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SPACESHIPS OF THE MIND
NIGEL CALDER · 1978 · 144 pgs
Calder takes us around to meet the visionaries who are dreaming about man’s future in space. Well written and illustrated.
No. 327, Shelf S
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SPACE SHOTS
THE BEAUTY OF NATURE BEYOND EARTH
TIMOTHY FERRIS · 1984 · 143 pgs
Photographic guide to the solar system and beyond.
No. 713, Shelf S
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SPACE SHUTTLE
NASA · 1976 · 89 pgs
The NASA introductory booklet to the Space Shuttle program. Many illustrations.
No. 322, Shelf S
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SPACE SHUTTLE OPERATOR’S MANUAL
JOELS, KENNEDY & LARKIN · 1982 · 141 pgs
Profusely illustrated “manual” for the space shuttles. Includes many operating systems, equipment, and procedures.
No. 323, Shelf S
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THE SPACE TELESCOPE
A STUDY OF NASA, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND POLITICS
ROBERT W. SMITH · 1989 · 478 pgs
The history of The Hubble Space Telescope in the context of post-World War II science, technology, and political theatres.
No. 703, Shelf S
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SPACE TELESCOPE
DAVID GHITELMAN · 1987 · 143 pgs
The history of the Hubble Space Telescope project, from its earliest origins to the construction of the instrument itself.
No. 549, Shelf S
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SPACE TRAVEL: A HISTORY
VON BRAUN, ORDWAY & DOOLING · 1985 · 308 pgs
A detailed and profusely illustrated study of mankind’s yearning to reach out into the stars.
No. 325, Shelf S
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SPACE TRAVELLER’S HANDBOOK
MICHAEL FREEMAN · 1979 · 208 pgs
A pictorial encyclopedia of the history, vehicles & equipment, techniques, and potential goals for and of space exploration.
No. 447, Shelf S
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SPACEWARPS
JOHN GRIBBIN · 1983 · 211 pgs
If you fall down a black hole, where do you go? Gribben tackles the intriguing possibilities of the modern cosmology.
No. 328, Shelf S
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SPHERICAL ASTRONOMY
SIXTH EDITION
W.M. SMART · 1977 · 431 pgs
Spherical astronomy? Geometry on the celestial sphere, including coordinates, planetary motions, parallax, precession, proper motion.
No. 349, Shelf S
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STANDARD HANDBOOK FOR TELESCOPE MAKING
N.E. HOWARD · 1959 · 326 pgs
While it predates Dobsonians, this book is still an invaluable guide to mirror grinding and amateur telescope making.
No. 411, Shelf S
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STARGAZER
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TELESCOPE
FRED WATSON · 2004 · 342 pgs
The author lucidly and compellingly reveals the science and technology behind the telescope and its impact in unveiling the universe.
No. 688, Shelf S
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STARLIGHT NIGHTS
THE ADVENTURES OF A STAR-GAZER
LESLIE C. PELTIER · 1965 · 236 pgs
The classic recollections and reflections of an amateur astronomer.
No. 331, Shelf S
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STAR MAPS FOR BEGINNERS
LEVITT & MARSHALL · 1942 · 33 pgs
Introductory guide to the constellations, with all-sky charts and mythology.
No. 637
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STAR NAMES
THEIR LORE AND MEANING
RICHARD HINCKLEY ALLEN · 1899 · 563 pgs
A detailed and authoritative guide to the origins of star names: contemporary, obsolete, and from other cultures.
No. 330, Shelf S
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STARRY ROOM
NAKED EYE ASTRONOMY IN THE INTIMATE UNIVERSE
FRED SCHAAF · 1988 · 264 pgs
A collection of essays on the delights of looking up at the sky with just our eyes and minds. Stirring and informative for any stargazer.
No. 450, Shelf S
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STARS: THEIR BIRTH, LIFE, AND DEATH
IOSIF S. SHKLOVSKII · 1978 · 442 pgs
A beginning college-level text on the title subject. Well written and illustrated.
No. 336, Shelf S
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STARS: THEIR STRUCTURE AND EVOLUTION
R.J. TAYLER · 1972 · 203 pgs
A college-level text, complete with math.
No. 337, Shelf S
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STARS AND ATOMS
FROM THE BIG BANG TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM
STUART CLARK · 1995 · 160 pgs
Discusses the discoveries that have lead to giant strides in our understanding of the universe, its origin, evolution, and eventual fate.
No. 705, Shelf S
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STARS AND CLUSTERS
CECILIA PAYNE-GAPOSCHKIN · 1979 · 262 pgs
Clearly, knowledgeably, and wittily written outline of the story of the stars — from formation to dissolution. Well illustrated.
No. 332, Shelf S
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STARS AND NEBULAS
WILLIAM J. KAUFMANN · 1978 · 204 pgs
Kaufmann applies his skill at clearly explaining scientific matters to laymen to the title subjects. Well written and illustrated.
No. 334, Shelf S
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STARS AND PLANETS
SIERRA CLUB GUIDE TO SKY WATCHING AND DIRECTION FINDING
W.S. KALS · 1990 · 244 pgs
Guide for the outdoors person—not only how to navigate by the day and night skies, but also other interesting things to look for up there.
No. 496, Shelf S
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STARS AND PLANETS
A COMPANION GUIDE FOR AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS
JOACHIM EKRUTT · 1992 · 157 pgs
Seasonal all-sky constellation charts for all parts of the world. Added info on the constellations and objects to see in them.
No. 495, Shelf S
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STARS IN MYTH AND FACT
ORAL E. SCOTT · 1942 · 374 pgs
Also touching on the Sun, Moon, and planets, the bulk of this book visits each of the constellations, telling the stories associated with them.
No. 765, Shelf S