Fireside Astronomy: An Anecdotal Tour Through the History and Lore of Astronomy [Hardcover]

Patrick Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 11, 1992

Extraordinary facts and episodes pertaining to astronomy are explained. Offers over 100 informative and entertaining essays, each one with an anecdotal nature. Includes the most recent developments, discoveries and missions--from the Hubble Space Telescope to the Halley's Comet fly-by. Where is the Sea of Serenity? When is a star not a star? How should you greet an alien? The answers to these questions and many more can be found inside.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Moore is best known in North America as a prolific author of books on astronomical topics such as Astronomers' Stars ( LJ 7/89). This book, like Patrick Moore's Armchair Astronomy (Norton, 1984), a previous work in the same genre, offers well-crafted, sometimes humorous, and always fascinating snippets on a potpourri of topics ranging from the oldest star map to the geysers of Triton. The essays are quite understandable and great reading for the astronomy buff. Alas, such books, unless heavily publicized, do not always attract the readership they deserve. Recommended for larger public libraries.
- Joseph Hannibal, Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (May 11, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471931640
• ISBN-13: 978-0471931645
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,300,460 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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