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365 Starry Nights by Chet Raymo
$15.00
Every night for an entire year, this book presents a tour of the stars and constellations. It begins on January 1 with the constellation Orion, and comes full circle on December 31. Using many maps, diagrams, and drawings, clear explanations of important concepts, myths and lore, and interesting facts are presented. This book is the single best star identification course for navigational purposes we have seen.
SC, 1986, 225 pages
The Binocular Stargazer by Leslie Peltier
$19.95
He who starts his wandering journey through the skies encumbered with a telescope seldom comes to really know the stars and constellations. All too soon he becomes enthralled by the splendor of Saturn's rings, or the craters on the Moon, and fails to read the thrilling early pages of the sky's wide open book. So it is recommended that after learning the constellations for navigation purposes, one may wish to go the next step further with binoculars... and this is the perfect book to do it with. It will guide your eyes and binoculars to abundant proof that the sky is a busy place. This book is considered an essential book for any beginner who wishes to observe the night sky with binoculars.
SC. 1995. 157 pages.
Exploring the Night Sky
$9.95
He who starts his wandering journey through the skies encumbered with a telescope seldom comes to really know the stars and constellations. All too soon he becomes enthralled by the splendor of Saturn's rings, or the craters on the Moon, and fails to read the thrilling early pages of the sky's wide open book. So it is recommended that after learning the constellations for navigation purposes, one may wish to go the next step further with binoculars... and this is the perfect book to do it with. It will guide your eyes and binoculars to abundant proof that the sky is a busy place. This book is considered an essential book for any beginner who wishes to observe the night sky with binoculars.
SC. 1995. 157 pages.
A Field Guide To The Stars and Planets by J. M. Pasachoff
$18.00
This book is the clearest, most complete, and up-to-date pocket guide to the heavens. Although compiled primarily for amateur astronomers, its utility for celestial navigation is obvious. Its features include: brief introductory tours of the nighttime sky; monthly sky maps for both northern and southern hemispheres; 52 detailed atlas charts of the entire sky; special timetables showing when the brightest stars, clusters, galaxies, and planets are visible; over 230 photographs (132 in color) of the most interesting objects in the sky.
SC, 1992, 528 pages.
How To Identity Stars and Planets DVD
$39.95
This 45 minute color video shows how to identify bodies using the 2102D Starfinder. Coverage is very thorough and well presented by a professional navigation instructor. Learning pace is enhanced through the use of computer animated graphics. Although some screen jumpiness occurs during these graphics, the educational effectiveness is not compromised. The video provides a pleasant, relaxed way of learning the heavens.
The Starball Spherical Concepts
$39.00
This is a good learning tool for helping to identify stars and constellations. It also makes a very handsome desk ornament. Each sphere is of hand-blown acrylic, and passes through more than forty intricate processes in order to acheive a very high degree of beauty and quality. This five-inch diameter blue translucent sphere presents all 88 constelations. Constellation names and patterns are highlighted in gold, while stars are identified in white. An attractive clear sculptured base is included, along with a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity.
An Honest Starchart
For years, our customers have told us the best way to learn the navigational stars was to simply use the star chart on the inside back cover of our catalog. So here it is in an easy to use 19 x 25 inch size. No ornate drawings nor lumbering animals in the zodiac. Just simple navigational stars with lines indicating how to go from one to the other.
Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning by Richard H. Allen
$10.95
An unusual book based upon years of research into ancient astronomical writings of many past civilizations. It is a completely non-technical excursion into the folklore and history associated with stars and their names. Additionally, such items as the Milky Way, star pictures, biblical accounts, astrology, and zodiac, and the Constellations are covered. A comprehensive and delightful book.
SC, 563 pages.
A Star To Steer Her By by Edward J. Bergin
$18.50
An excellent self-teaching guide for use in home or office. It is easily read and logically structured by a teacher who knows teaching, and his subject well. This book gives broad coverage to the subject, and blends theory and practice well to avoid confusion. The author claims that eight hours with this book will give you a solid working knowledge of celestial navigation. Uses HO-229 exclusively.
SC, 1988, 206 Pages.
The Stars by H. A. Rey
$11.95
A primer of learning the constellations. Certainly the easiest book to follow in learning the night sky from season to season. Many charts and diagrams of the constellations are included in this delightful book.
SC, 1980,160 pages.