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Atlas of the Southern Night Sky
 

Atlas of the Southern Night Sky (Hardback, 3rd Revised edition)

By Massey, Steve; Quirk, Steve; Foreword by Watson, Fred

Released to coincide with the transit of Venus on June 5-6 2012, this title allows you to unlock the wonder of the cosmos with all the maps and photographs needed to guide you. It includes information on telescopes and other accessories, charts for navigating the features of the ...

ISBN 9781921517181
Published 1 July 2012 by New Holland Publishers
Interest Age Young Adults
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Why is Uranus Upside Down?: And Other Questions About the Universe

Why is Uranus Upside Down?: And Other Questions About the Universe (Paperback)

By Watson, Fred

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A highly entertaining and informative introduction to our planet and the universe we live in. Space is really, really big as Douglas Adams once said, and this is t the best guide to the stars. He has answers to many questions that have been asked by his radio audience.

ISBN 9781741752533
Published 1 October 2007 by Allen & Unwin
Interest Age All ages
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Stargazer: The Life and Times of the Telescope

Stargazer: The Life and Times of the Telescope (Paperback)

By Watson, Fred

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An anecdotal history of the devlopment of the optical telescope and the people involved.

ISBN 9781741753837
Published 1 October 2007 by Allen & Unwin
Interest Age All ages
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Star-Craving Mad

Star-Craving Mad (Paperback)

By Watson, Fred

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It's surprising how many people outside the science world still harbour the romantic notion that astronomers spend every night with their eyes clapped to giant telescopes, looking for things. The most frequent question astronomer Fred Watson is asked by members of the public is ' ...

ISBN 9781742373768
Published 1 February 2013 by Allen & Unwin
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Astronomica
 

Astronomica (Hardback)

By Watson, Fred; Foreword by Moore, Sir Patrick

Contains comprehensive profiles of each of the planets, the major stars, and other astronomical bodies. This reference book features photographs.

ISBN 9781921209079
Published 3 November 2007 by David Bateman Ltd
Interest Age All ages
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Stargazer: The Life and Times of the Telescope

Stargazer: The Life and Times of the Telescope (Hardback, New title)

By Watson, Fred

Stargazer brings the story of the telescope to general readership for the first time, it presents the most up-to-date historical scholarship in a lively and entertaining manner.

ISBN 9781865086583
Published 1 September 2004 by Allen & Unwin
Interest Age All ages
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Universe
 

Universe (Hardback, Contains Hardback and CD-ROM)

By Watson, Fred; Foreword by Moore, Sir Patrick

This ultimate reference on our universe, featuring the very latest images, contains all you need to know about the cosmos and its fascinating features. Universe brings the cosmic world within easy reach. Contains bonus CD of the night sky.

ISBN 9780733321177
Published 1 November 2007 by ABC Books
Interest Age All ages
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