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Understanding the universe [videorecording] : an introduction to astronomy / by Filippenko, Alexei V.,teacher.(CARDINAL)683226; Teaching Company,publisher.(CARDINAL)349444;
Guide includes bibliography.Producer, Zachary H. Rhoades ; academic content supervisor, Jay Tate ; director, Jon Leven ; camera, Jim Allen, Alexis Doty, Lonnie Anderson, Jack Dierken, Jared Bourgeouis, Will Savage.Lecturer, Alex Filippenko.Ninety-six lectures, divided into ten sections, are designed to provide a non-technical description of modern astronomy, including the structure and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Updated edition integrates discoveries reported in the 2003 course and includes recent findings (through mid-2006).College students and adults.
Subjects: Educational films.; Lectures.; Nonfiction films.; Science films.; Astronomy.; Black holes (Astronomy); Cosmology.; Expanding universe.; Extrasolar planets.; Galaxies.; Giant stars.; Gravitational collapse.; Inflationary universe.; Planets.; Stars with planets.; Stars, New.;
For home use or face-to-face teaching.
Available copies: 17 / Total copies: 18
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Astronomical mindfulness : your cosmic guide to reconnecting with the sun, moon, stars, and planets / by De Pree, Christopher Gordon,author.(CARDINAL)530627; Scoles, Sarah,author.(CARDINAL)633169;
Getting oriented -- The sun -- The moon -- The stars -- The planets.Offers an in-depth look at the celestial bodies in our solar system and their movements and offers mindfulness exercises that can help readers foster a better connection to the cosmos and a new sense of presence in the universe.Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-211).
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Astronomy; Mindfulness (Psychology);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Stargazing with binoculars and telescopes : a user-friendly guide for locating stars, planets, and other deep-space objects. by Mosley, John.(CARDINAL)649615;
Subjects: Astronomy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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See it with a small telescope : 101 cosmic wonders including planets, moons, comets, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and more / by Kalif, Will,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Have Fun Exploring the Stars with Close-up Views of Space Objects Right from Your Own Backyard. Take the mystery and struggle out of discovering new worlds. With hands-on tips, tricks and instructions, this book allows you to unleash the full power of your small telescope and view amazing space objects right from your own backyard, including: *Saturn's Rings *Jupiter's Moons *Apollo 11's Landing Site *Orion Nebula *Andromeda Galaxy *Polaris Double Star *Pegasus Globular Cluster *And much, much more!
Subjects: Astronomy.; Cosmology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Planets, moons, and stars / by Evert, Laura,1967-(CARDINAL)317759; Garrow, Linda,illustrator.(CARDINAL)209704;
Discusses the planets and moons of our solar system and describes thirteen constellations and some legends associated with them.
Subjects: Constellations; Planets.; Planets; Stars.; Stars;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Super stars : the biggest, hottest, brightest, most explosive stars in the Milky Way / by Aguilar, David A.(CARDINAL)487272;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Life cycle of stars -- Globular clusters -- Diffuse nebulae -- Open star clusters -- Brown dwarfs -- Multiple stars -- Eclipsing stars -- Neutron stars -- Pulsars -- G stars -- Other stars with planets -- Life-giving stars -- Planetary nebulae -- Butterflies of the universe -- Supernovae -- Hypergiants -- Black holes -- Star quest.Describes fifteen of the most unusual known stars, plus other interesting stellar objects.008-upNC1160LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Stars, Brightest.; Stars, Brightest; Supergiant stars.; Supergiant stars; Supermassive stars.; Supermassive stars;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 14
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Night sky atlas : the moon, planets, stars and deep sky objects / by Scagell, Robin.(CARDINAL)717696; Tirion, Wil,illustrator.(CARDINAL)316671;
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Astronomy; Astronomy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Exploring the mysteries of astronomy / by Moore, Patrick,author.(CARDINAL)144229; Lawrence, Pete(Astronomer),author.(CARDINAL)429053;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Earth and sky -- Astronomy with your camera -- Choosing and using a telescope -- Our star the sun -- Our friendly moon -- The planets -- Event driven astronomy -- City of the stars -- Beyond the stars -- Star atlas.An introduction to how to practice astronomy in the digital age, this book explains the principles of astronomy as well as the practical techniques to provide both beginners and more experienced observers with all the information they need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky.Grades 7-12.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Astronomy.;
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Stars and planets : the Sierra Club guide to sky watching and direction finding / by Kals, W. S.(CARDINAL)331586; Sierra Club.(CARDINAL)139586;
Finding or identifying stars, constellations and planets -- Night sky -- Reference line -- Star time -- 21 brightest stars -- Constellations -- Magnitude of stars and planets -- Planets -- Dimmer stars and constellations -- Moon -- More night sky objects -- Worldwide sky watching and direction finding -- North temperate zone -- Arctic -- Tropics -- South temperate zone -- Antarctic -- Celestial navigation.Tells how to locate stars, planets, and constellations with the naked eye, discusses variable stars, comets, meteors, and other night sky phenomena, and includes a pronunciation guide.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Astronomy; Stars; Planets;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Skywatch : eyes-on activities for getting to know the stars, planets & galaxies / by Lancaster Brown, Peter,1927-2005.;
A practical introduction to the night sky and what can be seen there with the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes, including stars, planets, constellations, and asteroids.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Astronomy; Astronomy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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