Yearbook of Astronomy: 2005

Moore, CBE, DSc, FRAS, Sir Patrick

ISBN 10: 1405041714 / ISBN 13: 9781405041713

Verlag: Macmillan, 2004

Beschreibung

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CHL1482198

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Yearbook of Astronomy: 2005
• Verlag: Macmillan
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2004
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1405041714
• ISBN-13: 9781405041713
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: Used; Very Good

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Inhaltsangabe

This 2005 edition features an extensive range of specially commissioned articles by some of the world's top astronomers, an authoritative collection of charts and astronomical data, and a month-by-month guide to everything the stargazer can expect to see in the coming year: planets, eclipses, comets, meteors, nebulae and phases of the moon.

'Patrick Moore's Yearbook of Astronomy returns once again to the shelves this year, masterfully pushing aside all other books in its genre. Its resources provide an endless amount of celestial entertainment, casting light on the hidden wonders of the night sky' Astronomy & Space

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

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.