Astronomy: Popular
Guide content supports the teaching and research goals of multiple departments on campus. Content represents a non-exhaustive selection of essential resources and tools for engaging a wide range of backgrounds and viewpoints.
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Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide
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Call Number: Read onlineISBN: 0470230835Publication Date: 2009-08-01Discover the wonders of the night sky with this bestselling Astronomy Guide -
Grab 'n' Go Astronomy
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Call Number: UI Sciences Library Stacks QB500 .E545 2014ISBN: 1493908251Publication Date: 2014-05-15These are times when a small "grab 'n' go" telescope, or even a pair of binoculars, is the ideal instrument. And this book can guide you in choosing and best utilizing that equipment. -
Urban Astronomy: Stargazing from Towns & Suburbs
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Call Number: UI Sciences Library Stacks QB63 .S375 2014ISBN: 1770853251Publication Date: 2014-11-06An ideal guide to skywatching while combating light pollution. It will show you how to get the most out of almost any sky. -
Kepler and the Universe
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Call Number: UI Sciences Library Stacks QB36.K4 L68 2015ISBN: 1633881067Publication Date: 2015-11-10A contemporary of Galileo and a forerunner of Isaac Newton, Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) was a pioneering German scientist and a pivotal figure in the history of astronomy. This biography brings the man and his scientific discoveries to life, showing how his contributions were every bit as important as those of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton.
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PBS Crash Course Astronomy EpisodesDiscover everything there is to know about the cosmos.
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AstronomyA collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of astronomy.