CLEATOR, P.E.

An Introduction to Space Travel.

London: Museum Press Limited, 1962. 2nd printing with minor amendments. Published at the dawn of the Space Age, the book also covers early speculation and fictional treatment. The author was largely responsible for founding the British Interplanetary Society in 1933, which remains .the world's oldest existing space advocacy body. Pp.160, black & white photo frontispiece + 14 further plates and 45 figure illustrations. Brown cloth, dustwrapper slightly rubbed withwear to top edges and top of spine. VG/G+.

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Book number: 49441

Catalogue: Science: : Astronomy

Keywords: Cleator Introduction Space Travel Astronomy Science Space Flight Speculation Fiction Orbits Destinations Extra Terrestrial Man Moon Lunar 51180 Science: : Astronomy

FIRSOFF, V.A.

Strange World of the Moon. An Enquiry into Lunar Physics.

London: Hutchinson, 1959. 1st edition. "Explores, in terms accessible to the non-scientific reader, the almost virgin field of the properties of lunar rocks and the associated questions of the atmosphere and origin of the moon..Snow and ice may yet exist on the actual surface of the moon under conditions imposed by a strange regime of weather vulcanism and a low-lying temporary atmosphere. Some forms of life are conceivable there. The structure of its surface appears to show that the moon is a captured planet which has approached to and receded from the earth more than once." Pp.x/226, frontis[piece + 12 further black & white plates + map showing positions of the larger features on the moon mentioned in this book, a few light spots mainly affecting closed page edges. Black boards with blue and white titles is clean. Dustwrapper has losses affecting half of the title to front as well as large portion of upper rear + smaller losses to lower edges and wear to spine edge and corners, but is now in a removable clear protective wrap. Scarce. VG/Fair.** In his book Strange World of the Moon, Firsoff suggested that there are underground oceans on the moon. Astronomer G. Fielder commented in the New Scientist magazine that most astronomers would not accept this view but as the book contains interesting new ideas it is recommended to all students of the moon. (wiki).

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Book number: 50997

Catalogue: Astronomy

Keywords: Firsoff Strange World Moon Lunar Physics Satellite Mountains Meteorites Lunavoes Colour Atmosphere Water Life Astronomy 52443 Astronomy

FIRSOFF, V.A.

Strange World of the Moon. An Inquiry into its Physical Features and the Possibility of Life.

New York: Science Editions Inc, 1962. "What is the moon made of? Does it have an atmosphere? Is it a chunk torn from the earth or a one-independent planet captured by the earth's gravity? Is it volcanic? Does life exist anywhere on its surface or in its interior?" Pp.x/226, frontis[piece + 12 further black & white plates + map showing positions of the larger features on the moon mentioned in this book, ink-stamp to lower front endpaper, top corner of front free endpaper clipped. Paperback, minor scuffing to edges. Scarce. G+.** In his book Strange World of the Moon, Firsoff suggested that there are underground oceans on the moon. Astronomer G. Fielder commented in the New Scientist magazine that most astronomers would not accept this view but as the book contains interesting new ideas it is recommended to all students of the moon. (wiki).

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Book number: 50998

Catalogue: Astronomy

Keywords: Firsoff Strange World Moon Lunar Physics Satellite Mountains Meteorites Lunavoes Colour Atmosphere Water Life Astronomy 52433 Astronomy

MOORE, PATRICK AND CATTERMOLE, PETER.

The Craters of the Moon. An Observational Approach.

London: Lutterworth Press, 1967. 1st edition. "The origin of the craters and other surface features of the Moon has been one of the major controversies between astronomers for many years..Many theories have been put forward but only two are now regarded seriously; either that the craters were formed by volcanic action or by meteorite impact..The approach of this book is essentially practical. It is unlike any previous work on the subject since the authors apply known geological principles to established observational data and yet state their case in a clearly expressed and extremely readable manner." Pp.160, 16 black & white plates + 45 figure illustrations. Red cloth, speckled bleached spots to lower edges of boards. Dustwrapper has tears to top and lower edges front and rear, but is now in a removable clear protective wrap. Scarce. VG/Good.

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Book number: 51009

Catalogue: Science: : Astronomy

Keywords: Moore Cattermole Craters Moon Observational Approach Lumar Surface Geology Volcanic Meteoric Deformation Maria Mountains Walled Formations Linear Lunar Rays Astronomy 52450 Science: : Astronomy

MOORE, PATRICK.

Guide to the Moon.

London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1953. !st edition, 2nd impression. "Can be followed by anyone with the least knowledge of the subject..The writer has the power of conveying the excitement of lunar observation." Pp.224, frontispiece + 12 further black & white plates and 13 figure illustrations, folding outline map to end, owner's name to inside front board. Black cloth, dustwrapper has edge creases and wear. VG/Good.

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Book number: 50980

Catalogue: Science: : Astronomy

Keywords: Patrick Moore Guide Moon Lunar Observation Movements Features Landscape Surface Craters Eclipses Earth 52418 Science: : Astronomy

PHILLIPS, KENNETH J.H.

Guide to the Sun.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995. 052139788X. "With the minimum of technicalities, the author describes our present understanding of the sun's surface and atmosphere, its interior, and its interaction with the rest of the solar system, in particular with the earth." 24.5cms x 17cms. Pp.xiv/386, many black & white photos and other figure illustrations. Paperback. VG.

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Book number: 45850

Catalogue: Science: : Astronomy

Keywords: Phillips Guide Sun Solar System Surface Atmosphere Observation Photosphere Chromosphere Corona Flares Stars Energy Heliographic 47401 Science: : Astronomy

UMIST.

The History of the Manchester Astronomical Societies. (The First 100 Years).

Manchester: UMIST A.V.P.U, 1992. 1st edition. Pp.46, 8 black & white photo illustrations + 1 map. Paperback. VG.

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Book number: 49198

Catalogue: Science: : Astronomy

Keywords: Uumis History Manchester Astronomical Societies Astrophotograhy Observational Astronomy Francis Godlee Total Eclipse Auroral Display 50675 Science: : Astronomy