Friday, July 04, 2008
	.: Astronomy Books AstroBookstore  more >> Making and Enjoying Telescopes by Robert Miller, Kenneth Wilson A must for any astronomer’s bookshelf. This book makes it easy to understand Amateur Telescope Making. Included are easy to follow instructions for making six very useable amateur telescopes. The Messier Objects by Stephen James O’Meara, David H. Levy This completely new work will inspire amateur astronomers to visit the 110 most famous galaxies, clusters and nebulae in the sky. It is the ultimate field guide to the Messier objects, first catalogued in the late 1700s. Night Sky by Robert Burnham Night Sky goes beyond traditional guides by combining field identification techniques with fascinating background information and practical hands-on advice. Nightwatch by Terence Dickinson The third edition of Nightwatch continues its tradition of being the best handbook for the beginning astronomer. Norton’s Star Atlas and Reference Handbook by Arthur Philip Norton Norton's Star Atlas 1998 edition is completely revised and expanded, with maps drawn to standard epoch 2000.0, using computer techniques to achieve unprecedented accuracy. Our Solar System by Seymour Simon Explore our neighbors in space with this fascinating book containing over 50 dramatic full-color photos and an easy-to-read text. Simon takes readers on a sweeping tour of the planets, moons, asteroids, meteroids, and comets that travel around the sun. For ages 9-12. Patterns in the Sky: Myths and Legends of the Stars by Julius D. W. Staal This book describes the various myths and legends surrounding the constellations. The illustrations are the most accurate seen for showing the novice the very perspective he will have from earth. Rocks from Space by O. Richard Norton A must for meteorite enthusiasts. A non-technical introduction to the world of meteorites, asteroids, comets and impact craters. Includes descriptions of meteorite classifications. Secrets of the Night Sky by Bob Berman You don't need expensive instruments to appreciate the beauty of the night sky. Bob Berman takes you on a tour of the night sky, pointing out its highlights and its history, along with a wealth of practical tips and tricks, such as how to categorize satellites that appear overhead. Sky Atlas 2000.0 2nd edition Desk Edition by Wil Tirion, Roger W. Sinnott Sky Atlas 2000.0 in its second edition shows stars and deep-sky objects in black on a white background. The map area is 460 x 330 mm (18 by 13 inches). The charts are printed on heavy paper and laminated with a rigid clear plastic, and for ease of use they are unbound and boxed. Sky Atlas 2000.0 Companion by Robert A. Strong, Roger W. Sinnott This essential reference features an alphabetical listing of every deep-sky object—2,700 in all—plotted in Sky Atlas 2000.0, 2nd Edition. Sky & Telescope magazine subscription An amateur astronomy magazine with feature articles on new developments in the science, plus departments on books, observing, equipment, computer software and sky predictions. AstroBookstore  more >> ©2006, Descriptions courtesy of Amazon Associates. ©2006, The Astrogirl Homepage. All right reserved.	Astrogirl Bookstore The Astrogirl Homepage is an Amazon.com Associate Program member. To make a purchase, click on the title and you will be directed to Amazon.com to make your purchase. Customer service, shipping and billing is handled by Amazon.com. Any questions about purchases must be addressed to Amazon.com. Thank you for your purchase!