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337–360 of 509 titles
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PLANETS & PERCEPTION
TELESCOPIC VIEWS AND INTERPRETATIONS, 1609-1909
WILLIAM SHEEHAN · 1988 · 324 pgs
Fascinating study of visual telescopic observing of the planets from Galileo to the 20th century, delving into how the human visual system strongly affects what each observer sees.
No. 767, Shelf P
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PLANETS, STARS AND NEBULAE
STUDIED WITH PHOTOPOLARIMETRY
T. GEHRELS, ed. · 1974 · 1133 pgs
Papers, some quite technical, from 1972 colloquium. Covers techniques, equipment and results of study of polarized radiations from space.
No. 279, Shelf P
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PLANETS AND MOONS
WILLIAM J. KAUFMANN · 1979 · 219 pgs
While we have learned a lot about the outer planets since this book was written, its clear writing still serves as a good introduction.
No. 278, Shelf P
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PLANET SATURN
A HISTORY OF OBSERVATION, THEORY AND DISCOVERY
A.F.O’D. ALEXANDER · 1962 · 474 pgs
A detailed look at the history of Saturn observation and study. Interesting reading for the modern Saturn observer.
No. 766, Shelf P
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POETRY OF THE UNIVERSE
A MATHEMATICAL EXPLORATION OF THE COSMOS
ROBERT OSSERMAN · 1995 · 210 pgs
Explores, in an anecdotal fashion, the leaps of imagination and vision in mathematics that have pioneered our understanding of the world around us.
No. 661, Shelf P
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PORTABLE COSMOS
REVEALING THE ANTIKYHERA MECHANISM, SCIENTIFIC
ALEXANDER JONES · 2017 · 288 pgs
In 1901, sponge divers retrieved a lump of corroded bronze from a shipwreck at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea near the Greek island of Antikythera. Little did the divers know they had found the oldest known analog computer in the world, an astonishing device that once simulated the motions of the stars and planets as they were understood by ancient Greek astronomers.
No. 855, Shelf P
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POWERS OF TEN
MORRISON, EAMES, et al. · 1982 · 150 pgs
The book that accompanied the classic “Powers of Ten” film on the scale of the universe.
No. 801, Shelf P
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POWERS OF TEN
CHARLES & RAY EAMES · 1989 · 17min (DVD video)
This classic movie takes the viewer on a trip from the human scale to the realm of the galaxies and then the subatomic. Includes a ‘rough sketch’ film, and one on the Eames’ studio.
No. 536, Shelf P
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PRACTICAL ASTRONOMER
COLIN A. RONIN · 1981 · 205 pgs
Explore the skies through the eyes of the astronomers, and discover for yourself the secrets of the universe.
No. 689, Shelf P
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PRINCIPLE OF RELATIVITY
A COLLECTION OF PAPERS
EINSTEIN, et al. · 1923 · 216 pgs
A collection of fairly meaty and mathematical treatises, including translations of some of Einstein’s original papers. Essential texts.
No. 442, Shelf P
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PRISM AND LENS MAKING
A TEXT BOOK FOR OPTICAL GLASSWORKERS
F. TWYMAN · 1942 · 178 pgs
Practical techniques and theory from commercial production practices.
No. 628, Shelf P
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PROJECTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS IN ASTRONOMY
D. TATTERSFIELD · 1979 · 331 pgs
A number of demonstrations illustrating principles found in astronomy.
No. 672, Shelf P
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QUANTUM MECHANICS AND EXPERIENCE
DAVID Z. ALBERT · 1992 · 206 pgs
Introduction to the foundations of quantum mechanics and questions about sub-atomic particles and their effect on our lives.
No. 666, Shelf Q
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QUARKS
THE STUFF OF MATTER
HARALD FRITZSCH · 1983 · 297 pgs
The modern view of the very small includes quarks. Here is an insider’s view of their discovery, nature, and impact on our view of nature.
No. 283, Shelf Q
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QUESTIONING THE MILLENNIUM
A RATIONALIST’S GUIDE
STEVEN JAY GOULD · 1997 · 221 pgs
The natural historian / essayist looks at the origins of our calendar and what constitutes a “millennium.”
No. 502, Shelf Q
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QUIET SUN
EDWARD G. GIBSON · 1973 · 330 pgs
Textbook on the study of the Sun prepared in advance of the 1973 Skylab missions.
No. 580, Shelf Q
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RADIO AND RADAR ASTRONOMY
COLIN A. RONAN · 1963 · 64 pgs
An introductory guide for students to radio astronomy.
No. 287, Shelf R
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RADIO ASTRONOMY AND HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN TELESCOPE
JOHN HEYWOOD · 1963 · 157 pgs
While it is perhaps unlikely that you would use vacuum tube equipment, this book’s outlines of equipment & techniques still have value.
No. 285, Shelf R
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RADIO ASTRONOMY FOR THE AMATEUR
DAVE HEISERMAN · 1975 · 251 pgs
A practical look at amateur radio astronomy and the equipment involved.
No. 525, Shelf R
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RARE EARTH
WHY COMPLEX LIFE IS UNCOMMON IN THE UNIVERSE
WARD & BROWNLEE · 2000 · 333 pgs
Presents evidence to support the theory that while microbial life may be common in the universe, complex life forms may be very rare.
No. 515, Shelf R
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REALM OF THE NEBULAE
EDWIN HUBBLE · 1936 · 207 pgs
Hubble’s classic look at the discovery of the true nature of galaxies and the expansion of the universe. Key historical work.
No. 564, Shelf R
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RED GIANTS AND WHITE DWARFS
MAN’S DESCENT FROM THE STARS
ROBERT JASTROW · 1967 · 241 pgs
Jastrow’s classic study of man’s attempt to understand the universe, its origins, & his own origins. Insights into the world of scientists.
No. 289, Shelf R
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RED LIMIT
THE SEARCH FOR THE EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE
TIMOTHY FERRIS · 1977 · 287 pgs
Follows the scientists and their study of the nature, origin, and fate of our universe. Well written and absorbing tale.
No. 290, Shelf R
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REDSHIFT CONTROVERSY
FIELD,ARP & BAHCALL · 1973 · 324 pgs
Are redshifts accurate measures of cosmic distance? The subject is debated by yea and nay sayers, in both simple and technical language.
No. 292, Shelf R