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Astronomy; Amateurs' manuals

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  • Stargazing For Dummiesby Steve Owens

    Wiley 2013; US$ 14.99

    Reach for the stars Stargazing is the practice of observing the night sky and its contents - from constellations through to planets and galaxies. Stars and other night sky objects can be seen with the naked eye, or seen in greater numbers and in more detail with binoculars or a telescope. Stargazing For Dummies offers you the chance to explore... more...

  • Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopesby Michael A. Covington

    Cambridge University Press 2002; US$ 44.00

    In addition to the more standard techniques, this unique guide introduces the latest modern resources available to today's astronomer, including personal computers, the Internet, and computerized telescopes. It offers detailed practical advice for observing the Sun, Moon, planets, and 200 stars and deep-sky objects with modest-sized telescopes under... more...

  • A Walk through the Southern Skyby Milton Heifetz; Wil Tirion

    Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 27.00

    Easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the southern night sky and their myths and legends. more...

  • Turn Left at Orionby Guy Consolmagno; Dan M. Davis

    Cambridge University Press 2000; US$ 24.00

    Fascinating guide for beginning amateur astronomers using small telescopes in the northern and southern hemisphere. more...

  • The Earth and the Moonby Linda T. Elkins-Tanton

    Infobase Publishing 2006; US$ 37.50

    Compares the Earth equally with other planets to display the similarities and differences between the various orbiting bodies. This volume discusses the fundamental aspects of the Earth as a planet. It also covers the evolution of the moon in relation to the geological features of the Earth. more...

  • The Night Sky Companionby Tammy Plotner; K. Vogt

    Springer 2009; US$ 31.99

    Takes a look at astronomy, offering general history, soft science, trivia, observing guidance and motivation. This book provides fresh historical tie-ins, information and objects. It offers unaided-eye observers an opportunity to view many objects or events, learn about their history, science and how 'looking up' can be rewarding. more...

  • Earth Surface Processesby Philip A. Allen

    Wiley 2009; US$ 129.95

    Earth Surface Processes is an introductory text for those studying the dynamics of fluid and sediment transport in the environments, in the context of both present-day patterns as well as the environmental changes decipherable in the geological record. The book is divided into two parts. The first deals with the global-scale aspects of the earth's... more...

  • Explore Winterby Maxine Anderson

    Nomad Press 2007; US$ 9.95

    Young readers become scientists in the field when this activity book sends them off to answer the question Why do we have winter? with experiments and projects that mix real science with real fun. Combining hands-on learning with trivia, jokes, riddles, and terrific illustrations, chapters start with the "tools" of science?the scientific method... more...

  • Earthby DK Publishing

    Dorling Kindersley 2002; US$ 9.99

    From vicious volcanoes to wondrous waterfalls, the terror and beauty of Earth is shown in all its glory more...

  • Viewing the Constellations with Binocularsby Bojan Kambic

    Springer 2009; US$ 31.99

    A guide to practical astronomy. It introduces the reader to some basic (and some not-so-basic) astronomical concepts, and discusses the stars and their evolution, the planets, nebulae, and distant galaxies. more...