Library
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265–288 of 509 titles
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MEGALITHS, MYTHS AND MEN
AN INTRODUCTION TO ASTRO-ARCHAEOLOGY
PETER LANCASTER BROWN · 1976 · 324 pgs
Informative look into the debate-filled field of archeoastronomy. Presents many sides to arguments; a must-read for this field.
No. 394, Shelf M
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MEN, MONSTERS AND THE MODERN UNIVERSE
LOVI & TIRION · 1989 · 73 pgs
Introduces the constellations in a memorable way. Look at the sky’s most easily observable objects with eyes, binoculars, small telescopes.
No. 723, Shelf M
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MESSAGES FROM THE STARS
COMMUNICATION AND CONTACT WITH EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE
IAN RIDPATH · 1978 · 241 pgs
A reasonably level-headed and scientific look at the possibilities of life elsewhere and methods for locating and communicating with it.
No. 231, Shelf M
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MESSIER ALBUM
MALLAS & KREIMER · 1978 · 242 pgs
An observing guide to the Messier objects with finder charts, photos, and physical and visual descriptions for each object.
No. 232, Book, Shelf M · No. 647, Reference
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MESSIER ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY REFERENCE
ALLEN Hall · 2013 · 344 psgs
The Messier objects are some of the brightest and most well-defined objects in the night sky, and the place where most budding astronomers and astrophotographers get their first experience. Capturing images of these objects, while easier than most of the other night sky objects, can still present challenges to the person just starting out in astrophotography. Every object can be wildly different with differing exposures, different times of the year it is visible, and different sizes. Where do you start?
No. 902, Shelf M
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MESSIER OBJECTS
STEPHEN JAMES O’MEARA · 1998 · 304 pgs
Offers an in-depth look at each Messier object, most entries including photos and sketches, as well overviews on Messier and deep-sky observing techniques.
No. 739, Shelf M
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MICROCOMPUTER CONTROL OF TELESCOPES
TRUEBLOOD & GENET · 1985 · 377 pgs
Detailed papers on the theories, hardware, and software involved in computer telescope control. Much practical info from the field.
No. 233, Shelf M
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MILKY WAY
FIFTH EDITION
BOK & BOK · 1981 · 356 pgs
The classic overview of the study and make-up of our galaxy. Well written and very informative, accessible to the layman.
No. 235, Shelf M
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MINDING THE HEAVENS
THE STORY OF OUR DISCOVERY OF THE MILKY WAY
LEILA BELKORA · 2003 · 406 pgs
Wonderful tale of 500 years of searching to discover the true nature of our galaxy.
No. 532, Shelf M
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MISSION
David Brown · 2021 · 467 pgs
When scientists discovered the first ocean beyond Earth, they had two big questions: “Is it habitable?” and “How do we get there?” To answer the first, they had to solve the second, and so began a vivacious team’s twenty-year odyssey to mount a mission to Europa, the ocean moon of Jupiter.
No. 907, Shelf M
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MISSION TO THE PLANETS
SECOND EDITION
PATRICK MOORE · 1995 · 128 pgs
An account of the many manned and unmanned space missions that have set out to explore our sister planets.
No. 712, Shelf M
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MODERN COSMOLOGY
D.W. SCIAMA · 1972 · 212 pgs
A look at 20th century cosmology based mainly upon the astronomical observations which led to and support our picture of the cosmos.
No. 236, Shelf M
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MOON
A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE SURFACE OF THE MOON, CONTAINING THE 300-INCH WILKINS LUNAR MAP
WILKINS & MOORE · 1955 · 388 pgs
Atlas of the Moon featuring both drawings and photographs. Especially notable for the detailed, feature-by-feature descriptions (numbering in the hundreds).
No. 770, Shelf M
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MOON
MYTH, MAGIC AND FACT
DIANA BRUETON · 1998 · 256 pgs
Combines spiritual and mythical speculation with scientific observation to form a complete study of our nearest heavenly body.
No. 700, Shelf M
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MOON ATLAS
V.A. FIRSOFF · 1961 · 32 pgs
General lunar atlas with maps, photographs, and a gazetteer.
No. 816, Shelf M
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MOON BOOK
KIM LONG · 1988 · 128 pgs
Basic guide to lunar facts & physical parameters, plus simple Moon maps.
No. 788, Shelf M
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MOON OBSERVER’S HANDBOOK
FRED W. PRICE · 1988 · 309 pgs
Detailed guide to lunar observing equipment, techniques, and the features of the Moon.
No. 813, Shelf M
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MOONS AND PLANETS
FOURTH EDITION
WILLIAM K. HARTMANN · 1999 · 428 pgs
Thorough discussion of solar system topics that would be of interest to the beginning or intermediate amateurs.
No. 710, Shelf M
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MYSTERIOUS UNIVERSE: A HANDBOOK OF ASTRONOMICAL ANOMALIES
WILLIAM R. CORLISS · 1979 · 710 pgs
An extensive compilation of observations and data that the author finds hard to explain using what was the generally accepted astronomical knowledge of 1979.
No. 814, Shelf M
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NATURE OF MATTER
J.H. MULVEY, ed. · 1981 · 202 pgs
Set of papers on the particles & forces that make up the universe. Includes some detailed theories, but is written as an introduction.
No. 240, Shelf N
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NATURE OF THE UNIVERSE
FRED HOYLE · 1950 · 142 pgs
Introductory book by the great astronome. Interesting for its mid-20th-century perspective.
No. 538, Shelf N
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NEW CONCISE ATLAS OF THE UNIVERSE
PATRICK MOORE · 1978 · 190 pgs
Coffee-table book with large section on the solar system, also some “universe beyond,” history, and sets of star charts.
No. 244, Shelf N
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NEW COSMOS
ANSWERING ASTRONOMY’S BIG QUESTIONS
DAVID J. EICHER · 2015 · 279 pgs
An overview of various topics which astronomers have been adding knowledge to over the first years of the 21st Century.
No. 852, Shelf N
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NEWTONIAN NOTES
DESIGNING & BUILDING A HIGH PERFORMANCE TELESCOPE FROM COMMERCIAL COMPONENTS
PETER FRANCIS · 1976
Straightforward guide to Newtonian design.
No. 460, Shelf N