The Observer's Year: 366 Nights in the Universe (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) - Softcover

Moore, Patrick

9783540761471: The Observer's Year: 366 Nights in the Universe (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3540761470 ISBN 13: 9783540761471

Publisher: Springer, 1998

The Observer's Year is likely to become a classic for years to come. It will not "date" and will appeal to amateur astronomers almost regardless of their experience. There are 365 nights in every year (366 in a leap year!) and from the amateur astronomer's point of view, no two are alike. That is why Patrick Moore has written this unique book to highlight special objects of interest on every night of the year. He talks about the history of the constellations, double stars, nebulae, the moon, planets, even the asteroids. Beginning January 1st, he works through the year night by night.........

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From the Back Cover:

Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series

THE OBSERVER’S YEAR SECOND EDITION

There are 365 nights in every year (366 in a leap year!) and from an amateur astronomer’s point of view, no two are alike.

And that is why Sir Patrick Moore – the world’s most widely known and respected TV broadcaster and writer on astronomy – has produced this unique book to highlight special objects of interest on each and every night of the year. Using easy-to-follow star maps, he talks about the science and history of stars, double stars, galaxies, nebulae, the Moon, planets, constellations and even asteroids.

This second edition has been fully updated for astronomical events through until the year 2010.

What they said about the first edition

NEW SCIENTIST
"...beautifully written and bubbles with enthusiasm."

ASTRONOMY & SPACE

"Well, Patrick Moore has done it again. What an excellent book this is."

About the Author:

by Patrick Moore with a foreword by Sir Arnold Wolfendale, FRS

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