Patrick Moore s Astronomy: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself

CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick Moore

ISBN 10: 1473608759 / ISBN 13: 9781473608757

Editore: Hodder & Stoughton General Division, 2016

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Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 200 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 246. . 2015. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Codice articolo V9781473608757

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Titolo: Patrick Moore s Astronomy: A Complete ...

Casa editrice: Hodder & Stoughton General Division

Data di pubblicazione: 2016

Legatura: Brossura

Condizione: New

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Astronomy: A Complete Introduction will ensure you recognize what you are seeing in the night sky. You will investigate the sun, moon, planets comets and stars and learn how to observe them. This comprehensive guide, complete with star charts, will map out the skies and allow you to impress your friends with your knowledge of the sky at night.

Astronomy: A Complete Introduction includes:

Chapter 1: Introducing Astronomy
Chapter 2: The spinning sky
Chapter 3: Sky-watchers
Chapter 4: The astronomer's telescope
Chapter 5: Into space
Chapter 6: The Sun
Chapter 7: The Moon
Chapter 8: The Sun's family
Chapter 9: The inner planets
Chapter 10: The outer planets
Chapter 11: Minor members of the Solar System
Chapter 12: The stars
Chapter 13: Pattern of stars
Chapter 14: Double and variable stars
Chapter 15: The life and times of a star
Chapter 16: The Star-clusters and nebulae
Chapter 17: The depths of the universe
Chapter 18: Into the future - life beyond the Earth

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Sir Patrick Moore's bestselling introduction to astronomy, now fully updated
There is no one better to teach you about astronomy than Sir Patrick Moore. He was the world's best-known astronomer, presented the BBC's 'Sky at Night' programme from 1957 and wrote over 70 books. Recognised by the scientific community as one of the greatest authorities in the field, he was awarded the OBE in 1968. In 2001 he received a Knighthood, won a BAFTA for his services to television and became a member of the celebrated Royal Society.