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1. The Heavens Proclaim: Astronomy and the Vatican by Vatican Observatory Publications, Guy Consolmagno, S.J. | |
Hardcover: 240
Pages
(2009-06-05)
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Exalting beauty
Haven't read it but my dad liked it
Copy Edit
Great blend of Astronomy and Religion
The Heaven's Proclaim |
2. Setting-Up a Small Observatory: From Concept to Construction (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) (Volume 0) by David Arditti | |
Paperback: 240
Pages
(2007-12-17)
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Editorial Review Product Description This is the book to tell the intermediate-level amateur astronomer what he needs to know about observatories. It draws on the author’s practical experience and that of many other experienced amateur astronomers. It is an ideal complement to Patrick Moore’s More Small Astronomical Observatories which is a compendium of ideas for different observatory designs. Setting-up a Small Observatory covers the details of design, siting and construction once a basic type has been decided upon. It is written in a way that is equally applicable to the USA and UK (where there are slightly different building regulations) and deals with matters that are basic to building and commissioning any amateur observatory. Uniquely, David Arditti also considers the aesthetics of amateur observatories – fitting them in with family and neighbors, and maybe disguising them as more common garden buildings if necessary. Every amateur astronomer who wants a purpose-built observatory (and that is most of them!) will find this book absolutely invaluable both during the planning and the construction stages. Customer Reviews (4)
Lots of really good anecdotal information!
Too much extraneous information?
Good book
Great Place to Start |
3. More Small Astronomical Observatories | |
Paperback: 241
Pages
(2002-08-15)
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more small astronnomical observatories
A Wealth of Ideas!
Good for giving ideas
more small astronomical observatories |
4. My Heavens!: The Adventures of a Lonely Stargazer Building an Over-the-Top Observatory (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Gordon Rogers | |
Paperback: 180
Pages
(2007-12-06)
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Editorial Review Product Description My Heavens! charts the progress of the author’s own substantial observatory (with additional material from amateur constructors of large observatories elsewhere) from conception, through design, planning and construction, to using an observatory of the kind that all amateur astronomers would aspire to own. This book tells the “warts and all” story of small beginnings in amateur astronomy, leading to the construction of a “top of the range” observatory at a house on the edge of a country village between Oxford and London. The author is a qualified building surveyor, and looks at building the observatory from his own professional perspective. There were of course many errors, problems, technical and organizational difficulties along the way, and the author never shies away from admitting his mistakes – and in doing so he reduces the chances of others falling into the same traps. Comparisons are made with similar large projects in the USA, taking a look at the differences and similarities in planning and building regulations, and in construction methods on both sides of the Atlantic. Eventually an observatory materialized, set up to facilitate the taking of very high quality images of the deep sky on those special days of best seeing. The story doesn’t end with the construction of the observatory, but goes on to describe the author’s choice of equipment, setting it up, and his own techniques for obtaining superb astronomical images like the ones he shows in his book. Customer Reviews (1)
Amateur Astronomers and Their Observatories |
5. Building a Roll-Off Roof Observatory: A Complete Guide for Design and Construction (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by John Hicks | |
Paperback: 145
Pages
(2008-11-19)
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Editorial Review Product Description Almost every amateur astronomer who has taken the pursuit to its second level aspires to a fixed, permanent housing for his telescope, permitting its rapid and comfortable use and avoiding hours of setting-up time for each observing session. A roll-off roof observatory is the simplest and by far the most popular observatory design for today’s practical astronomers. Building a Roll-off Roof Observatory is unique, covering all aspects of designing a roll-off roof observatory: planning the site, requirements for viewing, conforming to by-laws, and orientation of the structure. The chapters outline step-by-step construction of a typical building, and the accompanying CD-R provides complete, professional, detailed diagrams for each phase of construction. The author is both an amateur astronomer and professional landscape architect, and thus is almost uniquely qualified to write this fully-detailed book . A professionally designed roll-off observatory could cost as much as $3000 just for the plans – which are provided free with Building a Roll-off Roof Observatory! Real, existing buildings have been built from these plan-sets, with photographs to show how they turned out. At present there is no published book with the same degree of detail and expertise that this text offers the amateur astronomer. Three sets of scale plans are provided on the CD-R that accompanies the book. Full-size prints of the plans are available from the author, along with a bespoke design service if needed. Customer Reviews (2)
Observatory review
For Those Interested in Building Their Own Observatory |
6. Small Astronomical Observatories (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) | |
Paperback: 229
Pages
(1996-08-16)
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some good,some not.
Lots of options to help you decide on an observatory for you
Cover very much in little depth |
7. Single-Dish Radio Astronomy: Techniques and Applications : Proceedings of the Naic-Nrao Summer School Held at National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, Arecibo Observatory, arecib | |
Hardcover:
Pages
(2002-12)
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8. Guidebook for the Scientific Traveler: Visiting Astronomy and Space Exploration Sites Across America (Scientific Traveler) by Duane S. Nickell | |
Paperback: 256
Pages
(2008-09-15)
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Can't wait to take some trips
Lots of good sites to visit, but some omissions
Excellent book |
9. Great Observatories of the World by Serge Brunier, Anne-Marie Lagrange | |
Hardcover: 240
Pages
(2005-09-03)
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Editorial Review Product Description Great Observatories of the World is a comprehensive tour of the 57 leading observatories located in the United States, Europe, Chile, Australia, India, Japan and the vast reaches of space. The book begins with a brief and engaging history of the telescope and observatories. It covers 36 Earth-based observatories and their history, mission, type of telescope and other observatory equipment, and significant discoveries. It then features 10 space-based observatories, including the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-Ray Telescope, which have been mounted on space probes to monitor some of the universe's most mysterious events. The final section covers 11 observatories of the future, including both Earth-based and space-based telescopes, and how partnerships between nations and private institutions fund ambitious projects of unprecedented size and responsiveness. The book also provides fascinating information on:- Spectroscopy and radio astronomy- The effects of atmosphere on astronomy- Coronagraphy and solar observation- Astronomy careers and training- Locations and websites of the world's 100 largest observatories. Great Observatories of the World is profusely illustrated with photographs of the observatories as well as dramatic images of the universe they explore. Customer Reviews (4)
Good book, but...
Better titled "Some Observatories of the World"
Great pictures and overall descriptions; lots of numeric errors
A "coffee table" book for lovers of big telescopes |
10. State of the Universe 2008: New Images, Discoveries, and Events (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy) by Martin Ratcliffe | |
Paperback: 184
Pages
(2007-12-06)
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Editorial Review Product Description The aim of the State of the Universe annuals is to provide an annual astronomy review suitable for the popular science level reader to be published every September in a format that will be suitable for, and appeal to, the Christmas market. The book will cover all major astronomical news on topics beyond the Solar System and place them in the context of the longer term goals of astronomers and astrophysicists around the world. The aim is to capture the excitement and vibrancy of modern astronomical research. This section also includes web links for all major news stories, providing a bridge between the public news stories and the actual research web sites. Chapter 1 – ‘A Year in News and Pictures’, written by Martin Ratcliffe, appears every year and makes up the first half of the annual. It will present brief summaries of the major announcements, discoveries and news items from that year, with the major ones being explained in detail through later chapters written by invited contributors who are at the forefront of research in these fields. The January meeting of the American Astronomical Society each year will be the major source of astronomical news for the following year’s volume, giving access to potential authors and contacts with public information officers of major observatories, space centers, etc. The invited contributions which make up the second half of the annual each year will cover a variety of topics and are written to appeal to a wide readership. These are written by leading astronomers or science writers. One feature introduced in the first volume, the overall review of the State of the Universe by Dr Jim Kaler will be retained for State of the Universe 2008. The set of appendices at the end of the book will include a list of launches of major astronomical observatories/satellites during the past year; a list of planned future astronomical satellites; basic data on all astronomical observatories currently in operation with web links for the reader who wishes to find out more. Customer Reviews (3)
A look at the Skies
Excellent Read
An Astrono0mers view |
11. Frontiers of Astrophysics: A Celebration of NRAO's 50th Anniversary: Proceedings of a Symposium Held at National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Charlottesville, ... Society of the Pacific Conference) | |
Hardcover: 390
Pages
(2008-06-30)
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12. The Westerbork Observatory, Continuing Adventure in Radio Astronomy (Astrophysics and Space Science Library) | |
Hardcover: 276
Pages
(1996-09-30)
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13. The 150th Anniversary of the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh: And, [The Colloquium On] Infrared Astronomy in the United Kingdom, 3rd November 1972 (Publications of the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh) | |
Hardcover: 62
Pages
(1973-01)
Isbn: 0902553097 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
14. From Here to Infinity: The Royal Observatory Greenwich Guide to Astronomy by John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin | |
Paperback: 256
Pages
(2008-09)
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Editorial Review Product Description Analyzing the planets of our solar system as well as the wider universe, this definitive reference provides an unparalleled understanding of all aspects of astronomy. From straightforward questions regarding the distance of stars and Galileo’s discoveries to theories on the possible expansion of the universe, this examination is sure to appeal to both amateur astronomers and space buffs. Beautifully photographed and illustrated with detailed diagrams, this is a highly authoritative and fascinating guide to one of the most exciting areas of scientific research. Customer Reviews (1)
Not the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe |
15. The star splitters: The High Energy Astronomy Observatories by Wallace H. Tucker | |
Paperback: 200
Pages
(1984-01-01)
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The Star Splitters - NASA SP-466
A Very Informative Little Book |
16. Astronomy Projects with an Observatory You Can Build (Build-a-Lab! Science Experiments) by Robert Gardner | |
Library Binding: 128
Pages
(2007-08-15)
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17. Parsec-Scale Radio Jets (Proceedings of a Workshop, Held at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Scorro, New Mexico, October 12-18 1989) | |
Hardcover: 414
Pages
(1990-08-31)
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18. Imaging X-ray Astronomy: A Decade of Einstein Observatory Achievements | |
Hardcover: 360
Pages
(1990-05-25)
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19. Robotic Observatories (Wiley-Praxis Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics) | |
Paperback: 168
Pages
(1995-08)
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20. Civic Astronomy: Albany's Dudley Observatory, 1852-2002 (Astrophysics and Space Science Library) by George Wise | |
Hardcover: 215
Pages
(2004-12-20)
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History of Science in America: For the Serious |
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