Jay M. Pasachoff

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

A basic field guide for beginning observers of the solar system, introducing information on the locations and characteristics of the planets, sun, comets, meteors, and other objects in our solar system.

Peterson First Guide to Solar System

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Minnesota

The Peterson First Guide to Astronomy provides an introduction to astronomy for beginners, featuring photographs taken from the MESSENGER spacecraft and predictions for meteor showers, comets, and eclipses. The book encourages readers to go out into the field, using the maps that show the positions of the stars throughout the year as a guide. This edition maintains the easy-to-use condensed format of the original, and makes it easy to proceed to the full-fledgedPeterson Field Guide to Stars and Planets for more in-depth information.

 

Peterson First Guide to Astronomy, Second Edition

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Peterson First Guides: Astronomy 

Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

Illinois

Science

From Earth to the Universe

Astronomy

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Leon Golub

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

New York

The Surprising Science of Our Sun

A collection of essays that provide an overview of solar physics, discussing how scientists study the Sun and what they have discovered about various celestial phenomena.

Nearest Star

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Roberta J. M. Olson

Colin T. Pillinger

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Art, Music, Drama/Theater

Comets and Meteors, the Decisive Centuries, in British Art and Science

Fire in the Sky collects many representations of comets and meteors in Britain during the eighteen and nineteenth century when a large number of works inspired by these celestial objects were produced. Over 100 photographs--and two sections of luscious color plates--beautifully portray the inspired output of some of the world's most talented artists, fully capturing the phenomenon that obsessed not only a nation but an era as well. Olson and Pasachoff reveal the many different ways that comets and meteors have appeared in paintings and literature and link these works to the achievements of British science in the wake of Newton and Halley. They also examine the different symbolism that writers and artists have attached to these spectacular objects. Throughout, Fire in the Sky conveys how the development of new technologies, and the burgeoning interest of the general public in science and art, dovetailed with an interest in nature and a strong literary tradition of comet and meteor symbolism. Beautifully illustrated and packed with engaging stories, this book will delight anyone with an interest in the art and astronomy of comets.

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Jay M. Pasachoff

Peterson First Guide to Solar System

Jay M. Pasachoff

Peterson First Guide to Astronomy, Second Edition

Jay M. Pasachoff

Peterson First Guides: Astronomy

Jay M. Pasachoff

Astronomy

Leon Golub; Jay M. Pasachoff

Nearest Star

Roberta J. M. Olson; Jay M. Pasachoff; Colin T. Pillinger

Fire in the Sky

Jay M. Pasachoff; Donald H. Menzel

A Field Guide to Stars and Planets

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Jay M. Pasachoff

Peterson First Guide to Solar System

Jay M. Pasachoff

Peterson First Guide to Astronomy, Second Edition

Jay M. Pasachoff

Peterson First Guides: Astronomy

Jay M. Pasachoff

Astronomy

Leon Golub; Jay M. Pasachoff

Nearest Star

Roberta J. M. Olson; Jay M. Pasachoff; Colin T. Pillinger

Fire in the Sky

Jay M. Pasachoff; Donald H. Menzel

A Field Guide to Stars and Planets