Patrick Moore's Astronomy

CBE; DSc; FRAS; Sir Patrick Moore

ISBN 10: 1908571160 ISBN 13: 9781908571168

Publisher: Redbush Entertainment Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

Who better than Sir Patrick Moore to introduce us to the fascinating world of astronomy? As the presenter for well over 50 years of The Sky at Night, he has become synonymous with this area of science. This recording, now available on 2 CDs, was recorded in the mid nineties and is a beginners guide to our solar system. In a wide ranging talk, he touches on the many ancient beliefs and myths that once existed about the planets, and also gives us tips on how we, the listener, can begin to observe the skies above our head. Above all it is a record of a great man many of us have grown up to admire. As those who saw Brian Cox and Brian May on the 700th edition of The Sky at Night can attest, he is held in very high regard.

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Book Description

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.

About the Author

Sir Patrick Moore was 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 was a former president of the British Astronomical Association and the co-founder and former president of the Society for Popular Astronomy. He wrote over 70 books on astronomy, all of which he typed on his 1908 Woodstock typewriter. He presented all but one episode of The Sky at Night since it began in April 1957.

Dr Percy Seymour did his PhD at The University of Manchester, on the large scale structure of the galactic magnetic field. Subsequent to that he was Senior Lecturer at the Royal Observatory, Greenwhich, and then Principal Lecturer in Astronomy at Plymouth University. He has also taught for the Open University and the University of the Third Age. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a Member of the Institute of Physics, and has also been a Member of two special commissions of the International Astronomical Union - on The Interestellar Medium, and Astronomy Education. He has published over 15 academic and scientific journal articles on Astronomy. His books on astronomy, most recently Dark Matters, have been published in English and German.

Edition details

• Publisher: Redbush Entertainment Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908571160
• ISBN 13: 9781908571168
• Binding: Audio CD
• Number of pages: 1