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241–264 of 509 titles
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JOURNEY FROM THE CENTER OF THE SUN
JACK B. ZIRKER · 2002 · 302 pgs
Well written guide to our star; good for both observers and theorists.
No. 567, Shelf J
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JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE WITH THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE
BARBREE & CAIDIN · 1995 · 232 pgs
Hubble’s photographs take you on a journey from our solar system to distant galaxies, and to the edge of the beginning of time.
No. 708, Shelf J
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JUPITER
HUNT & MOORE · 1981 · 96 pgs
Thorough discussion of the planet Jupiter and its moons, with photos from Pioneer and Voyager space probes.
No. 714, Shelf J
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LAROUSSE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ASTRONOMY
RUDAUX & DE VAUCOULEURS · 1959 · 506 pgs
Profusely illustrated tour of the universe ca. 1959. Valuable for its excellent drawings of astronomical subjects.
No. 446, Shelf L
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LECTURE-TUTORIALS FOR INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY
PRATHER, et al. · 2013 · 168 pgs
Exercises present astronomical facts, and then ask the student to answer extrapolations. Written for “Astronomy 101”, but would be accessible to the high school grade level.
No. 749, Shelf L
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LEFT HAND OF CREATION
THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF THE EXPANDING UNIVERSE
BARROW & SILK · 1983 · 256 pgs
Modern cosmological theories presented in non-mathematical language for the general reader. Interesting reading or for reference.
No. 223, Shelf L
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LESSONS FROM THE MASTERS
CURRENT CONCEPTS IN ASTRONOMICAL IMAGE PROCESSING
PATRICK MOORE · 2013 · 385 PGS
There are currently thousands of amateur astronomers around the world engaged in astrophotography at a sophisticated level. Their ranks far outnumber professional astronomers doing the same and their contributions both technically and artistically are the dominant drivers of progress in the field today. This book is a unique collaboration of individuals world-renowned in their particular area and covers in detail each of the major sub-disciplines of astrophotography. This approach offers the reader the greatest opportunity to learn the most current information and the latest techniques directly from the foremost innovators in the field today.
No. 905, Shelf l
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LIGHT-HEARTED ASTRONOMER
KEN FULTON · 1984 · 115 pgs
A look at amateur astronomy from the inside, complete with irony, pathos, goofiness, and some real practical advice for the amateur.
No. 225, Shelf L
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LIGHT AT THE EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE
LEADING COSMOLOGISTS ON THE BRINK OF A SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION
MICHAEL LEMONICK · 1993 · 325 pgs
A view from the early 1990s of the luminary individuals from the fields of astronomy and cosmology, who over the preceeding two decades, had helped draw a new image of the Cosmos.
No. 743, Shelf L
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LOWELL AND MARS
WM. GRAVES HOYT · 1976 · 376 pgs
Detailed and well written biography of the astronomer who stimulated much of both planetary study and controversy. What about those canals?
No. 226, Shelf L
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LUNAR ATLAS
DINSMORE ALTER, ed. · 1964 · 343 pgs
154 photographic plates with documented text was heralded as one of the bibliographical events of 1964.
No. 693, Shelf L
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LUNAR ATLAS
DINSMORE ALTER · 1964 · 343 pgs
Dinsmore’s oversized photographic atlas of lunar regions, under different phases of illumination.
No. 818, Shelf L
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MAKING & ENJOYING TELESCOPES
6 COMPLETE PROJECTS
MILLER & WILSON · 1995 · 160 pgs
Full plans for five different homemade telescopes and a camera platform, plus a basic guide to observing.
No. 514, Shelf M
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MAKING A REFRACTOR TELESCOPE
NORMAN REMER · 2006 · 391 pgs
Hands-on book for the amateur who always thought making a refractor was too difficult to even consider.
No. 659, Shelf M
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MAKING BEAUTIFUL DEEP-SKY IMAGES
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WITH AFFORDA EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
GREG PARKER · 2017 · 189 PGS
In this updated version of his classic on deep-sky imaging, astrophotographer Greg Parker describes how the latest technology can help amateur astronomers process their own beautiful images. Whether you are taking your own images from a backyard system or processing data from space telescopes, this book shows you how to enhance the visuals in the “electronic darkroom” for maximum beauty and impact.
No. 901, Shelf M
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MAKING YOUR OWN TELESCOPE
ALLYN J. THOMPSON · 1947 · 211 pgs
Classic guide to telescope making, with mirror grinding instructions which have helped many an ATM.
No. 465, Shelf M
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MAN AND COSMOS
NINE GUGGENHEIM LECTURES ON THE SOLAR SYSTEM
CORNELL & HAYES, ed. · 1975 · 191 pgs
While some of the science is somewhat dated, the papers in this book present an informative and readable look at the our sun’s family.
No. 227, Shelf M
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MANUAL OF SPECTROSCOPY
THEODORE A. CUTTING · 1949 · 220 pgs
The history and practice of studying substances by emission line spectra analysis.
No. 561, Shelf M
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MAN WHO SAW THROUGH TIME
FRANCIS BACON AND THE MODERN DILEMMA
LOREN EISELEY · 1973 · 125 pgs
A look at the 16th century thinker, naturalist & philosopher in Eiseley’s poetic and thoughtful style.
No. 393, Shelf M
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MASTERS OF TIME
COSOMOLOGY AT THE END OF INNOCENCE
JOHN BOSLOUGH · 1992 · 266 pgs
A tour of cosmology’s foundation, subsequent theoretical innovations, and beyond.
No. 665, Shelf M
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MATHEMATICAL ASTRONOMY WITH A POCKET CALCULATOR
AUBREY JONES · 1978 · 254 pgs
Lots of different astronomical factors you can calculate, from fairly simple to really complex! An appendix tells how to make an inexpensive small telescope.
No. 526, Shelf M
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MATHEMATICAL THOUGHT FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN TIMES
MORRIS KLINE · 1972 · 1238 pgs
A fairly detailed look at the origins of many mathematical principles, concepts, and formulas. Also looks at the math of many cultures.
No. 229, Shelf M
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McGRAW-HILL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ASTRONOMY
SYBIL P. PARKER, ed. · 1982 · 450 pgs
Profuse illustrations and short but detailed articles on astronomical bodies, concepts, equipment, etc. 230 different listings.
No. 230, Shelf M
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MEASURE OF ALL THINGS
THE SEVEN YEAR ODYSSEY AND HIDDEN ERROR THAT TRANSFORMED THE WORLD
KEN ADLER · 2002 · 422 pgs
The story of two French astronomers who set out at the end of the 18th century to measure the size of our planet.
No. 543, Shelf M