Dark Sky Legacy : Astronomy's Impact on the History of Culture by George Reed . Most things in our lives can be connected with Astronomy in one way or another. Our ancestors paid close attention to the night sky because it played such a vital role in their lives, a role that many people have forgotten in a world of technology. This book takes us on a search for our astronomical roots. Purchase this book.

Billions & Billions : Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium   by Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan (Epilogue) No astronomer brought astronomy into the general public like Carl Sagan. This is Carl's final book, the end of an unforgettable carreer. He came into the spotlight with his hit PBS series Cosmos, and wrote a number of other excellent works including Contact which bacema a major motion picture.Billions and Billions takes a look at where we've come from and where we're going as we head into the twenty-second century. Sagan speculates on both the earliest beginnings of the universe as well as the vastness of the human mind in his typically vibrant and engaging writing. Purchase this book.

Cosmos by Carl Sagan. This is the companion book to the hit PBS series Cosmos.  It is without a doubt, the best-selling science book ever published in the English language,  Cosmos is a magnificent overview of the past, present, and future of science. Brilliant and provocative, it traces today's knowledge and scientific methods to their historical roots, blending science and philosophy  in a wholly energetic and irresistible way. If I were to be stranded on a distant planet and only permitted to take two book, Cosmos would be one, Dark Sky Legacy the other! Purchase this book.

The Physics of Star Trek (Star Trek Series)  by Lawrence M. Krauss, Stephen Hawking.  For over 30 years the science fiction shows Star Trek have won the hearts of millions and millions. The writers of Trek made efforts to keep science believable and plausable. But how well did they succeed? Can we fly through the galaxy at warp 8? Can we transport people from one location to another? Could we really make a holodeck? Science fiction has often become science fact. In the Physics of Star Trek, Lawrence Krauss, a physicist, takes a close look at the most popular science fiction show ever. Purchase this book.

National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Sky (Audubon Society Field Guide Series) by Mark R. Chartrand. This book is a perfect companion to anyone who loves gazing at the night sky but would like to know just what is being gazed at! All of the constellations in the northern and southern hemisphere are covered along with tips on identifying them. You'll also learn how to identify planets, moons, galaxies and lots more. Star charts are clear and easy to read even if you've never read a chart before! Purchase this book.

Exploring the Night Sky With Binoculars by Patrick Moore . You'll be both surprised and delighted to discover the amazing things you can see in the night sky with just a pair of binoculars! You'll be able to identify most of the major features on the moon, as well as see the large moons around Jupiter and Saturn. Turning a pair of binoculars onto the Milky Way is a breath taking experience! From the planets, asteroids, star clusters and much more you'll see the night sky as never before. Purchase this book.