The almost unimaginably large size of many objects in the universe accounts in part for astronomy`s tremendous appeal. Yet the problem of depicting a vast range of scales is perhaps astronomy`s greatest challenge. ” Sizing Up the Universe” addresses, in highly readable & richly illustrated style, the intriguing concept of size in the universe. The authors
- both professors at Princeton University
- put forward clear, concise, & understandable answers to the hard-to-answer questions: How big is the sun? Our solar system? Our galaxy? The visible universe? What is the largest structure in the cosmos? & how do we know? With size comparisons as a unifying theme, this gorgeous book goes beyond the facts & figures to work as a superb visual guide to the heavens. It captures a fresh vision of the universe, chronicling a host of exciting recent discoveries: new Kuiper belt objects in the solar system, new planets orbiting nearby stars, great walls of galaxies, even the fingerprints of creation in the cosmic microwave background radiation. As a special bonus, ” Sizing Up the Universe”

Includes::, for the first time in an astronomy book (despite repeated requests to reproduce it in previous titles), a beautiful new full-color version of author Richard Gott`s incomparable ” Map of the Universe”. This stunning chart

Includes:: everything from Earth satellites to planets, stars, & distant galaxies. The map has been featured in ” New Scientist” & ” Planetarian Magazine” cover stories, as well as extensive articles in ” The New York Times” & other publications. It has been honoured by The Adler Planetarium through inclusion in a special exhibition & catalogue. In ” Sizing Up the Universe”, ” The Map of the Universe” is beautifully reproduced in full color on a large gatefold section to maximize impact & usefulness. With its original & beautiful way of comparing objects in the heavens...its coverage of remarkable recent discoveries...and its breathtaking gatefold map, ” Sizing Up the Universe” has very wide appeal. It`s a great choice for armchair astronomers, students of all ages, science-minded families, & even the most advanced amateur stargazers, who will find intriguing surprises here.





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The Decorative bicycles & rickshaw by SJS Furniture are elegant beaten iron style models, made from iron & tin, featuring detailed moving parts. They boast real drive chain, moving pedals, wheels & handlebar. The pedals, grips, & saddle are either covered or made from rubber. Lovely details include fixed tyre valves, threaded rubber tyres, saddle suspensions & fully functioning bike st&. Decorative tyre pump, headlight, dynamo & fenders complete the look of these rather elegant models. The Decorative bikes in this series make unique home ornaments & perfect conversation pieces. Please check individual entries for more information on a specific item. ...

One of the titles in the topographic survey of the Svalbard group still published only in a black & white version, without geographical names. These maps cover parts of the northern & north-eastern Spitzbergen, Nordaustlandet, Edgeøya & some of the small islands. The western coast, central & southern part of Spitzbergen, plus two small islands of Svenskøya & Kongsøyaare are now available in colour versions, with contours at 25-metre intervals, bold relief shading & spot heights. The maps settlements, roads & tracks, working & disused mines, airfields, lighthouses & radio beacons, etc. A grid gives UTM co-ordinates plus latitude in steps of 10` & longitude in 20’. ...

One of the maps in the topographic survey of Iceland at 1:100, 000. The series was last revised in the early eighties. Contour interval is 20 meters. In addition to the usual features shown on survey mapping, the maps also include a large amount of information indicating the type of the terrain & land use (block or smooth surfaced lava, clay, boulders, sand & dunes, cultivated area, meadows, pastures, bogs, wetlands, etc.) & details not often found on maps: physicians' residences, parsonages, etc. Each map covers an area of 44 x 40 km / 27 x 25 miles. Margin ticks give latitude & longitude in steps of 6'. Map legend

Includes:: English.

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Map No. 10096, Skäckerfjällen, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50, 000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets & first published by Nordeca in 2011
- 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc. The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk & its subsequent owners the Ugland Group, are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Each map covers an area of 62x 45 kilometres (39 x 28 miles approx.), with a 2-km overlap between the sheets. The maps have contours at 20m intervals (10m glacier contours), plus colouring & graphics to show cultivated areas, bogs, forests, etc. In addition to all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale the maps distinguish between waymarked & unmarked footpaths & show campsites, tourist huts (serviced/self service/no supplies), country hotels & restaurants, & illuminated ski trails. The series uses EUREF89 (WGS84) datum & the maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend is in Norwegian & English. Each title comes in a sturdy protective card envelope.
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Skadar Lake National Park & its environs on a detailed topographic map at 1:55, 000 from Huber Verlag with English language descriptions of hiking & biking trails accompanied by route profiles, & other information about the area. The map covers the National Park with the area between the lake & the Adriatic. Contours at 10m intervals are enhanced by relief shading, graphics to show swamps & colouring indicating woodlands & vineyards. An overprint highlights waymarked hiking & cycling routes & symbols indicate locations with tourist accommodation, cafes & restaurants, bird-watching towers, beaches, etc. Road network shows petrol stations & railway lines are presented with stations. The map has both 1-km UTM grid & latitude/longitude lines at intervals of 5 ...

Skadar Lake National Park in Montenegro including the adjoining area with the Adriatic coast, plus the Albanian side of the lake, on a detailed, contoured & GPS compatible map at 1:55, 000 from Huber Verlag. Contours at 10m intervals are enhanced by relief shading, graphics to show swamps & colouring indicating woodlands & vineyards. An overprint highlights waymarked hiking & cycling routes & symbols indicate locations with tourist accommodation, cafes & restaurants, bird-watching towers, beaches, etc. The map also prominently highlights various sites for bird watching & exploration of local flora & geology. Road network shows petrol stations & railway lines are presented with stations. The map has both 1-km UTM grid & latitude/longitude lines at intervals of 5’, & is indexed. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse are notes about the area, a list of nine GPS waypoints for particularly interesting sites, plus photos & descriptions of over 50 examples of local flora & fauna. All the text is in German only, but names of plants & animals are also in Latin & English.

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Skaftafell area of Iceland at 1:100, 000 in a series of detailed hiking & recreational topographic maps from Mál og menning
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Skaftafell National Park at 1:100, 000, with on the reverse an enlargement of the Skaftafell area at 1:25, 000, in a series of special detailed hiking & touring maps, based on the Icelandic topographic survey, covering the most visited parts of the country. Contours at 20m intervals, with bright colouring and/or graphics show different types of vegetation & terrain, e.g. cultivated areas, bogs, meadows, heath, lichen & moss, lava, glaciers, etc. Footpaths & bridleways are marked Road network shows locations of river fords. Map ticks give latitude & longitude in steps of 4 ...

Skaftafell National Park at 1:100, 000, with on the reverse an enlargement of the Skaftafell area at 1:25, 000, in a series of special detailed hiking & touring maps, based on the Icelandic topographic survey, covering the most visited parts of the country. Contours at 20m intervals, with bright colouring and/or graphics show different types of vegetation & terrain, e.g. cultivated areas, bogs, meadows, heath, lichen & moss, lava, glaciers, etc. Footpaths & bridleways are marked Road network shows locations of river fords. Map ticks give latitude & longitude in steps of 4’. On the reverse, the Skaftafell area is shown in much greater detail at 1:25, 000, indicating the local campsite & guesthouse, & information centre. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1’ & 2’ respectively. Map legend & additional text on the area & its hiking trails include English. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.

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