Space
Space
Gravity's Fatal Attraction : Black Holes in the Universe
Blending descriptive theoretical arguments with the latest observational results, Begelman and Rees present the evidence for black holes and their role in the Universe. This lavishly illustrated book is suitable for introductory undergraduate courses, and will also fascinate amateur astronomers and all readers interested in astronomy and physics.
R 550,00
101 Facts You Didn't Know About Space
Discover strange and amazing facts about familiar objects in the night sky.
R 525,00
Extraterrestrials
Are we alone in the universe? If not, where is everybody? An engaging exploration of one of the most important unsolved problems in science.
R 290,00
Adventures in Space
One day our sun will grow...and grow...and grow...until it ends its life as a red giant 400x its current size. Wonder at facts like these, and much more, in the new illustrated guide to Space.
R 263,50
R 310,00
A Question and Answer Guide to Astronomy
An engaging guide for anyone who has ever wondered about the cosmos, this handy reference gives simple yet rigorous answers to hundreds of astronomical questions. This second edition includes substantial new material throughout, including the latest findings from the New Horizons, Rosetta, and Dawn space missions, and images from professional telescopes.
R 403,51
Discovering Eris : The Symbolism and Significance of a New Planetary Archetype
Explores the astrological significance of Eris, a new dwarf planet in our solar system.
R 144,00
R 180,00
A Dictionary of Astronomy
Completely revised and updated, this dictionary contains over 4,300 entries covering all aspects of astronomy. Written by an expert team of contributors under the editorship of Ian Ridpath, it is an accessible and invaluable reference for students, professionals, and space enthusiasts.
R 295,76
R 347,95
Cycles of Time : An Extraordinary New View of the Universe
Presenting various standard and non-standard cosmological models, discussing black holes in depth as well as taking in the role of the cosmic microwave background along the way, Roger Penrose argues that the Big Bang was not actually the beginning of everything - nor will it signal the end.
R 285,00
Natural Symbols : Explorations in Cosmology
Written against the backdrop of the student uprisings of the late 1960s, this text took seriously the revolutionary fervour of the times. Instead of seeking to destroy the rituals and symbols that can govern and oppress, the author claimed that if transformation were needed, it could only be made possible through better understanding.
R 221,00
R 260,00
An Introduction to Cosmology
The third edition of this successful textbook is fully updated and includes important recent developments in cosmology. With 400 problems and numerous worked examples, it is suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduates on courses in theoretical physics, astrophysics or applied mathematics that include modern cosmology.
R 960,00
A Brief History Of Time : From Big Bang To Black Holes
Was there a beginning of time? It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory.
R 182,75
R 215,00