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Consolmagno, Guy, 1952-
Call Number
523 22
Publication Date
2000
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"A guidebook for beginning amateur astronomers, Turn Left at Orion provides all the information you need to observe the Moon, the planets and a whole host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams show these objects exactly as they appear in a small telescope (50-70 mm or 2-3" aperture) and for each object there is information on the current state of our astronomical knowledge." "Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition contains a chapter describing spectacular deep sky objects visible from the southern hemisphere, as well as tips on how to observe the upcoming transits of Venus. It also includes a discussion of Dobsonian telescopes, with hints on using your personal computer and the internet as aids for planning an observing session." "Unlike many guides to the night sky, this book is specifically written for observing using small telescopes. Clear and easy-to-use, this book will appeal to skywatchers of all ages and backgrounds. No previous knowledge of astronomy is needed."--Jacket.
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Kanipe, Jeff, 1953-
Call Number
520 21
Publication Date
1999
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Through 52 essays, A Skywatcher's Year guides readers to celestial events and phenomena that occur or are visible with the naked eye and binoculars for each week of the year. It acquaints readers not only with up-to-date astronomical information on stars, nebulae, meteors, the Milky Way, and galaxies, but also conveys the beauty and wonder of the night sky. Covering both the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere, A Skywatcher's Year helps readers find prominent stars and constellations, bright star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, and explains how and when to observe prominent annual meteor showers.
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Machholz, Don, 1952-
Call Number
522 21
Publication Date
2002
Summary
The Messier Catalogue lists one hundred and ten galaxies, star clusters and nebulae. With over 90 easy-to-use star maps, and tips for a successful night of observing, this book will help amateurs with a small telescope to complete the Messier Marathon, or to observe the Messier Objects throughout the year.
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Covington, Michael A., 1957-
Call Number
522 22
Publication Date
2002
Summary
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 suburban conditions.
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Naylor, John C. (John Caldicott), 1945-
Call Number
551.565 22
Publication Date
2002
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Why is the sky blue? How can I see an eclipse? Skywatcher John Naylor offers practical advice on where and when you should look for natural phenomena in both the day and night sky. Out of the Blue is for all those curious or puzzled about things optical and astronomical.
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