Since 1957, over 350 people have walked in space, 8000 satellites and spacecraft have been launched, and billions of dollars have been spent. The full-colour book covers it all over 428 pages.

$99

Why is Uranus Upside Down?

By Fred Watson

A highly entertaining and informative introduction to our planet and the universe we live in. Have you ever wondered what dark matter is or why galaxies collide? Or why the Moon is gradually drifting away from Earth? Space is really, really big, as Douglas Adams once pointed out, and there is no better guide to it than Fred Watson, astronomer to the stars.

$24.95

Celestial Sampler

By Sue French

Take a tour of the universe with Sky & Telescope contributing editor Sue French. This compilation of her columns will introduce you to a wealth of deep-sky wonders and have you exploring unusual stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.

$45

The Man Who Ran The Moon

By Piers Bizony

In 1961, James Webb took charge of the grandest exploration project ever known - Apollo. By the end of it, his name was wiped from history. This book explains why Webb took the bullet aimed at NASA.

$39.95

The Goldilocks Enigma

By Paul Davies

Award-winning writer Paul Davies shows how all the different aspects of the cosmos, everything from the most humble carbon atom through to the speed of light, conspire to allow life to exist.

$55

Bad Astronomy

By Philip Plait

Is it true you can only balance an egg on end during the equinox? Were the moon landings staged? Philip Plait dispells myths and misconceptions with wit and clarity.

$24.95

Video Astronomy

By Steve Massey, Thomas A. Dobbins and Eric J. Douglass

This essential reference book remains your complete guide to capturing images of the night sky on video. You'll learn how to use webcams, digital video and camcorders.

$49.95

Worlds Beyond

The Thrill of Planetary Exploration as told by Leading Experts

Edited by S. Alan Stern

With the development of space travel, we have begun to explore worlds beyond Earth. Ten planetary scientists have come together to describe their favourite planet, what they have discovered, and what drives them to explore.

$49.95

This sensational DVD covers the Sun, all the planets, moons, asteroids and other bodies within our Solar System. With images from the Spirit Rover on Mars and a special on the outer planets by Voyager, Solar System DVD is a two-hour visual feast.

$9.95

This two hour DVD covers deep space beyond our Solar System with magnificent photographs of stars, galaxies, black holes, nebulae, and pulsars. Features some of the best Hubble images. A must have.

$9.95

Immerse yourself in stunning images of spaceflight. See the majestic curved Earth glide quietly by under you and bear witness to that one small step that forever changed human history. Spaceflight DVD is two hours of visual wonder.

$9.95

A series of 18 Photo-Maps (nine double-sided A4 pages) + CD of the Moon, showing the various phases with major features along the terminator named and marked for each phase. The maps have a water-resistant coating and come with an index of marked features and instructions for use.

$19.95

Star Charts

By Wil Tirion

A series of 18 maps (nine double-sided A4 pages) + CD covering the entire sky. The charts have a water resistant laminate coat to make them more durable when used outside. An additional reference guide provides an overall view of all 18 charts and an index to the constellations and major stars.

$24.95