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David Chandler & Co. Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars

David Chandler & Co. Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars. This book was written to be a companion handbook for The Night Sky, serving as a general introduction to observational astronomy. It covers both what can be seen in the sky and the significance of what is seen.

$7.95

Astronomical Soc. of Pacific Cosmic Decoders Card Game

The Cosmic Decoders deck of 52 cards features beautiful color images of Deep space Objects and includes the object's name, distance from the Earth in light years, type of object, and the constellation it is found in.

$12.95

Ken Press Our Galaxy and the Universe

What is a galaxy? How large are they? What is a nebula, globular cluster and black hole? Where are stars born? How big do they get? How do they die? Suitable for... Ages 9 through 13, Grades 4 through 7.

$15.95

Ken Press Our Constellations and their Stars

Our Constellations and their Stars introduces youngsters to the wonders of astronomy by exploring the very stars they see in the night sky. Learning about them will occur naturally as they examine photographs and drawings, compare facts and follow the explanatory text. Suitable for... Ages 8 through 13, Grades 4 through 7.

$15.95

Sky Publishing Backyard Astronomy - Your Guide to Starhopping and Exploring the Universe

By Robert Burnham, Alan Dyer, Robert A. Garfinkle, Martin George, Jeff Kanipe, and David H. Levy. From the space program to CCD imaging to star-hopping, this beautifully illustrated Nature Company volume makes for a truly comprehensive guide to the heavens. An excellent resource for astronomy enthusiasts of all skill levels.

$16.95

Sky Spot Finder Charts of Overlooked Objects

Finder Charts of Overlooked Objects for use with Telrad.

$17.99

Sky Publishing The Scientific American Book of Astronomy

Fifty-three of the most highly respected scientists in the world shed light on the deepest mysteries of the universe in these thirty-two illuminating, cutting-edge essays culled from the pages of Scientific American magazine.

$19.95

Ken Press Touring the Universe

A large format book that is spiral bound to lie flat for easy use of its star charts. This book is divided into two parts. The “Armchair Tour” is an overview of our Solar System and beyond. It provides a basic understanding of the sky above us and the Universe as a whole. The “Self-Guided Tour” is the nuts and bolts for observing the heavens with your eyes, binoculars or a telescope.

$27.95

Ken Press The Next Step: Finding & Viewing Messier's Objects

Written in an easy-to-understand style for the novice amateur astronomer. Includes a complete set of color star charts for locating every Messier Object and scale photographs, up-to-date information and easy-to-use spreads for each object. The book starts with a comprehensive history of Charles Messier including new historical information and pictures about the 18th century French astronomer.

$29.95

Ken Press What’s Out Tonight? Celestial Almanac & Astronomy Field Guide 2000 to 2050

This guide to the heavens is written for the beginner and packed with astronomical information. As a almanac, it provides the phases of the Moon, the location of the Planets and eclipses for the next 50 years. As a field guide, it helps you, step by step, to observe the Moon, Sun, eclipses, meteor showers, Planets, galaxies, nebulae, clusters, as well as double and variable stars.

$39.95