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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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ALL ABOUT TELESCOPES
SAM BROWN · 1975 · 192 pgs
Classic guide to how telescopes work, filled with Brown’s wonderfully lucid drawings.
No. 467, Shelf A
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ALVAN CLARK & SONS – ARTISTS IN OPTICS
WARNER & ARIAIL · 1995 · 298 pgs
Exhaustive resource on these great telescope makers. Lists and stories of the instruments produced, the original customers, and the history of the firm.
No. 547, Shelf A
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AMATEUR ASTRONOMER’S HANDBOOK
SECOND EDITION
J.B. SIDGWICK · 1961 · 580 pgs
A classic, detailed guide to how telescopes work; also to visual & photographic observing.
No. 101, Shelf A
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AMATEUR ASTRONOMER’S HANDBOOK
FOURTH EDITION
J.B. SIDGWICK · 1979 · 568 pgs
A classic, detailed guide to how telescopes work, as well as to visual & photographic observing.
No. 774, Shelf A
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AMATEUR ASTRONOMER’S HANDBOOK, 3rd ed.
A GUIDE TO EXPLORING THE HEAVENS
JAMES MUIRDEN · 1983 · 472 pgs
Well-rounded guide. Includes info on telescopes and how to use them, and on the wide variety of observable objects.
No. 527, Shelf A
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AMATEUR TELESCOPE MAKING, BOOK 1
ALBERT INGALLS, ed. · 1996 · 568 pgs
The original ‘bible’ of amateur telescope making, including articles on mountings and various auxiliary equipment. Essential reading on the subject.
No. 730, Book, Shelf A · No. 468, Book, Shelf A
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AMATEUR TELESCOPE MAKING, BOOK 2
ADVANCED
ALBERT INGALLS, ed. · 1949 · 650 pgs
Volume 2 of the series of 3 ATM books contains more on mirror and lens making, as well as mountings, drives, and other equipment.
No. 469, Book, Shelf A · No. 731, Book, Shelf A
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AMATEUR TELESCOPE MAKING, BOOK 3
ALBERT INGALLS, ed. · 1953 · 644 pgs
More equipment plans, observing considerations, and special projects, continued from Volumes I and II ot the ATM series.
No. 470, Book, Shelf A · No. 732, Book, Shelf A
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ANCIENT COMPUTER
PBS NOVA series episode
MIKE BECKHAM · 2012 · 60min (DVD video)
The story of the scientific analysis of the Antikythera mechanism, the astronomical computer built over 2,000 years ago in Greece.
No. 844, Shelf A
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APPLIED OPTICS & OPTICAL DESIGN
(FIRST PART)
A.E. CONRADY · 1957 · 518 pgs
Detailed text on optical theory, incl. aberrations, imaging, lens properties, ray tracing, more. Full of formulae & diagrams.
No. 443, Shelf A
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APPLIED OPTICS & OPTICAL DESIGN
PART TWO
A.E. CONRADY · 1960 · 309 pgs
Optical theory and application continued from Vol. 1, including text & formulae on specific optical systems.
No. 444, Shelf A
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ASTRO FILTERS
FOR OBSERVATION AND ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY
R. BARBERA, et al. · 1973 · 102 pgs
Detailed but clearly written guide to the workings of filters and their practical uses for various astronomical work.
No. 112, Shelf A
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ASTRONOMY: A HANDBOOK
ROTH, et al · 1975 · 567 pgs
A detailed guide, with information on just about every kind of amateur observing and the equipment used.
No. 464, Shelf A
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BACKYARD ASTRONOMER’S GUIDE
DICKENSON, DYER · 2021 · 416 pgs
Completely revised and recently updated and expanded, this very user-friendly guidebook is an invauable tool, and upcoming events and advances in telescopes and imaging.
No. 883, Shelf B
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BASIC OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL · 1966 · 480 pgs
Theory of optics, workings of various instruments, and instrument use/maintenance/repair are all covered in clear form.
No. 566, Shelf B
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DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE
A PRACTICAL MANUAL FOR BUILDING LARGE APERTURE TELESCOPES
KRIEGE & BERRY · 1998 · 475 pgs
THE guide to dobsonian making, large or small, profusely illustrated with real-world project examples.
No. 487, Shelf D
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GENERAL AND PRACTICAL OPTICS
LAURANCE & WOOD · 1932 · 327 pgs
Good, clear explanations of many optical terms and systems. Includes many diagrams and formulae.
No. 431, Shelf G
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GENERATION OF OPTICAL SURFACES
K.J. KUMANIN, ed. · 1962 · 476 pgs
Detailed look at the theory and practice of creating flat and curved surfaces, mainly on glass.
No. 616, Shelf G
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HANDBOOK FOR STAR TRACKERS
MAKING AND USING STAR TRACKING CAMERA PLATFORM
JIM BALLARD · 1988 · 124 pgs
Heavily illustrated guide to the various platforms available, their construction details, as well as motors, finders, power sources, princeiples, designs, and testing.The, instructs on
No. 867, Shelf H
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HISTORY OF THE TELESCOPE
HENRY C. KING · 1955 · 456 pgs
A definitive history of the development of the optical telescope; includes many excerpts from and references to first hand accounts.
No. 206, Shelf H
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HUBBLE’S AMAZING RESCUE
PBS NOVA series episode
KIRK WOLFINGER · 2009 · 56min (DVD)
Behind the scenes journey with the astronauts and engineers charged with saving the Hubble Space Telescope.
No. 854, 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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IMAGES
A UNIFIED VIEW OF DIFFRACTION AND IMAGE FORMATION
CHARLES A. TAYLOR · 1978 · 205 pgs
The physics and applications of diffraction and image formation in all kinds of radiation.
No. 562, Shelf I