Raymo, Chet

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The Path

A One-Mile Walk Through The Universe
2003
Raymo chronicles the universe ha has found by closely observing every detail of his route from his house in North Easton, MA to the Stonehill College campus where he has taught physics and astronomy.

The crust of our earth

an armchair traveler's guide to the new geology
1983

Walking zero

discovering cosmic space and time along the Prime Meridian
2006
The author describes his travels along the prime meridian in England, discussing scientific landmarks nearby and exploring the meridian's connections to the growth of humankind's knowledge about the cosmos.

365 Starry Nights

An introduction to astronamy for every night of the year.
1982
An introduction to astronamy.

Skeptics and true believers

the exhilarating connection between science and religion
1998
Examines the cultural implications of the intersection between science and religion, identifying two intellectual postures people can adopt to questions of knowledge and faith--Skeptics who are devoted to the scientific revolution, and True Believers who look to God, spirits, or extraterrestrials for help in understanding the universe.

An intimate look at the night sky

2001
Presents twenty-four star maps that show what can be seen with the naked eye on clear nights in the Northern Hemisphere in each season of the year, with details and tips on identifying stars, planets, and constellations; and includes essays that celebrate the night sky through science, history, mythology, and religion.

365 starry nights

an introduction to astronomy for every night of the year
1982
An introduction to astronomy containing charts, drawings, maps, and tips on how to observe the stars.

Valentine

a love story
2006
A fictionalized account of the life of Saint Valentine, a Roman physician who falls in love with the blind daughter of a Roman jailer during the reign of Claudius II.

The soul of the night

an astronomical pilgrimage
1985
An astronomer's odyssey through the heavens, bonding the glorious, mysterious phenomena of the night sky to the workings of the human mind and psyche.

Written in stone

a geological history of the Northeastern United States
2001
Traces the geological time changes that shaped the land from Maine to New Jersey.
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