Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Turn left at Orion Turn left at Orion 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 … OL16002741W
Night vision Night vision Michael Rowan-Robinson "Drawing on exciting discoveries of the last forty years, Night Vision explores how infrared astronomy, an essential tool for modern astrophysics and cosmology, helps astronomers reveal our Universe'… OL16564098W
Modern statistical methods for astronomy Modern statistical methods for astronomy Eric D. Feigelson "Modern astronomical research is beset with a vast range of statistical challenges, ranging from reducing data from megadatasets to characterizing an amazing variety of variable celestial objects or … OL16591881W
Neil Armstrong Neil Armstrong Jay Barbree Much has been written about Neil Armstrong, America’s modern hero and history’s most famous space traveler. Yet shy of fame and never one to steal the spotlight Armstrong was always reluctant to disc… OL16819477W
In the shadow of the moon In the shadow of the moon Anthony F. Aveni In anticipation of the solar eclipses visible in 2017 and 2024, an exploration of the scientific and cultural significance of this mesmerizing cosmic display. OL19663587W
Your ticket to the universe Your ticket to the universe Kimberly K. Arcand "Easy-to-read guide to the universe. Includes information on the planets, and other astrological entities"-- OL19964904W
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
Maravillas del sistema solar Maravillas del sistema solar Brian Cox "El libro de la serie de televisión de la BBC que muestra el Sistema Solar que nos rodea como nunca antes lo habíamos contemplado: desde los descomunales surtidores de hielo de Encélado hasta los mar… OL20903977W
The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking) The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking) Katie Mack **From one of the most dynamic rising stars in astrophysics, an accessible and eye-opening look—in the bestselling tradition of Sean Carroll and Carlo Rovelli—at the five different ways the universe … OL21181790W