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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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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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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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How to identify night sky
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Storm Dunlop |
Maps, charts, and full-color illustrations describe the night sky including planets, comets, meteors, and man-made satellites. |
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Cosmic challenge
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Philip S. Harrington |
"Listing more than 500 sky targets, both near and far, in 187 challenges, this observing guide will test novice astronomers and advanced veterans alike. Its unique mix of Solar System and deep-sky ta… |
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The moon
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Carmel Reilly |
"Provides scientific information about the moon"--Provided by publisher. |
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Night sky
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Carole Stott |
Describes and illustrates the astronomical aspects of the sky, including constellations, planets, moons, and the astronomer's role in observing these. |
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Observing the sky
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Carole Stott |
Presents tips on how to view stars planets, eclipses, comets, and meteors, and discusses how astronomers use telescopes to study the sky. |
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Astronomer
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Ian Graham |
Explains how to skywatch and stargaze, what to look for, and how to record observations. Includes projects. |
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Astronomy
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Robin Kerrod |
Provides an introduction to astronomy, including information about the solar system, stars and constellations, and projects such as making a sundial. |
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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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Stars and planets
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Robert Dinwiddie |
From observing the night sky to looking to the stars and beyond, Nature Guide Stars and Planets contains a guide to all 88 constellations of the night sky, as wells as features the best tools and tec… |
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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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Secrets of Science
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Robin Kerrod |
Presents general information about the planets and other bodies in the solar system with suggestions for observation. |
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The young astronomer
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Harry Ford |
Introduces the basics of astronomy through a variety of projects, including a model of a lunar eclipse and a chart of a comet's path. |
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Comets and meteors
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Isaac Asimov |
Discusses the characteristics of comets and meteors and relates famous events connected with them. |
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The Collapsing Universe
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Isaac Asimov |
In a time of spectacular developments in the new astronomy, the concept of black holes captures top honors. As scientific evidence for them mounts, black holes loom as an ominous development in the l… |
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Observing handbook and catalogue of deep-sky objects
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Christian B. Luginbuhl |
A reference book on visual observation for serious amateur astronomers. Includes guidance to develop skills in visual observation of "deep sky" objects such as clusters, nebulae and galaxies, descrip… |
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Stories in the sky
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Thomas Paul Thigpen |
Presents diagrams and descriptions of all the major constellations showing Biblical characters and objects rather than the classical ones. Also includes instructions for stargazing, charts showing wh… |
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