Solar System: The Sun & Planets

When Nicolaus Copernicus claimed that the Earth was not stationary at the centre of the universe but circled the Sun, he brought about a total revo...

This book is primarily concerned with fundamental components of solar physics, terrestrial geophysics and general climate issues. Phenomena such as...

The Sunday Times Bestseller In Wonders of the Solar System the book of the acclaimed BBC TV series Professor Brian Cox will take us on ...

Are we alone in the universe, or are there other life forms 'out there'? This is one of the most scientifically and philosophically important quest...

The Sun, as our nearest star, is of enormous importance for life on Earth - providing the warm radiation and light which allowed complex life to ev...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2021 FINALIST FOR THE PEN/E.O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF ...

A tour of Mars in the human imagination, from ancient astrologers to modern explorers. Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans si...

A perfect book for anyone wishing to learn more about our local star, eclipses and the Northern Lights The Sun is incredibly dynamic and ...

Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a bi...

Forget about rockets to Mars the future of space science lies with the search for exoplanets Twenty years ago, the search for planets outside the...

Meteorites are natural objects that have fallen from space to the Earths surface. Once considered bad omens, they are now recognised as a unique wi...

Essential for life on earth and a major influence on our environment, the Sun is also the most fascinating object in the daytime sky. Every day we ...

Full of personal insights and accounts of the long journey to getting a man on the moon, Missions to the Moon is the perfect companion for anyone w...

An accessible, abridged edition with a new introduction. Renaissance Natural philosopher Nicolaus Copernicus's pioneering discovery of the heliocen...