The New Zealand Night Sky by Alistair Hughes
28.00 NZD
Category: NZ - Childrens Picture Books
The night sky in Aotearoa New Zealand is not only spectacular but it's different from the rest of the world. Explore the constellations, planets and galaxies above us while learning more about Māori astronomy and the inspiring New Zealanders who have made famous discoveries about the exploration of spac ...Show more
New Zealand's Night Sky by Stardome Observatory Planetarium
16.00 NZD
Category: Astronomy
When you look up at the stars in the night sky it can be easy to think of them as lights glowing on a large dark ceiling. Can you identify the brightest stars and planets? Do you know which constellations are visible right now, and what their stories are? New Zealand's Night Skyby the Stardome Observato ...Show more
Naked Eye Wonders: A Short Guide to the Stars as seen from Aotearoa New Zealand (4th Edition, 2005) by Paul Taylor
16.00 NZD
Category: Astronomy
A lightweight pocket size guide to the stars of Aotearoa for travellers & backpackers. Fourth edition now in full colour and includes chapter about Matariki.
2024 Guide to the Night Sky Southern Hemisphere: A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Australia, New Zealand and South Africa by Storm Dunlop, Wil Tirion, Collins Astronomy
23.00 NZD
Category: Astronomy
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2024. Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from ...Show more
Easy Astrophotography: Shooting the Night Sky by David Skernick
55.00 NZD
Category: Astronomy
Ever look up at the sky and say, "Wow!"? This is the best way to capture the universe in photographs. Everything you need to know about photographing: - the moon - eclipses - the Milky Way - star fields - star trails - comets - meteor showers A complete list of the equipment you will need shows tha ...Show more
Heaven on Earth - How Copernicus, Brahe, Kepler, and Galileo Discovered the Modern World by J. S. Fauber
28.00 NZD
Category: History
'What Fauber does well is humanize these four residents of the pantheon of science... The story is seldom less than fascinating. A readable, enjoyable contribution to the history of science.' - Kirkus An intimate examination of a scientific family - that of Nicolaus Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Johannes Ke ...Show more
Southern Nights - The story of New Zealand's night sky by Naomi Arnold
65.00 NZD
Category: Astronomy | Reading Level: near fine
Meet the night sky, down under Aotearoa New Zealand was founded on stargazing. It was celestial navigation that brought the first people here, and it was tatai arorangi, Maori astronomy, that helped people survive once they arrived. There is no better place on Earth to view the brilliance of other worl ...Show more
The Astronomers' Library: The Books that Unlocked the Mysteries of the Universe by Karen Masters
65.00 NZD
Category: Astronomy | Series: Liber Historica Ser.
Indulge in this collection of the best astronomy books from the past 800 years. The Astronomers' Library is a rich history of astronomy (and astrology) publishing across Europe. This is a carefully selected arrangement of publications from all over the continent - Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, ...Show more
Stars and Planets by DK
24.00 NZD
Category: Astronomy
A compact, comprehensive guide to looking at stars and planets for readers from around the worldThe clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky. Authoritative text, crystal-clear charts, and a systematic approach make the DK Handbook of Star and Planets the perfect beginner's guide to the ...Show more
The Solar System: Discover the Mysteries of Our Sun and the Planets that Orbit It by DK
35.00 NZD
Category: Children - Reference
A spectacular reference book for children ages 7-9 that explores our sun and the planets that surround it This incredible guide to the solar system launches 7- to 9-year-olds on a breathtaking journey into space through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. The perfect in ...Show more
Children's First Space Encyclopedia by Claudia Martin; Helen Giles (Contribution by)
25.00 NZD
Category: Children - Reference
This comprehensive guide presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible for younger readers. Contents: Chapter 1: The Solar System The Solar System Mercury Venus Earth The Moon Mars The Asteroid Belt Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Chapter 2: The Universe The Universe Types of Star ...Show more
Astronomy For Dummies by Stephen P. Maran
48.00 NZD
Category: Astronomy | Series: For Dummies
Your updated guide to exploring the night sky Do you know the difference between a red giant and a white dwarf? From asteroids to black holes, this easy-to-understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring updated star maps, charts, and an insert with gorgeous full-color photographs, ...Show more