Nick Lomb (97 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A visually spectacular guide to the history, science and significance of Venus's rare transits across the sun--the perfect companion to the transit on June 5, 2012 (the last one until 2117 )A transit of Venus is one of the rarest and most historically significant planetary alignments--since the invention of the telescope in 1608, there have been only seven. A must-have for all sky-watchers, Transit of Venus is packed with scientific and historical context--for example, astronomers calculated the distance from Earth to the Sun by studying the 1769 transit, which Captain Cook famously sailed to uncharted Tahiti to observe. Here also is an unsurpassed breadth of visual material: NASA photographs of Venus, illustrated observations of earlier transits, and rarely published images of the instruments and expeditions made to study them. With this book, the grandeur and history of transits will be accessible to everyone interested in the ceaseless, wondrous movements of the planets in our solar system.…

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Purchased new and read once. Light wear from storage. Binding still tight. No damage to cover or pages. No marks.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Stiff color illus. wraps, French flaps. Minor surface rubbing, slightly bumped bottom corners. Square binding, clean interior. 1st ptg. 228 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Soft Cover With French Flaps. Condition: Very Good+. 2nd Printing. Black marker line on bottom outside page edges, else fine. 228 pages. Size: 9 Inches Square. With 140 Photos and Illustrations (illustrator). Remainder.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First US Edition, First Printing (2012). Original pictorial glossy French-fold card wrappers (no mylar). Square quarto, 239, [1] pp. Illustrated in rich full color and monochrome throughout with historic astronomical diagrams, archival expedition photography, antique telescope engravings, sky charts, solar imaging, and global transit route maps. Published ahead of the rare June 2012 celestial alignment—the final transit of Venus visible from Earth until December 2117. Astronomer and former Sydney Observatory curator Nick Lomb delivers a comprehensive, accessible chronicle detailing the science, history, and adventurous expeditions surrounding these rare astronomical events. Covers the earliest successful observation by Jeremiah Horrocks in 1631, the global 18th-century scientific expeditions (including Captain James Cook's 1769 voyage on the Endeavour to Tahiti to measure the Astronomical Unit), 19th-century photographic innovations, and modern solar physics. …

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Paperback. Condition: New. The ultimate guide to the night sky.This popular guide by astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb provides stargazers with the ultimate companion to the southern night sky. Featuring monthly sky maps, with details of the movement of the planets, stars and constellations, the 2026 Australasian Sky Guide is a must-have handbook to the year's most exciting celestial events. The book offers the latest information on the solar system and its history, as well as tips for optimal viewing.2026 HIGHLIGHTS:Total eclipse of the Moon in MarchMercury, Mars and Saturn bunch in AprilEta Aquariid meteor shower in MayVenus near Jupiter in JuneOccultation of Jupiter in NovemberSupermoon on Christmas Eve.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The ultimate guide to the night sky.This popular guide by astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb is the perfect companion to the southern night sky. Opening with an essay by Meriam artist Gail Mabo about Torres Strait sky stories, the guide includes everything to orient yourself to the night sky. There are monthly sky maps and descriptions of the stars, planets and constellations for each month of the year. With the latest information on the solar system, the 2027 Australasian Sky Guide is a must-have handbook to the years most exciting celestial events. It is suitable for all, from seasoned astronomers to casual city stargazers.2027 HIGHLIGHTSSupermoon in JanuaryOccultation of Jupiter in MarchEta Aquariid meteor shower in MayVenus near Saturn in MayVenus near Mercury in OctoberVenus near Mars in November The ultimate guide to the night sky. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: New. This popular guide by astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb provides stargazers with everything they need to know about the southern night sky. It contains the latest information on the solar system, historical features, monthly sky maps, details of the year's exciting celestial events, and viewing tips for city dwellers. Wherever you are in Australia or New Zealand, easy calculations allow you to estimate local rise and set times for the Sun, Moon and planets.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. All you need to know about the night skyThis popular guide by astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb provides stargazers with everything they need to know about the southern night sky. It contains the latest information on the solar system, historical features, monthly sky maps, details of the year's exciting celestial events, and viewing tips for city dwellers. Wherever you are in Australia or New Zealand, easy calculations allow you to estimate local rise and set times for the Sun, Moon and planets. The 2024 Australasian Sky Guide also includes a feature by Uncle Ghillar Michael Anderson on the stars and Euahlayi Law.2024 HIGHLIGHTSVenus near Saturn in March Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower in MayOccultation of Saturn in June Mars near Jupiter in AugustSupermoon in September and October Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) in OctoberGeminid meteor shower in December 'When does the Sun set tonight? Which constellations will I see after dark? Are any planets visible? If these are questions that come to mind when you think about the night sky, this is definitely the guidebook for you. Compact and easy to use, you can carry it with you whenever you're out and about under the stars.' - Professor Fred Watson AM, Australia's first Astronomer-at-large. All you need to know about the night sky. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The ultimate guide to the night sky.This popular guide by astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb provides stargazers with the perfect companion to the southern night sky. Opening with an essay by Ki Tahu woman Victoria Campbell on the cultural significance of the heliacal rising of Matariki in winter, this book features monthly sky maps, with details of the movement of the planets, stars and constellations. It also offers the latest information on the solar system and its history, as well as tips for optimal viewing. The 2026 Australasian Sky Guide is a must-have handbook to the year's most exciting celestial events.2026 HIGHLIGHTSTotal eclipse of the Moon in MarchMercury, Mars and Saturn bunch in AprilEta Aquariid meteor shower in MayVenus near Jupiter in JuneOccultation of Jupiter in NovemberSupermoon on Christmas Eve The ultimate guide to the night sky. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 144 pages. 8.26x5.76x11.02 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 128 pages. 8.25x5.75x8.27 inches. In Stock.

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