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Sun dogs and shooting stars Sun dogs and shooting stars 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. OL121308W
The monthly sky guide The monthly sky guide 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… OL14809W
Deep-sky companions Deep-sky companions 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 … OL15520917W
How to identify night sky How to identify night sky Storm Dunlop Maps, charts, and full-color illustrations describe the night sky including planets, comets, meteors, and man-made satellites. OL15688955W
Cosmic challenge Cosmic challenge 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… OL16417032W
The moon The moon Carmel Reilly "Provides scientific information about the moon"--Provided by publisher. OL16484418W
Night sky Night sky Carole Stott Describes and illustrates the astronomical aspects of the sky, including constellations, planets, moons, and the astronomer's role in observing these. OL1817068W
Observing the sky Observing the sky Carole Stott Presents tips on how to view stars planets, eclipses, comets, and meteors, and discusses how astronomers use telescopes to study the sky. OL1817084W
Astronomer Astronomer Ian Graham Explains how to skywatch and stargaze, what to look for, and how to record observations. Includes projects. OL1818027W
Astronomy Astronomy Robin Kerrod Provides an introduction to astronomy, including information about the solar system, stars and constellations, and projects such as making a sundial. OL19414999W
The practical astronomer The practical astronomer 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. OL19724776W
100 things to see in the Southern Night Sky 100 things to see in the Southern Night Sky 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. … OL19762164W
Stars and planets Stars and planets 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… OL19978059W
New astronomer New astronomer 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. OL24436355W
Secrets of Science Secrets of Science Robin Kerrod Presents general information about the planets and other bodies in the solar system with suggestions for observation. OL27039115W
The young astronomer The young astronomer 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. OL2726624W
Comets and meteors Comets and meteors Isaac Asimov Discusses the characteristics of comets and meteors and relates famous events connected with them. OL46288W
The Collapsing Universe The Collapsing Universe 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… OL46346W
Observing handbook and catalogue of deep-sky objects Observing handbook and catalogue of deep-sky objects 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… OL4776773W
Stories in the sky Stories in the sky 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… OL525649W
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