posted 09-03-2006 06:08 PM               

Thanks,

posted 09-03-2006 09:16 PM            

Do you have any general release dates for any books yet?

posted 09-04-2006 09:38 AM               

Belew, Leland F., "Skylab; A Guidebook NASA EP-107", presumed 1st edition, SB, NASA, 1973, Washington, DC, Illus w/diagrams & photos, Good. with 1 inch chip in cover, 6x9 inches, 245pp. Coauthored by Ernst Stuhlinger. A prelaunch guide to the Skylab space station. Stunning in its detail, it profiles the missions, history of the program, design and operation, as well as research programs, and ground-based support. So detailed it tells us how many packs of playing cards were on board. Well illustrated with B&W photos and drawings.

Compton, W. David, "Living and Working in Space; A History of Skylab NASA SP-4208", presumed 1st edition, HB, NASA, 1983, Washington, DC, Illus w/diagrams & photos, Fine. As issued w/o dj, 7x10 inches, 449pp. The official NASA history of Project Skylab, the world's first space station. From conception through development to the manned flights. Includes details not available elsewhere.

Eddy, John A., George C., "A New Sun: The Solar Results from Skylab, NASA SP-402", Presumed 1st edition, HB, NASA, 1979, Washington, D. C., Illus w/diagrams & photos, Very good As New. with slight scratches to back cover, 9.5x12 inches, 198 pp. One of several in the NASA Special Publication series on Skylab. Examines the Skylab research done on the Sun using the Apollo Telescope Mount. Extensive and detailed in its discussion on the quiet and active suns, corona, prominences, etc. Many color and B&W photos.

NASA, "Skylab and the Sun NASA EP-119", presumed 1st edition, SB, NASA, 1973, Washington, DC, Illus w/diagrams & photos, Fine. 8x10 inches, 50pp. A NASA Educational Publication on Skylab's investigation of the sun. Published before the mission, this is an examination of the solar studies programs, listing the instruments, crew training, and the nature of the programs themselves.

NASA, "Skylab Experiments August 1972", 1st edition, SB, NASA, 1972, Washington, DC, Illus w/diagrams & photos, Good. 8x10 inches, 211pp. A listing and explanation of the scheduled Skylab experiments. Includes details on over 50 experiments including astronaut maneuvering equipment, stellar astronomy, body mass measurement, tilt and motion studies, etc. Pre-flight with many drawings and illustrations.

NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, "Skylab Explores the Earth NASA SP-380", Presumed 1st edition, HB, NASA, 1977, Washington, D. C., Illus w/diagrams & photos, As New. without dj as issued, 9.5x12, 517 pp. Lavishly illustrated book detailing one of the major missions of Skylab-Earth observation. Color or B&W photos on almost every page. Preface by Skylab 4 Commander Gerald Carr. Includes chapters on a variety of Skylab observations. Simply beautiful and informative.

Summerlin, Lee B., "Skylab, Classroom in Space, NASA SP-401", 1st edition, HB, NASA, 1977, Washington, D.C., Illus w/diagrams & photos, Fine. w/o dj as issued, 9.5 x 12in., 182pp.. The intriguing story of the student experiments and science demonstrations flown on the Skylab missions. A perfect match and complement to the other Skylab Educational Publications. Simply fascinating. Details on the famous spider web in zero-G experiment, a maze done by the astronauts and more.

This is just a sampling. At least some of these are available from our website. You can "search the shop" using the keyword "skylab" to find these.

We hope this is helpful.

posted 09-04-2006 10:12 AM               

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Originally posted by RocketmanRob:
I'm interested in reading about the Skylab program and the three manned missions to the station. Can any one recommend a title(s) that are a good read?

Thanks,

Rob

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Here are a few online material to feed your appetite regarding Skylab:
- Skylab: A Guidebook (NASA EP-107, 1973),at http://history.nasa.gov/EP-107/ep107.htm
- Skylab: A Chronology. NASA SP-4011, 1977 at http://history.nasa.gov/SP-4011/cover.htm
- Living and Working in Space:A History of Skylab. NASA SP-4208, 1983 at http://history.nasa.gov/SP-4208/sp4208.htm
- Skylab EREP Investigations Summary (NASA SP-399, 1978)at http://history.nasa.gov/SP-399/sp399.htm
- Skylab: Our First Space Station (NASA SP-400, 1977), edited by Leland F. Belew at http://history.nasa.gov/SP-400/sp400.htm
- Skylab, Classroom in Space (NASA SP-401, 1977), edited by Lee Summerlin at http://history.nasa.gov/SP-401/sp401.htm
- A New Sun: Solar Results from Skylab (SP-402, 1979) by John A. Eddy and edited by Rein Ise at http://history.nasa.gov/SP-402/sp402.htm
- Skylab's Astronomy and Space Sciences (NASA SP-404, 1979), edited by Charles A. Lundquis at http://history.nasa.gov/SP-404/sp404.htm

Also check ApogeeBooks web site for their upcoming book:
- - Around the World in 84 Days : The Authorized Biography of Skylab Astronaut Jerry Carr (Apogee Books Space Series) by Bill Pogue (Foreword), Jerry Carr (Afterword), David J. Shayler.

posted 09-04-2006 01:14 PM            

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Originally posted by RocketmanRob:
I'm interested in reading about the Skylab program and the three manned missions to the station. Can any one recommend a title(s) that are a good read?

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I didn't see my personal favorite listed yet: "A House in Space" (New York: Holt, Rhinehart and Winston, 1976) by Henry S.F. Cooper. This and Cooper's other space books ("Apollo on the Moon," "Moon Rocks," and "13: The Flight That Failed") are compilations of his space-related columns in The New Yorker magazine in the late 1960s and early 1970s. They are contemporary, insightful and fun to read, and great for trivia buffs.

posted 09-05-2006 10:13 AM               

While they can be a little more technical, I would recommend either Shayler's "Skylab" or "Living and Working..." ahead of "A House In Space."

(And, of course, I fully agree with Colin about the forthcoming publication. )

posted 10-22-2006 07:16 AM               

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John Macco
Vice President
Space Unit
Shady Side, Md.

posted 10-25-2006 08:48 PM               

Just dropped you an e-mail.

Thanks,