Patrick Moore's Data Book of Astronomy - Softcover

Moore, Patrick; Rees, Robin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107671655 ISBN 13: 9781107671652

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Synopsis

Packed with up-to-date astronomical data about the Solar System, our Galaxy and the wider Universe, this is a one-stop reference for astronomers of all levels. It gives the names, positions, sizes and other key facts of all the planets and their satellites; discusses the Sun in depth, from sunspots to solar eclipses; lists the dates for cometary returns, close-approach asteroids, and significant meteor showers; and includes 88 star charts, with the names, positions, magnitudes and spectra of the stars, along with key data on nebulae and clusters. Full of facts and figures, this is the only book you need to look up data about astronomy. It is destined to become the standard reference for everyone interested in astronomy.

About this title

About the Authors

Patrick Moore CBE, FRS, was a famous astronomer and author. Over his lifetime, he received numerous awards and prizes in recognition of his work, including a CBE in 1988 and knighthood in 2001 'for services to popularization of science and to broadcasting'. A former President of the British Astronomical Association, progressing to honorary Life Vice President, he was the only amateur ever to have held an official post at the International Astronomical Union.

Robin Rees, Minst Phys, CPhys, FRAS, is Director of Canopus Publishing and has produced a number of best-selling astronomy books for a wide variety of imprints, and now also publishes books for the London Stereoscopic Company and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107671655
• ISBN 13: 9781107671652
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 588