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ASIMOV ON ASTRONOMY
ISAAC ASIMOV · 1979 · 238 pgs
Interesting reading in Asimov’s style: much jumping from subject to subject, but full of facts & ideas. 17 assorted essays.
No. 110, 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
FRED HOYLE · 1962 · 320 pgs
While including a look at the science, this large volume is mainly a historical overview of astronomy. Very profusely illustrated.
No. 445, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY AND SPACE, VOL 1
PATRICK MOORE, et al. · 1972 · 403 pgs
Compendium of articles from the journal ASTRONOMY & SPACE; diverse topics incl. history, solar system topics, observing projects, more.
No. 115, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY AND SPACE, VOL 2
PATRICK MOORE, et al. · 1973 · 419 pgs
Vol. 2 of above: subjects incl. Mars, the Moon, stars, constellations, history, the solar system.
No. 116, Shelf A
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CATALOGUE OF THE UNIVERSE
MURDIN, ALLEN, & MALIN · 1979 · 256 pgs
Well illustrated book contains descriptive listings of a few hundred (somewhat oddly chosen) objects, solar system to galaxies.
No. 144, Shelf C
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COMING OF AGE IN THE MILKY WAY
TIMOTHY FERRIS · 1988 · 495 pgs
Ferris tells about the lives and works of many scientists who helped form our view of the Universe and our planet.
No. 540, Shelf C
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COSMIC DISCOVERY
THE SEARCH, SCOPE & HERITAGE OF ASTRONOMY
MARTIN HARWIT · 1981 · 334 pgs
Using actual discoveries as examples, Harwit demonstrates the methodology of astronomy and defines many of its current concepts.
No. 159, Shelf C
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COSMOS
CARL SAGAN · 1980 · 365 pgs
Sagan’s “personal adventure” through mankind’s search to understand the universe about them. Well illustrated; based on the TV series.
No. 161, Shelf C
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GUIDE TO THE STARS
PATRICK MOORE · 1960 · 222 pgs
Moore describes the form and function of the observable universe (ca. 1960), adding in some points of interest for the observer.
No. 202, Shelf G
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HISTORY OF ASTRONOMY
CHAS.-ALBERT REICHEN · 1968 · 111 pgs
A fairly short and profusely illustrated overview of man’s fascination with the heavens, from earliest history to modern times.
No. 390, Shelf H
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HUBBLE’S UNIVERSE
PORTRAIT OF OUR COSMOS
SIMON GOODWIN · 1996 · 127 pgs
Highlights of the Hubble Space Telescope’s early years; many photographs.
No. 461, Shelf H
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ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ASTRONOMY & SPACE
IAN RIDPATH · 1979 · 240 pgs
Over 1000 short entries on a wide range of subjects; people, places, things, theories. Many illustrations. For quick reference or fun browsing.
No. 208, Shelf I
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INVISIBLE UNIVERSE
PROBING THE FRONTIERS OF ASTROPHYSICS
FIELD & CHAISSON · 1985 · 195 pgs
A look at the revolution that radio, infrared, x-ray and other non-visible observations have brought to many areas of astronomy.
No. 217, Shelf I
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LAROUSSE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ASTRONOMY
RUDAUX & DE VAUCOULEURS · 1959 · 506 pgs
Profusely illustrated tour of the universe ca. 1959. Valuable for its excellent drawings of astronomical subjects.
No. 446, Shelf L
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McGRAW-HILL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ASTRONOMY
SYBIL P. PARKER, ed. · 1982 · 450 pgs
Profuse illustrations and short but detailed articles on astronomical bodies, concepts, equipment, etc. 230 different listings.
No. 230, Shelf M
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MEASURE OF ALL THINGS
THE SEVEN YEAR ODYSSEY AND HIDDEN ERROR THAT TRANSFORMED THE WORLD
KEN ADLER · 2002 · 422 pgs
The story of two French astronomers who set out at the end of the 18th century to measure the size of our planet.
No. 543, Shelf M
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NATURE OF THE UNIVERSE
FRED HOYLE · 1950 · 142 pgs
Introductory book by the great astronome. Interesting for its mid-20th-century perspective.
No. 538, Shelf N
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NEW CONCISE ATLAS OF THE UNIVERSE
PATRICK MOORE · 1978 · 190 pgs
Coffee-table book with large section on the solar system, also some “universe beyond,” history, and sets of star charts.
No. 244, Shelf N
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PATHWAYS TO THE UNIVERSE
GRAHAM-SMITH & LOVELL · 1988 · 239 pgs
A fine general overview of the study of the solar system and the universe beyond. Well written and informative.
No. 454, 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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PRACTICAL ASTRONOMER
COLIN A. RONIN · 1981 · 205 pgs
Explore the skies through the eyes of the astronomers, and discover for yourself the secrets of the universe.
No. 689, 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
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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