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61. Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars: 250+ Wonderful Sky Objects to See and Explore (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Bojan Kambic | |
Paperback: 510
Pages
(2009-10-16)
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Editorial Review Product Description Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars is a complete guide to practical astronomy, written for beginners, intermediate-level astronomers, and even people who have not yet turned their gaze to the night sky. The required observing equipment to get the full value from this book is no more than a pair of regular 10 x 50 binoculars, but even more can be seen with a small astronomical telescope. This comprehensive introduction to astronomy and practical observing is far more than a guide to what can be seen in the night sky through binoculars. 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. There is a guide to selecting and using binoculars for astronomy, as well, as a ‘getting ready to observe’ section containing invaluable practical hints and tips. The second part of the book is an extraordinarily complete atlas and guide to the night sky down to 30º N (covering all the USA and Europe). It is illustrated with superb and sometimes beautiful amateur astronomical photographs, detailed maps (down to 5th magnitude), descriptions, and data on all astronomical objects of interest. |
62. Astronomy: The Universe, Equipment, Stars and Planets, Monthly Guides (EYEWITNESS COMPANION GUIDES) by Ian Ridpath, Carole Stott, Giles Sparrow | |
Turtleback: 300
Pages
(2006-04-03)
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Astronomy
good companion |
63. The Dawn of Astronomy: A Study of Temple Worship and Mythology of the Ancient Egyptians by J. Norman Lockyer | |
Paperback: 464
Pages
(2006-04-28)
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Good, but Lost Star of Myth and Time is better |
64. Exploring the Night Sky: The Equinox Astronomy Guide for Beginners by Terence Dickinson | |
Paperback: 72
Pages
(1987-02-01)
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Great book for kids & adults.
Exploring the night sky
Little information
A GIFT FOR MY UNIVERSE LOVING SON
Young Minds Latch onto the Stars |
65. Fundamental Astronomy | |
Hardcover: 510
Pages
(2007-08-17)
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Editorial Review Product Description Fundamental Astronomy gives a well-balanced and comprehensive introduction to the topics of classical and modern astronomy. While emphasizing both the astronomical concepts and the underlying physical principles, the text provides a sound basis for more profound studies in the astronomical sciences. Customer Reviews (6)
Print Quality Issue
FUNDAMENTAL errors in teaching ASTRONOMY
Great fundamental Astronomy Text
A Fundamental Astronomy Reference
A Great Astronomy Textbook! |
66. The History of Astronomy: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Michael Hoskin | |
Paperback: 136
Pages
(2003-07-31)
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A Wonderful Introduction to Astronomy
The History of Astronomy
Big Bang for the Buck!
A lucid overview
Centuries of Astronomy in 123 Pages |
67. Observational Astronomy by D. Scott Birney, Guillermo Gonzalez, David Oesper | |
Hardcover: 322
Pages
(2006-07-24)
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68. Joseph Smith and Modern Astronomy by Richard Ingebretsen | |
Paperback: 55
Pages
(1999-01-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description In this book, Dr. Richard Ingebretsen, former science editor for the Ensign, a medical doctor and a PhD scientist confirms the truth of the writings and translations of Joseph Smith using advances in modern science. Customer Reviews (1)
A nice blend of science and religion |
69. Pathways to Astronomy by Steven Schneider, Thomas Arny | |
Paperback: 784
Pages
(2006-07-31)
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Editorial Review Product Description Pathways to Astronomy offers the most complete technology media support package available. That technology media package includes: Starry Night Planetarium Software free with the purchase of every new text; ARIS (text web site providing a complete online tutorial, electronic homework, and course management system); 23 Interactives (on the text web site and Digital Content Manager CD); Animations (on the text web site). Electronic Media Integration has been incorporated throughout the text by the use oficons to indicate where additional understanding can be gained through an animation or interactive. Customer Reviews (2)
Super quick service, great shape!
SWIFT AND EXACTLY HOW DESCRIBED |
70. Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook Containing "The Constellations" of Pseudo-Eratosthenes and the "Poetic Astronomy" of Hyginus | |
Paperback: 287
Pages
(1997-09)
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An excellent translation, with one big flaw
More scholarly than entertaining. Theony Condos, the translator, draws mostly on two prime sources; Poeticon Astronomicon (Poetic Astronomy), attributed to Hyginus; and Catasterismi (The Constellations), by Eratothenes. In the introduction, Condos discusses the backgrounds of Hyginus and Eratothenes, their influences and sources, and some supporting and relating works by their contemporaries and historical peers. Moving on from the (mercifully!) brief introduction, Condos procedes directly to the heart of the matter, and launches into an alphebetized listing of the major 'western' constellations, each with a idealized line-drawing of the constellation and its namesake image, a brief discussion of the associated legend(s) as discussed in the primary works, and a translators commentary. Primary stars, where possible, are indicated by their symbols (rather than spelling out their names) in the text. This last I found most frustrating, for while a serious scholar of Latin and Greek would recognize these symbols immediately, I found myself struggling to interpret them. This book comes with fairly extensive end notes and appendicies, useful to the student looking for more insight. While I find this volume to be useful in a limited way, it's really aimed towards the more serious student, and not to the casual sky-watcher. If you want an education on the origins of the Western European constellations, this is a good place to start, though it's not the ultimate word on the subject. However, if you want to identify that intriguing cluster of bright lights in the nighttime sky, you'll probably want to go elsewhere.
recommendable book |
71. The Universal Book of Astronomy: From the Andromeda Galaxy to the Zone of Avoidance by David Darling | |
Hardcover: 584
Pages
(2003-10-27)
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Editorial Review Product Description "We are all part of this astonishing creation–our very bodies fashioned of atoms that were made inside giant stars long ago.Bring only your imagination and the courage needed to gaze up and out across 1.5 billion light-years!" The Universal Book of Astronomy compiles more than 3,000 extensively cross-referenced entries to cover every noted star, planet, authority, and telescope that has influenced our modern understanding of the universe. Spanning everything from major observatories and space telescopes to biographies of astronomers throughout the centuries, The Universal Book of Astronomy showcases an extraordinary array of newfound wonders, including microquasars, brown dwarfs, and dark energy, as well as a host of individual comets, asteroids, moons, planets, stars, nebulas, and galaxies.A one-stop reference for the seasoned astronomer as well as the starry-eyed layperson, The Universal Book of Astronomy is further complemented by: Customer Reviews (1)
Good for the Astronmy Library |
72. An Introduction to Radio Astronomy by Bernard F. Burke, Francis Graham-Smith | |
Hardcover: 456
Pages
(2009-10-30)
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Intro to Radio Astronomy
Hard Read
Very poor editing and writing style, many errors...
Advanced Introduction - Targets Researchers and Graduate Astronomy Students, But Accessible to Others
Excellent Advanced Radio Astronomy Text |
73. Astronomy: The Solar System and Beyond by Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman | |
Paperback: 512
Pages
(2009-01-05)
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Visual Intro to Astro! Cool! |
74. 21st Century Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies (Third Edition) by Jeff Hester, Bradford Smith, George Blumenthal, Laura Kay, Howard Voss | |
Paperback: 445
Pages
(2010-01-11)
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book
great |
75. Astronomy (Cliffs Quick Review) by Charles J. Peterson | |
Paperback: 278
Pages
(2000-09-11)
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Astronomyreview |
76. Handbook of CCD Astronomy, 2nd Edition (Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers) by Steve B. Howell | |
Paperback: 222
Pages
(2006-04-03)
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CCD Astronomy book condition
every thing about learning CCDs
a very valuable book, entertaining too
An essential reference |
77. Digital SLR Astrophotography (Practical Amateur Astronomy) by Michael A. Covington | |
Paperback: 234
Pages
(2007-12-10)
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OUTSTANDING ADDITION TO MY LIBRARY
Astrophoto basics plus
Excellent resource for current information on DSLR Astrophotography
DISAPPOINTING...
An informative read |
78. Astronomy For Beginners by Jeff Becan | |
Paperback: 160
Pages
(2008-01-08)
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Perfect for children, not adults
to the moon |
79. Astronomical Sketching: A Step-by-Step Introduction (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Richard Handy, David B. Moody, Jeremy Perez, Erika Rix, Sol Robbins | |
Paperback: 198
Pages
(2007-06-12)
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Editorial Review Product Description There are two basic methods of recording astronomical images seen through the eyepiece of a telescope. Photography (these days, usually digital imaging with a CCD camera) is one, the other is sketching. Astronomical sketching and drawing has a long and esteemed history. Many astronomers believe it is still unrivalled for recording and illustrating transient phenomena (such as TLPs) or for taking advantage of the fleeting moments of extreme clarity that result from the turbulent atmosphere through which Earth-based astronomers carry out all their observing. Unfortunately, astronomical sketching and drawing is seldom taught as such, and is regarded by many amateur astronomers as the province of a talented few. This is not the case – the necessary techniques can be taught, just as portraiture and still-life drawing can be (and is) taught. This book could become a classic. Customer Reviews (4)
Solid resource for the astronomical sketch artist
What choice do you have?It's one of a kind.
Great starters book on Astro sketching
Good book for advanced or beginner astronomers |
80. Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth by Clive L.N. Ruggles | |
Hardcover: 518
Pages
(2005-10-31)
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Editorial Review Product Description Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth draws on archaeological evidence and oral traditions to reveal how prehistoric humans perceived the skies and celestial phenomena. With over 200 entries, it offers a number of ways to approach ancient astronomy, from key examples and case studies worldwide (Stonehenge; Mexican and Egyptian pyramids; Chaco Canyon, New Mexico; the Nazca lines in Peru) to general themes (cosmologies, calendars, ancient ideas of space and time, origin myths), to fundamental concepts and methods (how the sky has changed over the centuries, how to survey a site), and to the field's most frequently asked questions (How did ancient peoples navigate the ocean using the stars? How does astrology relate to ancient astronomy? Can ancient sites be dated astronomically?) By revealing the astronomical significance of some of the world's most famous ancient landmarks and enduring myths and by showing how different themes and concepts are connected, Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth brings a unique authoritative perspective to an area too often left to speculation and sensationalism. Customer Reviews (1)
Archaeoloastronomy at its best! |
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