On the occasion of its 25th anniversary the European Sou- thern Observatory (ESO), is publishing a selection from its photographic treasures of the southern ski

This coffee-table book depicts famous features of the southern sky, such as the Magellanic Clouds and the Tarantula Nebula, as well as the brilliant star cluste

Patrick Moore's painstakingly researched, beautifully illustrated guide to astronomical observation for casual and serious observers.

The latest findings of space probes and the principles of astronomy are explained clearly and supplemented by guidelines for choosing the best optical equipment

The creation of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in 1962 was the culmination of the dream of leading astronomers from five European countries. Over the y