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AMATEUR ASTRONOMER’S HANDBOOK, 3rd ed.
A GUIDE TO EXPLORING THE HEAVENS
JAMES MUIRDEN · 1983 · 472 pgs
Well-rounded guide. Includes info on telescopes and how to use them, and on the wide variety of observable objects.
No. 527, Shelf A
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AMATEUR ASTRONOMY
PATRICK MOORE · 1957 · 318 pgs
Basic guide to observing, detailing solar-system observing and deep-sky. Fairly comprehensive. Includes many historical details.
No. 102, 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 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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CAMBRIDGE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMATEUR ASTRONOMY
MICHAEL E. BAKICH · 2003 · 342 pgs
Topics regarding astronomical observing that would be of interest to beginning or intermediate amateurs.
No. 709, Shelf C
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COMPLETE MANUAL OF AMATEUR ASTRONOMY
TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATIONS
P. CLAY SHERROD · 1981 · 319 pgs
Illustrated guide provides everything amateurs need to put real scientific meaning into observations of celestial objects.
No. 698, Shelf C
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LIGHT-HEARTED ASTRONOMER
KEN FULTON · 1984 · 115 pgs
A look at amateur astronomy from the inside, complete with irony, pathos, goofiness, and some real practical advice for the amateur.
No. 225, Shelf L
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NIGHTWATCH
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO VIEWING THE UNIVERSE
TERENCE DICKINSON · 2006 · 192 pgs
A fine general introduction to amateur stargazing, with sections on what’s up in the sky, telescopes, and observing & astrophotography. Includes some basic star charts.
No. 838, Shelf N
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NIGHTWATCH
AN EQUINOX GUIDE TO VIEWING THE UNIVERSE
TERENCE DICKINSON · 1983 · 160 pgs
Excellent guide for the novice observer. Tells you what you need to know, and uses several kinds of charts to help you find your way around.
No. 252, Shelf N
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OBSERVING VISUAL DOUBLE STARS
PAUL COUTEAU · 1981 · 257 pgs
Opens the way for amateur astronomers who wish to make a direct and real contribution to science by observing double stars.
No. 664, Shelf O
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SEEING IN THE DARK
HOW BACKYARD STARGAZERS ARE PROBING DEEP SPACE AND GUARDING EARTH FROM INTERPLANETARY PERIL
TIMOTHY FERRIS · 2002 · 379 pgs
Ferris’s poetic ode to the experience of amateur astronomy, with stops along the way to visit amateurs currently doing cutting-edge work.
No. 535, 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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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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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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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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TELESCOPES FOR SKYGAZING
THIRD EDITION
HENRY E. PAUL · 1966 · 160 pgs
Dated by its lack of some newer types of equipment, this guide is still quite valuable as a reference to telescope optics and use.
No. 348, 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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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