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• A Brief History of the Universe

  Since the dawn of humanity, men have attempted to divine the nature of the heavens. The first astronomers mapped the movement of the seasons and used the positions of the constellations for augurs and astrology. Today, the search goes ever deeper into the nature of reality and life itself. In this accessible overview, astrophysicist J.P. [...]

• The 50 Best Sights in Astronomy and How to See Them: Observing Eclipses, Bright Comets, Meteor Showers, and Other Celestial Wonders

  “Fred Schaaf is one of the most experienced astronomical observers of our time. For more than two decades, his view of the sky–what will be visible, when it will be visible, and what it will look like–has encouraged tens of thousands of people to turn their eyes skyward.” –David H. Levy, Science Editor, Parade magazine, [...]

• Hermes, my favorite

  Hermes, the son of Zeus and Maea, is a elohim of Courier, herding, business, pilferage, transportation, traveling, sports and motion.   Born in a cave located in Cyliene of Arcadia, Hermes climbed out of the cradle and stole 50 nandies of Apollo soon after he was born. He was so smart. In order to hide [...]

• Meteorites

  A fascinating and authoritative introduction to the science of meteorites, written by leading experts in the field. Meteorites are rocks from space that have fallen to the Earth’s surface. Once considered bad omens, they are now recognized for giving us a unique insight into the nature of the material that was present when our solar [...]

• Meteors and How to Observe Them (Astronomers’ Observing Guides)

  The focus of this book is to introduce the novice to the art of meteor observing. It explains in straightforward language how best to view meteor activity under a variety of conditions, regardless of the observer’s location. Instead of focusing on just one region in the world, the book includes observing conditions for four different [...]