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Consolmagno, Guy Gillingham, Sara Hunter, Tim B. Mortillaro, Nicole Read, John A. Regas, DeanHunter, Tim B.
Summary: "This is a guidebook for the naked eye viewing and enjoyment of the night sky. The book assumes the reader is literate but not particularly knowledgeable about the sky. Emphasis is on naked eye viewing with an occasional reference to using binoculars or a small telescope. Any time of day or night is fair game for an observing session, though there is an emphasis on early evening viewing, often...
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Arizona Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 520 HUNGillingham, Sara
Summary: Illustrated guide to the 88 internationally recognized constellations with stories and legends. Includes key star information, location descriptions, and maps.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Phaidon Press, Inc. 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Be introduced to the wonders of the night sky, making casual stargazing or serious amateur astronomy a part of your life. Follows in the footsteps of Timothy Ferris' prior PBS specials The Creation of the Universe and Life Beyond Earth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Home Video 2007
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SEEMortillaro, Nicole
Summary: "2023 Night Sky Almanac is the ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers in the United States and Canada, with all the advice, information and data that enthusiasts need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. This in-depth guide first introduces readers to the objects in the sky -- from stars, to comets, to globular clusters -- and then takes them through the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 523 MORMortillaro, Nicole
Summary: "2024 Night Sky Almanac is the ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers in the United States and Canada, with all the advice, information and data that enthusiasts need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. This in-depth guide first introduces readers to the objects in the sky--from stars, to comets, to globular clusters--and then takes them through the cosmic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books 2023
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: 523 MORRegas, Dean
Summary: "[This book] gives you a clear picture of what you can see using a small telescope--or just naked eye! Inside, you'll learn the history and science behind planets, stars, constellations, and more. Stunning four-color photography, easy-to-follow instructions, and detailed star maps will help you identify each object so you can explore the universe every night of the year!"--Back cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 520 REGRead, John A.
Summary: John A. Read covers everything needed to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and more. Inquisitive stargazers will find planet hunting and star hopping easy with clearly plotted routes and images of the sky both as seen by the naked eye and detailed views from a telescope.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Formac Publishing Company Limited 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523 REAConsolmagno, Guy
Summary: "A new edition of this best-selling guidebook to the night sky, showing amateur astronomers how to observe a host of celestial wonders." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cambridge University Press 2018
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 523 CON1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 523 CON