ASTRA Library of Books


The Far Side Of The Moon: This is the first book to explain in detail how the far side was deeply covered by ejecta
from the Near Side Megabasin and modified by later impacts.
A CD–R accompanies the book, and contains all the enhanced and cleaned photographs for use by the reader


 
Astronomy Hacks: Tips and Tools for Observing the Night Sky
By Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Edition: illustrated
Published by O'Reilly, 2005




100 Years of Adventure and Discovery
 In this celebratory volume, bursting with stunning photography and dramatic accounts,
award winning author C.D.B. Bryan brings to life the Society's formidable legacy.




Night Watch by Terence Dickinson
Includes new star charts, tables, and diagrams,
 plus more than one hundred new color photographs and illustrations



New Atlas of the Moon
by Serge Brunier (Author), Thierry Legault (Photographer) .
Comprehensive and lushly illustrated, this book allows amateur stargazers
to find hundreds of lunar features and explore them with confidence.
 The most distinctive feature of this atlas is the use of clear overlays



Don't Know Much About the Universe:
Fifth in Kenneth C. Davis's best-selling series,
Everything You Need to Know About the Cosmos but Never Learned
explores questions "not usually found in science textbooks.



The Beginner's Observing Guide By Leo Enright
At last! An easy to follow guide to the sky that provides essential information in a non-technical way



The Weather
In this tie-in to the Learning Channel's four-part series this fall,
 BBC science editor Lynch divides this book on atmospheric changes
into five parts: Wind, Wet, Hot, Cold, and their dynamic, Change.



Stars & Planets
This book will take kids on an unforgettable ride to
worlds they've never seen before.
Visit our planets and galaxies throughout the universe.



Earth
Visually spectacular, this standout guide to our planet
offers a thorough look at the Earth's physical dynamics.
Divided into five major sections-Planet Earth, Land, Ocean, Atmosphere and Tectonics.



Cool Stuff and How It Works
From microchips and iPods to robots in the human bloodstream,
 this book takes the reader on an eye-opening
journey through the world of modern technology.



Encyclopedia of space
National Geographic has always guided readers to remote
regions of the world. Now it goes out of this world,
with this lavish guide to the near and
far reaches of the universe.



The Backyard Astronomer's Guide
Despite the book's title, there is very little about astronomy
 here, i.e., lists of constellations, star charts, night sky maps,
or details about planets, stars, and galaxies.
However, there is a wealth of information about the equipment used in astronomy.



Earth From Space
contains views of our planet as seen by a
new generation of satellites in orbit above the Earth.
All the images in this book were taken from
satellites and astronauts in orbit above the Earth



The Universe and Beyond
A factual guide to the universe, written by best selling astronomy author,
Terence Dickinson. This book includes recent astronomical discoveries
and events using imaginative astronomical illustration in
addition to dramatic photography.




The Real Mars
Michael Hanlon's book relates the history of a planet that has piqued human curiosity and study for centuries.
Hanlon also visits Mars as it has been imagined in movies and science fiction.




Postcards from Mars
Over 150 lavish full-color-process prints bring the colors and textures
of Mars to vivid life on the page. Four of the most impressive pictures are
presented in their entirety as gatefold images providing a view of
 the surface of another planet unprecedented in its detail and clarity.



Norton's Star Atlas
 The most famous astronomical reference in
the world, having guided thousands of professional and
amateur stargazers in their search of the night skies.



The Cambridge Star Atlas 2000.0
An ideal reference for sky watchers
everywhere throughout the year. By Wil Tirion



Burnham's Celestial Handbook "Three Volumes"
This unique and necessary reference is available to guide amateur
and advanced astronomers in their knowledge and enjoyment of the stars.


ASTRA  Library of DVD's



2009 The Science Channel: Essential Space Collection DVD
Travel to the explosive fireball Io, join researchers as they prepare for the 2018 mission to Mars and beyond,
get a hands-on look at the first personal space vehicle that could jumpstart tourism into space
and so much more in this special, otherworldly collection.

Episodes:
95 Worlds and Counting
Space Shuttle: Countdown to Comeback
Black Sky: The Race for Space
Base Camp Moon
Starship Orion: The Future of Space Travel
Space Station Live: HD



Understanding the Universe
What’s New in Astronomy, 2003
Taught by: Professor Alex Filippenko,
University of California at Berkeley

Part 1
8 Lectures/45 minutes per lecture
Lecture 1: From Dawn to Dusk
Lecture 2: Exploring the Night Sky
Lecture 3: Recent Discoveries in Our Solar System
Lecture 4: Other Worlds Galore!
Lecture 5: The Formation and Evolution of Stars
Lecture 6: Supernova-Catastrophic Stellar Explosions
Lecture 7: Gamma Ray Bursts and the Birth of Black Holes
Lecture 8: Observational Evidence for Black Holes

Part 2
8 Lectures/45 minutes per lecture
Lecture 9: Einstein’s Relativity
Lecture 10: Cosmology and Cosmic Expansion
Lecture 11: The Birth and Evolution of Galaxies
Lecture 12: The Accelerating Expansion of the Universe
Lecture 13: The Stuff of the Cosmos
Lecture 14: Dark Energy-May the Force Be With You
Lecture 15: Theories of Everything, and Hidden Dimensions
Lecture 16: Our Universe, One of Many?
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Understanding the Universe
An Introduction to Astronomy
Taught by: Professor Alex Filippenko,
University of California at Berkeley

Part 1 of 5: Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe
8 Lectures/45 minutes per lecture
Lecture 1: A Grant Tour of the Cosmos
Lecture 2: Journey Through Space and Time
Lecture 3: Light-The Supreme Informant
Lecture 4: The Fingerprints of Atoms
Lecture 5: Tools of the Trade
Lecture 6: Space Telescopes and the Celestial Sphere
Lecture 7: Our Sun-The Nearest Star
Lecture 8: Lunar Phases and Glorious Eclipses

Part 2 of 5: The Solar System
8 Lectures/45 minutes per lecture
Lecture 9: The Early History of Astronomy
Lecture 10:The Copernican Revolution
Lecture 11: On the Shoulders of Giants
Lecture 12: One Small Step-The Earth and Moon
Lecture 13: Paradise Lost-Venus and Mars
Lecture 14: Planetary Behemoths-Jupiter and Saturn
Lecture 15: Distant Worlds and Solar System Debris
Lecture 16: Comets and Catastrophic Collisions

Part 3 of 5: The Stars and Their Lives
8 Lectures/45 minutes per lecture
Lecture 17: Distant Suns
Lecture 18: Social Stars-Binaries and Clusters
Lecture 19: Nature’s Nuclear Reactors
Lecture 20: The Fate of our Sun
Lecture 21: Exploding Stars-Celestial Fireworks
Lecture 22: The Corpses of Massive Stars
Lecture 23: Hearts of Darkness
Lecture 24: The Quest for Black Holes

Part 4 of 5: A Universe of Galaxies
8 Lectures/45 minutes per lecture
Lecture 25: Starting at Home-The Milky Way
Lecture 26: One Giant Leap-Other Galaxies
Lecture 27: The Dark Side of Matter
Lecture 28: The Birth and Life of Galaxies
Lecture 29: Quasars- Cosmic Powerhouses
Lecture 30: In the Belly of the Beast
Lecture 31: Are we Alone? The Search Begins
Lecture 32: Communicating with Extraterrestrials

Part 5 of 5: The Birth and Life of the Universe
8 Lectures/45 minutes per lecture
Lecture 33: The Expansion of the Universe
Lecture 34: The Age of the Universe
Lecture 35: The Geometry and Fate of the Universe
Lecture 36: Einstein’s Biggest Blunder?
Lecture 37: Echoes of the Big Bang
Lecture 38: In the Beginning
Lecture 39: The Ultimate Free Lunch?
Lecture 40: A Universe of Universes



COSMOS
In his "ship of the imagination," Carl Sagan guides us to the farthest reaches of space
and takes us back into the history of scientific
inquiry in the course of 13 fascinating hours.



A Beginner's Guide to the Meade® LX200™GPS' telescope.
This is not your average "How To" video.
It supplements the manual you received with your LX200™GPS.
Basic in its content and over 90 minutes long.



Astronomy Infinite Cosmos
"The universe" on the history channel Life and death of a Star DVD



Hubble Source Video Collection DVD
1) The First Decade 2)Hubble Reborn 3) Hubble 2003 4)Hubble 2004
also short video clips and animation's.



Blue Planet
The IMAX film offers an eloquent reminder
and a cautionary warning that the planet Earth is a delicate living organism



Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey DVD 
A timeline which spans the entire breadth of human evolution
beginning with “The Dawn of Man” and ending with “Beyond the Infinite”



2010: The Year We Make Contact DVD
A team of American and Soviet astronauts travel in search of the lost ship "Discovery"
as Cold War strife boils over back on Earth.
A breathtaking if far less allegorical sequel to the sci-fi classic 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY.