Patrick Moore on the Moon [Paperback]

Patrick Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1844035360 | ISBN-13: 978-1844035366

Sir Patrick Moore is the undisputed expert on the stars and planets. His first "Guide to the Moon" was published more than fifty years ago, and reprinted many times; amid all the excitement of inter-planetary exploration and the rush to journey into space, Sir Patrick has never lost his fascination with our nearest heavenly body. This book explores his intimate knowledge of the Moon's surface structure, its origins, its place in the general scheme of the Universe and its close relationship with Earth. What was once remote and mysterious is now almost conquered territory, our knowledge extended immeasurably by the Apollo missions and more recently lunar probes. Yet the questions remain. Is there evidence to show there was once life on the Moon? Is there life there now? What does the Moon tell us about the beginning of life, or the end of life even, on Earth? In his new book, Sir Patrick reviews our present knowledge of the Moon in the lucid and lively manner he has made all his own.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

"When I began studying the moon, in the 1930s... space travel was officially dismissed as science fiction," says British astronomical fixture Moore, who has been host of BBC TV's The Sky at Night for 40-plus years, is a fellow and former president of the Royal Astronomical Association and is the author of Guide to the Moon, first published 50 years ago. Moore clearly and cheerfully expounds on the moon's origins, features, atmosphere, structure, eclipses, human visitors and relationship to the earth, as well as lunar myth and study across the ages. Illus.

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About the Author

Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS, Britain's best known astronomer, has over 50 years attracted and held a vast audience through his books and television appearances. He has presented every edition of The Sky at Night since it was first broadcast in April 1957, a world record for television, and to universal acclaim won a Lifetime Achievement Award for his services to television at the 2001 BAFTA Awards, presented to him by the astronaut Buzz Aldrin. He is a Fellow and Past President of the Royal Astronomical Society, was awarded the CBE in 1988 and his knighthood in 2000. An enthusiastic communicator, he has done more to popularise the study of astronomy than any other writer of his or subsequent generations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Cassell (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844035360
• ISBN-13: 978-1844035366
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,064,076 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Patrick Moore On The Moon, October 2, 2004

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This review is from: Patrick Moore on the Moon (Hardcover)

From the moment that you start reading this book, you will realise the passion that Patrick Moore has for the Moon. In this book he reviews the early folklore and superstitions that early man had for the Moon, these are from around the world and make fascinating reading. Then he brings the reader up to date with all the latest knowledge gained from automatic probes and the apollo Moon landings. This is Patrick Moores writing at its very best and is a must have book for all astronomers and enthusiasts of all ages.