Teach Yourself Astronomy (Paperback)

by Sir Patrick Moore (Author)

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Review
"Patrick Moore is the leading presenter and educator in astronomy of our age - this little book is all one needs to enjoy and learn something of this endlessly fascinating subject." -- Paul Murdin, Editor-in-Chief Macmillan/IOP Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics

...oriented towards amateur astronomers...unlike some other data books, this volume contains considerable explanatory material...Recommended. -- Choice Magazine, May 2001

Patrick Moore is the leading presenter and educator in astronomy of our age-this little book is all one needs to enjoy and learn something of this endlessly fascinating subject.
-Paul Murdin, Editor-in-Chief Macmillan/IOP Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics

This book fills a niche in which the reader is presented with detailed astronomical data and concise explanations, all at an accessible level … it is an excellent resource, and probably will be the first book I shall reach for when wanting an initial quick reference.
-Gordon Bosch, MNASSA, Vol. 60, Nos. 1 and 2
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This book fills a niche in which the reader is presented with detailed astronomical data and concise explanations, all at an accessible level … it is an excellent resource, and probably will be the first book I shall reach for when wanting an initial quick reference.
-Gordon Bosch, MNASSA, Vol. 60, Nos. 1 and 2
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This book not only contains current data collected by spacecraft but also gives a lot of information seldom cited in scientific literature on the Moon and the Sun, the planets and stars, our Galaxy and numerous other galaxies. It also reveals the latest scientific discoveries about black holes, quasars, and the origin of the Universe … One of the main characteristics of this book is the extensive range of problems discussed-from the smallest particles and minor planets to the infinite Universe! Even the most complicated questions are discussed briefly and clearly.
-E.B. Kostyakova and G.A. Leikin, Astronomical and Astrophysical Transactions

This book not only contains current data collected by spacecraft but also gives a lot of information seldom cited in scientific literature on the Moon and the Sun, the planets and stars, our Galaxy and numerous other galaxies. It also reveals the latest scientific discoveries about black holes, quasars, and the origin of the Universe … One of the main characteristics of this book is the extensive range of problems discussed-from the smallest particles and minor planets to the infinite Universe! Even the most complicated questions are discussed briefly and clearly.
-E.B. Kostyakova and G.A. Leikin, Astronomical and Astrophysical Transactions

This reference book will be welcomed by all astronomers from beginners to experienced observers.
-ASLIB Book Guide

We have here a veritable base of information which should find itself on every astonomer's shelves and, above all, in every amateur club.
-L'Astronomie

We have here a veritable base of information which should find itself on every astonomers shelves and, above all, in every amateur club.
-LAstronomie

… a substantial piece of writing.
-The Observatory

… a substantial piece of writing.
-The Observatory --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description

Learn about the cosmos from your armchair

Sir Patrick Moore, who has presented the BBC’s “The Sky at Night” since 1957 and has won numerous awards for his work, guides you through the major breakthroughs in astronomy over the last five years.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844239038
• ISBN-13: 978-0844239033
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,028,823 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Beginning Book on Astronomy, April 7, 1998

By	Kim Christensen (Moses Lake WA USA) - See all my reviews

Patrick Moore outlines basic principles of Astronomy
in this edition of the 'Teach Yourself' series.

Moore, an English astronomer effectively teaches the beginner how to look at the stars.
While astronomy is often associated with complex mathematics,
Moore almost completely avoids the mathematical aspects
of astronomy and simply teaches the reader how to look at the stars,
identify constellations; buy, make and use a telescope.

A great book for the beginner, Moore's bias towards accomplishments of English
Astronomers and a hint of animosity towards American accomplishments
seems to indicate that his target reading audience is of British nationality
and does take a little something away from this otherwise great book.