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Price: $17.95
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Sale: $17.95
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Manufacturer: Petroglyph Press, Ltd
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: E.H. Bryan
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Publisher: Petroglyph Press, Ltd
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Edition: 2
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Dewey Decimal Number: 523
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Publication Date: 2002-09
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Reading Level: 74
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Description: The stars in the night sky over the Hawaiian Islands overwhelm us with feelings of wonder and amazement. They provoke images of Hawaii's first people, sailing from far away lands, finding their way by use of the stars in the heavens. Their knowledge of the skies, from the Hokupaa (North Star) to the Hanaiakamalama (Southern Cross) helped them navigate the vast Pacific in double-hulled canoes without use of compasses or maps. In contrast, today’s astronomers have explored the heavens with the use of advanced telescopes, satellites and space vehicles traveling to our moon and planets beyond. Stars Over Hawaii presents an overview of current knowlege about the night sky above us and the vast universe beyond. Twelve monthly star charts, plus two which label star names in Hawaiian, will help guide you through the year in your own explorations of Hawaii’s brilliant starlit sky. Readers can learn about the phenomenon known locally as "Lahaina Noon" which cannot happen in the mainland United States. Hawaiian astronomy is explored through legend and what oral knowledge has survived to the present time. The chapter on Polynesian Voyaging and Wayfinding includes Mau’s Compass and the Hawaiian star compasses designed by Nainoa Thompson and reproduced with the generous permission of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Originally compiled by Edwin H. Bryan, Jr. in 1955, this revised edition of Stars Over Hawaii contains a tremendous amount of new information contributed by Dr. Richard Crowe, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Included in this version are current theories about the formation of our solar system and knowledge gained through space exploration and powerful modern telescopes. Appendix One, which explores night and day, and the biography of the author were contributed by Dr. Walt Steiger, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Stars Over Hawaii marries the knowledge of the masterful navigators of ancient Hawaii with today’s astronomy experts to bring you an all-encompassing view of Hawaii’s skies, past and present.
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Price: $60.00
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Sale: $19.86
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Manufacturer: University Of Chicago Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 523.8875
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Publication Date: 1998-04-25
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Reading Level: 285
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Description: A comprehensive summary of progress made during the past decade on the theory of black holes and relativistic stars, this collection includes discussion of structure and oscillations of relativistic stars, the use of gravitational radiation detectors, observational evidence for black holes, cosmic censorship, numerical work related to black hole collisions, the internal structure of black holes, black hole thermodynamics, information loss and other issues related to the quantum properties of black holes, and recent developments in the theory of black holes in the context of string theory.
Volume contributors: Valeria Ferrari, John L. Friedman, James B. Hartle, Stephen W. Hawking, Gary T. Horowitz, Werner Israel, Roger Penrose, Martin J. Rees, Rafael D. Sorkin, Saul A. Teukolsky, Kip S. Thorne, and Robert M. Wald.
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Price: $30.00
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Sale: $19.80
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Manufacturer: Voyageur Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Robert Gendler
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Publisher: Voyageur Press
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Edition: First
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Dewey Decimal Number: 779.9523
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Publication Date: 2009-06-15
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Reading Level: 160
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Description: To gaze at the stars is one thing; to capture that gaze in photographs is something else, a tantalizing scientific art that many attempt and few master. That rare mastery is on full display in this beautiful volume of space photography from thirty of the most accomplished astrophotographers in the world, both professional and amateur. Galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, and other deep-sky treasures fill the pages. Along with the marvels of the night sky--the Andromeda and Whirlpool galaxies, the Pleiades and the Praesepe, the Orion and Crab nebulae, and many more--each section features a profile of the photographer’s work, techniques, philosophy, and experiences. Compiled by the world's leading amateur astrophotographer, with an introduction to the history of space photography, this spectacular volume is an essential for every stargazer’s bookshelf.
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Manufacturer: Sky Publishing Corporation
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Alan M. MacRobert
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Publisher: Sky Publishing Corporation
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Dewey Decimal Number: 523.80223
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Publication Date: 1994-03
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Reading Level: 160
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Description: Go with Sky & Telescope's Alan MacRobert on 14 star-hop safaris. Maneuver among recognizable star patterns in the Northern Hemisphere as you hunt down astronomical big game. Each star-hop includes a detailed map, object descriptions, and photos. Introductory chapters cover how to choose and use a backyard telescope, find your way around the sky, read star charts, and observe faint objects.
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Price: $44.95
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Sale: $30.26
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Manufacturer: Springer
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Robert W. Argyle
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Publisher: Springer
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 523.841
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Publication Date: 2004-01-09
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Reading Level: 326
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Description: Double stars are the rule, rather than the exception: our solar system, having a single sun, is in the minority. Orbiting satellites, ground-based observatories and interferometers have all helped discover many hundreds of new pairs - but this has left enormous numbers of wide, faint pairs under-observed or not observed at all. This is where amateur astronomers can help. Bob Argyle, a professional astronomer at Cambridge University, shows where enthusiastic amateur observers can best direct their efforts. The book caters for the use of every level of equipment, from simple commercial telescopes to micrometers and CCD cameras. Amateur astronomers who have gone beyond "sight-seeing” and want to make a genuine scientific contribution will find this a fascinating and rewarding field - and this book provides all the background and practical information that’s needed.
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Price: $16.95
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Sale: $8.95
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Manufacturer: Collins
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Anton Vamplew
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Publisher: Collins
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Dewey Decimal Number: 522
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Publication Date: 2006-03-01
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Reading Level: 160
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Description: A fun and informative skywatcher's guide for the astronomy novice This book will make sense of the night sky for beginners of all ages. And contrary to popular belief, you don't need expensive equipment to start skygazing. The author introduces the night sky just as if he were by your side, pointing out all the things you can discover with the naked eye. The book begins with a getting-started section and then takes you through the northern and southern hemispheres, covering what you can see from wherever you are in the world. With full-color illustrations and clear, informative text, Simple Stargazing is the perfect tool for the budding skywatcher. Inside you will find: - Photographs, charts, and illustrations to help you explore the night sky
- Sources for further reading and research
- Glossary of terms
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Price: $5.95
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Sale: $2.15
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Manufacturer: Waterford Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: James Kavanagh
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Publisher: Waterford Press
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Edition: 1st
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Dewey Decimal Number: 523
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Publication Date: 2001-03-01
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Reading Level: 12
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Description: This indispensable guide highlights prominent constellations that are visible from cities throughout North America in summer and winter.
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Price: $31.95
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Sale: $10.64
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Manufacturer: Voyageur Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Publisher: Voyageur Press
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Dewey Decimal Number: 508.7640222
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Publication Date: 2005-09-29
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Reading Level: 160
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Description: Texas comes alive in the pages of Wild Texas. Wild Texas contains more than 150 full-color photographs of Texas’s natural wonders. Author and photographer Richard Reynolds traveled thousands of miles to give us this photographic portrait of the six diverse and unique natural areas of our state.
Texas is often thought of as the state with wide open spaces, but it is much more. It is mountain peaks that tower 9,000 feet in the west and the sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast in the east. It is stunning wildflowers of the Hill Country and the big skies of the panhandle. It is the acres of pine forests of the Piney Woods region and the rainbow palette of mountains and desert of Big Bend.
Wild Texas is the natural beauty of our state; it is what we see, hear, and feel as we paddle the spring-fed Guadalupe River above Canyon Dam, hike the Ranchioeras Loop Trail at Big Bend Ranch State Park, look across the limestone cliffs that tower above pristine emerald pools of the Pecos River as it winds its way toward the Amistad International Reservoir. It is the pounding of a powerful surf on the Padre Island National Seashore, the history experienced through the Petroglyphs that cover the walls of Painted Canyon. It is that still, golden afternoon when you know the Lone Star State is where you’re meant to be.
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Manufacturer: Viking Adult
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Andrew Chaikin
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Publisher: Viking Adult
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Dewey Decimal Number: 629.4540973
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Publication Date: 1994-06-01
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Reading Level: 704
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Description: A decade in the making, this book is based on hundreds of hours of in-depth interviews with each of the twenty-four moon voyagers, as well as those who contributed their brain power, training and teamwork on Earth. In his preface Chaikin writes, "We touched the face of another world and became a people without limits." What follows are thrilling accounts of such remarkable experiences as the rush of a liftoff, the heart-stopping touchdown on the moon, the final hurdle of re-entry, competition for a seat on a moon flight, the tragic spacecraft fire, and the search for clues to the origin of the solar system on the slopes of lunar mountains. "I've been there. Chaikin took me back."--Gene Cernan, Apollo 17 astronaut
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Price: $69.95
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Sale: $95.00
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Manufacturer: Sky Publishing Corporation
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Spiral-bound
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Author: Wil Tirion::Roger W. Sinnott
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Publisher: Sky Publishing Corporation
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Edition: 2nd
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Dewey Decimal Number: 520
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Publication Date: 1999
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Reading Level: 4
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Description: The standard against which all other star atlases are measured, this best-selling atlas has been completely revised and updated! Each version of Sky Atlas 2000.0 contains 26 charts covering the whole sky and showing 81,312 single, multiple, and variable stars of magnitude 8.5 and brighter and 2,700 deep-sky objects. Includes close-up charts of such areas as the celestial poles and the Virgo-Coma galaxy region, as well as an acetate coordinate-grid overlay for determining accurate positions. A must for any stargazer! Laminated in clear plastic for maximum protection against weather and wear. Desk Laminated Version: Stars and deep sky objects are black on a white background. 18 3/8 by 13 1/2 inches, laminated in clear plastic.
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