Books and Publications
We offer the following titles written by members of Observatoire Solaire or recommended authors.
Our books are available on Amazon. For details of each book please click on the title.
Independent expert reviews of our books can be found here.
Astronomy section
An Introduction to Mathematical Astrophysics
A comprehensive and readable textbook suitable for students progressing beyond high school diplomas/baccalaureate/A-level to undergraduate courses in astronomy and physics. This book is students of mathematics and physics; undergraduates on physics and astronomy courses; and amateur astronomers who are looking for a more in-depth appreciation of the mathematics and physical processes within the field of astronomy.
Note - a free PDF copy of this book is available upon request.
(The hardcover copy of this book is currently being reviewed by The Observatory and their review will be published here when available)
Francois Felix Tisserand – Forgotten Genius of Celestial Mechanics
The life and works of Tisserand, director of the Paris Observatory at the end of the 19th century and formulator of the Tisserand criteria used to identify comets and asteroids. Suitable for all readers.
A short article based upon this book appeared in the RAS Astronomy & Geophysics journal: 2017 A&G 58; 5.35
the abstract of which can be viewed here.
The book has also received acclaim by reviewers within the Society for the History of Astronomy's SHA Bulletin issue 30, Autumn 2018, and the February 2019 issue of the Observatory, The Observatory (139,1268,2019), and can be viewed here
The Limousin Asteroid impact of the Triassic Rhaetian Age
The astronomical and geological aspects of the Rhaetian age impact near Rochechouart, and its contribution to the Triassic - Jurassic boundary mass extinction. Suitable for all readers
A very pleasing review of this book was published in the June 2018 edition The Observatory(138, 1263, 2018)
The Sun – Shining Light on the Solar System
An undergraduate level text on solar physics, with full explanations of mathematical aspects. Suitable for amateur astronomers, self-study, and aspiring or current undergraduate students of physics or astronomy. (Now out of print)
The Asteroids of the Solar System
An informative and current assessment of the classes of asteroids; their orbits; composition and dynamics; and the historic and potential impacts on the Earth. Suitable for all readers of this website. (Now out of print)
Our books are available on Amazon. For details of each book please click on the title.
Independent expert reviews of our books can be found here.
Astronomy section
An Introduction to Mathematical Astrophysics
A comprehensive and readable textbook suitable for students progressing beyond high school diplomas/baccalaureate/A-level to undergraduate courses in astronomy and physics. This book is students of mathematics and physics; undergraduates on physics and astronomy courses; and amateur astronomers who are looking for a more in-depth appreciation of the mathematics and physical processes within the field of astronomy.
Note - a free PDF copy of this book is available upon request.
(The hardcover copy of this book is currently being reviewed by The Observatory and their review will be published here when available)
Francois Felix Tisserand – Forgotten Genius of Celestial Mechanics
The life and works of Tisserand, director of the Paris Observatory at the end of the 19th century and formulator of the Tisserand criteria used to identify comets and asteroids. Suitable for all readers.
A short article based upon this book appeared in the RAS Astronomy & Geophysics journal: 2017 A&G 58; 5.35
the abstract of which can be viewed here.
The book has also received acclaim by reviewers within the Society for the History of Astronomy's SHA Bulletin issue 30, Autumn 2018, and the February 2019 issue of the Observatory, The Observatory (139,1268,2019), and can be viewed here
The Limousin Asteroid impact of the Triassic Rhaetian Age
The astronomical and geological aspects of the Rhaetian age impact near Rochechouart, and its contribution to the Triassic - Jurassic boundary mass extinction. Suitable for all readers
A very pleasing review of this book was published in the June 2018 edition The Observatory(138, 1263, 2018)
The Sun – Shining Light on the Solar System
An undergraduate level text on solar physics, with full explanations of mathematical aspects. Suitable for amateur astronomers, self-study, and aspiring or current undergraduate students of physics or astronomy. (Now out of print)
The Asteroids of the Solar System
An informative and current assessment of the classes of asteroids; their orbits; composition and dynamics; and the historic and potential impacts on the Earth. Suitable for all readers of this website. (Now out of print)
