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Book author Leslie Peltier scratches the name of another comet discovered with this telescope in an illustration from his book "Starlight Nights - the Adventues of a Star-Gazer".

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  10. Branch (M-main or T-Taneytown)
  11. Reference book? (y or n)
# Title Author typedateEd.pp. notes ISBN or LOCBranchref?
461 Space World - News Magazine of Astro-Science   m 1960   0     M n
328 NASA Kennedy Space Center's Spaceport USA   p 1988   48 tour guide pamphlet; James Ransom collection   M n
219 History of Cape Kennedy and the Kennedy Space Center, The   p 1972   0 pamphlet; James Ransom Collection   M n
53 Astronomy for Everybody Abell, George O. p 1958   128 Trend book 174   M n
161 Exploration of the Universe Abell, George O. h 1969 2 722 Monthly star chart cards; notes & clippings; Donated by WRSm 0-03-075955-2 M n
397 Realm of the Universe Abell, George O. p 1976 1 431   0-03-014996-7 M n
162 Exploration of the Universe Abell, George O. h 1969 brief 483   03-075950-1 M n
581 Bound for the Stars Adelman, Saul J. and Benjamin h 1981 1 335   0-13-080390-1 T n
95 Chemical Abundances and the Origin of Comets A'Hearn, Michael v 1986 DVD 0 1986-Nov-19, U of MD; camera: Curtis Roelle; DVD: Tom Renn WAS Lecture M n
96 Chemical Abundances and the Origin of Comets A'Hearn, Michael v 1986 Nov VHS 0 1986-Nov-19; University of Maryland; camera-Curtis Roelle WAS lecture M n
459 Space Weapons Air Force Magazine p 1959 1 245     M n
310 Men From Earth Aldrin, Buzz and McConnell, Malcolm h 1989 1 312 James Ransom collection 0553053744 M n
408 Return to Earth Aldrin, Edwin E. 'Buzz' Jr. h 1973 1 338   0-394-48832-6 M n
560 Worlds-Antiworlds: Antimatter In Cosmology Alfven, Hannes h 1966 1 103   66-27947 M n
65 Astrophysics: The Atmospheres of Sun and Stars Aller, Lawrence H. h 1963 2 650   63-11836 M n
290 Lunar Atlas Alter, Dinsmore p 1968 1 343 oversized; photographic atlas; 154 plates 67-28175 M y
370 Pictorial Astronomy Alter, Dinsmore & Cleminshaw, Clarence H. h 1956 1 310 includes maps of Mt. Wilson observatory and AEA star party 56-7639 M n
30 Astronautics American Rocket Society m 1962 Aug   68     M n
51 Astronomy and Philately Handbook #90 American Topical Association p 1977 1 75     M n
119 Copernicus, Nickolas American Topical Association p 1975   48 philatelic guide   M n
182 First on the Moon Armstrong, Neil, Collins, Michael, & Aldrin, Edwin E. Jr. h 1970 1 511     M n
520 Universe, The Asimov, Isaac h 1966 1 308 pieces from cover taped inside book 66-22515 M n
97 Clock We Live On, The Asimov, Isaac h 1965 2 172   65-12072 M n
561 Yerkes Observatory Asner, Jeff d 08/10/2005 CD 0 PowerPoint presented at WASI monthly meeting program.   M n
338 New Future for Manned Spacecraft Developments Astronautics & Aeronautics m 1969 Mar   80     M n
291 Lunar Exploration Astronautics & Aeronautics m 1969 Jan   74     M n
514 Toys In Space Astronauts from Shuttle Mission 51-D v   VHS 15 60 min; incl Resource Guide;prov by Lockheed-Martin;children   M n
543 We Seven Astronauts, the h 1962 1 375 authors are the seven original Mercury astronauts   M n
407 Return of Halley's Comet Astronomical Society of the Pacific   1986   6 with newspaper articles about Halley's and view graphs   M n
215 Halleyscher Komet Astronomie & Philatelie p 1986   80 German stamp catalog featuring Comet P/Halley   M n
395 Real Stuff, The Atkinson, Jr. and Shafritz, Jay M. h 1985 1 227 James Ransom Collection 0-03-005187-8 M n
261 Larousse Guide to Astronomy, The Baker, David p 1979 1 288 illustrated by David A. Hardy 0-88332-094-0 M n
55 Astronomy: A Textbook for University and College Students Baker, Robert H. h 1955 6 528     M n
240 Introduction to Astronomy Baker, Robert H. Ph.D. h 1957 5 333   57-8152 M n
18 America In Space Baker, Wendy h 1986 1 159   0-517-60364-0 M n
217 Highlights of Astronomy Bartky, Walter h 1939 4 280 antique   M y
511 Thursday's Universe Bartusiak, Marcia F. h 1986 1 306 Tom Appler collection 0-8129-1202-0 M n
39 Astronomy Bash, Frank N. p 1977 1 468   0-06-043853-3 M n
148 Earth and Its Atmosphere, The Bates, D.R. h 1957 1 324   57-14982 M n
452 Space Flight and Satellite Vehicles Beard, R.B. & Rotherham, A.C. h 1958 1 150     M n
168 Exploring Tomorrow In Space Becker, Thomas W. h 1972 1 160 introduction by Wernher Von Braun 0-8069-3049-7 M n
62 Astrophotography & Major Observatories Bedke, John v 1990 Apr VHS 0 1990-Apr-18; STScI; camera-CR; incl Piney Run WAS news video WAS Lecture M n
563 Max Goes to the Moon Bennett, Jeffrey h 2003 1 32 Illustrated by Alan Okamoto; includes letter by ASP's Marni Berendsen; children's book 0-9721819-0-3 M n
394 Reaching for the Stars Bergaust, Erik h 1960 1 407 illus bio of Wernher von Braun; James Ransom collection 60-13500 M n
415 Rocket City, USA: From Huntsville, Alabama to the Moon Bergaust, Erik h 1963 1 216   63-11780 M n
427 Satellite Bergaust, Erik & Beller, William h 1956 1 240   59-9026 M n
169 Exploring the Cosmos Berman, Louis & Evans, J.C. p 1977 2 435   76-52135 M n
226 How to Build a Dobsonian Telescope Berry, Richard p 1980   33 donated by Dave Pessago; incl. blueprint for 17.5-inch Coulter   M n
225 How to Build Your Own Observatory Berry, Richard p 1981 1 41 Donated by Dave Pessagno   M n
82 CCD Camera Cookbook, The Berry, Richard; Veikko, Kanto; and Munger, John p 1994 1 176 Includes software CD-ROM; donated by Dave Gede 0-943396-41-7 M n
213 Guide to the Space Age Besserer, C.W. & Besserer H.C. h 1959 1 320   59-15719 M n
608 Stages to Saturn: A Technological History of the Apollo/Saturn Launch Vehicles Bilstein, Roger E. p 1980   511 Part of the NASA History Series NASA SP-4206 T n
86 Careers In Space Binder, Otto O. h 1963 1 308   62-19501 M n
350 Observational Astronomy Birney, D. Scott p 1991 1 323 Donated by W.R. Smith 0-521-39693-X M n
366 Outer Space: Prospects for Man and Society Bloomfield, Lincoln P. p 1962 1 202   62-9281 M n
121 Cosmic Background Explorer Satellite (COBE), Part 1 Boggess, Nancy v 1989 Jun VHS 0 1989-Jun-21; NASA-Goddard; camera-Curtis Roelle WAS lecture M n
120 Cosmic Background Explorer Satellite (COBE), Part 2 Boggess, Nancy v 1993 Aug VHS 0 1993-Aug-18; NASA-Goddard; camera-Curtis Roelle WAS lecture M n
117 Conquest of Space, The Bonestell, Chesley and Ley, Willey h 1951 6 0 antique; classic   M y
116 Conquest of Space, The Bonestell, Chesley and Ley, Willy h 1951 6 160 antique; original dust jacket; James Ransom collection   M n
128 Countdown Boreman, Frank with Serling, Robert J. h 1988 1 448 James Ransom collection 0-688-07929-6 M n
379 Planets, Life, & LGM Bova, Ben h 1970 2 107   0-201-00624-3 M n
509 Through Eyes of Wonder Bova, Ben h 1975 1 127   0-201-09206-9 M n
98 Closeup: New Worlds Bova, Ben & Bell, Trudy E. h 1977 1 222     M n
54 Astronomy-Merit Badge Series Boy Scouts of America p 1944   62 antique   M y
562 Your Career In the Aerospace Industry Boyd, Waldo T. h 1966 1 222   66-10594 M n
159 Exploration of Comets, The Brandt, John C. v 1986 Feb VHS 0 1986-Feb-26; Int'l Halley Watch/NASA-Goddard; camera-CR WAS lecture M n
158 Exploration of Comets, The Brandt, John C. v 1986 Feb DVD 0 1986-Feb-26;Int'l Halley Watch/NASA-Goddard;DVD copy by Renn   M n
236 International Halley Watch Atlas of Large Scale Phenomena Brandt, John C.; Niedner, Malcolm B. Jr.; Rahe, Jurgen h 1992 1 736   80309-0590 M n
323 Moon: Earth's Natural Satellite, The Branley, F.M. h 1960 1 114     M n
106 Comets, Meteoroids and Asteroids: Mavericks of the Solar Sys Branley, Franklyn M. h 1974 1 115 illustrations by Helmut K. Wimmer 0-690-20176-1 M n
257 Jupiter: King of the Gods, Giant of the Planets Branley, Franklyn M. h 1981 1 89   0-525-66739-3 M n
306 Mars: Planet Number Four Branley, Franklyn M. h 1966 2 130   65-28250 M n
324 Moongate: Suppressed Findings of the U.S. Space Program Brian, William L. II p 1982   231 James Ransom collection 0-941292-00-2 M n
480 Starfall Brissom, Betty and Still, Henry h 1974   276 James Ransom collection 0-690-00473-7 M n
491 StempelKatalog Astronomie Bruznek, Anton p 1988   73 German stamp catalog   M n
381 Pluto: What's Cooking in the Outer Solar System? Buie, Marc v 1990 Feb DVD 0 1990-Feb-21; Space Telescope Science Institute; camera-CR WAS lecture M n
382 Pluto: What's Cooking in the Outer Solar System? Buie, Marc v 1990 Feb VHS 0 1990-Feb-21; Space Telescope Science Institute; camera-CR WAS lecture M n
80 Burnham's Celestial Handbook - Vol 2 Burnham, Robert Jr. h 1978 2 695 donated by Soldier's Delight 0-486-24064-9 M n
81 Burnham's Celestial Handbook - Vol 3 Burnham, Robert Jr. h 1978 2 791 donated by Soldier's Delight 0-486-24065-7 M n
78 Burnham's Celestial Handbook - Vol 1 Burnham, Robert Jr. p 1978 1 652   0-486-23567-X M y
79 Burnham's Celestial Handbook - Vol 2 Burnham, Robert Jr. p 1978 2 695   0-486-23568-8 M y
77 Burnham's Celestial Handbook - Vol 1 Burnham, Robert Jr. h 1978 2 652 donated by Soldier's Delight 0-486-24063-0 M n
588 Exploring Space: Voyages in the Solar System and Beyond Burrows, William E. h 1990 1 502   0-394-56983-0 T n
436 Shadow of the Telescope: A Biography of John Herschel, The Buttmann, Gunther h 1970 2 219 numerous inserts; handwritten ode to a 4.5-inch reflector   M n
530 Vanguard! Caiden, Martin h 1957 1 288 James Ransom collection 57-8959 M n
465 Spaceport, U.S.A. Caiden, Martin h 1959 1 380   59-5831 M n
422 Rockets and Missiles Past and Future Caiden, Martin h 1954 1 208 James Ransom collection 54-7382 M n
402 Rendezvous In Space Caidin, Martin h 1962 1 311 the story of projects mercury, gemini, dyna-soar, and apollo 62-14725 M n
540 War for the Moon Caidin, Martin h 1959 1 258   59-10778 M n
130 Countdown for Tomorrow Caidin, Martin h 1958 2 288 early version of history of rocket development 58-7818 M n
103 Comet is Coming!, The Calder, Nigel h 1980 1 160 Tom Appler collection 0-670-23216-5 M n
535 Violent Universe Calder, Nigel p 1969 1 160   670-00348-4 M n
102 Comet is Coming!, The Calder, Nigel h 1980 1 160 Donated by W.R. Smith 0-670-23216-5 M n
499 Surface of Mars Carr, Michael H. h 1981 1 232   0-300-02750-8 M n
396 Realities of Space Travel Carter, L. J. (editor) h 1957   431 James Ransom collection   M n
301 Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts, A Chaikin, Andrew h 1994 1 670 James Ransom collection 0-670-81446-6 M n
573 Hubble Wars, The Chaisson, Eric J. h 1991 1 386   0-06-017114-6 T n
369 Physics of the Aurora and Airglow, Vol. 2 Chamberlain, Joseph W. h 1961 1 704 international geophysics series 61-14136 M n
349 Nuclear War in the 1980'S Chant, Christopher & Hogg, Ian p 1983 1 160   0-06-091079-8 M n
378 Planets of Rock and Ice Chapman, Clark R. h 1982 2 222   0-684-17484-7 M n
66 Atlas - The Story of a Missile Chapman, John L. h 1960 1 190   59-13294 M n
100 Comet Book, The Chapman, Robert D. & Brandt, John C. p 1984 1 168 Autographed by the author; Tom Appler collection 0-86720-029-4 M n
331 National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Sky Chartrand, Mqrk R. p 1998 1 714 Star charts by Wil Tirion; donated by Dave Gede 0-679-40852-5 M n
170 Exploring the Moon Through Binoculars Cherington Jr., Ernest H. h 1969 1 211   68-13624 M n
494 Summer Stargazer: Astronomy for Beginners, The Claiborne, Robert p 1981 2 222   0-14-046.487-5 M n
507 The Promise of Space Clark, Arthur C. h 1968 1 325 Donated by W.R. Smith 68-17042 M n
445 Soviet Manned Space Program Clark, Phillip h 1988 1 192 fully illustrated; James Ransom collection 0-517-56954-X M n
160 Exploration of Space, The Clarke, Arthur C. h 1951 1 199 James Ransom collection 54-5430 M n
295 Making of a Moon: The Story of the Earth Satellite Prog, The Clarke, Arthur C. h 1957 1 205 James Ransom collection 57-8187 M n
206 Going Into Space Clarke, Arthur C. p 1954   128 Trend Book 150   M n
389 Promise of Space, The Clarke, Arthur C. h 1968 1 325   68-17042 M n
205 Going Into Space Clarke, Arthur C. p 1954 1 128 Trend book 150; James Ransom collection   M n
299 Man and Space Clarke, Arthur C. and Editors of Life h 1966 2 200 Life Science Library; James Ransom collection   M n
582 Apocalypse When? Close, Frank h 1988 1 242   0-688-08413-3 T n
244 Islands In Space: The Challenge of the Planetoids Cole, Dandridge M. & Cox, Donald W. h 1964 1 276     M n
272 Liftoff: The Story of America's Adventure in Space Collins, Michael h 1988 1 288 illustrated by James Dean; James Ransom collection 0-8021-1011-8 M n
88 Carrying the Fire Collins, Michael h 1974 3 478 fwd by Charles A. Lindbergh; James Ransom collection   M n
594 What if the Moon Didn't Exist? Comins, Neil F. h 1993 1 315   0-06-016864-1 T n
468 Spacetrack: Watchdog of the Skies Coombs, Charles h 1969 1 128   69-14233 M n
326 Mysteries of the Universe Corliss, William R. h 1967 1 216 Donated by W.R. Smith 67-23019 M n
167 Exploring Space With a Camera - Slide Description Inserts Cortright, Edgar M. h 1968 1 214   68-60027 M n
166 Exploring Space With a Camera - Slide Description Inserts Cortright, Edgar M. h 1968 1 214   68-0027 M n
25 Apollo Expeditions to the Moon Cortright, Edgar M. editor h 1975 1 313 James Ransom collection NASA SP-350 M n
113 Complete Nautical Astronomer, The Cotter, Charles H. h 1969 1 328   70-78948 M n
341 New Worlds: In Search of the Planets Couper, Heather & Henbest, Nigel p 1986 1 144   0-201-11316-3 M n
602 Arrow of Time, The Coveney, Peter & Highfield, Roger h 1991 1 378   0-449-90630-2 T n
227 How to Use a Computerized Telescope Covington, Michael A. p 2002 1 217   0 521 00790 9 M n
466 Spaceposer: What it Means to You Cox, Donald & Stoiko, Michael h 1958 1 262 illustrations by N. Stanilla 58-7148 M n
462 Space, Gravity and the Flying Saucer Cramp, Leonard G. h 1955 1 182     M n
40 Astronomy Culver, Roger B. p 1979 1 295   0-6-460158-7 M n
275 Log: Astronomical League's Binocular Messier Club Curtis Roelle p 2004 1 8 personal log; A.L. certificate #604   M n
274 Log: Astronomical League Lunar Club Certificate Curtis Roelle p 01/22/2004 1 7 Personal observing log; A.L. certificate #412   M n
551 Wernher Von Braun David, Heather M. h 1967 1 255   67-10141 M n
599 Last Three Minutes, The Davies, paul p 1994   162   0-465-04892-7 T n
576 About Time: Einstein's Unfinished Revolution Davies, Paul h 1995 1 316   0-671-79964-9 T n
392 Radio Studies of the Universe Davies, R.D. & Palmer, H.P. h 1959 1 200     M n
176 Eye in the Sky: The Story of the Corona Spy Satellite Day, Dwayne A., Logsdon, John M., & Latell, Brian - Editors h 1998 1 303 incl AW&ST & Space Times clippings; James Ransom collection 1-56098-830-4 M n
47 Astronomy Made Simple Degani, Meir H. p 1976 3rd 228 donated by Dave Pessagno 0-385-08854-X M n
48 Astronomy Made Simple Degani, Meir, H. p 1963 2 190     M n
8 All About Satellites and Space Ships Deitz, David h 1958 1 164 children's book;illustrated by George Wilde 58-9014 M n
403 Reports On Astronomy DeJager, Cornelis h 1970 1 566 Loose paper on solar structure enclosed 90-277-0154 M n
420 Rockets Through Space Del Rey, Lester h 1958 2 118 illustrated by James Heugh 57-8844 M n
564 American Astronomical Society's First Century, The DeVorkin, David H. (editor) h 1999 1 350   1-56396-683-2 M n
482 Starlist 2000: A Quick Ref. Star Catalog for Astronomers Dibon-Smith, Richard p 1992 1 400 Donated by W.R. Smith 0-471-55895-8 M n
187 From Earth to Infinity DiCerto, Joseph J. h 1980 1 319   0-671-33017-9 M n
521 Universe... and Beyond, The Dickinson, Terrance p 1986 1st 154 donated by Dave Pessagno 0-920656-48-X M n
10 All About the Universe Dietz, David h 1965 1 144 illustrated with diagrams by John Polgreen 63-11950 M n
524 Unusual Mars Surface Features DiPietro, Vincent; Molenaar, Gregory; & Brandenburg, John p 1988 4 136 signed by author; incl author bio, abstract, & 1996 update   M n
143 Dynamic Astronomy Dixon, Robert T. h 1971 1 368 outline for astronomy survey course included 0-13-221218-8 M n
528 V-2: The Nazi Rocket Weapon Dornberger, Gen. Walter p 1954 2 237 intro by Willy Ley; James Ransom collection   M n
19 America's First Man in Orbit Doubleday Inc., Nelson a     0 33 1/3 rpm stereo; inc Nat'l Geo 'Sounds of the Space Age'   M y
515 U.S. Air Force In Space, The Downs, Eldon W. h 1966 1 150   66-17549 M n
218 History of Astronomy From Thales to Kepler Dreyer, J.L.E. p 1953 2 438 originally published in 1905   M n
384 Practical Astronomy With Your Calculator Duffett-Smitt, Peter p 1980 2 129   0-521-29636-6 M n
37 Astronomy Duncan, John Charles h 1935 3 448 antique   M y
354 Occultations Dunham, David v 1987 Feb VHS 0 1987-Feb-25; Int'l Occultation Timing Assoc; camera-CR WAS lecture M n
110 Communications In Space Dunlap, Orrin E. Jr. h 1964 1 260   64-18103 M n
412 Robert H. Goddard: The Roswell Years (1930-1941) Durant, F.C. III p 1973 1 107 heavily illustrated; James Ransom collection   M n
181 First Steps Toward Space Durant, Frederick C. Durant III and James, George S. p 1974   307 James Ransom collection   M n
450 Space Encyclopedia Dutton, E.P. h 1957 1 287   57-12923 M n
38 Astronomy Ebbighausen, E.G. p 1966 1 134   0-675-09880-7 M n
108 Comets: Earth's Most Mysterious Visitors From Space Eddison, Nick p 1973 1 48 Donated by W.R. Smith 73-92615 M n
559 Worlds Around the Sun Edson, Lee h 1969 1 159 Carl Sagan, consultant 8281-0001-2 M n
441 Solar Eclipses Espenak, Fred v 1985 Dec VHS 0 1985-Dec-04; NASA-Goddard; camera-Curtis Roelle WAS lecture M n
440 Solar Eclipses Espenak, Fred v 1985 Dec DVD 0 1985-Dec-04; NASA-Goddard; DVD copy by Tom Renn   M n
179 Fifty Year Canon of Solar Eclipses: 1986-2035 Espenak, Fred p 1987 Jul 1 278 NASA RP-1178 Revised;Signed by author;incl WAS lecture notes   M y
501 Teaching Old Spacecraft New Tricks Farquhar, Robert v 1987 Nov DVD 0 1987-Nov-18; NASA-Goddard; DVD copy by Tom Renn   M n
502 Teaching Old Spacecraft New Tricks Farquhar, Robert v 1987 Nov VHS 0 1987-Nov-18; NASA-Goddard; camera-Curtis Roelle WAS lecture M n
467 Spaceshots Ferris, Timothy h 1984 1 143 signed by a friend, 'Al' 0-394-53890-0 M n
123 Cosmic Evolution: An Introduction to Astronomy Field, George B.; Ponnamperuma, Cyril; Verschurr, Gerrit L. h 1978 1 450   0-395-25321-7 M n
267 Life Beyond the Earth - A study in Exobiology Firsoff, V.A. h 1963 1 320     M n
177 Facing the Universe Firsoff, V.A. h 1968 1 122   68-14820 M n
173 Exploring the Planets Firsoff, V.A. h 1964 1 312     M n
342 New York Times Guide to the Return of Halley's Comet Flasle, Richard; Noble, Holcomb; Sullivan, Walter; & Wilford p 1985 1 244   0-8129-1148-2 M n
199 General Astronomy Fleischer, Robert p 1961 0 131     M n
292 Lunar Exploration and Spacecraft Systems Fleisig, Ross; Hine, Edward A.; & Clark, George J. h 1962 1 201 symposium on lunar flight 62-13758 M n
268 Life Sciences and Space Research II FLORKIN, M., DOLLFUS, A. h 1964 1 342 strange and kludgy binding   M n
185 Formation of the Solar System, On the Follin, James v 1991 Mar VHS 0 1991-Mar-20; Johns Hopkins U. Applied Physics Lab; camera-CR WAS lecture M n
201 German Secret Weapons: Blueprint for Mars Ford, Brian p 1969 1 159 James Ransom collection   M n
406 Resource Book for the Teaching of Astronomy Franknoi, Andrew p 1997 1 184     M n
36 Astronomy Fredrick, Laurence W. & Baker, Robert H. h 1976 10 559   0-442-22444-3 M n
190 Fun With Astronomy Freeman, Mae and Ira h 1953 1 57 children's book; details for simple experiments 53-6286 M n
222 How We Got to the Moon: Story of the German Space Pioneers Freeman, Marsha p 1993   363 James Ransom collection 0-9628134-1-9 M n
273 Light-Hearted Astronomy, The Fulton, Ken p 1984 1 115 donated by Dave Pessagno 0-913135-01-1 M n
334 Nature of the Universe Gallant, Roy A. p 1966 1 64 Science Service book club; all 'plates' remain unused   M n
4 ABC's of Astronomy: An Illustrated Dictionary, The Gallant, Roy A. h 1962 1 122 children's book; illustrated by John Polgreen 61-5048 M n
174 Exploring the Planets Gallant, Roy A. h 1958 1 123 children's book; illustrated by John Polgreen 58-9659 M n
164 Exploring Mars Gallant, Roy A. h 1968 1 61 children's book; illustrated by Lowell Hess 68-11782 M n
333 National Geographic Picture Atlas of Our Universe Gallant, Roy A. h 1980 1 276   0-87044-356-9 M n
363 Our Universe Gallant, Roy A. h 1980 1st 276 donated by Dave Pessagno 0-870044-356-9 M n
479 Star-Hopping: Your Visa to Viewing the Universe Garfinkle, Robert h 1995 2 329   0-521-41590-X M n
532 Venus and the Magellan Mission Garvin, Jim v 1989 Apr VHS 0 1989-Apr-19; NASA-Goddard; camera-Curtis Roelle WAS lecture M n
413 Robot Explorers (the Pocket Encyclopedia of Spaceflight) Gatland, Kenneth h 1972 1 251 pocket sized; James Ransom collection 0-7137-0573-6 M n
552 Westminster Astronomical Society Inc. 2004 Meeting Minutes Gede, Dave p 2005 1 0 Contained in a three-ring notebook binder   M n
200 General Relativity From A TO B Geroch, Robert p 1978 1 225   0-226-28863-3 M n
195 Galileo Galilei, A Biography Geymonat, Ludovico p 1965 1 260   64-8549 M n
7 Air Traffic Control: The Uncrowded Sky Gllbert, Glen A. h 1973   111   0-87474-140-8 M n
411 Robert H. Goddard: Liquid-Fuel Rocket Research 1929-1941 Goddard, Robert H; ed by Goddard, Ester C. & Pendray, G. Edw h 1960 2 222 Diary of Rocket Pioneer RH Goddard; James Ransom collection 61-9221 M n
517 Ulysses Mission to the Sun, The Gold, Robert v 1992 Mar VHS 0 1992-Mar-18;John Hopkins U. Applied Physics Lab; camera-CR WAS lecture M n
578 Worlds Unnumbered: The Search for Extrasolar Planets Goldsmith, Donald h 1997 1 237 Illustrated by Jon Lomberg 0-935702-97-0 T n
431 Science Book of Space Travel, The Goodwin, Harold Leland h 1954 1 213   54-6543 M n
464 Space: Frontier Unlimited Goodwin, Harold Leland p 1962 1 144     M n
61 Astrophotography Gordon, Barry p 1983 1 128 signed by author   M n
129 Countdown Great American Publications p 1960   98     M n
189 Frozen Star Greenstein, George h 1983 1 274   0-88191-011-2 M n
234 In Search of the Big Bang Gribbin, John p 1986 1 413   0-553-34258-4 M n
580 Omega Point: The Search for the Missing Mass and the Ultimate Fate of the Universe, The Gribbin, John p 1988 1 245   0-553-34515-X T n
574 Search for Superstrings, Symmetry, and the Theory of Everything, The Gribbin, John & Mary h 1998 1 212   0-316-32975-4 T n
210 Griffith Observatory Astrorama Griffith Observatory c     0 oversized; planisphere   M y
101 Comet Fever: A Popular History of Halley's Comet Gropman, Donald p 1985 1 189   0-671-60307-8 M n
41 Astronomy (Whitman World History) Guillot, Rene h 1963 1 105 pictures by Giannini; children's book 63-14672 M n
353 Observer's Handbook 2004 Gupta, Rajiv p 2003 1 304 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada; donated by Dave Gede 0-9689141-4-4 M n
442 Solar Max Satellite Mission, The Gurman, Joseph v 1990 May VHS 0 1990-May-16; Project Scientist, NASA-Goddard; camera-CR WAS lecture M n
457 Space Shuttle Log The First 25 Flights Gurney, Gene and Forte, Jeff p 1988 1 285 Fwd by James M. Beggs fmr NASA Admin;James Ransom Collection 0-8306-8390-9 M n
456 Space Science: A New Look at the Universe Haber, Heinz h 1967 1 154   66-16503 M n
303 Man's Conquest of Space Haggerty, James J. p 1966 1 125 includes Reader's Digest: 'The Strange Story of Dr. Goddard'   M n
258 Korelov Harford, James h 1997 1 392 misbound; James Ransom collection 0-471-14853-9 M n
513 Touring the Universe Through Binoculars Harrington, Philip S. p 1990 1 294 donated by Soldier's Delight 0-471-51337-7 M n
308 Masks of the Universe Harrison, Edward Robert h 1985 1 306 Tom Appler collection 0-02-948780-3 M n
340 New Mars: The Discoveries of Mariner 9, The Hartmann, William K. & Raper, Odell h 1974 1 179   74-600084 M n
203 Glow In the Dark Night Sky Book, The Hatchette, Clint h 1988 1 20 children's book; star atlas. Donated by Shannon Roelle 0-394-89113-9 M n
45 Astronomy Handbook Hausman, Leon A. p 1956 1 144 Fawcett How-To book   M n
606 Black Holes and Baby Universes Hawking, Stephen h 1993   182   0-553-09523-4 T n
472 Splendor In the Sky Hawkins, Gerald S. h 1961 1 292   61-10222 M n
571 Hunting Down the Universe: The Missing Mass, Primordial Black Holes, and Other Dark Matters Hawkins, Michael h 1997 1 240   0-201-15698 T n
570 From the Earth to the Moon HBO Home Video v 1998 VHS 6 12 parts in 6 volumes 0-7831-1354-4 T n
269 Lift-Off Hefley, James C. h 1970 1 159   72-106438 M n
401 Relativistic Cosmology Introduction Heidmann, Jean p 1973 1 168   3-540-10138-1 M n
107 Comets, Stars, Planets Henbest, Nigel h 1985 1 95 Tom Appler collection 0-671-07607-8 M n
216 Handbook For Space Travelers Hendrickson, Jr., Walter B. h 1959 1 256 illustrated by Jack Russell 59-14307 M n
221 Hitler's Rocket Sites Henshall, Philip h 1985 1 221 James Ransom collection 0-312-38822-5 M n
583 Toward Distant Suns: A bold new prospectus for human living in space Heppenheimer, T. A. h 1979 1 256   0-8117-1578-7 T n
388 Progress In Radio Science 1960-1963, Vol. V Herbays, E. h 1966 1 138 radio astronomy 66-10369 M n
470 Spectroscopic Astrophysics Herbig, G.H. h 1970 1 462 an assessment of the contributions of Otto Struve 520-01410-3 M n
28 Asaph Hall: The Search for the Moons of Mars Herman, Jan v 1992 Feb VHS 0 1992-Feb-19; historian, U.S. Naval Observatory; camera-CR WAS lecture M n
5 Adventure In Astronomy, An Heuer, Kenneth h 1959 2 127 'perfessor's' birthday gift from the 'Dove and Lamb' 58-13439 M n
223 How We Will Explore the Outer Planets Hey, Nigel S. h 1973   160   TR-399-20269-2 M n
500 Sweeper of the Skies Higgins, Frances Lowry h 1967 1 127 'a story of the life of Caroline Herschel, astronomer' 67-21170 M n
192 Galaxies Hodge, Paul h 1986 1st 174 donated by Dave Pessagno 0-674-34065-5 M n
114 Concepts of the Universe Hodge, Paul W. p 1969 1 119   69-18715 M n
335 Nature of the Universe, The Hoyle, Fred h 1950 1 142 antique   M y
35 Astronomy Hoyle, Fred h 1962 1 320   51706917 M n
355 Of Men and Galaxies Hoyle, Fred h 1964 1 73   64-25266 M n
531 Vectors Hughes Aircraft Corp. p 1968   53 Volume 10 - Surveyor Commemorative Issue   M n
421 Rockets and Guided Missiles Humphries, John h 1956 1 229 James Ransom collection   M n
316 Missilemen, The Hunter, Mel h 1960 1 192 photographs by Bert Tanner 60-5488 M n
603 For All Mankind Hurt, Harry III h 1988 1 352 "…story of the greatest adventure in human history -- the voyage to the moon." 0-87113-170-6 T n
368 Peenemunde to Canaveral Huzel, Dieter K. h 1962 1 247 intro by Wernher von Braun; James Ransom collection 62-14015 M n
529 VLBI and Compact Radio Sources IAU Sumposium #110 h 1984 1 489   90-277-1739-7 M n
175 Extended Atmospheres and Circumstellar Matter IAU Symposium #51 h 1973 1 291 title continues '...In Spectroscopic Binary Systems' 90-277-0351-5 M n
556 Wolf-Rayet and High-Temperature Stars IAU Synposium #49 h 1973 1 263   90-277-0246-2 M n
469 Special Issue on Radio and Radar Astronomy IEEE p 1973   0 proceeding of the IEEE, Vol. 61 No. 9   M n
142 Dream is Alive (IMAX), The IMAX v 1985 VHS 0 37 min; narrated by Walter Cronkite; prov by Lockheed-Martin   M n
214 Hail Columbia! (IMAX) IMAX v 1982 VHS 0 36 min; narrated by James Whitmore; prov. by Lockheed-Martin   M n
75 Blue Planet (IMAX) IMAX v 1993 VHS 0 42 min. IMAX film; provided by Lockheed-Martin   M n
137 Destiny in Space (IMAX) IMAX v 1994 VHS 0 40 min; narrated by Leonard Nimoy; prov. by Lockheed-Martin   M n
16 Amateur Telescope Making Book I Ingalls, Albert G. h 1966 4 510 Scientific American; classic   M n
17 Amateur Telescope Making Book III Ingalls, Albert G. h 1964 4 646 Scientific American; classic   M n
380 Planets, Stars and Galaxies Inglis, Stuart J. h 1967 2 482   67-17342 M n
237 International Planetarium Society Directory International Planetarium Society p 1990   161     M n
183 Five Billion Vodka Bottles to the Moon Iosif Shklovsky h 1991 1 268 transl by Mary & Harold Zirin; James Ransom Collection 0-393-02990-5 M n
238 Introducing Science Isaacs, Alan h 1963 1 244 Forward by Isaac Asimov; donated by W.R. Smith 64-13752 M n
56 Astronomy: Fundamentals and Frontiers Jastrow, Robert & Thompson, Malcolm H. h 1975 2 519   0-471-44078-7 M n
510 Through Space and Time Jeans, Sir James h 1935 3 224 antique   M n
519 Universe Around Us, The Jeans, Sir James h 1929 3 341 antique   M y
566 Space Shuttle: The History of the National Space Transportation System (The First 100 Missions) Jenkins, Dennis R. h 2001 3 513   0-9633974-5-1 M n
228 How to Use the MAX Jim's Mobile v 2001 VHS 0 Guide for JMI NGC-MicroMAX, -MiniMAX, -MAX, & SGT-MAX Cmptrs   M n
184 Flyby: the interplanetary odyssey of Voyager 2 Joel Davis h 1987 1 237 Tom Appler collection 0-689-11657-8 M n
125 Cosmology Now John, Laurie h 1973 2 166 multiple authors: Penrose, Bondi, Narlikar, Rees, Taylor, &c 0-563-1370-2 M n
527 V-1 V-2: Hitler's Vengeance on London Johnson, David h 1982 1 203 James Ransom collection 0-8128-2858-5 M n
361 Our Solar System Johnson, Gaylord p 1955 1 48 National Audobon Society nature program   M n
544 Webb Vol. 1 - Double Stars Jones, Kenneth Glyn p 1986 2nd 165 Webb Soc. Deep Sky Observer Guide; donated by Dave Pessagno 0-89490-122-2 M y
548 Webb Vol. 6 - Anonymous Galaxies Jones, Kenneth Glyn p 1987 1st 198 Webb Soc. Deep Sky Observer Guide; donated by Dave Pessagno 0-89490-133-8 M y
549 Webb Vol. 7 - The Southern Sky Jones, Kenneth Glyn p 1987 1st 198 Webb Soc. Deep Sky Observer Guide; donated by Dave Pessagno 0-89490-134-6 M y
546 Webb Vol. 4 - Galaxies Jones, Kenneth Glyn p 1981 1st 238 Webb Soc. Deep Sky Observer Guide; donated by Dave Pessagno 0-89490-050-1 M y
547 Webb Vol. 5 - Clusters of Galaxies Jones, Kenneth Glyn p 1982 1st 241 Webb Soc. Deep Sky Observer Guide; donated by Dave Pessagno 0-89490-066-8 M y
545 Webb Vol. 2 - Planetary and Gaseous Nebulae Jones, Kenneth Glyn p 1979 1st 149 Webb Soc. Deep Sky Observer Guide; donated by Dave Pessagno 0-89490-028-5 M y
414 Rocket Joubert de la Ferte, Sir Philip h 1957 1 190 James Ransom collection   M n
339 New Horizons Mission Kaidy, Jim (JHU-APL) d Jul 2005 cd 0 PowerPoint presented at 13-Jul-2005 WASI monthly meeting   M n
572 Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimensino Kaku, Michio h 1994 1 359   0-19-508514-0 T n
319 Modern Techniques in Radio Astronomy Karshner, Gary v 1986 Mar VHS 0 1986-Mar-26; Gettysburg College; camera-Curtis Roelle WAS lecture M n
377 Planets and Moons Kaufmann III, William J. p 1979 1 219   0-7167-1040-4 M n
596 Black Holes and Warped Spacetime Kaufmann, William J. III h 1979 1 221     T n
72 Black Holes and Warped Spacetime Kaufmann, William J. III h 1979 1 221 Donated by W.R. Smith   M n
60 Astronomy: The Structure of the Universe Kaurmann, III, William J. h 1977 1 491   0-02-362130-3 M n
542 We Never Went to the Moon Kaysing, Bill p 1981 1 200 subt: America's $30 Billion Swindle; James Ransom collection 0-87947-388-6 M n
476 Star Gazing With Telescope and Camera Keene, George T. h 1967 2 128   67-25847 M n
557 World of the Moon, The King, Henry C. h 1967 1 125   67-10374 M n
434 Secret Sentries in Space Klass, Philip J. h 1971 1 236 James Ransom collection 0-394-46972-0 M n
433 Secret Sentries In Space Klass, Philip J. h 1971 1 236   0-394-46972-0 M n
610 Journey Beyond Selene: Remarkable Expeditions Past our Moon and to the Ends of the Solar System Kluger, Jeffrey h 1999   314 Book review from Washington Post inserted 0-684-84765-5 T n
24 Apollo Adventure: The making of the Movie Apollo 13, The Kluger, Jeffrey p 1995   199 Fwd by Ron Howard; James Ransom collection 0-671-53542-0 M n
198 Gamma Ray Observatory Mission Kniffin, Donald v 1991 May VHS 0 1991-May-15; NASA-Goddard; camera-Curtis Roelle WAS lecture M n
194 Galaxies: Islands in Space Knight, David C. h 1979 1 94   0-688-32180-1 M n
180 First Book of the Sun, The Knight, David C. h 1968 1 88   531-00646-8 M n
439 Sleepwalkers, The Koestler, Arthur p 1973 1 624   0-448-00159-4 M n
589 Realm of the Terrestrial Planets, The Kopal, Zdenek h 1979 1 223   0-470-26688-0 T n
243 Is There Life In Outer Space? Kraske, Robert h 1976 1 85   0-15-239190-8 M n
390 Radio Astronomy Kraus, John h 1966 1 481 library catalog card in book 65-28593 M n
590 Astronomical Universe, The Krogdahl, Wasley S. h 1958 3 599 "An introductory text in college astronomy"   T n
109 Comets: a descriptive catalog Kronk, Gary W. p 1984 1 331 Tom Appler collection 0-89490-071-4 M n
152 Echoes of the Ancient Skies: The Astronom