The Comet Hale-Bopp Book is a fascinating introduction to the recently discovered Comets Hale-Bopp, one of the most-studied and perhaps brightest of the comets. The Comet Hale-Bopp Book tells the story of the comet's discovery, astronomer's reaction to it, and their preparation for its arrival. Written in a lucid, accessible style for the non-technical general reader, The Comet Hale-Bopp Book is a compendium of biographical details and first-person quotes from Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp, (and many others) humanizing the science behind the comet and capturing the "feel" of what could well be the astronomical event of the decade. The Comet Hale-Bopp Book provides charts and tables to locate and observe the comet. The comets Shoemaker-Levy 9 and Hyakutake are also discussed to explain their significance as well. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
From the Publisher
This book fills the long-standing demand for a guidebook for the curious 9th-grader or 90-year old comet enthusiasts. Biographical details and quotes from Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp humanize the science behind the comet and capture the "feel" of what could well be this decade's (or perhaps century's) astronomical event. The book is filled with photos and illustrations and provides charts and tables to locate and observe the comet. Hockey's lucid description covers the comet's discovery, astronomer's reaction to it, and their preparation for its arrival. He also describes other famous comets, such as Comet Halley, Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and Comet Hyakutake. Internationally-recognized, Dr. Hockey is a professional planetary observer and experienced science educator. This book has been selected as main feature of three Science Book Clubs.
See all Editorial Reviews
