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Astronomy

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Space

More than 1,000 alphabeticallyarranged entries provide information on important astronomical subjects, concepts, and theories.

The Sleepwalkers

Arthur Koestler

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KOE

Guideposts to the Stars

Leslie C. Peltier

A guide to locating stars, constellations, planets, and other celestial phenomena such as novae, comets, meteors, and aurorae.

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PEL

The New Astronomy

Fred D'Ignazio

Explains how astronomers are using new kinds of telescopes, computerized cameras, and space probes to generate new theories about the universe and its mysteries.

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DIG

Point to the Stars

Joseph Maron Joseph

Includes diagrams and text to help the reader identify stars, planets, constellations, and artificial satellites as they vary their places in the heavens.

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JOS