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Reality is Not What it Seems by Carlo Rovelli

$30.00 NZD

Category: Astronomy

What are time and space made of? Where does matter come from? And what exactly is reality? Scientist Carlo Rovelli has spent his life exploring these questions and pushing the boundaries of what we know. Here he explains how our image of the world has changed throughout centuries. From Aristotle to Albe rt Einstein, Michael Faraday to the Higgs boson, he takes us on a wondrous journey to show us that beyond our ever-changing idea of reality is a whole new world that has yet to be discovered. ...Show more

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The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos by Brian Greene

$30.00 NZD

Category: Popular Science

From the best-selling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos comes his most expansive and accessible book to date--a book that takes on the grandest question: Is ours the only universe? There was a time when "universe" meant all there is. Everything. Yet, in recent years discoverie s in physics and cosmology have led a number of scientists to conclude that our universe may be one among many. With crystal-clear prose and inspired use of analogy, Brian Greene shows how a range of different "multiverse" proposals emerges from theories developed to explain the most refined observations of both subatomic particles and the dark depths of space: a multiverse in which you have an infinite number of doppelgängers, each reading this sentence in a distant universe; a multiverse comprising a vast ocean of bubble universes, of which ours is but one; a multiverse that endlessly cycles through time, or one that might be hovering millimeters away yet remains invisible; another in which every possibility allowed by quantum physics is brought to life. Or, perhaps strangest of all, a multiverse made purely of math. Greene, one of our foremost physicists and science writers, takes us on a captivating exploration of these parallel worlds and reveals how much of reality's true nature may be deeply hidden within them. And, with his unrivaled ability to make the most challenging of material accessible and entertaining, Greene tackles the core question: How can fundamental science progress if great swaths of reality lie beyond our reach? Sparked by Greene's trademark wit and precision, The Hidden Reality is at once a far-reaching survey of cutting-edge physics and a remarkable journey to the very edge of reality--a journey grounded firmly in science and limited only by our imagination. From the Hardcover edition. ...Show more

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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson; Gregory Mone

$23.00 NZD

Category: Astronomy

America's most celebrated astrophysicist invites young readers to explore the mysteries of the universe. Neil deGrasse Tyson has become one of the most recognizable and respected figures in science, beloved to curious kids. In this adaptation of his #1 New York Times bestseller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Tyson has-for the first time-served up the universe in a handy, portable package designed specifically for young readers. From the difference between a star and a supernova to what matter and dark matter really are, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry will turn busy kids into budding experts on the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe. Extra explanations make accessible even the trickiest concepts, including questions around the nature of space and time. Along the way, Tyson's characteristic wit ensures a journey packed with fun. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces young readers to an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry, fostering the cosmic perspective that outer space inspires in all of us. ...Show more

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Southern Nights: The story of New Zealand's night sky by Naomi Arnold

$66.00 NZD

Category: Astronomy

Aotearoa New Zealand was founded onstargazing. It was celestial navigationthat brought the first people here,and it was tatai arorangi, Maori astronomy,that helped people survive once theyarrived. There is no better place onEarth to view the brilliance of otherworlds.Covering eclipses, aurorae,comets an d constellations, backyardobservatories, traditional stargazersand world-class astrophotographers,this is the unique story of Te WhanauMarama, our family of light - thenight sky that glows above us all. ...Show more

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Space (Pocket Eyewitness) by DK

$13.00 NZD

Category: Astronomy | Series: Pocket Eyewitness

Become a space traveller and explore our Solar System and the Universe beyond in a cool mini encyclopedia that's packed with pictures. With space facts at your fingertips, Pocket Eyewitness Spacemakes learning about space fun. With more than 170 profiles on planets, stars, meteorites, and moons, you'll soon become an expert on all things space. Look closer at amazing planetary features, such as Jupiter's Red Spot and Mars' Olympus Mons, the tallest mountain in our Solar System. Find out, too, about the scale of the Universe, how telescopes work, see the life cycle of a star, the probes exploring other worlds, and life on the International Space Station orbiting our planet. All this and more can be discovered in Pocket Eyewitness Space, a pocket-sized guide that's out of this world! ...Show more

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Ultimate Explorer Night Sky by National Geographic Kids

$30.00 NZD

Category: Astronomy | Series: Nat Geo - Ultimate Explorer Ser.

This fun, photo-filled, fact-packed night sky guide will encourage kids to stop and look up to spot stars and planets right from their own gardens. From Mars to meteor showers, the Big Dipper to satellites, kids will learn how, where, and when to spot space phenomena in the night sky at any time of the year in this field guide. With tons of info, it's the perfect companion for the garden, day trips, camping or holidays. Durable and portable, it's just right for pocket or backpack. ...Show more

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Mt John : The First 50 Years by HEARNSHAW JOHN & GILMORE ALAN

$40.00 NZD

Category: Astronomy

Mt John University Observatory is New Zealand's only professional research observatory for optical astronomy. John Hearnshaw, a past director of the observatory, has delved into the observatory archives to write this engaging account of Mt John's fascinating history. Alan Gilmore, the recently retired o bservatory superintendent, has added to this with his personal recollections, having worked at the observatory for more than 34 years. Fifty years ago, in 1965, Mt John University Observatory was founded at Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie Basin to take advantage of the favourable conditions for astronomy. Telescopes were installed, and in 1981 a lighting ordinance helped protect the site from light pollution. Astronomical research had been thriving on Mt John for 40 years when astro-tourism started to take off, largely due to the venture company Earth & Sky. Today Mt John is both a research observatory and a mecca for stargazing astro-tourists, who come to see the pristine landscape and the amazing dark night skies. It is one of the most beautiful astronomical observatories in the world, but also a place with an often turbulent history, having been rocked by personality battles, funding shortfalls, student demonstrations and on one occasion, a destructive fire. In spite of all that, its scientific work has been an outstanding success, and Mt John's research work, especially in stellar astronomy, is known and respected around the world. Mt John - The First 50 Years: A celebration of half a century of optical astronomy at the University of Canterbury is richly illustrated, with almost 200 figures, many of them outstanding landscape and nightscape photographs taken by the acclaimed Tekapo photographer, Fraser Gunn. ...Show more

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2021 Guide to the Night Sky - Southern Hemisphere

$23.00 NZD

Category: Astronomy

A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2021.   Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from New Zealand and South Africa.  Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion.   Content includes:   * Advice on where to start looking   * Easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see   * Special, detailed charts for positions of planets, minor planets and comets in 2021   * Seasonal charts   * Details of dark sky sites   * Details of objects and events you might see in 2021   * Diagrams of notable events visible from Australia, and some for New Zealand and South Africa   ...Show more

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Planetarium Activity Book (Welcome to the Museum) by Chris Wormell; Raman Prinja

$23.00 NZD

Category: Astronomy | Series: Welcome To The Museum

Following the incredible Planetarium, Chris W ormell returns w ith a companion activity book. Bursting w ith fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and space lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover so mething new and use their imagination to draw , decorate and design on every pull-out page. ...Show more

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The Night Sky Explorer by Robin & Jackson Kerrod

$50.00 NZD

Category: Astronomy

The Night Sky Explorer contains all the information and equipment the aspiring astronomer needs to get started. The hardback case contains two separate pocket size books, designed to travel with you on star gazing trips: • Mapping the Skies includes maps of the major constellations for each month of the year & a guide to spotting them, along with a complete introduction to the history of astronomy and astrological discoveries, including the origins of the constellations and the stories behind their names • The Sky Watch Notebook is designed to help you keep track of what you see at different times of the year. It includes tips throughout for what to see and how to record your observations. • The star of the kit is a Southern Hemisphere planisphere, in a pocket flap inside the front cover. The planisphere has adjustable disks that reveal celestial phenomena for any given time of year. The Night Sky Explorer will appeal to anyone who has ever looked into the night sky and wanted to know more about the constellations over their head. ...Show more

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First Light - Switching on Stars at the Dawn of Time by Emma Chapman

$33.00 NZD

Category: Astronomy

Astronomers have successfully observed a great deal of the Universe's history, from recording the afterglow of the Big Bang to imaging thousands of galaxies, and even to visualising an actual black hole. There's a lot for astronomers to be smug about. But when it comes to understanding how the Universe began and grew up we are literally in the dark ages. In effect, we are missing the first one billion years from the timeline of the Universe. This brief but far-reaching period in the Universe's history, known to astrophysicists as the 'Epoch of Reionisation', represents the start of the cosmos as we experience it today. The time when the very first stars burst into life, when darkness gave way to light. After hundreds of millions of years of dark, uneventful expansion, one by the one these stars suddenly came into being. This was the point at which the chaos of the Big Bang first began to yield to the order of galaxies, black holes and stars, kick-starting the pathway to planets, to comets, to moons, and to life itself. Incorporating the very latest research into this branch of astrophysics, this book sheds light on this time of darkness, telling the story of these first stars, hundreds of times the size of the Sun and a million times brighter, lonely giants that lived fast and died young in powerful explosions that seeded the Universe with the heavy elements that we are made of. Emma Chapman tells us how these stars formed, why they were so unusual, and what they can teach us about the Universe today. She also offers a first-hand look at the immense telescopes about to come on line to peer into the past, searching for the echoes and footprints of these stars, to take this period in the Universe's history from the realm of theoretical physics towards the wonder of observational astronomy. ...Show more

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Anatomicum (Welcome to the Museum) by Jennifer Z. Paxton

$50.00 NZD

Category: Astronomy | Series: Welcome To The Museum

Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore... Step inside the pages of this beautiful book to uncover the mysteries of anatomy, expertly curated to give you the experience of a museum exhibition from the comfort of your ow n home. The 2019 offering from Big Picture Press's W elcome to the Muse um series, Anatomicum guides readers through the organs and systems of the human body, from the muscles w e use to show emotion, to the delicate w orkings of the brain. W ith sumptuous artw ork by Katy W iedemann and expert text by anatomy professor Dr Jennifer Z Paxton, this encyclopaedic tome is a feast of anatomical know ledge. ...Show more

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