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COLLINS ATLAS OF THE NIGHT SKY
STORM DUNLOP · 2005 · 224 pgs
Constellation sky charts, with tables of deep-sky objects. Good lunar atlas.
No. 728, Shelf C
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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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FIELD BOOK OF THE SKIES
OLCOTT & PUTNAM · 1929 · 534 pgs
Classic guide to the stars and constellations and visual astronomy. Maps all Northern constellations; naked eye, binocular & telescope objects.
No. 186, Shelf F
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FIELD GUIDE TO THE STARS AND PLANETS, 2ND EDITION
MENZEL & PASACHOFF · 1983 · 473 pgs
Thorough observing guide, combining star charts with information on observing techniques, and on celestial objects. Small field-use format.
No. 806, Shelf F
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A FIELD GUIDE TO THE STARS AND PLANETS, 4TH EDITION
JAY PASACHOFF · 2000 · 578 pgs
Thorough observing guide, combining star charts with information on observing techniques & equipment, and on celestial objects. Small field-use format.
No. 805, Shelf F
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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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PHOTO-GUIDE TO THE CONSTELLATIONS
CHRIS KITCHIN · 1997 · 149 pgs
Photos of each section of the sky from city, urban, and rural locations.
No. 717, Shelf P
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STARS AND PLANETS
SIERRA CLUB GUIDE TO SKY WATCHING AND DIRECTION FINDING
W.S. KALS · 1990 · 244 pgs
Guide for the outdoors person—not only how to navigate by the day and night skies, but also other interesting things to look for up there.
No. 496, Shelf S
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STARS AND PLANETS
A COMPANION GUIDE FOR AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS
JOACHIM EKRUTT · 1992 · 157 pgs
Seasonal all-sky constellation charts for all parts of the world. Added info on the constellations and objects to see in them.
No. 495, 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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WALK THROUGH THE SOUTHERN SKY
A GUIDE TO SOUTHERN STARS AND THEIR CONSTELLATIONS AND THEIR LEGENDS
HEIFETZ & TIRION · 2002 · 105 pgs
Illustrated guide to stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere. Star maps for naked-eye observing.
No. 796, Shelf W