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RESTLESS SUN
DONAT G. WENTZEL · 1989 · 279 pgs
Good popular-level look at the nature of the Sun. Delivers a lot of information clearly.
No. 588, Shelf R
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SECRETS OF THE SUN
RONALD G. GIOVANELLI · 1984 · 116 pgs
Shorter, popular level overview on the Sun. Many illustrations.
No. 590, Shelf S
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SKY
A USER’S GUIDE
DAVID H. LEVY · 1991 · 295 pgs
A good overview of general stargazing, with techniques and some details on each type of celestial target.
No. 626, Shelf S
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SKY OBSERVER’S GUIDE
A HANDBOOK FOR AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS
MAYALL, MAYALL & WYCKOFF · 1971 · 160 pgs
The classic Golden Guide for the beginning observer; provides an introduction to many important concepts and techniques for observers.
No. 314, 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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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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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 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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STELLAR HANDBOOK
MAXWELL & VANZANDT · 1977
An Astronomical League guide to the “best” objects to observe with amateur telescopes — from interesting stars out to galaxies.
No. 417, Shelf S
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THROUGH THE TELESCOPE
A GUIDE FOR THE AMATEUR ASTRONOMER
MICHAEL R. PORCELLINO · 1989 · 342 pgs
Guide with tips for beginner to intermediate astronomers in observational aspects of the hobby.
No. 704, Shelf T
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UNIVERSE AND HOW TO SEE IT
A PRACTICAL TO VIEWING AND UNDERSTANDING THE NIGHT SKY
GILES SPARROW · 2001 · 224 pgs
An colorfully-illustrated introduction to what’s up in the heavens, and how to go about observing those things.
No. 803, Shelf U
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UNIVERSE DOWN TO EARTH
NEIL DE GRASSE TYSON · 1994 · 277 pgs
Carl Sagan said: “A sprightly, easy-to-read introduction to some key ideas of physics and astronomy…”
No. 474, Shelf U
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UNIVERSE EXPLAINED
COLIN A. RONAN · 1994 · 192 pgs
Profusely illustrated introduction to astronomy, including “what’s out there” and some basic observing.
No. 478, Shelf U
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VISTAS OF MANY WORLDS
A JOURNEY THROUGH SPACE AND TIME
ERIK ANDERSON · 2012 · 123 pgs
A fascinating combination of artwork and science, with vignettes taking the reader across space and time, based on our current scientific understanding of the history of our planet and Universe.
No. 837, Shelf V
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WHITNEY’S STAR FINDER
CHARLES A. WHITNEY · 1977 · 104 pgs
An introductory guide to skywatching. Includes its own planisphere to help you learn your way around the constellations.
No. 376, Shelf W