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	A Walk through the Heavens Ref: B0521544157 CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS A Guide to Stars and Constellations and their Legends - 3rd Edition Author: Milton D. Heifetz, Wil Tirion Published February 2004 Paperback ISBN: 0521544157 Easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the night sky and their myths and legends. ‘You don’t need a telescope to learn where the constellations are - this book tells you exactly how to find them simply by looking at the sky. It’s a useful skill to acquire: you can impress your friends when you stumble out of the pub by pointing out what’s where in the night sky. The legends are fascinating too. This is a good book for someone who hasn’t made their mind up about investing in a telescope.’ The Times Price: £8.99
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	Turn Left at Orion Ref: B0521781906 CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope - and How to Find Them 3rd Edition Author: Guy Consolmagno, Dan M. Davis Published October 2000 Hardback ISBN: 0521781906 Fascinating guide for beginning amateur astronomers using small telescopes in the northern and southern hemisphere. ‘Wonderful … it is one of those books about which you say, ‘If only I had something like this when I was a beginner‘.’ Journal of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Price: £19.99
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	Exploring the Starry Sky Ref: B0521802512 CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS Author: Robert Burnham, Wil Tirion Published March 2004 Paperback ISBN: 0521802512 An easy-to-use guide to the stars and constellations, for the beginner. 'This book is eminently suitable for the young, first-time observer … the spiral binding and very heavy high-quality paper do allow the pages to be doubled backwards for ease of use outdoors, without destroying the book!' Gnomon Price: £7.99
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	Stars Ref: B0007178581 HARPER COLLINS Author: Ian Ridpath Published: 2004 Pages: 192 Paperback ISBN: 0007178581 "Collins Gem Stars" provides details of all 88 constellations of the Northern and Southern hemispheres, and comes complete with star charts and a star atlas of the entire sky, ideal for practical observation of the stars throughout the world all year round. Price: £4.99
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	Universe Ref: B0007101430 HARPER COLLINS Author: Ian Ridpath Published: 2001 Pages: 192 Paperback ISBN: 0007101430 "Collins Gem Stars" This guide looks at all the key features of the universe, from the Big Bang to the planets, explaining what we know about the universe. Price: £4.99
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	Astronomy for Dummies Ref: B0764584650 JOHN WILEY AND SONS Author: Steven P Maran Published: 2005 Pages: 334 Paperback ISBN: 0764584650 An accessible guide to the wonders of the night sky, now updated From asteroids to black holes, from quasars to white dwarfs, this new edition of Astronomy For Dummies takes backyard stargazers on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring star maps, charts, gorgeous full-color photographs, and easy-to-follow explanations, this fact-filled guide gives readers a leg up on the basic principles of astronomy and shows how to get the most out of binoculars, telescopes, planetarium visits, and other fun astronomical activities. This updated edition includes an updated color signature and covers the many discoveries made in recent years, as well as new astronomy Web sites. Price: £13.99
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	Simple Stargazing Ref: B0007203950 HARPER COLLINS Author: Anton Vamplew Published: 2005 Pages: 160 Hardback ISBN: 0007203950 A first-time sky watcher's guide from Blue Peter astronomer, Anton Vamplew . Price: £12.99
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	Guide to The Night Sky Ref: B0540087017 PHILIPS Author: Sir Patrick Moore Binding: Hardback Pages: 48 Size: 230 x 160mm ISBN: 0540087017 Price: £4.99
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	The Monthly Sky Guide Ref: B0521533066 CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 6th Edition Author: Ian Ridpath, Illustrated by Wil Tirion Published May 2003 Paperback ISBN: 0521533066 Fully revised and updated guide to the night sky, now in full colour. ‘Wil Tirion’s charts are justly famous. With Ian Ridpath’s words, the combination is hard to beat.’ Popular Astronomy Price: £9.99
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	Urban Astronomy Ref: B052153190X CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS Author: Denis Berthier, Translated by Klaus Brasch Published February 2004 Paperback ISBN: 052153190X Practical guide to amateur astronomy from within towns and cities. ‘The bane of any budding astronomer in London or Los Angeles - or any big city - is light pollution from roads, houses, offices and their ilk illuminating the night sky. But Denis Berthier encourages us to put exasperation aside.’ New Scientist Price: £11.99
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