Check out a Book from the CCAS Library




Chester County Astronomical Society Library

Members of the Chester County Astronomical Society may check out any of the Society's library books. Please contact our librarian, Barb Knabb, if you are interested in borrowing any of the resources below.


General Astronomy

  1. Beginners
    1. Astronomy For Everybody: A Popular Exposition Of The Wonders Of The Heavens, S. Newcomb, 1902
    2. Astronomy for Every Kid, J. VanCleave, 1991
    3. Beginner’s Star-Book, K. McKready
    4. The Book of Constellations: Discover the Secrets of the Stars, R. Kerrod, 2002
    5. Guide for Astronomy Clubs, C. Allen
    6. Pictorial Astronomy, D. Alter, 1963
    7. The Stars, H. A. Rey, 1976
    8. Teacher’s Guide & Test Book, 4th Edition, J. M. Pasachoff
  2. Intermediate
    1. An Intimate Look at the Night Sky, C. Raymo, 2001
    2. Astronomy, J. D. Fix, 1995
    3. Astronomy Glossary, P. Moore
    4. Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe, Instructor’s Edition, E. Chaisson & S. McMillan
    5. At Home in the Universe, J. A. Wheeler, 1996
    6. Contemporary Astronomy, J. M. Pasaschoff, 1977
    7. Introduction to Astronomy, Payne-Gaposchkin, Haramundanis, 1970
    8. Introductory Astronomy, D. C. Ferguson
    9. Night Sky, Discovery Channel Book, 1999
    10. The Runaway Universe: The Race to Find the Future of the Cosmos, D. Goldmsith, 2000
    11. Space Places (a & b), R. Meyer (2 each)
    12. Student Study Guide to Contemporary Astronomy, J. M. Pasachoff, M. L. Kutner, N. Pasachoff
    13. Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope - and How to Find Them, G. Consolmagno, D. Davis, 1999 (2 copies)
    14. Voyages Through the Universe, A. Franknoi, D. Morrison, S. Wolff, 1997
  3. Advanced
    1. Astronomical Techniques, Vol. II, W. A. Hiltner
    2. Astronomy: The Cosmic Journey, W. K. Hartmann, 1978
    3. Basic Astronomical Data, Vol. III, K. A. Strand, 1978
    4. Discovering the Universe, 4th Edition, W. J. Kaufmann, II & N. F. Comins
    5. Dynamic Astronomy, 5th Edition, Instructor’s Edition, R. T. Dixon
    6. Dynamic Universe, T. P. Snow
    7. The Emperor's New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics, R. Penrose, 1989
    8. Instructor’s Manual, S. T. Shawl
    9. Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics, E. Smith & K. Jacobs, 1973
    10. Light Pollution: Responses and Remedies, R. Mizon, 2002
    11. Three Roads to Quantum Gravity, L. Smolin, 2002
    12. Turn Right at Orion: Travels Through the Cosmos, M. Begelman, 2000


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Solar System

  1. General
    1. The Galaxy and the Solar System, R. Smoluchowski, J. Bachall, M. Mathews, 1986
    2. The New Solar System, J. K. Beatty, C. Peterson, A. Chaikin, 1999
    3. Secrets of the Universe: Planet Earth
    4. Secrets of the Universe: The Solar System
    5. Solar System Evolution, A New Perspective, S. R. Taylor, 2001
  2. Sun
    1. Observing the Sun, P. O. Taylor, 1991
    2. The Sun in the Church, J. L. Heilbron, 1999
    3. Your Guide to the Great Solar Eclipse of 1991, J. Rao
  3. Moon
    1. The Moon Book, Long, 1998
  4. Planets
    1. Astronomy: The Cosmic Perspective, M. Zeilik & J. Gaustad, 1983
    2. Managing Planet Earth, Scientific American
    3. The Weather Book, 2nd Edition, J. Williams, 1997
  5. Asteroids, Comets & Meteors
    1. The Comet is Coming: The Feverish Legacy of Mr. Halley, N. Calder, 1981
    2. Introduction to Comets, J. C. Brandt & R. D. Chapman, 1981
    3. Jesus Christ's Meteorite Prophecy, E. W. Plouff, 2000


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Deep Sky

  1. General
    1. Burnham’s Celestial Handbook, Vol. 1, R. Burnham, Jr. & H. Luft, 1978 (2 copies)
    2. Burnham’s Celestial Handbook, Vol. 2, R. Burnham, Jr. & H. Luft, 1978 (2 copies)
    3. Burnham’s Celestial Handbook, Vol. 3, R. Burnham, Jr., 1979 (2 copies)
    4. Observing handbook and catalogue of Deep Sky Objects, C. B. Luginbuhl & B. A. Skiff
    5. Visual Astronomy of the Deep Sky, R. M. Clark
  2. Stars
    1. Astronomical Spectroscopy, A. D. Thackerary
    2. Red Giants & White Dwarfs, R. Jastrow, 1990
    3. Stars and Their Spectra: An Introduction to the Spectral Sequence, J. B. Kayler, 1997
    4. Telescopes, Vol. 1: Stars and Stellar Systems, G. Kuiper & B. Middlehurst, 1977
  3. Non-stellar Objects
    1. Messier’s Nebulae & Star Clusters, K. G. Jones
  4. Galaxies
    1. Galaxies and Quasars, W. J. Kaufmann, III, 1979
    2. The Galaxy and the Solar System, R. Smoluchowski, J. Bachall, M. Mathews, 1986
    3. The Milky Way, B. J. Bok & P. F. Bok, 1974
  5. Cosmology
    1. Astronomy: The Cosmic Perspective, M. Zeilik & J. Gaustad, 1983
    2. The Elegant Universe, Greene, 2003
    3. Galaxies and Quasars, W. J. Kaufmann, III, 1979
    4. God and Cosmos: A Christian View of Time, Space, & the Universe, J. Byl, 2001
    5. Relativity Simply Explained, M. Gardner, 1997
    6. Secrets of the Universe: Understanding the Cosmos
    7. Secrets of the Universe: Into the Unknown
    8. Space, Time, Infinity: The Smithsonian Views the Universe, J. Trefil & K. Franklin, 1985
    9. The Theory of Relativity & Other Essays, A. Einstein
    10. The Whole Shebang: A State-of-the-Universe(s) Report, T. Ferris, 1977


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Instruments

  1. Binoculars
    1. The Binocular Stargazer: A Beginner's Guide to Exploring the Sky, L. C. Peltier, 1995
    2. Telescopes & Binoculars, M. A. Turco
  2. Telescopes
    1. Amateur Telescope Making, Book 2, A. Ingalls
    2. Amateur Telescope Making, Book 3, A. Ingalls
    3. Automatic Small Telescopes, D. Hayes & R. Genet
    4. Star Ware: The Amateur Astronomer's Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Using Telescopes and Accessories, 2nd Edition, P. S. Harrington, 1998
    5. Telescopes & Binoculars, M. A. Turco
  3. Cameras
    1. CCD Camera Cookbook, R. Berry, V. Kanto, J. Munger, 1994
  4. Accessories
    1. Astronomical Photometry, A. Henden & R. Kaitchuck, 1982
    2. Astronomical Spectroscopy, A. D. Thackerary
    3. The Sky and Sextant: Practical Celestial Navigation, J. P. Budlong, 1975


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History

  1. Biographical
    1. Astronomy For Everybody: A Popular Exposition Of The Wonders Of The Heavens, S. Newcomb, 1902
    2. The Binocular Stargazer: A Beginner's Guide to Exploring the Sky, L. C. Peltier, 1995
    3. Brother Astronomer: Adventures of a Vatican Scientist, G. Consolmagno, 2000
    4. Explorer of the Universe: A Biography of George Ellery Hale, H. Wright & H. Wright, 1966
    5. Seeing in the Dark: How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering the Wonders of the Universe, T. Ferris, 2002
    6. Starlight Nights: The Adventurs of a Star-Gazer, L. C. Peltier, 2007 (reprint)
    7. The Theory of Relativity & Other Essays, A. Einstein
    8. Walter Baade, A Life in Astrophysics, D. Osterbrook, 2001
  2. History of Telescopes
    1. The Sun in the Church, J. L. Heilbron, 1999
  3. History of Astronomy
    1. Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos: The Story of the Scientific Quest for the Secret of the Universe, D. Overbye, 1991


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Space Craft

  1. Non-Human

  2. Human
    1. Americans to the Moon: The Story of Project Apollo, J. Gurney
    2. Man on the Moon: Illustrated 3 Volume Edition, A. Chaikin, 1994
      • Vol. 1 One Giant Leap (picture book with text)
      • Vol. 2 The Odyssey Continues (picture book with text)
      • Vol. 3 Lunar Explorers (picture book with text)
    3. Secrets of the Universe: Mission Log
    4. Secrets of the Universe: Space Technology


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Observing

  1. Solar System
    1. Observer’s Handbook, 2002, R.A.S.C., 2001
    2. Observing the Sun, P. O. Taylor, 1991
    3. Your Guide to the Great Solar Eclipse of 1991, J. Rao
  2. Deep Sky Objects
    1. Burnham’s Celestial Handbook, Vol. 1, R. Burnham, Jr. & H. Luft, 1978 (2 copies)
    2. Burnham’s Celestial Handbook, Vol. 2, R. Burnham, Jr. & H. Luft, 1978 (2 copies)
    3. Burnham’s Celestial Handbook, Vol. 3, R. Burnham, Jr., 1979 (2 copies)
    4. The Deep-sky Observer’s Year, G. Privett & P. Parsons, 2001
    5. The Monthly Sky Guide, 5th Edition, I. Ridpath & W. Tirion, 1999
    6. Observer’s Handbook, 2002, R.A.S.C., 2001
    7. Observing handbook and catalogue of Deep Sky Objects, C. B. Luginbuhl & B. A. Skiff
    8. Secrets of the Universe: The Night Sky
    9. Summer Stargazing: A Practical Guide for Recreational Astronomers, T. Dickinson, 1996
    10. Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope - and How to Find Them, G. Consolmagno, D. Davis, 1999 (2 copies)


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Maps, Charts, Catalogs

  1. Solar System

  2. Deep Sky Objects
    1. The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) Variable Star Atlas, C. E. Scovil, Sky Publishing Co.,1980 (Consists of 178 charts, 12” x 14”, showing stars to magnitude 9.5 and variability greater than 0.5 magnitude, plotted using 1950 coordinates.)
    2. The Cambridge Star Atlas, 3rd Edition, W. Tirion, 2001
    3. Observing handbook and catalogue of Deep Sky Objects, C. B. Luginbuhl & B. A. Skiff
    4. Orion DeepMap 600 Folding Star Chart, W. Tirion, S. Gottlieb, S. Peters, 1999 (A 33” x 21” plastic star map that folds like a roadmap.)
    5. Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Star Atlas, MIT Press, 1969 (259,000 stars magnitude 9 or brighter are plotted on 152 charts 12” x 14”, using 1950 coordinates.)
    6. Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Star Catalog, Smithsonian Institute, 1971 (Four volumes listing 259,000 stars in order of their SAO number, showing 1950 coordinates, and other data.)


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Journals & Magazines

  1. Amateur Astronomy Magazine
    1. 24 issues (1994 - 1999)
  2. Observer's Handbook, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
    1. Issues published for the following years:
      • 1959 and 1960
      • 1962 through 1971
      • 1979 through 1986
      • 1988 through 2006
  3. Sky and Telescope Magazine
    1. Most issues from March, 1955 through December, 2006.


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