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Magazines: Astronomy Kalmbach Publishing P.O. Box 1612 Waukesha, WI 53187 Monthly; articles on astronomy research, skywatching, travel; starcharts, and sky almanac   Sky & Telescope 49 Bay State Rd. Cambridge, MA 02138 Monthly; aimed at serious amateur astronomers, with detailed articles on scientific findings and observing techniques and equipment

Books "The Grand Tour: A Traveler's Guide to the Solar System" by Ron Miller and William Hartmann Details on all the planets, plus major moons, comets, and asteroids, with "conceptual" artwork by the authors "The Once and Future Moon"  by Paul Spudis  - -  An overview of lunar science and exploration "Venus Revealed: A New Look Below the Clouds of Our Mysterious Twin Planet" by David Harry Grinspoon - - The science and history of Venus, from the Maya to Magellan; somewhat technical, but accessible to high school level "The Planet Mars: A History of Observation and Discovery" by William Sheehan - - A fascinating history of Martian research, concentrating on pre-20th century astronomy "Impact! Earth Destroyer or New Frontier" by Gerrit L. Verschuur - - The search for near-Earth asteroids, the threat they pose to Earth, and their potential as interplanetary mineral resources "Stars" by James B. Kaler - - The lifecycle and anatomy of stars; for the amateur who wants to understand stars "Coming of Age in the Milky Way" by Timothy Ferris - - Through the Eyes of Hubble: The Birth, Life, and Violent Deaths of Stars by Robert Naeye Superb Hubble images show the life cycles of stars "Alchemy of the Heavens: Searching for Meaning in the Milky Way" by Ken Croswell - - A detailed look at our home galaxy, the Milky Way "Galaxies" by Timothy Ferris - - A coffee-table book of stunning galaxy portraits "Black Holes & Time Warps" by Kip Thorne - - The story of black holes, from their birth in the human mind to their probable existence in space and time "Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking - - Discussions about some of the most interesting topics in modern astronomy "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking - - The cosmology primer, introducing readers to the mysteries of the cosmos "In Search of the Big Bang" by John Gribbin - - Historical account of the scientists and events that shaped our present view of the birth and state of our universe

"The Omega Point" by John Gribbin - - What is the fate of our universe, the "Big Crunch" or never-ending expansion "The First Three Minutes: A Modern View of the Origin of the Universe" by Steven Weinberg - - A millisecond-by-millisecond account of the origin of the universe "Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning" by Richard Hinckley Allen - - First published in 1899, constellations and stars in European, Asian, and Middle Eastern cultures "Skywatchers, Shamans, and Kings: Astronomy and the Archaeology of Power" by E.C. Krupp  - - How ancient kings and priests used astronomy to maintain power "Beyond the Blue Horizon: Myths and Legends of the Sun, Moon, Stars, and Planets" by E.C. Krupp - - The astronomy and skylore of many cultures "Cycles of the Sun, Mysteries of the Moon: The Calendar in Mesoamerican Civilization" by Vincent H. Malmstrom - - An engaging history of the development of the Mesoamerican calendar   Books for Children   "Our Universe" by Roy A. Gallant - - A child's guide to the universe. "The Reason for Seasons: The Great Cosmic Megagalactic Trip" by Linda Allison "The Night Sky Book: An Everyday Guide to Every Night" by Jamie Bob "The Big Dipper and You" by E.C. Krupp (ages 5-12) "Isaac Asimov's Library of the Universe" - - A series of 32 books for young readers, covering avariety of astronomical topics. "Eyewitness Science: Astronomy" by Kristen Lippincott - - Profusely illustrated book about astronomical history and techniques and the solar system.

Web Sites NASA Home Page NASA Shuttle Page Astronomy Picture of the Day Lunar Picture of the Day Astronomical League Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Hubble Space Telescope Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO) TELESCOPE SALES Orion Telescopes and Binoculars Meade Celestron Astronomics  VIEWING Pickering seeing scale SETI (Search for Extra Terrestrial) Institute Web site of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Space Telescope Science Institute The latest photos, press releases, classroom activities, and other information from Hubble Space Telescope Virtual Reality Moon Phase Pictures Determine the lunar phase for any date from 1800 to 2199; also allows users to calculate sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset charts for the entire year Views of the Solar System Details on each planet, most of the moons, and several comets and asteroids; in English, Spanish, and Portuguese The Nine Planets Information on the planets and other solar-system objects, with good images and extensive links Planetary Names Names of every crater, mountain, plain, and other feature on every planet, moon, and asteroid in the solar system

Observatories and Planetariums   Halstrom Planetarium 3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, Florida 772-462-7515   McDonald Observatory The University of Texas at Austin   K 950 N. Cherry Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85719 Phone: 520-318-8000   Lick Observatory University of California Santa Cruz, CA 95064 408-459-2201