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Stargazing basics
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Paul E. Kinzer |
How do I get started in astronomy? Should I buy binoculars or a telescope? What can I expect to see? This wonderful informal guide to astronomy has all the information an absolute beginner needs to g… |
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Sun dogs and shooting stars
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Franklyn M. Branley |
A guide to astronomical and meteorological events typical of each month, from the beginning of winter through summer's meteor showers and hail to the harvest moon of autumn. |
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Observing comets
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Nick James,Gerald North,Nick James |
"This comprehensive book is at once a "primer" for comet hunters and a reference text for more advanced amateur astronomers."--BOOK JACKET. |
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The monthly sky guide
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Ian Ridpath |
In full colour throughout, the seventh edition of Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion's famous guide to the night sky is fully revised and updated for planet positions and forthcoming eclipses up to the end o… |
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Star gazing, comet tracking, and sky mapping
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Melvin Berger |
Explains how to learn about stars, constellations, comets, and other astronomical phenomena by studying the sky without a telescope. |
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Deep-sky companions
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Stephen James O'Meara |
"In this fresh list, Stephen James O'Meara presents 109 new objects for stargazers to observe. The Secret Deep list contains many exceptional objects, including a planetary nebula whose last thermal … |
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Turn left at Orion
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Guy Consolmagno |
"With over 100,000 copies sold since first publication, this is one of the most popular astronomy books of all time. It is a unique guidebook to the night sky, providing all the information you need … |
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Stargazing secrets
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Anton Vamplew |
An accessible and informative guide to everything you can see in the night sky with binoculars and a telescope. |
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The practical astronomer
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Will Gater |
A complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky, explaining and demystifying stargazing to recognize objects and explain how they move through the sky over the night and the year. |
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100 things to see in the Southern Night Sky
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Dean Regas |
"The night sky is full of amazing things to see, from shooting stars and constellations, to planets and satellites, but it can be hard to tell what you're seeing, or where to look for the best view. … |
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The Stars
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H. A. Rey |
A beginner's comprehensive guide to the stars, presenting the constellations in shapes that correspond sensibly to their names. Includes forty charts of the skies through the seasons. |
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Astronomy
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Percy Seymour |
"Astronomy: All That Matters, by leading expert Percy Seymour, is an innovative and intriguing introduction to exciting discoveries and important scientific theory. Each chapter starts with details o… |
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A walk through the southern sky
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Milton D. Heifetz |
What star is that? Where is the Southern Cross? Who was Orion? This book answers these questions and many more. Its unique simplified maps make it easy to find the constellations in the southern hemi… |
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New astronomer
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Carole Stott |
An introduction to the wonders of astronomy features star charts for both the northern and southern hemispheres and practical directions for exploring the night sky. |
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The Florida Night Sky
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Elinor De Wire |
The Florida night sky is a source of fascination, inspiration, and enjoyment—a marvelous, immense playground open to all. Whether your aim is a casual appreciation of the heavens, or a serious study … |
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Turn left at Orion
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Guy Consolmagno |
A guidebook for beginning amateur astronomers, Turn Left at Orion provides all the information you need to observe the Moon, the planets and a whole host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams s… |
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