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Fireside Astronomy CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick Moore

Fireside Astronomy By CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick Moore

Fireside Astronomy by CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick Moore

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Summary

Designed for the amateur astronomy enthusiast, this study of the history of astronomy contains numerous anecdotes by the astronomer and television presenter Patrick Moore. The volume also charts recent developments, such as the Hubble telescope, Halley's Comet and recent space missions.

Fireside Astronomy Summary

Fireside Astronomy: An Anecdotal Tour Through the History and Lore of Astronomy by CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick Moore

Astronomer and television presenter Patrick Moore walks through the realms of space in his own style. With its 107 episodes and anecdotes, it has been designed as a companion for the enthusiast on any clear or even cloudy night. It includes the most recent developments, discoveries and missions - from the Hubble Telescope to Halley's Comet.

Table of Contents

Partial table of contents: A Recipe from Copernicus. The Strangest Planet. The Guzman Prize. The Hubble Telescope: Failure or Success?. Planets of Other Stars. Brown Dwarfs. Sunquakes. Danger from Chiron. Green Stars. The Oldest Star Map. X-Rays from the Moon. Insects on the Moon. The Doomed Satellite. Martian Mud. The Mousetrap that Squeaked. A Bolt from Midas?. The Youngest Star. A Tale of Two Fires. A Swarm of Icy Planets. Make Your Own Comet!. The Giant Sun. The Faintest Galaxy. The White Spot on Saturn. Astronomers Versus Squirrels. Do You Want to Buy a Star?. The Strange Case of Zibal. Exploding Star. The Black Widow. What Is a Snu?. Flying for Halley. Sudden Death. The Two-Faced Moon. Space Debris. Worlds of Curious Shapes. Onward to Pluto. What Does One Believe?. How to Welcome an Alien. Index.

Additional information

GOR002079140
9780471931645
0471931640
Fireside Astronomy: An Anecdotal Tour Through the History and Lore of Astronomy by CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick Moore
CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick Moore
Used - Very Good
Hardback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
19920227
224
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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