More NASA Publications!

We're offering up two more great NASA publications and a rare copy of The Photographic Story of Mars by famous astronomer Earl Slipher. 

Slipher conducted detailed telescopic analysis of the Red Planet from Lowell Observatory and chronicled over 50 years of photographic studies of Mars in this rare and fantastic volume published in 1962.

Our two NASA publications include original hardcover editions of Exploring Space With A Camera, released in 1968, and The Mariner 6 and 7 Pictures of Mars, published in 1971. The former features color and black and white photography of the Earth, the Moon and Mars conducted by the administration during the 1960s.

The latter is a terrific collection of Mariner data and photography from the early Mars missions. 

Exploring Space with a Camera (NASA, 1968)  $15

The Mariner 6 and 7 Pictures of Mars (NASA, 1971) $25

The Photographic Story of Mars (Earl Slipher, 1962) $75

Interested? Contact scopefreaks(at)gmail.com

VIXEN A80MF Achromatic Refractor - $135

If you are looking to start out with something a little larger than a beginner scope or need a better guidescope for your astrophotography rig, the A80Mf Refractor is your solution. This sleek scope will reveal good detail in both solar system and deep sky objects. 

With an optional sun projection accessory or lens filter you'll be in for some spectacular solar views. The A80Mf, although inexpensive, is not a toy telescope. It has the same quality glass and exacting workmanship that goes into Vixen's much larger telescopes. 

This item was used for a very brief time as a guidescope and is in excellent working condition. Finderscope, dovetail plate and tube rings are already attached, just plunk it down on your existing mount and you're ready to go!

A A80MF retails for about $240. Scope Freaks offers this one to you for $135.

Interested? Contact scopefreaks(at)gmail.com

More Planetary Atlases!

We have three remarkable books available for those interested in planetary geology and exploration. 

The first is a NASA Atlas of Mercury. Published in 1979, this is a fascinating and wonderfully illustrated atlas of the innermost planet in our solar system. This isn't one you're likely to find in your local used book store!

Next up is another marvelous NASA publication from 1984. Voyager 1 & 2 Atlas of the Six Saturnian Satellites is a detailed collection of imagery assembled by the detailed analysis done by these two probes during their epic solar system journey. This is a meticulously organized atlas loaded with imagery and planetary mapping.

Finally, a copy of Planetary Landscapes by Ronald Greeley. Anyone interested in planetary geology will find this a highly useful and informative volume. 

NASA Atlas of Mercury  $28

Voyager 1 & 2 Atlas of the Six Saturnian Satellites  $60

Planetary Landscapes  $25

Interested? Contact scopefreaks(at)gmail.com

"FIRST WALK" 1991 ALEXEI LEONOV SIGNED PRINT - $99 **SOLD**

Scope Freaks has a fantastic and rare collectible up for sale. This is a 16.5"x20" limited edition print depicting man's first walk in space on March 18, 1965. Signed & numbered (#943/950) by Cosmonaut & artist Alexei Leonov. 

Very fine and framed behind glass. Pacific Coast Galaxy Publishers Certificate of Authentication included. 

Interested? Contact scopefreaks@gmail.com

Controversial Astronomy! **SOLD**

Fred Hoyle and Chandra Wickramasinghe are two purveyors of controversy when it comes to arguments that life may have originated beyond Earth. We've got three terrific books that methodically lay out some stunning theories as to how life on Earth may have not got its start here.

Evolution from Space (1981)           $14  (1st US edition)

The Intelligent Universe (1983/84)   $28 (1st US edition)

Diseases From Space (1979)             $13 (1st US edition)

Interested? Contact scopefreaks(at)gmail.com

Cosmology Classics (A couple autographed!)

We've cobbled together six terrific books on the universe that are destined to keep you up late nights (if you're not outside with your telescope instead). Two of these great books are autographed by their respective authors.

The Black Hole War (Leonard Susskind, 2008)  $10

The Hidden Reality (Briane Greene, 2011) $27  **Autographed by Author**

How Old Is the Universe? (David Weintraub, 2011) $14

Many Worlds In One (Alex Vilenkin, 2007) $9

In Search of the Multiverse (John Gribbin, 2010) $7

The Whole Shebang (Timothy Ferris, 1997) $29  **Autographed by Author**

Interested? Contact scopefreaks(at)gmail.com

Hamlyn Atlas of the Moon - $100 **SOLD**

We've scored a very rare gem in the form of a 1991 copy of the classic lunar atlas by Antonin Rukl. We recently sold a copy of this atlas printed in 2004 so this one is even more hard to come by.

Expertly laid out, handy and easy to use, this is considered the penultimate lunar reference tool. Great illustrations and pertinent information abounds!

We're offering this valuable atlas up for $100 and that includes free shipping in CONUS. 

Interested? Contact scopefreaks(at)gmail.com