New Guide to the Planets - Hardcover

Moore, Patrick

 
9780283061455: New Guide to the Planets

Synopsis

This study of the solar system takes into account all the latest findings of radio astronomy, the space programmes of Russia and America and the work that is still being done with optical telescopes. It describes our planetary system in detail and discusses all the latest findings on the planets, as well as looking at the history of their discovery and the famous astronomers whose work is associated with them.

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About the Author

Sir Patrick Moore was the world's best-known astronomer.

He presented the BBC's 'Sky at Night' programme from 1957 and wrote over 60 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. He died in 2012.

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ISBN 10:  200002565X ISBN 13:  9782000025658
Publisher: Macmillan, 1993
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