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ASTROPHYSICAL TECHNIQUES
SECOND EDITION
C. KITCHIN · 1991 · 480 pgs
Instruments and techniques used in astronomy and astrophysics.
No. 681, Shelf A
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ASTROPHYSICS I
STARS
BOWERS & DEEMING · 1984 · 343 pgs
Text reflecting the advances in theoretical and observational astronomy of the sixties and seventies.
No. 690, Shelf A
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ASTROPHYSICS II
INTERSTELLAR MATTER AND GALAXIES
BOWERS & DEEMING · 1984 · 243 pgs
Text reflecting the advances in theoretical and observational astronomy of the sixties and seventies.
No. 691, Shelf A
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ATLAS OF COMETARY FORMS
STRUCTURES NEAR THE NUCLEUS
RAHE, DONN, WURM · 1969 · 128 pgs
Detailed drawings and photographs of the central structures of 17 comets; data with each illustration.
No. 120, Shelf A
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ATLAS OF DEEP-SKY SPLENDORS
HANS VEHRENBERG · 1971 · 215 pgs
Beautiful B&W photographic atlas, with many photos scaled to approximate telescopic views; scientific & observational descriptions.
No. 121, Shelf A
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ATLAS OF STELLAR SPECTRA
WITH AN OUTLINE OF SPECTRAL CLASSIFICATION
MORGAN, KEENAN & KELLMAN · 1943 · 35 pgs
Descriptions of the spectra of different classes of stars; details on specific stars within each class. Useful for anyone interested in spectroscopy.
No. 434, Shelf A
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ATLAS OF THE HEAVENS-II CATALOGUE 1950.0
ANTONIN BECVAR · 1964 · 369 pgs
A catalog of every numbered star and deep sky object shown on the SKELNATE PLESO ATLAS OF THE HEAVENS.
No. 650
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ATLAS OF THE LUNAR TERMINATOR
John John E Westfall · 2000 · 288 pgs
Atlas is based on high resolution CCD images of the terminator area of the Moon under 47 different illuminations. Each image is displayed across two or three pages, enabling readers to see features as small as 1-2 kilometers. For each illumination, accompanying text describes the major features shown in each view, along with larger-scale images of selected areas, indexed with their positions and dimensions. Two text chapters describe and illustrate the lunar observation techniques and the landform types. Observing data are presented through 2009. Experienced observers will find the Atlas an invaluable planning tool, while beginners will gain an understanding of lunar geography and geology. No other atlas shows the Moon under such a variety of observing conditions.
No. 892, Shelf A
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ATLAS OF THE PLANETS
PAUL DOHERTY · 1980 · 143 pgs
Drawings and paintings of the planets; text on the history of planetary observations and observing techniques.
No. 122, Shelf A
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ATLAS STELLARUM I
HANS VEHRENBERG · 1969 · 13 pgs
The sky from +30 to +90 dec. in deep photographic plates.
No. 654
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ATMOSPHERE OF THE SUN
C.J. DURRANT · 1988 · 168 pgs
An overview of the workings of the Sun, at a level accessible to a student with a basic understanding of physics.
No. 583, Shelf A
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BACKYARD ASTRONOMER’S GUIDE
DICKENSON, DYER · 2021 · 416 pgs
Completely revised and recently updated and expanded, this very user-friendly guidebook is an invauable tool, and upcoming events and advances in telescopes and imaging.
No. 883, Shelf B
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BACKYARD ASTRONOMER’S GUIDE
TERENCE DICKINSON AND DYER · 2021 · 416 PGS
This classic, groundbreaking guide has been the go-to field guide for both beginning and experienced amateur astronomers for nearly 30 years. The fourth edition brings Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer’s invaluable manual completely up-to-date. Setting a new standard for astronomy guides, it will serve as the touchstone for the next generation of stargazers as well as longtime devotees.
No. 899, Shelf B
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BASIC MECHANISMS OF SOLAR ACTIVITY
BUMBA & KLECZEK, eds. · 1976 · 481 pgs
Papers from the 1975 IAU symposium on the title subject.
No. 594, Shelf B
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BASIC OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL · 1966 · 480 pgs
Theory of optics, workings of various instruments, and instrument use/maintenance/repair are all covered in clear form.
No. 566, Shelf B
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THE BEDFORD CATALOGUE
FROM “A CYCLE OF CELESTIAL OBJECTS”
WILLIAM H. SMYTH · 1986 · 560 pgs
Reprint of Admiral W.H. Smyth’s 1844 telescopic observing guide, with descriptions of 850 deep sky objects as seen through amateur-size instruments.
No. 795, Shelf B
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BEFORE THE BEGINNING
OUR UNIVERSE AND OTHERS
MARTIN REES · 1997 · 291 pgs
Well-written guide to many of the ideas of modern cosmology, defining and analyzing various speculative theories along the way.
No. 534, Shelf B
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BEGINNER’S OBSERVING GUIDE
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NIGHT SKY FOR THE NOVICE STARGAZER
LEO ENRIGHT · 1999 · 158 pgs
This book is intended as a general guide to the night sky and the joys of observing, for those who have no previous background in astronomy.
No. 798, Shelf B
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BEYOND THE SOLAR SYSTEM
DAVID EICHER · 1992 · 80 pgs
“Introduces you to the 100 best and most beautiful (deep sky) objects visible in backyard telescopes”; profuse photos, good descriptions, but no charts (R.A. & Dec listings).
No. 757, Shelf B
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BIG BANG
THE CREATION AND EVOLUTION OF THE UNIVERSE
JOSEPH SILK · 1980 · 394 pgs
A fairly detailed but clearly stated guide to the theories of the formation of the universe and then galaxies, stars and planets.
No. 127, Shelf B
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BIG EAR
JOHN KRAUS · 1976 · 228 pgs
A personal look at the creation of Ohio State’s pioneering radio telescope and its use to study the universe.
No. 559, Shelf B
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BILLIONS AND BILLIONS
THOUGHTS ON LIFE AND DEATH AT THE BRINK OF THE MILLENIUM
CARL SAGAN · 1997 · 241 pgs
Sagan writes about life, science, humanity, and reason in this collection published the year of his death. Wonderful, eloquent, deeply personal.
No. 542, Shelf B
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BINARY STARS
A PICTORIAL ATLAS
TERRELL, et al. · 1992 · 383 pgs
Graphic plots visualize the actual alignments of binary star systems where the two stars are nearly in contact with each other—conditions we only know from eclipsing light curves.
No. 756, Shelf B
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BIRTH AND DEATH OF THE SUN
STELLAR EVOLUTION AND SUBATOMIC ENERGY
GEORGE GAMOW · 1940 · 219 pgs
Though some of the science is dated, this book is valuable for its historical references & Gamow’s intuitive explanations of theories.
No. 128, Shelf B