Simple Astronomy

Iain Nicolson and Don Pottinger. Foreward By Patrick Moore

ISBN 10: 0171440110 / ISBN 13: 9780171440119

Published by Nelson Editeurs, London, 1973

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Simple Astronomy

Publisher: Nelson Editeurs, London

Publication Date: 1973

Binding: Black Cloth

Illustrator: Don Pottinger

Condition: Near Fine (ABOVE AVERAGE)

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good (AVERAGE)

Signed: Inscribed By Previous Owner

Edition: This is a First Edition.

Book Type: Hard Back

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Synopsis:

This book assumes no previous knowledge on the part of the reader and describes our current view of the universe in easy-to-understand terms. The visible appearance of the sky is followed by a description of the astronomer's instruments and a step-by-step account of the nature and relative scale of the earth and planets, sun, stars, our galaxy and the universe as a whole. Recent results of investigations carried out by space probes are included, together with a description of some of the more esoteric objects currently being observed, while basic principles of space exploration are also covered, together with an account of the past, present and probable future progress in this field.