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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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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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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 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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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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TELESCOPE HANDBOOK AND STAR ATLAS
NEALE E. HOWARD · 1967 · 226 pgs
Still a fine guide to the beginning observer, with sections on equipment (1967) & optics, and then a general observing guide with built-in star charts.
No. 346, Shelf T
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TELESCOPE HANDBOOK AND STAR ATLAS
UPDATED EDITION
NEALE E. HOWARD · 1975 · 226 pgs
Still a fine guide to the beginning observer, with sections on equipment (ca 1970) & optics, and then a general observing guide with built-in star charts.
No. 850, Shelf T
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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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TOURING THE UNIVERSE THROUGH BINOCULARS
PHILIP S. HARRINGTON · 1990 · 294 pgs
Good guide to binocular astronomy; large section (by constellation) of objects to observe with binoculars (or a telescope!); good object info.
No. 497, Book, Shelf T · No. 523, Book, 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 NEXT DOOR
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO EXPLORING THE SKIES AND UNDERSTANDING WHAT YOU SEE
TERRY HOLT · 1985 · 408 pgs
Fairly detailed overview of amateur stargazing, covering equipment basics and all classes of objects.
No. 627, Shelf U
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WALK THROUGH THE SOUTHERN SKY
A GUIDE TO SOUTHERN STARS AND THEIR CONSTELLATIONS AND THEIR LEGENDS
HEIFETZ & TIRION · 2002 · 105 pgs
Illustrated guide to stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere. Star maps for naked-eye observing.
No. 796, Shelf W
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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