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Author
Series
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Volume I of this comprehensive three-part guide to the thousands of celestial objects outside our solar system ranges from Andromeda through Cetus. Objects are grouped according to constellation, and their definitions feature names, coordinates, classifications, and physical descriptions. Additional notes offer fascinating historical information. Hundreds of visual aids. 1977 edition.
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
Contains thirty-two articles from the pages of "Scientific American" magazine in which the authors explore various aspects of astronomy, discussing rays, waves, and particles; comets, asteroids, and meteorites; planets; stars; galaxies; the universe; and technology.
Author
Publisher
Elliott & Thompson
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
The universe is a beautiful, awe-inspiring place - from glowing nebulae to the sweeping majesty of the Milky Way, from complex cloud patterns on Jupiter to the rippling curtains of aurorae. But many of us struggle to grasp the complex ideas and science behind it all, or to see how it relates to our everyday lives.In Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Universe, Professor Andrew Newsam draws on his vast expertise to show us what's going on...
8) Cosmos
Publisher
Cosmos Studios
Pub. Date
2000, [c1980]
Language
English
Description
Carl Sagan's complete Emmy and Peabody award-winning thirteen episode mini-series exploring cosmology and astronomy.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The annual treasury for sky-watchers and stargazers, including references and a variety of fascinating articles. The Yearbook of Astronomy series is renowned for its comprehensive jargon-free monthly sky notes and authoritative sky charts that enable backyard astronomers and sky-gazers everywhere to plan their viewing of the year's eclipses, comets, meteor showers, and minor planets, as well as detailing the phases of the moon and visibility and...
Author
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A must-have for anybody interested in lunar photography. If you are a beginner, this is the only lunar observing book you will ever need." -- BBC Sky at Night Magazine This is a practical guide aimed at beginners interested in learning about the Moon and how to image our closest satellite neighbor. The book contains the complete photographic process including equipment, settings, capture techniques, stacking and image processing, each of which is...
13) Cosmos
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c1980
Language
English
Description
Based on his 13-part television series, discusses science in a broad human context summarizing how science and civilization grew up together, considers the findings on life elsewhere, and the directions our science might take in the future.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This illustrated narrative explains the universe from the solar system to the farthest reaches of space"--
No one can make the mysteries of the universe more comprehensible and fun than Neil deGrasse Tyson. Drawing on mythology, history, and literature--alongside his trademark wit and charm--Tyson and StarTalk senior producer Lindsey Nyx Walker bring planetary science down to Earth and principles of astrophysics within reach. In this entertaining...
19) Atlas
Publisher
Time Life
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
Atlas of the universe that includes information of the planets of the solar system, stars, and galaxies.
Author
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
An inspiration to amateur and professional astronomers alike, the Yearbook of Astronomy warrants a place on the bookshelf of all sky watchers and stargazers. Maintaining its appealing style and presentation, the Yearbook of Astronomy 2019 contains an authoritative set of sky charts and comprehensive jargon-free monthly sky notes to enable backyard astronomers everywhere to plan their viewing of the years eclipses, comets, meteor showers and deep sky...
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