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100 BILLION SUNS
THE BIRTH, LIFE, AND DEATH OF THE STARS
RUDOLF KIPPENHAHN · 1983 · 264 pgs
Popular-level look at where stars come from, what they do, and where they end up.
No. 618, Shelf O
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ATLAS OF STELLAR SPECTRA
WITH AN OUTLINE OF SPECTRAL CLASSIFICATION
MORGAN, KEENAN & KELLMAN · 1943 · 35 pgs
Descriptions of the spectra of different classes of stars; details on specific stars within each class. Useful for anyone interested in spectroscopy.
No. 434, Shelf A
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BIG BANG
THE CREATION AND EVOLUTION OF THE UNIVERSE
JOSEPH SILK · 1980 · 394 pgs
A fairly detailed but clearly stated guide to the theories of the formation of the universe and then galaxies, stars and planets.
No. 127, Shelf B
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BIRTH AND DEATH OF THE SUN
STELLAR EVOLUTION AND SUBATOMIC ENERGY
GEORGE GAMOW · 1940 · 219 pgs
Though some of the science is dated, this book is valuable for its historical references & Gamow’s intuitive explanations of theories.
No. 128, Shelf B
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BLACK HOLES, QUASARS, AND THE UNIVERSE
HARRY L. SHIPMAN · 1976 · 309 pgs
A beginner’s guide to cosmology, circa 1976. Contains many pictures and diagrams to illustrate the concepts presented.
No. 687, Shelf B
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BLACK HOLES, WHITE DWARFS, AND NEUTRON STARS
THE PHYSICS OF COMPACT OBJECTS
SHAPIRO & TEUKOLSKY · 1983 · 645 pgs
A thorough study of the titular objects; heavy on theory, but also containing much historical and observational data. Lots o’ math!
No. 131, Shelf B
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COLOURS OF THE STARS
MALIN & MURDIN · 1984 · 198 pgs
Very informative book on photography & astrophotography, colors, vision, and light — the very stuff of astronomy. Wonderful illustrations.
No. 149, Shelf C
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CREATION OF THE UNIVERSE
GEORGE GAMOW · 1952 · 146 pgs
Even though some of the theories presented have been supplanted, Gamow’s use of analogy to explain the complex remains unsurpassed.
No. 163, Shelf C
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EVOLUTION OF STARS AND GALAXIES
WALTER BAADE · 1963 · 321 pgs
The author begins with a historical overview, incl. his own work on stellar populations, then defines the state of the science ca. ’63.
No. 178, Shelf E
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EXTREME STARS
AT THE EDGE OF CREATION
JAMES KALER · 2001 · 236 pgs
Detailed look at stars and stellar evolution, written in a friendly, easy to understand manner (with very few mathematical formulae to absorb).
No. 742, Shelf E
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GALACTIC ASTRONOMY
BINNEY & MERRIFIELD · 1998 · 796 pgs
Advanced college-level text. An overview of the study of galaxies.
No. 519, Shelf G
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GETTING THE MEASURE OF THE STARS
COOPER & WALKER · 1989 · 293 pgs
Interesting book connects the scientific study of stars to what we, as amateurs, can observe of them; includes projects for the amateur.
No. 500, Shelf G
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GLASS UNIVERSE
HOW THE LADIES OF THE HARVARD OBSERVATORY TOOK THE MEASURE OF THE STARS
DAVA SOBEL · 2016 · 324 pgs
A charming, well-researched history of the “unsung heros” of the Harvard Observatory who paved the way for our modern understanding of the stars.
No. 851, Shelf G
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GLOBULAR CLUSTERS
HANES & MADORE, et al. · 1980 · 390 pgs
Papers by researchers on globular cluster structure, dynamics, and evolution. Includes research data and references.
No. 198, Shelf G
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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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INTRODUCTION TO STELLAR WINDS
LAMERS & CASSINELLI · 1999 · 438 pgs
Graduate-level textbook on the title subject.
No. 516, Shelf I
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JOURNEY FROM THE CENTER OF THE SUN
JACK B. ZIRKER · 2002 · 302 pgs
Well written guide to our star; good for both observers and theorists.
No. 567, Shelf J
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MILKY WAY
FIFTH EDITION
BOK & BOK · 1981 · 356 pgs
The classic overview of the study and make-up of our galaxy. Well written and very informative, accessible to the layman.
No. 235, Shelf M
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ORIGIN OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
S.F. DERMOTT, ed. · 1978 · 668 pgs
29 papers related to the title subject, including star formation, planet system formation, & formation of specific objects in the system.
No. 263, Shelf O
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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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PICTORAL GUIDE TO THE STARS
HENRY C. KING · 1967 · 167 pgs
A general guide to what and where stars are and how they work. Clearly written and well illustrated.
No. 270, Shelf P
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PLANETARY NEBULAE
LAWRENCE ALLER · 1971 · 56 pgs
A study of the titular items, along with the history of their discovery.
No. 463, Shelf P
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PLANETS, STARS AND NEBULAE
STUDIED WITH PHOTOPOLARIMETRY
T. GEHRELS, ed. · 1974 · 1133 pgs
Papers, some quite technical, from 1972 colloquium. Covers techniques, equipment and results of study of polarized radiations from space.
No. 279, Shelf P
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SOLAR MAX
(the IMAX movie)
HELIOGRAPH PRODUCTIONS · 2001 · 120min (DVD video)
Great movie on the present state of research on our Sun, featuring spectacular cinematography.
No. 530, Shelf S