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A Brief History of Time Description: 1998, 10th anniv. edition, Stephen Hawking. Authored by one of the preeminent physicists of our time, this book is intended to explain current cosmology. Record Last Updated: 27-Jun-2000 | Clicks: 1155

Astronomy Book Reviews by Danny Yee Description: A small but growing collection of reviews of astronomy books (part of a larger collection which includes other science reviews). Record Last Updated: 30-Oct-2001 | Clicks: 778

Astronomy for Dummies Description: 1999, Stephen Maran, Ph.D. This book is certainly geared for the beginner, but there are some tidbits worth reading about for most intermediates and even some advanced. This is an astronomyLINKS recommended site. Record Last Updated: 27-Jun-2000 | Clicks: 1269

Books on Astrophotography - For Beginners and Experienced Amateurs Description: Astronomy, astrophotography and space exploration books published by Firefly Books, featuring "NightWatch" and other books by Terrence Dickinson. Please visit this astronomyLINKS affiliate. Record Last Updated: 13-Oct-2000 | Clicks: 837

Facts on File Dictionary of Astronomy Description: 1995, Valerie Illingworth. This is a recommend listing of quick facts and figures on astronomy. Wondering what is more dense: a neutron star or a white dwarf? This book can tell you. (Its the neutron star, by the way.) Record Last Updated: 27-Jun-2000 | Clicks: 1172

Math Applied to Space Science Description: 1998, REA Staff. This book is interesting in its applications of math to all manner of space related problems, from orbits to acceleration, etc. This has only been lightly reviewed to this point, but it seems pretty good. Its recommended as a good resource for the motivated high school or college student looking for a place to spend some "quality time" with their math. Record Last Updated: 27-Jun-2000 | Clicks: 1104

New CCD Astronomy Description: The New CCD Astronomy includes everything you'll need to become proficient at CCD astrophotography. Record Last Updated: 15-May-2002 | Clicks: 688

Of Rocket Boys and Science Fairs Description: Coming of age as Sputnik launched the future in a new direction, this generation embraced the excitement of science and technology like never before. An article by John Shepler. Please visit this astronomyLINKS affiliate. Record Last Updated: 4-Jan-2001 | Clicks: 965

Where Does the Weirdness Go? : Why Quantum Mechanics Is Strange... Description: 1997, David Lindley. Recommended text for non-mathmaticians to explain the ideas behind quantum theory. Record Last Updated: 27-Jun-2000 | Clicks: 1150

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