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25–48 of 509 titles
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APOLLO 14 PRELIMINARY SCIENCE REPORT
NASA · 1971 · 309 pgs
Fairly detailed report of the scientific investigations undertaken on the Apollo 14 mission, with some analysis of data.
No. 105, Shelf A
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APOLLO 15 PRELIMINARY SCIENCE REPORT
NASA · 1972 · 450 pgs
Fairly detailed report of the scientific investigations undertaken on the Apollo 15 mission, with some analysis of data.
No. 106, Shelf A
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APOLLO GUIDANCE COMPUTER
ARCHITECTURE AND OPERATION
FRANK O’BRIEN · 2010 · 439 pgs
Technical guide to the computers built for NASA’s Apollo space program, including detailed discussion of the hardware and the programming.
No. 843, Shelf A
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APPLIED OPTICS & OPTICAL DESIGN
(FIRST PART)
A.E. CONRADY · 1957 · 518 pgs
Detailed text on optical theory, incl. aberrations, imaging, lens properties, ray tracing, more. Full of formulae & diagrams.
No. 443, Shelf A
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APPLIED OPTICS & OPTICAL DESIGN
PART TWO
A.E. CONRADY · 1960 · 309 pgs
Optical theory and application continued from Vol. 1, including text & formulae on specific optical systems.
No. 444, Shelf A
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ARE WE ALONE?
THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTRATERRESTRIAL CIVILIZATIONS
ROOD & TREFIL · 1981 · 262 pgs
A fairly detailed look at the origins of life & possible life-bearing planets: including SETI, its implications, and space travel.
No. 108, Shelf A
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ARROW BOOK OF SPACE
SUN, MOON, PLANETS, AND STARS
MAE & IRA FREEMAN · 1976 · 64 pgs
A small, introductory book on the basic concepts of space, the solar system, stars, and the universe. Science & observing combined.
No. 109, Shelf A
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ASIMOV ON ASTRONOMY
ISAAC ASIMOV · 1979 · 238 pgs
Interesting reading in Asimov’s style: much jumping from subject to subject, but full of facts & ideas. 17 assorted essays.
No. 110, Shelf A
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ASTEROIDS
TOM GEHRELS, et al. · 1979 · 1181 pgs
1st edition of a definitive book on subject. Includes articles on: exploration, interrelation, configuration, composition, and evolution.
No. 111, Shelf A
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ASTRO FILTERS
FOR OBSERVATION AND ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY
R. BARBERA, et al. · 1973 · 102 pgs
Detailed but clearly written guide to the workings of filters and their practical uses for various astronomical work.
No. 112, Shelf A
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ASTROLOGY DISPROVED
LAWRENCE E. JEROME · 1977 · 233 pgs
Reasonable overview of the history of astrology, then case-by-case attempt to show the fallacies involved in its various versions.
No. 383, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMERS
COMPANION BOOK TO THE PBS SERIES
DONALD GOLDSMITH · 1991 · 332 pgs
Well written overview of the “current state of astronomy” contains many interesting personal insights on astronomers past & present.
No. 449, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY
ASTROPHYSICS AND STELLAR ASTRONOMY
RUSSELL, DUGAN & STEWART · 1938 · 488 pgs
Seminal view of the scientific understanding of stellar systems during the 1930s. Much of the basic analyitical math still applies today.
No. 744, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY
THE SOLAR SYSTEM
RUSSELL, DUGAN & STEWART · 1926 · 488 pgs
Seminal view of the scientific understanding of our solar system during the 1920s, including basic astronomy and astronomical instruments.
No. 772, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY
FRED HOYLE · 1962 · 320 pgs
While including a look at the science, this large volume is mainly a historical overview of astronomy. Very profusely illustrated.
No. 445, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY: A HANDBOOK
ROTH, et al · 1975 · 567 pgs
A detailed guide, with information on just about every kind of amateur observing and the equipment used.
No. 464, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY AND SPACE, VOL 1
PATRICK MOORE, et al. · 1972 · 403 pgs
Compendium of articles from the journal ASTRONOMY & SPACE; diverse topics incl. history, solar system topics, observing projects, more.
No. 115, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY AND SPACE, VOL 2
PATRICK MOORE, et al. · 1973 · 419 pgs
Vol. 2 of above: subjects incl. Mars, the Moon, stars, constellations, history, the solar system.
No. 116, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY CAFÉ
STEN ODENWALD · 1998 · 252 pgs
The author answers 365 wide-ranging questions posted to his The “[Astronomy Café” website.
No. 734, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY DATA BOOK
ROBINSON & MUIRDEN · 1979 · 272 pgs
Encyclopedic reference book, with info on the planets, stars, and other celestial objects, as well as telescopes & equipment.
No. 506, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY DAY HANDBOOK, 4TH EDITION
BRINGING ASTRONOMY TO THE PEOPLE
DAVID H. LEVY · 1996 · 60 pgs
Handbook by the Astronomical League and Sky & Telescope, with ideas for activities to plan for Astronomy Day and other public outreach.
No. 826, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY HANDBOOK
LEON A. HAUSMAN · 1956 · 143 pgs
Magazine-format illustrated introduction to observing and mirror grinding / telescope making. Monthly constellation guides.
No. 118, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY PROJECTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
SUSAN CARHART, ed. · 1988 · 20 pgs
Astronomy- and space-related activity guide for young children.
No. 825, Shelf A
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ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE AMATEUR
MICHAEL COVINGTON · 1999 · 331 pgs
Includes insructions on both digital and film astrophotography
No. 873, Shelf A