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365 STARRY NIGHTS
AN INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY FOR EVERY NIGHT OF THE YEAR
CHET RAYMO · 1982 · 225 pgs
Night-by-night tour of what’s up, visible both naked eye and with telescope or binoculars.
No. 629, Book, Shelf T · No. 840, Book, Shelf T
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ADVANCED SKYWATCHING
THE BACKYARD ASTRONOMER’S GUIDE TO STARHOPPING AND EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE
BURNHAM, et al. · 1997 · 288 pgs
Thorough guide for the observer, with information on observing equipment & techiques, and the many celestial targets.
No. 812, 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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ARROW BOOK OF SPACE
SUN, MOON, PLANETS, AND STARS
MAE & IRA FREEMAN · 1976 · 64 pgs
A small, introductory book on the basic concepts of space, the solar system, stars, and the universe. Science & observing combined.
No. 109, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMERS
COMPANION BOOK TO THE PBS SERIES
DONALD GOLDSMITH · 1991 · 332 pgs
Well written overview of the “current state of astronomy” contains many interesting personal insights on astronomers past & present.
No. 449, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY CAFÉ
STEN ODENWALD · 1998 · 252 pgs
The author answers 365 wide-ranging questions posted to his The “[Astronomy Café” website.
No. 734, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY HANDBOOK
LEON A. HAUSMAN · 1956 · 143 pgs
Magazine-format illustrated introduction to observing and mirror grinding / telescope making. Monthly constellation guides.
No. 118, Shelf A
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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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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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COMETS, STARS, PLANETS
NIGEL HENBEST · 1985 · 95 pgs
Discussion of Halley’s Comet, the planets, the stars, galaxies, and quasars.
No. 716, 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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DISCOVERING THE SECRETS OF THE SUN
RUDOLF KIPPENHAHN · 1994 · 262 pgs
Authoritative: the author excels in explaining complex concepts using clear, entertaining methods.
No. 589, Shelf D
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DISCOVER THE STARS
SKYWATCHING USING THE NAKED EYE, BINOCULARS OR A TELESCOPE
RICHARD BERRY · 1987 · 119 pgs
A guide for the newer observer, well illustrated with charts to help learn one’s way around the sky and find objects to observe.
No. 482, Shelf D
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EDMUND MAG 5 STAR ATLAS
SAM BROWN · 1974 · 37 pgs
Six charts showing the constellations and stars down to 5th magnitude, with the locations of some deep sky objects.
No. 651
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ELEGANT UNIVERSE
WGBH · 2003 · ~3hrs. (DVD video)
PBS series on the modern theories of cosmology, including string theory.
No. 624, Shelf E
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MEN, MONSTERS AND THE MODERN UNIVERSE
LOVI & TIRION · 1989 · 73 pgs
Introduces the constellations in a memorable way. Look at the sky’s most easily observable objects with eyes, binoculars, small telescopes.
No. 723, Shelf M
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MOONS AND PLANETS
FOURTH EDITION
WILLIAM K. HARTMANN · 1999 · 428 pgs
Thorough discussion of solar system topics that would be of interest to the beginning or intermediate amateurs.
No. 710, Shelf M
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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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OUR EVOLVING UNIVERSE
MALCOM S. LONGAIR · 1996 · 185 pgs
Lucid, non-technical, and infectiously enthusiastic introduction to astronomy and cosmology.
No. 706, Shelf O
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PLANETS AND MOONS
WILLIAM J. KAUFMANN · 1979 · 219 pgs
While we have learned a lot about the outer planets since this book was written, its clear writing still serves as a good introduction.
No. 278, Shelf P
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POWERS OF TEN
CHARLES & RAY EAMES · 1989 · 17min (DVD video)
This classic movie takes the viewer on a trip from the human scale to the realm of the galaxies and then the subatomic. Includes a ‘rough sketch’ film, and one on the Eames’ studio.
No. 536, Shelf P
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RED GIANTS AND WHITE DWARFS
MAN’S DESCENT FROM THE STARS
ROBERT JASTROW · 1967 · 241 pgs
Jastrow’s classic study of man’s attempt to understand the universe, its origins, & his own origins. Insights into the world of scientists.
No. 289, Shelf R