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RED LIMIT
THE SEARCH FOR THE EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE
TIMOTHY FERRIS · 1977 · 287 pgs
Follows the scientists and their study of the nature, origin, and fate of our universe. Well written and absorbing tale.
No. 290, Shelf R
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RED STAR IN ORBIT
JAMES E. OBERG · 1981 · 272 pgs
Oberg’s fascinating story of the USSR space program, written before the fall of The Iron Curtain, is great detective work.
No. 291, Shelf R
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REVEALING THE UNIVERSE
PREDICTION AND PROOF IN ASTRONOMY
CORNELL & LIGHTMAN, ed. · 1982 · 246 pgs
An excellent study of the science of astronomy, based on a series of case histories presented by masters in the field.
No. 299, Shelf R
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RINGS
DISCOVERIES FROM GALILEO TO VOYAGER
ELLIOT & KERR · 1984 · 209 pgs
Intimate looks at the discoveries of rings around planets in our solar system, and the study of the formation and dynamics of the rings.
No. 300, Shelf R
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RUSSELL W. PORTER
ARCTIC EXPLORER, ARTIST, TELESCOPE MAKER
BERTON C. WILLARD · 1976 · 274 pgs
Biography of R.W. Porter, father of the Stellafane telescope making gathering, and contrubutor to the design of the Mount Palomar 200″ (5m) telescope.
No. 773, Shelf R
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SEARCH FOR LIFE ON MARS
EVOLUTION OF AN IDEA
HENRY S. F. COOPER · 1976 · 254 pgs
A historical look at the search, and especially, the searchers. Includes a long biography of Carl Sagan.
No. 409, Shelf S
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SHORT HISTORY OF ASTRONOMY
FROM EARLIEST TIMES THROUGH THE NINETEENTH CENTURY
ARTHUR BERRY · 1898 · 440 pgs
A classic overview of the early history of astronomy.
No. 312, Shelf S
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SKY IS FOR EVERYONE
WOMEN ASTRONOMERS IN THEIR OWN WORDS
TRIMBLE, WEINTRAUB · 2022 · 472 pgs
An internationally diverse collection of autobiographical essays by women who broke down barriers and changed the face of astronomy, from 1960 to today.
No. 881, Shelf S
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SOURCE BOOK IN ASTRONOMY
1900 – 1950
HARLOW SHAPLEY, ed. · 1960 · 423 pgs
A collection of shorter articles on the discoveries of the first half of the 20th century, most written by the discoverers themselves.
No. 319, 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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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 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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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
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STRANGE WORLD OF THE MOON
AN INQUIRY INTO ITS PHYSICAL FEATURES AND THE POSSIBILITY OF LIFE
V.A. FIRSOFF · 1959 · 226 pgs
A decade before the first manned landing on the lunar surface, the author, an accomplished lunar observer, puzzles over confusing observational clues to lunar geology.
No. 764, Shelf S
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STRUCTURE AND EVOLUTION OF GALAXIES
PROCEEDINGS 13th CONFERENCE ON PHYSICS, 1964
BURBIDGE, HOYLE, OORT et al. · 1965 · 174 pgs
10 papers & discussion on the title subject, presented by authors including Oort, Spitzer, Hoyle, Schmidt, & Burbidge.
No. 339, Shelf S
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SUPERSTARS
HOW STELLAR EXPLOSIONS SHAPE THE DESTINY OF OUR UNIVERSE
DAVID H. CLARK · 1984 · 216 pgs
A look at historical supernovae, the causes and properties of supernovae, and how they effect the space around them & the galaxy itself.
No. 345, Shelf S
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SURELY YOU’RE JOKING, MR. FEYNMAN!
ADVENTURES OF A CURIOUS CHARACTER
RICHARD P. FEYNMAN · 1985 · 350 pgs
Feynman’s no-holds-barred autobiographical look at the life of a physicist and man-of-the-world. A best-seller.
No. 565, Shelf S
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TELESCOPES
KUIPER & MIDDLEHURST, ed. · 1960 · 255 pgs
Papers on engineering & design of telescopes & mounts, both theoretical and real professional instruments. Also site selection, seeing & more.
No. 347, Shelf T
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UNIVERSE
OTTO STRUVE · 1962 · 159 pgs
Series of lectures by Struve, a key astronomer of the 20th century.
No. 804, Shelf U
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UNIVERSE AND DR. EINSTEIN
LINCOLN BARNETT · 1957 · 128 pgs
Barnett’s classic presentation of Einstein’s work and theories to “the common man”. Endorsed by Einstein himself.
No. 359, Shelf U
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UNIVERSE ON A T-SHIRT
THE QUEST FOR THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING
DAN FALK · 2002 · 246 pgs
A look at the progress towards unification of the basic laws of nature.
No. 632, Shelf U