David A

Princeton:: Princeton University Press, 2007., 2007. 8vo. ix, 254 pp. Illus., index. Cloth, dust-jacket. Fine. ISBN 10: 0691123489 ISBN 13: 9780691123486 "On August 24, 2006, at the 26th General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in Prague, by a majority vote of only the 424 members present, the IAU (an organization of over 10,000 members) passed a resolution defining planet in such a way as to exclude Pluto and established a new class of objects in the solar system to be called... Read more about this item
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NZ$25.24
The New Solar System. Introduction by Carl Sagan.

The New Solar System. Introduction by Carl Sagan.

by BEATTY, J. Kelly; Brian O'LEARY; Andrew CHAIKIN (editors)

Cambridge:: Sky Pub., Cambridge University Press, 1981., 1981. 4to. [viii], 224 pp. Illus., index. Cloth, dust-jacket. Very good +. ISBN: 0933346263 ISBN 13: 9780933346260
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NZ$4.96
Pioneering Venus; A Planet Unveiled.

Pioneering Venus; A Planet Unveiled.

by FIMMEL, Richard O.; Lawrence COLIN; Eric BURGESS

[Mountain View]:: NASA Ames Research Center, 1995., 1995. 4to. xi, 358 pp. Illus. (some color). Color printed wrappers (in original shrink wrap). As new. ISBN 10: 0964553716
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NZ$13.38
Asteroids, Comets, Meteors 1991. Proceedings of the International Conference Held at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, USA, June 24-28, 1991.

Asteroids, Comets, Meteors 1991. Proceedings of the International Conference Held at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, USA, June 24-28, 1991.

by HARRIS, Alan W.; Edward BOWELL (editors)

Houston:: Lunar and Planetary Institute, 1992., 1992. 4to. xxvii, 694 pp. Figs., index. Includes a list of participants and their academic addresses. Printed pictorial wrappers. Ownership signature of Donald K. Yeomans. Near fine.
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NZ$84.12
Exploring Mercury; The Iron Planet.

Exploring Mercury; The Iron Planet.

by STROM, Robert G.; Ann L. SPRAGUE

London:: Springer, 2003., 2003. Series: Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and space sciences. 8vo. xxx, 216 pp. Illus. Color pictorial wrappers. As new. ISBN 10: 1852337311 Contents: The twilight planet -- The Mariner 10 mission -- Mercury's motions -- Mercury's size, mass, and density -- Mercury's magnetic field and internal constitution -- Mercury's surface-bounded exosphere -- General surface features and radar characteristics -- Surface composition -- The impact cratering record -- Plains: smooth... Read more about this item
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NZ$42.06
Studii intorno ai diametri solari.

Studii intorno ai diametri solari.

by ROSA, Paolo (1825-1874)

Rome:: Libreria di Roma del Cav. Alessandro Befrani, 1873., 1873. 4to. 156 pp. 5 chromo-lithographic plates. Dis-bound, extremities a bit worn. Good. See: Houzeau & Lancaster, II, cols. 1070-1071.
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NZ$126.18
The IRAS Minor Planet Survey. Jet Propulsion Laboratory. PL-TR-92-2049 December 1992. Phillips Laboratory, 1992.

The IRAS Minor Planet Survey. Jet Propulsion Laboratory. PL-TR-92-2049 December 1992. Phillips Laboratory, 1992.

by TEDESCO, Edward F.; Glenn J. VEEDER; John W. FOWLER; Joseph R. CHILLEMI

[Pasadena]:: [JPL], 1992., 1992. 4to. xvi, 437 pp. Tables, index. White cloth. Near fine. "This book contains the documentation for the IRAS Minor Planet Survey (IMPS). It explicates the creation and formats of the final data products and contains all of the hard copy catalogs. Although the reader is often referred to the /RAS Explanatory Supplement (1988) for arcane details of the IRAS hardware, inertial source survey strategy, or SDAS data processing technicalities, and to the IRAS Asteroid and Comet... Read more about this item
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NZ$143.00
Planets X and Pluto.

Planets X and Pluto.

by HOYT, William Graves

Tucson:: University of Arizona Press, 1980., 1980. 8vo. xiv, 302 pp. Numerous illus., index. Black cloth, dust-jacket; jacket rubbed. Very good. Seen as a companion to the author's Lowell and Mars.
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NZ$33.65
A Journey Through Time. Exploring the Universe with the Hubble Space Telescope

A Journey Through Time. Exploring the Universe with the Hubble Space Telescope

by Barbree, Jay & Caidin, Martin

New York: Penguin Studio. 1995. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. xxiii, 232 pages. Foreword by Senator John Glenn, Jr. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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NZ$16.53
The Atlas of Mercury.

The Atlas of Mercury.

by CROSS, Charles A.; Patrick MOORE

New York:: Crown, 1977., 1977. 4to. 48 pp. Black cloth, dust-jacket. Near fine. ISBN: 0517531232 Sir Bernard Lovell writes, "The most concise and accurate account of the planet [Mercury] available."
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NZ$13.46
Empire of the Sun : Planets and Moons of the Solar System

Empire of the Sun : Planets and Moons of the Solar System

by Gribbin, John and Goodwin, Simon

London: Constable. 1998. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Very Good condition - Card Covers. Stunning full page colour pictures from the Hubble Telescope. 136 pages. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . Reprint. Softcover.
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NZ$17.63
The Magellan Venus Explorer's Guide. (JPL Publication 90-24).

The Magellan Venus Explorer's Guide. (JPL Publication 90-24).

by [NASA] Carolyn YOUNG (editor)

Pasadena:: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, 1990., 1990. 8vo. xi, 197 pp. Illus., rear pocket with folding insert. Pictorial color wrappers. Fine.
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NZ$11.69
Mars at Last: The Red Planet Revealed from Man's First Sighting To The Viking Touchdown

Mars at Last: The Red Planet Revealed from Man's First Sighting To The Viking Touchdown

by Mark Washburn

Sphere, 1979. First Edition THUS. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.First edition THUS. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. RUBBING TO COVERS AT CORNERS AND SPINE. INTERIOR FREE FROM WRITING IN SECURE BINDING. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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NZ$47.11
The Planet Mars; a history of observation & discovery.

The Planet Mars; a history of observation & discovery.

by SHEEHAN, William

Tucson:: University of Arizona Press, 1996., 1996. 8vo. x, 270 pp. Illus., index. Black cloth, dust-jacket. Fine. Excellent history of the personalities and discoveries associated with pioneers relating to Mars. ISBN 10: 0816516405
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NZ$8.41
Skywatching (A Nature Company Guide)

Skywatching (A Nature Company Guide)

by Levy, David H

Surry Hills, NSW: RD Press/The Nature Company Guides. 1995. Quarto Size [approx 18cm x 29cm). Near Fine copy in Very Good dustjacket. Dustjacket is now protected in a purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Laminated pictorial boards. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs, drawings and star maps. 288 pages. An accessible yet authoritative guide to the heavens. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . Reprint. Hardback.
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NZ$19.83
The Sun

The Sun

by Young, C. A

NY: D. Appleton & Company. Very Good with no dust jacket; Boards rubbed, leather cracked at heel of spine, pages lightly toned.. 1896. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Three-quarter brown leather with spine titled in gilt with marbled sides. Top edges gilt. Many illustrations. xii, 363pp. A nice vintage reprint of this classic of Victorian science. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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NZ$50.47
Planets Beyond : Discovering the Outer Solar System

Planets Beyond : Discovering the Outer Solar System

by Littman, Mark

New York: Wiley. 1988. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Bookplate to Front Free End paper. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs and Illustrations. 286 pages. This book provides a close up look at Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, probing their origins and exploring still unanswered questions about these faraway bodies. Robust, professional packaging and... Read more about this item
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NZ$27.54