The Finest Atlas of the Heavens / Der Prachtigste Himmelsatlas / L'atlas Celeste Le Plus Admirable: Harmonia Macrocosmica (Harmonia Macrocosmica of 1660)

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Stargazing: History's most beautiful constellation maps in XXL-format!

This collection of celestial atlases by Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (c. 1596 - 1665) brings back to life a masterpiece from the Golden Age of celestial cartography. First published in 1660 in Harmonia Macrocosmica, the complete 29 double-folio maps and dozens of unusual details reproduced here depict the world systems of Claudius Ptolemy, Nicolas Copernicus, and Tycho Brahe, the motions of the sun, the moon, and the planets, and the delineation of the constellations in various views. Cellarius's atlas, superbly embellished with richly decorated borders depicting cherubs, astronomers, and astronomical instruments, features some of the most spectacular illustration in the history of astronomy.

This reprint, made from the beautifully hand-colored and complete copy of the first edition in the Library of the Universiteit van Amsterdam, includes a copiously illustrated introduction by Robert van Gent, one of the leading Cellarius experts, summarizing the history of celestial cartography from antiquity to late 17th/early 18th century and illuminating the life and work of Andreas Cellarius. Van Gent also discusses the historical and cultural context and significance of the atlas and provides detailed descriptions of the astronomical and iconographical content of the plates, allowing modern readers to fully appreciate the masterwork of Andreas Cellarius and his publisher, Johannes Janssonius.

The book's detailed appendix includes a list of constellation figures with short descriptions of their origin and mythology, a list of star names found on the plates, a glossary of technical words, and a bibliography.

Customer Reviews:

Simply lovely.......2007-06-21

There are many of us who just can't afford the time and money to get many Cellarius pieces for the home. This is the solution in a lovely, well printed and compiled edition of the book, from start to finish. It is large (slightly larger than the original). It would be perfect on a library table or similar. If you are interested illminated manuscripts, astronomy history, mythology, early scientific understanding of the heavens... then this is of great interest to you.

Great Book to have!.......2007-01-15

A great source book, with beautiful illustrations of cosmos seeing thought the ayes of the 15 Century Artists.

Gorgeous!!!.......2006-12-15

Taschen never seems to disapoint and this latest issue in their series of oversized classic texts is no exception. The Harmonia Macrocosmia is a lavish oversized book of 17th century celstial maps that are reproduced with stunning clarity and brilliance. This volume should appeal easily to anyone with an interest in astronomy, art or fine books.

A Walk through the Heavens: A Guide to Stars and Constellations and their Legends

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Suits me.
Has correct constellation segment connections unlike Rey's "The Stars: A New Way to See Them"
A Great Learning Guide
Confusing Constellation Relationships - Good Basic Astronomy
An Excellent Primer to the Constellations

A Walk through the Heavens: A Guide to Stars and Constellations and their Legends
Milton D. Heifetz , and Wil Tirion
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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ASIN: 0521544157

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A Walk through the Heavens is a beautiful and easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the northern hemisphere. By following the unique simplified maps, readers will be able to easily find and identify the constellations and the stars within them. Ancient myths and legends of the sky are retold, adding to the mystery of the stars. Written for the complete beginner, this practical guide introduces the patterns of the starry skies in a memorable way. No equipment is needed, apart from normal sight and clear skies. Milton D. Heifetz is a clinical professor of neurosurgery at the University of Southern California and visiting professor at Harvard Medical School. This is his first astronomy book. Wil Tirion is the author of numerous sky guides, including The Cambridge Guide to Stars and Planets (1997), The Cambridge Star Atlas (1996), and The Monthly Sky Guide (Cambridge, 2003). Previous Edition Hb (1998): 00-521-62513-0

Customer Reviews:

Suits me........2007-09-04

I like to look at the constellations in my backyard. In other books, the constellations are presented separately, and you have to guestimate where they are. This book shows you one constellation, and then shows you how to line up the stars for the next one. For example, most people can find the big dipper, and from there most people can line up the stars on the front of the dipper part, and be directed to the North Star. Well, this book shows that if you follow the curve of the handle, you can find the star Arturus, in the constellation Bootes. All the constellations in this book are connected this way, so that you don't have to guess where they are anymore. Every constellation points to another.

Also, most books have the stars on a dark blue background with black writing. It's hard to read. This has the stars white, on a light lavender background, so the black and white writing stands out much better. All in all, it make the diagrams much easier on the eyes. I am going to try to learn one constellation each night.

Has correct constellation segment connections unlike Rey's "The Stars: A New Way to See Them".......2005-09-26

Undoubtedly lots of beginning astronomers will be trying to decide between Rey's book "The Stars: A New Way to See Them" and Heifetz/Tirion's "A Walk Through the Heavens". I just wanted to point out something that could be a deciding factor for some people: "A Walk Through the Heavens" teaches you to find contellations which are drawn using the time-tested line segments between the stars of the constellations. In other words, the connections between the stars in any given constellation are the "traditional" connections. As an astronomy purist, this is the way I prefer to see them.

In contrast, H.A. Rey used his imagination to re-draw the line segments between the stars in his book "The Stars: A New Way to See Them". Put another way, Rey diverges from the accepted norm in that the connections between the stars in any given constellation are drawn differently than the accepted connections. That means if you look at a planisphere or any other observing aid, the constellations' connections will be drawn differently than in Rey's book (but will appear the same as they do in "A Walk Through the Heavens").

That said, some people find Rey's "new way" easier since Rey's constellation connections are more intuitive for some people to grasp. But if you learn from Rey's book then be prepared to re-learn the conventional constellation segments once you graduate to any other astronomical reference.

A Great Learning Guide.......2004-06-05

One of the best, if not the best, book I have found to easily teach you the night sky and how to find and identify the Constellations. I highly recommend this book for anyone that wants to learn the night sky easily and complete. A++++

Confusing Constellation Relationships - Good Basic Astronomy.......2002-09-28

Those who consider this a really good beginners' book must not have seen Hans Rey's classic "Find the Constellations" or "The Stars: A New Way to See Them".
The latter book was "new" generations ago when my now grown children marveled at the heavens using our heavily worn hard copy of "The Stars" with Rey, and is now collecting grubby fingerprints from the frequent use by my grandchildren in our original and several paperback copies.
Part 2 of the Heifetz/Tirion book uses a labored method of originating and extending lines all over the sky from "Star n" of Asterism "m" through several other hard to define positions of far removed stars and further on to numbered or named stars in destination constellations for its "Walk Through the Heavens".
Too complicated for the purpose for beginners.
One could spend all night trying to imagine these lines in the sky while a few minutes with either of the Rey books would have the beginner naming and knowing half a dozen constellations and then star hopping to others.
Parts 1, 3 and 4 save the book. Part 3, the section on Legends of the Heavens, Milky Way, etc. is very good. Part 4, sort of a Misc. chapter has a small collection of good viewing information.
The book is a good buy, but the Rey books are a lot better for learning the constellations for any age group, and only slightly more expensive.
The Time-Life Skywatching/Advanced Skywatching volumes for a few more bucks are a little more advanced but orders of magnitude better for beginning teenagers, adults or advanced elementary schoolers and provide a lot more bang for your buck.

An Excellent Primer to the Constellations.......2002-09-02

This book makes finding constellations in the Northern Hemisphere(the author has a similar book for the Southern Hemisphere)an interesting and successful endeavor. It is not just for youngsters, but for anyone with an interest in learning how to find constellations and the names of the major stars. The diagrams illustrate the relationships between stars and constellations in simple drawings that make it like an easy-to-read roadmap. It builds from the pointer stars of the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) to all the constellations and how to find them. Instead of frustration and doubt you'll feel the exhilaration of discovery.

Besides the stars and their relationships to each other, there is also a "Legends of the Heavens" section that tells the myths and stories of the major constellations. They are fascinating and not limited to children. This book can open up the heavens for anyone who wonders about the stars. It can lay a foundation by simplifying the sky. Once these basics are learned, the universe and hobby of astronomy can be pursued to whatever depth you want. This book is a MUST for anyone wanting to be successful in satisfying their curiosity about the locations of constellations and their relationships to each other.

Lane to Heaven (Five Star Expressions) (Five Star Expressions) (Five Star Expressions)
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entertaining contemporary romance

Annie Get Your Man!

Lane to Heaven (Five Star Expressions) (Five Star Expressions) (Five Star Expressions)
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ASIN: 1594145695
Release Date: 2007-03-21

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entertaining contemporary romance .......2007-03-24

Chicago lawyer Nick McAllister arrives in nearby Maplefield to destroy the reputation of a do-gooder, the Protestant Reverend Annie Lane. He detests the woman on two accounts though he never met her before. She destroyed his half-brother Jason Vonkall who tried to commit suicide due to her when he drove his car into Lake Michigan and her hypocrisy reminds him of his father.

At first sight the pair are attracted to one another, but he is stunned by how virginally different she seems than what he expected; he assumes like his father she is a great performer. Nick "blackmails' Annie to visit Jason, who admits he never met her before. Jason explains to her about meeting her sister, Tanya, the spoiled actress known as the "world's sexiest viper" and insists he was not trying to kill himself. As her flock begin to whisper about her indiscretion with Nick, she falls in love with him; he reciprocates but remains at best an agnostic skeptic when it comes to God's existence and an atheist when it comes to organized religions like she preaches even as Tanya's Hollywood actions involving her druggy spouse and a protective cop will soon come to roost in the Midwest.

LANE TO HEAVEN is an entertaining contemporary romance with some suspense (with a support character named Hardball what would one expect) that comes late in the story line. The lead couple is an interesting pairing of a skeptic (hopefully my brother-in-law Stephen does not read this, but he is a lawyer) and a believer whose lives intertwine due to the antics of siblings. Fans will enjoy this fine tale in which Nick learns that love is the LANE TO HEAVEN on earth.

Harriet Klausner

Annie Get Your Man!.......2007-03-21

Annie Lane does her best to maintain a spotless reputation as a small-town preacher. She makes it her business to be a good example of clean living, especially to a troubled teen. When Nick McAllister arrives to exact revenge for something Annie didn't even do, everything she has worked for is jeopardized.

Nick thinks he sees Annie for who she really is: the woman who drove his brother to attempt suicide. The son of a hypocritical preacher, he aims to show everyone what lies beneath her Godly demeanor.

What begins as a case of mistaken identity quickly turns into something more, as the pressures of community, obligations, relatives, and emerging love push Annie and Nick into new territory.

Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, but always engaging, LANE TO HEAVEN is not your typical love story. At first blush, readers might expect something of the inspirational variety, but this is a contemporary romance--one that will appeal to a broad readership.

Daniel beautifully illustrates small-town life and the people that come with it. Besides Annie and Nick, there is a fair number of supporting cast. While many authors struggle with balancing so many personalities, Daniel succeeds in making each one unique and memorable.

Pick up LANE TO HEAVEN for fresh writing from a debut novelist.

Reviewed by Christina Wantz Fixemer
01/03/2007

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The Secret Language of Stars and Planets: A Visual Key to the Heavens

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Interesting and informative
The sky belongs to no one. The sky belongs to everyone.

The Secret Language of Stars and Planets: A Visual Key to the Heavens
Geoffrey Cornelius
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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ASIN: 0811812006

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In The Secret Language of the Stars and Planets -- the first illustrated book of its kind -- science, mysticism, and ancient beliefs intertwine with exquisite, full color artwork to explore the conundrums of the cosmos. Drawing from astronomy, astrology, archeology, and the occult, this fascinating volume delves into the celestial enigmas that have beguiled laypeople and scientists for centuries. Including sections on the origins of astrology, the great ancient celestial sites of the world, and a visual directory of the stars and planets, this stunning guide offers ?an intriguing and thought provoking look at the mysteries of the heavens.

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Interesting and informative.......2002-09-25

Full of history and mythology, I especially liked the section on archaeoastronomy. For a more detailed look at this subject, take a look at the books by A.F. Aveni.

The authors do seem to be supporters of the pseudoscience astrology, although they never make a case for it in this book.
Astrology is supposedly based on the movements of the heavens, but I have never met an astrologer who even begun to understand Kepler's laws or Einstien's relativity equations, all which describe the movements of the heavens.

Two technical errors in the book: They say (p72) that Pluto is bigger than Mercury. No, Mercury is over twice the size of Pluto.
P. 43 says there were 3 kings in the Christmas story - a common misconception. Technically, it doesn't say how many, which is why some traditions hold many more.

A note on p 105: They mention the "unknown God" that Paul refers to in Acts. They are apparently unware of the historical records which suggest this monument to the unknown god was dedicated to the God of Christianity years before Paul arrived after this God performed miracles for people in the area. An interesting look into biblical authencity that the author's overlooked.

The sky belongs to no one. The sky belongs to everyone........2000-05-05

A fine generalist introduction to the metaphors of the sky. Generalist because it is concerned with more than western astrological symbols. At this stage in human history, with our emerging global viewpoint & understanding of the Earth itself as a living being, astrologers, too, must allow their knowledge to expand & deepen. We are slowly passing out of the Piscean Age & into Aquarius, & that means irresistable changes. Those with pagan or wiccan inclinations need a less Eurocentric comprehension of sky spirituality. The Secret Language of Stars and Planets, while rooted in the Western Zodiac, takes a multicultural path beyond those borders. So all of the Planets are provided with some identifications from Chinese, Egyptian, Incan, Indian & Pre-Columbian cultures, though not in especially great detail. Still, the artwork is lovely (if a bit less so than Dr. Fontana's "The Secret Language of Symbols") & the information is accurate.

The really outstanding part of this book is the section on Sacred Alignments. The astronomical designs and spiritual purposes of twenty seven ancient sites are explored. In addition to the obvious ones like The Great Pyramid, Stonehenge & Avebury, the book explains the layouts of such far flung power centers as Hashihaka in Japan, Vijayanagara in India, the Cahokia mound complex in Illinois, the Chaco Canyon "Ancient Ones" area in the Four Corners region, and several South American sites including Machu Picchu. Just enough to stimulate one's curiousity for more learning.

These wise, ancient peoples experienced the world in ways that are difficult for us to know. But we must try. To do so, we have to get past our limited geo-political views. Gaia deserves no less. The sky belongs to no one. The sky belongs to everyone.

Bob Rixon

Heaven Knows What (Llewellyn's Popular Astrology Series)

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Heaven Really Knows.....!
Heaven Knows What by Grant Lewi
Ok not Great
something more than just a cookbook
The ideal astro textbook for beginners

Heaven Knows What (Llewellyn's Popular Astrology Series)
Grant Lewi
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Heaven Really Knows.....!.......2007-04-03

Don't use this book to cast the horoscope - use a computer program like "Astrolog" which you can easily download for free off the net (it's freeware). Use that or one of the other books (like Parkers) to do the actual casting then USE THIS FOR INTERPRETATION! If you have an accurately cast horoscope this book is extremely scary in it's accuracy. The sun/moon profiles are absolutely spot on (not one person I have met is wrong and that is saying something.) I've been studying astrology for about 30 years now and use this and Parkers for most of my interpretations (there are a couple of other books I use as well). What is good about this is Lewi gives you a base profile and layers all the modifications based on an individuals chart. So it's best to write the sun/moon combination and then all the aspects and interlink them together to get a full profile - that is the real power of this book - interlinking all the aspects with the sun/moon to get a full profile, which soon becomes individual as the person you are studying. Ascendants and houses are not covered and is really the only weakness, as that is the final layer on what is a complex subject. However (remember this is for begginners) and if you know someone 80% then that is pretty good. Hint: go for the later editions as they also cover aspects to Pluto.

Heaven Knows What by Grant Lewi.......2007-02-13

This is an excellent first astrology book. The in depth coverage and ease of use of the star charts enable the beginner to do accurate natal readings. You will be amazed at how close the book is to the people you know well.
Beware of the charts of people you don't know well, like new boyfriends. Mistakes can be devastating, because the time of day matters. The moon and planets sometimes swing in and out of a sign in a single day making the exact time of day of birth necessary for the serious new astrologer. Time and experience makes the more advanced astrologer weary of these little got-you foibles. Soon you to will become more exact in your work, and develop a sixth sense for a chart that just isn't right. You will also start to recognize people for what they are, not what you want them to be.

Ok not Great.......2005-09-05

This book bored me. I really can't say much else. I think you will have to go with the average of great reviews vs not so great reviews and make your decision based on that since this book is out of print and not readily available to thrumb through at your local bookstore or metaphysical bookstore.

something more than just a cookbook.......2003-01-04

You will find a lot of delineations in this book: all aspects and sun-moon combinations are reviewed. But Lewi Grant goes further. He modifies his delineations according to other aspects that can be found in the natal chart. A venus-jupiter conjunction in your radix will differ if your chart has a venus-mars trine as well or a venus-mars conjunction. This is just not a textbook about two planets in aspect, but about different planets in aspect. That's the way delineations should be handled: all aspects are to be seen and interpreted as a chain. Only Lewi Grant seems to understand this....

The ideal astro textbook for beginners.......2002-01-09

Astrology is a hard science to master,which is why this book is so brilliant. Grant Lewi takes a number of complex astrological concepts and converts them into something which is usable by, and useful to, the layman.Even if you know nothing about astrology, you could construct your own chart in less than 30 minutes . This book is not 100% accurate as it only takes into consideration major aspects such as the trine,sextile, opposition. square or conjunction .Also ,the moon positions might not be completely accurate.For eg. 23 january 1985 says moon in aquarius while a person born on that day might have a moon in pisces owing to latitude differences .However, the fact remains that this is an excellent start for those who want to know more about astrology considering it has tables from the year 1870 to 2050 as well as 277 aspects.

Stars; A Guide to the Constellations, Sun, Moon, Planets, and Other Features of the Heavens (A Golden Nature Guide)

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Stars; A Guide to the Constellations, Sun, Moon, Planets, and Other Features of the Heavens (A Golden Nature Guide)
Herbert and Robert Baker Zim
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Falling Stars: Air Crashes that Filled Rock & Roll Heaven

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interesting subject
Slightly Enlightening
Fantastically Gripping
Spell binding
Everitt Rock and Roll Heaven Review

Falling Stars: Air Crashes that Filled Rock & Roll Heaven
Rich Everitt
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This book examines the remarkable lives of the celebrities that died in tragic airplane crashes.

Customer Reviews:

interesting subject.......2006-06-10

I thought this book was interesting and it helped to answer some questions. The book could have been longer and it did seem like a fast creation by the author. Also the author did not need to provide information regarding the extent of the injuries that were suffered by its music stars. Common sense will tell you that the injuries of any passenger in a light weight aircraft crash can be horrific. With all of that said, I would still give this book a good rating.

Anyone interested in this topic would certainly find this book interesting.

Music's Broken Wings by Heitman also covers this topic. The Ricky Nelson crash is covered in great detail. That book is larger and does a better job of sparing the reader from the upsetting information.

Both are interesting reading material.

Slightly Enlightening.......2005-10-14

I was disappointed in the lack of content in this book. While I was slightly enlightened with what appear to be some interesting facts, I believe there could have been much more information, resulting in a much thicker book. I finished this in two quick sittings (about a 3.5 hour read). This was a rush job, without a lot of commitment to research. The last few artists barely get a mention. Randy Rhodes, the guitarist that resurrected Ozzy Ozborne's career gets 1.5 pages??

Fantastically Gripping.......2004-12-31

This book takes you into the airplane or helicopter of some of music's most beloved stars on the trips that ended in their death. From Buddy Holly to Aaliyah, you are put in the scene by the very talented author Rich Everitt, and then taken up to the very second of their death. During the story of the last days, there is a flashback through the life of the star ending on the day they die. Another fascinating aspect of this book is how every chapter ends with "Ironies and Oddities". A very interesting list of factoids about the star and any ironic circumstances involving their crash. I loved this book! It truly has something for everyone, the music buff, the amateur or professional pilot, and anyone who just loves to be on the edge of their seat.

Spell binding.......2004-11-03

A friend recommended the book and I was skeptical at first, knowing nothing about flying airplanes. HOWEVER, the stories of the musicians were terrific and the reports of what actually happened in the crash were riveting. My husband and I shared the book back and forth for three days before we finally read it cover to cover between us.

Everitt Rock and Roll Heaven Review.......2004-10-13

I loved getting the real story from a news anchor. The fact that the author was reporting the inaccuracy of first reports made the material especially interesting. I would highly recommend the book to any rock/country fan, especially those who find facts about their favorite performers of interest. I am purchasing for Christmas presents.

Meet the Stars of 7th Heaven: The Only Unofficial Scrapbook

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7th Heaven scrap book
great!
The ONLY Unofficial Scrapbook? I Doubt It!!
home sweet home
Wow

Meet the Stars of 7th Heaven: The Only Unofficial Scrapbook
Matt Netter
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7th Heaven scrap book.......2003-08-23

This is I think the best 7th Heaven scrap book. it has over 60 photos of Barry Watson, Jessica Biel, Beverley Mitchell, David Gallagher Mackenzie Rosman, Stephen Collins, Catherine Hicks, and Happy as Happy. This book has a tun of info about the show and some behind the sence secrets! I would recomend this book to anybody! I loved this book because I like 7th Heaven but also I think Beverley Mitchell is really cute!!

great!.......2003-04-06

this is a great book! It has a lot of pics and info!

The ONLY Unofficial Scrapbook? I Doubt It!!.......2002-02-17

This sugary sweet show has been around for several years now. Long enough for many misguided souls to create their own "unofficial scrapbooks" of the lovable (ridiculous) Camden Family. My kid brother Tripp has created about five of his own Camden (7th Heaven) Scrapbooks. Non of these are official (and non very good if you ask me), so the title of this "book" strikes me as a little dishonest.

Nevertheless, Tripp bought this book (and I checked it out--Mary Camden is fairly easy on the eye) and it is certainly worth looking into. Almost 50 pages of candid photos and cute quips with these delightful Camdens is almost more than I can stand. When you browse this "scrapbook", you get the feeling you're actually meeting the Camdens (what fun that is!). Then again, when you realize you've paid almost 25 cents per page you feel a little ripped off (at least I did). Better to watch the reruns if you ask me.

home sweet home.......2000-05-12

I just can not wait for a sunday night when i can relax and watch my all time favorit show 7th heaven! This book takes you behind the senes to the family everyone is talking about and with this book you will feel like you afe the newest member of the family. THis book has 49 pages of photos and captions from all your favorite charactors.

Wow.......2000-05-06

This was a great book! It gives you info. on each of the charters! It is worth buying!

Celestial Harvest: 300-Plus Showpieces of the Heavens for Telescope Viewing and Contemplation

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Fine Catalog of Stellar Showpieces

Celestial Harvest: 300-Plus Showpieces of the Heavens for Telescope Viewing and Contemplation
James Mullaney
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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This book describes more than 300 of the finest celestial wonders that can be viewed with common "backyard" telescopes. The author uses an abbreviated descriptive form to accommodate as much information on observation as possible for both field and armchair use. In addition to the many showpieces themselves, nearly 24 other special objects are listed. The author also points out that many of these deep-sky objects are visible to the unaided eye on a dark, clear night and prove wonderful sights in binoculars and low-power telescopes. The sun, moon, and planets in the Earth's solar system, as well as such brighter asteroids as Ceres, Juno, and Vesta, are described and their positions given, as are open star clusters, diffuse nebulas, supernova remnants, spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, the milky way, and a host of other astronomical phenomena. Unabridged republication of a book first published by the author in 1998.

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Fine Catalog of Stellar Showpieces.......2003-05-30

Mullaney does a fine job of sifting through thousands of deep-sky objects to select those most likely to impress users of small telescopes. His descriptions are enjoyable, if occasionally overly florid, with an annoying overuse of exclamation points. His bias for double stars is evident, but I have no real complaint about that. Doubles are pretty and charming and often underappreciated. Mullaney apparently composed the manuscript using some primitive word-processing software that forced him to include additional objects at the back of the book instead of in the main constellation listings.

Overall, the sincerity of the writing, plus the intelligence of the 300 or so objects selected, makes this perhaps the best available list of objects that goes beyond the Messier catalog (better than the spurious Caldwell list, for example).

Shadow of Heaven (Star Trek Voyager, No 21, Dark Matters Book Three of Three)
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STV #21 Shadow of Heaven Dark Matters III - A great trilogy!

ST-Voyager Dark Matters: Shadow of Heaven

As only Christie Golden can...

' Efficient' yet not quite Voyager

The coolest Trilogy Closes

Shadow of Heaven (Star Trek Voyager, No 21, Dark Matters Book Three of Three)
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Release Date: 2000-11-28

Book Description

An imbalance of dark matter has placed two realities in jeopardy, causing the separate universes to merge and threatening the stability of both realms. To preserve reality as it is known, the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager ™ must defy a cosmic conspiracy and wrestle with shadows of the darkest degree!

"Rescued" by strangers who may prove to be more dangerous than his original captors, Chakotay struggles to convince his new hosts of the danger posed by the mutated dark matter -- and the killer, or killers, still hunting the villages where Tom Paris has been left behind. In their own reality, as Harry Kim loses his heart to an enigmatic visitor from the shadow universe, Captain Janeway and the rest of her crew continue their search for the hidden dark matter that could cause the entire cosmos to contract in a fatal convulsion. But whose side are the Romulans really on? And what surprising ?gure from Voyager's past holds the ultimate key to the fate of both universes?

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As our universe and the Shadow universe both rapidly unravel, the Voyager crew must gather every piece of deadly "dark matter" they have been unknowingly trailing in their wake. At the eleventh hour, only one final piece remains out of reach -- and only one person from their past has the power to save all....

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STV #21 Shadow of Heaven Dark Matters III - A great trilogy!.......2004-03-27

"Shadow of Heaven" is the wonderfully well told conclusion of Christie Golden's Dark Matter trilogy! Of the several Star Trek Voyager books I've read to date, I would definitely have to put this particular trilogy at the top of any list of Voyager novels and well into the top ten of any list of top Trek novels in any series!

Where "Cloak and Dagger" and "Ghost Dance" established the trilogy and furthered it along, "Shadow of Heaven" quickly takes shape in the beautiful "Trek" fashion of wrapping up the many strands that make up a great story! Christie Golden's skills as a writer, in setting up a very plausible premise, carrying an exceptional pace and imbedding a highly intriguing twist or two all shine through brilliantly in this trilogy, making this third novel one that is hard to put down until you've reached the last page.

One extremely minor note of caution in this third novel is that there are some fairly glaring mistakes in where people are but I would highly recommend dismissing those editorial misses as I did, all in favor of the overall excellence of this exemplary tale!

The cover art for this third and final novel in the Dark Matters trilogy is in keeping with the other two in that they're a cut above the rest of the novels published in the same time frame.

The Premise:

Where the first novels established the premise and furthered the story, Christie Golden does an exceptional job of wrapping up the many threads of this wonderful Trek tale where we finally become privy to the rogue Shepherds plot and the good Shepherds role; the exceptional character of the Romulan chairman of the Tal Shiar, Jekri Kaleh and the conclusion of her intriguing tale; the troubles that Chakotay and Paris go through in the Shadow universe and ultimately, the trials that Captain Janeway and her remaining crew aboard Voyager must go through to conclude this extraordinary chapter in their journey home...

Overall, I highly recommend this entire trilogy to any and all who are fans of great Star Trek fiction that more than capably makes up for the lack of these series airing on a weekly basis for our viewing enjoyment. Additionally, I'd highly recommend any other novels written by Christie Golden as she is an exceptional author whose work "must" be acknowledged as among the best in the world of Trek fiction! {ssintrepid}

ST-Voyager Dark Matters: Shadow of Heaven.......2002-03-21

This is the third installment of the three part series, Dark Matters: Shadow of Heaven written by Christie Golden.

What a wrap-up! All along you were hopeful that things would turn for the better... with the Voyager characters and the universe... the Romulans, the Shepards... even the deceitful rogue... as if I should doubt.

Christie Golden pulled it off in her unique way... I was riveted to the whole series, not only were they fast reading, but captivating till the end. And, yes, I too had a chuckle when Paris was not on the bridge... ahh just a little brain flatulence nothing more... something a good proof reader should have caught.

Nonetheless, a good story told well. To get the whole story reading all three volumes is a must. The Romulans were excellently portrayed, true to the essence of their character... even some redemption.

As only Christie Golden can..........2002-03-12

This is a fantastic trilogy! The third book was as engaging as the first two, I simply could not put it down. Not only were the Voyager regulars beautifully written, but the Romulan characters were excellent. Jekri Kaleh was absolutely captivating, and I came to really care what became of her.

I've heard several comments from various Star Trek fans who feel there were flaws with technobabble. And I also noticed the slip up where someone speaks to Paris on the bridge, when he had been missing since early on in the story. But to be completely honest, I don't see the big deal. When I saw Tom being addressed in that scene, I simply smiled to myself and went on. It didn't distract me from the story. Why? Because the story isn't really ABOUT the technobabble. It's about the hearts of these characters that I have come to love and adore so much.

Christie Golden has a way of capturing the essence of the Voyager characters that seems to elude most authors. She gives them depth and a realism that many Voyager novels lack. I recommend this book to anyone who loves Voyager not only for the space battles and futuristic technology, but for the heart and the character interaction.

Shadow of Heaven is a wonderful conclusion to a brilliant story. If you love Janeway's wry humor mixed with her deep devotion to her crew, or B'Elanna's Klingon temper toned down by her newly found sense of belonging and acceptance, and all the things that make each character unique ... if you love action, humor, and emotion all rolled up neatly into one story - this trilogy is for you.

Kudos to Christie Golden! Once again, she wrote a book that touched my heart, and took my mind off of reality for a short while. What a gift. Thank you, Christie!

' Efficient' yet not quite Voyager.......2001-08-04

I believe some have extremely over rated this book. Sure, it was good over all. Finally the plot lines come together and Jerki finds Telek and everyone else comes together. Yet, there were certain things that really bothered me about this novel that others have failed to mention. First of all, it took me a while at least to really get into it. I had to literally put the book down, read about eight other novels ( including the DS9 post-finale books, pick them up ) and then come back to it. After a few months away from the book, it appeared better. Just as Golden did in ' Seven of Nine' and the previous books of this series alone, the majority of the plot is given to Paris and Chakotay's alien friends. Total bore. FINALLY around mid way through, Golden realizes its a Voyager novel and Janeway and crew are given their moment to shine before the plot snaps back to the rather wasteful Kim and alien relationship and the Paris/Chakotay issue.

Another problem I had was that it appeared Golden simply started throwing things together near the end. She even slips up at one point when Voyager is faced with danger, Janeway tells Paris to take the ship back. Well duh, PARIS is not even on Voyager and clearly it was meant to be Tom Paris. The whole emotional part added to all the characters, including Seven of Nine, R'Mor, Jerki and every other character in the novel was just out of character. I'm sorry, I can't see Seven near tears over not saying good bye to a Romulan she worked with for around a week. Janeway goes wimp at the end, Kim has an emotional break down, its simply something that ruined the novel near the end. Another BORE factor was the near ten page summary of Dark Matter. I'm no Data or Spock or Janeway in that I know little about Dark Matter itself and a full report within a ruined ending was not that pleasing. In all, as Seven would say, its an ' efficient' book. The best part about it is the Entity HERSELF, how troubled she is following ' Fury.' I thought this novel took place during 5th season Voyager... yet Kes' involvement would sorta say it took place following Fury which would put it in season 6 I believe. Ack, buy Dark Passions, DS9's The Avatar, the New Earth series or Double Helix if you haven't hit them up yet. Gateways appears to be promising, yet I think Golden is set to write the Voyager novel so :: rolls eyes :: We'll pray for it.

The coolest Trilogy Closes.......2001-07-30

Ive only started this book , but it greatly continues the previous two in the trilogy with great detail. Not one area isnt covered in this action packed story of survival , hope , and mission. Join the crew of the u.s.s. Voyager in its final battle against the trecherous "Dark Matter".

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