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Astronomy

Magazine or Journal - 1973-

This magazine is indispensable to stargazing enthusiasts. With in-depth reviews of the latest equipment and plenty of scientific articles and updates written for a popular audience, this publication keeps their readers up-to-date and knowledgeable. This magazine is indispensable to stargazing enthusiasts. With in-depth reviews of the latest equipment and plenty of scientific articles and updates written for a popular audience, this publication keeps their readers up-to-date and knowledgeable. Show less

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Sky and Telescope

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Another stellar magazine for stargazing enthusiasts. Stay current and in the know on all things astronomy with this publication. Another stellar magazine for stargazing enthusiasts. Stay current and in the know on all things astronomy with this publication. Show less

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Teach Yourself Visually Astronomy

by Talcott, Richard L.

Book - 2009

A great beginner’s guide to a formidable science, this book uses terrific photos and illustrations to give practical guidance on the art of stargazing. Fr...Show more A great beginner’s guide to a formidable science, this book uses terrific photos and illustrations to give practical guidance on the art of stargazing. From identifying and understanding all the parts of a telescope to locating a particular constellation, visual learners will find this book indispensable. Show less

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Constellations

The Story of Space Told Through the 88 Known Star Patterns in the Night Sky

by Schilling, Govert

Book - 2019

Mankind began seeing and labeling star patterns thousands of years ago, and this book takes us on a journey through the fascinating multicultural history ...Show more Mankind began seeing and labeling star patterns thousands of years ago, and this book takes us on a journey through the fascinating multicultural history of how the constellations got their names. The stunning astrophotography alone makes this book worth checking out. Show less

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Turn Left at Orion

Hundreds of Night Sky Objects to See in A Home Telescope-- and How to Find Them

by Consolmagno, Guy

Book - 2018

One of the best books out there for newer astronomers who know how to use their telescope but need helping identifying targets to study. Terrific illustra...Show more One of the best books out there for newer astronomers who know how to use their telescope but need helping identifying targets to study. Terrific illustrations reveal what deep space objects look like through smaller scopes, helping readers verify they’ve found their mark. Show less

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The Total Skywatcher's Manual

275+ Skills and Tricks for Exploring Stars, Planets & Beyond

by Shore, Linda

Book - 2019

Those those a bit past the beginner stage, this book takes you on the next step in your stargazing adventure. It features almost 300 tips and tricks desig...Show more Those those a bit past the beginner stage, this book takes you on the next step in your stargazing adventure. It features almost 300 tips and tricks designed to enhance telescope skills, explore astrophotography, and even host star parties for your family, friends and neighbors. Show less

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Your Place in the Universe

Understanding Our Big, Messy Existence

by Sutter, Paul M.

Book - 2018

The intricacies of astrophysics become compelling and comprehensible in this wide-ranging examination of nothing less than the history of the universe. Th...Show more The intricacies of astrophysics become compelling and comprehensible in this wide-ranging examination of nothing less than the history of the universe. The use of understandable analogies and a conversational style makes you feel like you’re taking a casual, informative walking tour through even the most complex space-time concepts. Show less

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The Glass Universe

How the Ladies of the Harvard Observatory Took the Measure of the Stars

by Sobel, Dava

Book - 2016

The role of women in science is often overlooked or outright ignored. Astronomy is no exception, and this book sheds important light on the amazing work o...Show more The role of women in science is often overlooked or outright ignored. Astronomy is no exception, and this book sheds important light on the amazing work of a group of ladies hired by the Harvard College Observatory in the mid-19th century. Using new breakthroughs in photography, these brilliant women helped catalog thousands of new stars. Read this book and celebrate their achievement! Show less

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The Day the World Discovered the Sun

An Extraordinary Story of Scientific Adventure and the Race to Track the Transit of Venus

by Anderson, Mark

Book - 2012

This delightful work of non-fiction reads like a scientific adventure novel. Venus passes across the face of the sun twice a century, and in June of 1769 ...Show more This delightful work of non-fiction reads like a scientific adventure novel. Venus passes across the face of the sun twice a century, and in June of 1769 this transit sparked a global competition to time the event, with expeditions even risking the dangers of the Antarctic to get the best view. Show less

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Chandra's Cosmos

Dark Matter, Black Holes, and Other Wonders Revealed by NASA's Premier X-ray Observatory

by Tucker, Wallace H.

Book - 2017

When the Chandra X-Ray Observatory launched in 1999, it became an immediate game changer for astronomical research, revealing a universe hidden from tradi...Show more When the Chandra X-Ray Observatory launched in 1999, it became an immediate game changer for astronomical research, revealing a universe hidden from traditional, light-based telescopes. This book compiles many of Chandra’s most prominent revelations, from dark matter to exploding stars and black holes, and includes vivid photography. Show less

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Startalk

Everything You Need to Know About Space Travel, Sci-fi, the Human Race, the Universe, and Beyond

Book - 2018

This popular DVD series from National Geographic and Neil deGrasse Tyson explores a broad range of space-themed topics, including the future of space trav...Show more This popular DVD series from National Geographic and Neil deGrasse Tyson explores a broad range of space-themed topics, including the future of space travel, the mysteries of the Big Bang, and possibilities of extraterrestrial life. Got 8 hours to spend learning about the possibilities of infinity? Show less

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Understanding the Universe

An Introduction to Astronomy

by Filippenko, Alexei V.

DVD - 2007

The Great Courses seldom disappoint for their thorough introduction to a topic, and this video series takes on an introduction to modern astronomy, with o...Show more The Great Courses seldom disappoint for their thorough introduction to a topic, and this video series takes on an introduction to modern astronomy, with over 90 lectures on the planets, the formation of stars and galaxies, and what we’ve discovered about the universe. Show less

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The Zoomable Universe

An Epic Tour Through Cosmic Scale, From Almost Everything to Nearly Nothing

by Scharf, Caleb A.

Book - 2017

Did you know we’ve glimpsed an area of space 93 billion light years away? The scale of the universe tends to overwhelm the mind with its vastness, and thi...Show more Did you know we’ve glimpsed an area of space 93 billion light years away? The scale of the universe tends to overwhelm the mind with its vastness, and this fascinating book gives us a tour of the observable universe, ranging from the gigantic to the sub-atomic. Dramatic photography helps provide an eye-opening—and mind-expanding—account of all the wonders we’ve managed to see. Show less

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In this casual prelude to the Summer Sidewalk Astronomy series, view the moon and planets through a high-powered telescope, talk with other enthusiastic astronomers and enjoy a few cookies along the way. In this casual prelude to the Summer Sidewalk Astronomy series, view the moon and planets through a high-powered telescope, talk with other enthusiastic astronomers and enjoy a few cookies along the way. Show less

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