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How Did We Find Out About Comets? How Did We Find Out About Comets? David Wool,Isaac Asimov The phenomena of comets and astronomers' concepts about them are considered historically and in view of present knowledge. OL14959006W
Star gazing, comet tracking, and sky mapping Star gazing, comet tracking, and sky mapping Melvin Berger Explains how to learn about stars, constellations, comets, and other astronomical phenomena by studying the sky without a telescope. OL15083178W
Far-out guide to asteroids and comets Far-out guide to asteroids and comets Mary Kay Carson "Presents information about asteroids and comets, including fast facts, history, and technology used to study them"--Provided by publisher. OL15881611W
Neptune, comets, and dwarf planets Neptune, comets, and dwarf planets World Book, Inc "An introduction to Neptune, comets, and dwarf planets for primary and intermediate grade students with information about their features and exploration. Includes charts and diagrams, a list of highl… OL15997387W
The Eye of God The Eye of God James Rollins In a masterwork of historical mystery and scientific exploration, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins reveals an apocalyptic vision of the day after tomorrow, of a future predicted by the… OL16805063W
Photographic Astrometry Techniques Photographic Astrometry Techniques Roberto Alfano A comprehensive (130 pages) methodological approach to the experimental deduction of equatorial Astrometric Topocentric positions of newly discovered comets and asteroids. The orbital elements o… OL17079574W
Bernardini Telesii Consentini Varii de naturalibus rebus libelli Bernardini Telesii Consentini Varii de naturalibus rebus libelli Bernardino Telesio First edition of the collected works of Bernardino Telesio, noted natural philosopher of Cosenza, edited by his disciple Antonio Persio. OL17818993W
Comets Comets Nick Hunter "This book looks at comets, exploring what they are, where they come from, what people thought of them in the past, and how we study comets today. A fun activity is provided along with tips for spott… OL17881622W
Heaven's touch Heaven's touch James B. Kaler "As you gaze into the starry sky, you might feel isolated from the Universe around you - but you're not. This book reveals the startling ways life on Earth is touched by our cosmic environment, and d… OL18021274W
Asteroids, comets, and meteors Asteroids, comets, and meteors Miller, Ron During the formation of the solar system, not all of the materials in the vast could of dust and gas were used. What happened to the remaining ice, metal, and rock? It formed what became known as ast… OL1841905W
The asteroid threat The asteroid threat Burrows, William E. "Presents a realistic, workable plan for defusing a potentially lethal threat from a rogue asteroid or comet. The explosion of a large meteor over Chelyabinsk, Siberia, in February 2013 is just the l… OL19981526W
Caroline's comets Caroline's comets Emily Arnold McCully Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) was not only one of the greatest astronomers who ever lived but also the first woman to be paid for her scientific work. Born the youngest daughter of a poor family in H… OL20055853W
Comets and meteors Comets and meteors Robin Kerrod Provides information about the origins, composition, and appearances of comets, meteors, and asteroids. OL20884495W
Comets and meteors Comets and meteors Chana Stiefel What has a head, two tails, and shoots across the sky? A comet. Coming from the far edges of the solar system, most comets travel around the Sun, while meteors appear as flashing streaks of light in … OL22311285W
The comet is coming! The comet is coming! Nigel Calder Foretells the return of Halley's Comet and discusses the history, legends, and science of comets in general. OL2381852W
L'impossible secret L'impossible secret Camille Bouchard Romans de science-fiction mettant en scène la survie de trois jeunes membres d'un club scientifique qui se voient projetés dans un monde étrangement glauque après avoir effectué une expérience de chi… OL28172842W
Mass extinctions Mass extinctions Christopher Lampton Explains various theories about how dramatic changes in the earth's surface could have caused periodic mass extinctions, with an emphasis on the disappearance of the dinosaurs. OL3298506W
Comets, asteroids, and meteorites Comets, asteroids, and meteorites Duncan Brewer Examines the physical characteristics and conditions of comets, asteroids, and meteorites, describing their position and movements in relation to the sun and planets and surveying humanity's attempts… OL4472598W
In the days of the comet In the days of the comet H. G. Wells H. G. Wells, in his 1906 In the Days of the Comet uses the vapors of a comet to trigger a deep and lasting change in humanity's perspective on themselves and the world. In the build-up to a great war… OL52252W
Comet over Nantucket Comet over Nantucket Elizabeth Fraser Torjesen A fictionalized biography of America's first woman astronomer, who in 1847 discovered a telescopic comet which was later named for her. OL5373387W
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