Observatories and Telescopes of Modern Times


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Radio Observatory and Telescope Index -- General Index




Insight Guides Arizona & the Grand Canyon (Travel Guide eBook)


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All you need to inspire every step of your journey. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this Insight Guides book is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Arizona and the Grand Canyon, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Monument Valley and hidden cultural gems like Bisbee. - Insight Guides Arizona and the Grand Canyon is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Lake Powell, to discovering Greer. - In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on desert life and the Arizona cowboy, all written by local experts - Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track -- Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, aswell as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.




DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Arizona & the Grand Canyon


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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Arizona & the Grand Canyon is your in-depth guide to the very best of Arizona and the most spectacular natural wonder on Earth. A visit to the Grand Canyon is a must, but Arizona also has a rich state history and culture. From civilizations that date back thousands of years to ghost towns and historic recreations like Ottoman and Tombstone to modern cities like Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona truly offers a little bit of everything. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Arizona & the Grand Canyon: + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Arizona & the Grand Canyon truly shows you this state as no one else can.




DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Arizona & the Grand Canyon


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DK Eyewitness Arizona and the Grand Canyon travel guide will lead you through the best attractions the state has on offer, including fully illustrated coverage of all the major sights from the Grand Canyon to the haunting beauty of the Colorado Plateau. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, whether you are exploring the ghost towns and historic recreations like Ottoman and Tombstone, or visiting modern cities like Phoenix and Tucson. Plus, you’ll find reliable, practical information on getting around Arizona; whether by bus, plane, train or car. The guide is packed with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife for all budgets, plus photographs and illustrations. It explores the culture and history of the state, covering the native civilisations that have lived there for thousands of years. With all the sites, activities, tours and attractions not to be missed, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is your essential companion to Arizona and the Grand Canyon.




Lonely Planet Southwest USA


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Visitor's Guide to Arizona's Indian Reservations


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ARIZONA'S INDIAN COUNTRY!--Twenty-eight percent of Arizona, the 6th largest of the American states, is INDIAN COUNTRY. Arizona was Indian Country thousands of years before the first Europeans set foot on the North and South American continents, and it is still Indian Country today! Seventeen tribes live on 23 Reservations that encompass a total of over 20 million acres that include some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery on planet Earth. Many of Arizona's most amazing attractions-cultural, geographic, historical and recreational-are in its Indian Country! In fact, Arizona owes much of its fame to several serendipitous circumstances: the great Grand Canyon, its spectacular desert and mountain scenery, its climate, and its Indian nations. This is a historical, economic, social, cultural and recreational guide to the state's Native American people...an amazing story of their survival in the face of incredible odds and their growing importance in Arizona.




Guide to Programs


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Arizona Travel Guide : Chili, Cactus, and Cowboy Steaks * USA eBook


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Journey Through Arizona: Chili, Cactus, and Cowboy Steaks" is more than just a travel book; it is a magical gateway to a state characterized by breathtaking beauty and fascinating diversity. This is where a journey begins that intoxicates the senses, starting with the majestic red rock formations of the Grand Canyon and the deeply hidden secrets of the Kartchner Caverns. With each chapter turned, readers are immersed in a world steeped in the stories of Native Americans—the Navajo, Hopi, and Pueblo. In these pages, the treasures of their rich culture and history are revealed as readers travel to the historic forts, mining towns, and western towns that keep the legends of the Wild West alive. "Journey Through Arizona: Chili, Cactus, and Cowboy Steaks" isn't just a book, it's an adventure that captures the beauty, culture, and diversity of Arizona in all its glory. This book is a key to the mysteries of this unique state and will inspire even the most adventurous travelers to discover the wonders of Arizona. Grab your curiosity and get ready for a trip you'll never forget. Welcome to Arizona!