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ADVANCED AMATEUR ASTRONOMY
GERALD NORTH · 1991 · 313 pgs
Although this book does discuss some advanced projects, in most areas it starts out with basic info for the beginning observer.
No. 432, Shelf A
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ATLAS OF THE PLANETS
PAUL DOHERTY · 1980 · 143 pgs
Drawings and paintings of the planets; text on the history of planetary observations and observing techniques.
No. 122, Shelf A
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CELESTIAL OBJECTS FOR COMMON TELESCOPES
VOLUME 1
WEBB & MAYALL · 1962 · 255 pgs
Classic work detailing the visual appearance and historical observation of many solar system objects.
No. 790, Shelf C
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DAYTIME STAR
THE STORY OF OUR SUN
SIMON MITTON · 1981 · 191 pgs
Popular-level, basic understanding of our star. A bit backwards when it comes to observing.
No. 587, Shelf D
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EXPLORING THE MOON
E.H. CHERRINGTON · 1969 · 229 pgs
Valuable guide for the lunar observer using any instrumen: profuse charts, day-by-day descriptions of visible features, geological info.
No. 184, Shelf E
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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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GUIDE TO OBSERVING THE MOON
BRITISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION · 1986 · 128 pgs
Collection of essays on many aspects of lunar phenomena and observing.
No. 793, Shelf G
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GUIDE TO THE SUN
KENNETH J.H. PHILLIPS · 1992 · 386 pgs
Popular level but detailed look at the Sun. Historical observations; its structure & working;, observing methods.
No. 610, Shelf G
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HANDBOOK FOR THE WHITE LIGHT OBSERVATION OF SOLAR PHENOMENA
RICHARD HILL · 1984 · 46 pgs
ALPO Solar Section’s official guidelines to observing and submitting observations.
No. 570, Shelf H
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INTRODUCTION TO OBSERVING AND PHOTOGRAPHING THE SOLAR SYSTEM
DOBBINS, PARKER & CAPEN · 1988 · 215 pgs
A good guide to the field, as of 1988; also very useful for any astrophotographer. Much information, including interesting background.
No. 257, Shelf O
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INTRODUCTION TO THE MOON
DINSMORE ALTER · 1958 · 108 pgs
Griffith Observatory guide to many aspects of lunar study and observation.
No. 783, Shelf I
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LUNAR ATLAS
DINSMORE ALTER · 1964 · 343 pgs
Dinsmore’s oversized photographic atlas of lunar regions, under different phases of illumination.
No. 818, Shelf L
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MOON
A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE SURFACE OF THE MOON, CONTAINING THE 300-INCH WILKINS LUNAR MAP
WILKINS & MOORE · 1955 · 388 pgs
Atlas of the Moon featuring both drawings and photographs. Especially notable for the detailed, feature-by-feature descriptions (numbering in the hundreds).
No. 770, Shelf M
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MOON ATLAS
V.A. FIRSOFF · 1961 · 32 pgs
General lunar atlas with maps, photographs, and a gazetteer.
No. 816, Shelf M
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MOON BOOK
KIM LONG · 1988 · 128 pgs
Basic guide to lunar facts & physical parameters, plus simple Moon maps.
No. 788, Shelf M
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OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY FOR AMATEURS
FOURTH EDITION
J.B. SIDGWICK · 1982 · 348 pgs
Handbook of observing techniques, both basic and advanced, for solar system objects and stars.
No. 763, Shelf O
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OBSERVE AND UNDERSTAND THE SUN
MAAG, SHERLIN & VAN ZANDT eds. · 1976 · 48 pgs
A collection of articles on amateur solar observing equipment and techniques: visual, photographic, radio.
No. 569, Shelf O
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OBSERVE METEORS
ALPO METEOR OBSERVER’S GUIDE
LEVY & EDBERG · 1986 · 56 pgs
Practical handbook for meteor observing, including how to keep and submit records which have scientific value.
No. 256, Shelf O
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OBSERVING COMETS, ASTEROIDS, METEORS & THE ZODIACAL LIGHT
EDBERG & LEVY · 1994 · 243 pgs
A fine guide to observing the minor bodies of the solar system, with both basics and advanced projects well described.
No. 456, Shelf O
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OBSERVING THE SUN
PETER O. TAYLOR · 1991 · 159 pgs
The hows and whys of various types of amateur Sun observing, visual and electronic.
No. 591, Shelf O
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PICTORAL GUIDE TO THE MOON, 3RD REVISED EDITION
DINSMORE ALTER · 1973 · 216 pgs
Thorough guide to observing the Moon, with much information on the lunar surface features.
No. 807, Shelf P
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PLANET JUPITER
THE OBSERVER’S HANDBOOK
BERTRAND M. PEEK · 1981 · 240 pgs
A full guide for Jupiter observers; history, visible features, observing, drawing and photographing methods are all covered.
No. 273, Shelf P
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PLANETS & PERCEPTION
TELESCOPIC VIEWS AND INTERPRETATIONS, 1609-1909
WILLIAM SHEEHAN · 1988 · 324 pgs
Fascinating study of visual telescopic observing of the planets from Galileo to the 20th century, delving into how the human visual system strongly affects what each observer sees.
No. 767, Shelf P