Teach Yourself Astronomy Third Edition - Softcover

Moore, Sir Patrick

 
9780340968826: Teach Yourself Astronomy Third Edition

Synopsis

Do you want a practical guide to astronomy? Would you like to be able to observe and understand the sky at night?


Teach Yourself Astronomy is a comprehensive and straightforward guide to the 'science of the sky'. Assuming no prior knowledge, this book will ensure you grasp the basics of this fascinating science. You will soon learn how to observe the sun, moon, planets and other bodies such as comets and, with the help of star charts, you will be able to impress with your knowledge of the sky at night.


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About the Author

Sir Patrick Moore is a legendary British astronomer, writer, broadcaster and presenter. He is credited as having done more than any other to raise the profile of astronomy with the British public.



He is a former president of the British Astronomical Association and is the co-founder and former president of the Society for Popular Astronomy.



He has written over 70 books on astronomy, all of which he typed on his 1908 woodstock typewriter.



Since April 1957, he has presented all but one of the Sky at Night.


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9780071550093: Teach Yourself Astronomy Third Edition (McGraw-Hill Edition) (Teach Yourself (McGraw-Hill))

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ISBN 10:  0071550097 ISBN 13:  9780071550093
Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2008
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