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Moore, Patrick; North, Chris

 
9781849903462: The Sky at Night: Answers to Questions from Across the Universe
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ISBN 10 : 1849903468 ISBN 13 : 9781849903462
Editeur : BBC Books, 2012

Synopsis

Questions about the moon, the solar system, space travel, other planets, and more, answered by a popular astronomer

Celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Sky at Night, this book collects and answers questions sent in by viewers. With sections on the solar system, the bizarre and unexplained, space missions, and more, this is an exciting journey into space for the novice astronomer and the lifelong stargazer alike. Discover how scientists work out the gravity of planets, what the 'Great Attractor' is and the basic principles of space navigation. Learn how to start observing the sky, what event inspired Patrick to take up astronomy, and just how many of his cats are named after celestial bodies. From comets to black holes and Orion to eclipses, The Sky at Night is the ultimate introduction to the wonders and mysteries of the universe.

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À propos des auteurs

Patrick Moore is a former president of the British Astronomical Association, cofounder and former president of the Society for Popular Astronomy, and the author of more than 70 astronomy books, including Cambridge Guide to Stars and Planets, Oxford Astronomy Encyclopedia, and Space: The First 50 Years. Chris North is an academic researcher, a cohost of The Sky at Night, and has worked on the Planck Satellite and the Herschel Space Observatory.

Patrick Moore is a former president of the British Astronomical Association, cofounder and former president of the Society for Popular Astronomy, and the author of more than 70 astronomy books, including Cambridge Guide to Stars and Planets, Oxford Astronomy Encyclopedia, and Space: The First 50 Years. Chris North is an academic researcher, a cohost of The Sky at Night, and has worked on the Planck Satellite and the Herschel Space Observatory.

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Éditeur
BBC Books
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1849903468
ISBN 13 
9781849903462
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
480
Coordonnées du fabricant
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