1991 Yearbook of Astronomy

Patrick Moore (editor) David Allen, A. P. Fairall, Allan Chapman, Barry Welsh, Paul Murdin, John Isles, Harold Ridley

ISBN 10: 0283060336 / ISBN 13: 9780283060335

Published by Sidgwick and Jackson, London, 1990

About this Item

Some very minor shelfwera to the corners, otherwise fine. 208 pages including the index. This twenty-ninth editiob of the Yearbook contains the usual variety of articles by major contributors from the international community of astronomers - including experts from Australia, California and Cape Town. There is a major article on recent novae by one of the world's leading amateur observers of variable stars; an historical article; and Austin's Comet also features on the list. As always, this universally esteemed guide includes the invaluable star charts for both northern and southern hemisphere observers, backed up by useful information lists on planets, phases of the moon, comets, meteors, eclipses, nebulae, variable stars, Mira stars and double stars. The seven articles are: The Supernova that Won't Go away by David Allen; The Biggest Structures in the Universe by A. P. Fairall; Jeremiah Horrocks and the Transit of Venus by Allan Chapman; The ROSAT Mission by Barry Welsh; The Stars of Intergalactic Space by Paul Murdin; Recent Novae by John Isles; Austin's Comet by Harold Ridley. Size: 8" x 5 1/2".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 1991 Yearbook of Astronomy
• Publisher: Sidgwick and Jackson, London
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0283060336
• ISBN 13: 9780283060335
• Binding: Large Soft Cover
• Edition: First.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

The 29th edition of Patrick Moore's guide to the stars includes the usual star charts and data for both hemispheres, as well as articles by prestigious contributors on "The Stars of Intergalactic Space", "The Supernova that Won't Go Away", "The ROSAT Mission", "Jeremiah Horrocks and the Transit of Venus", "Recent Novae", "The Biggest Structures in the Universe" and "Austin's Comet", which recently appeared in our skies.