The Observer's Year: 366 Nights in the Universe (Practical Astronomy S.)

CBE DSc FRAS Sir Patrick Moore

ISBN 10: 3540761470 / ISBN 13: 9783540761471

Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K 01/08/1997, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Observer's Year: 366 Nights in the Universe (Practical Astronomy S.)
• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K 01/08/1997
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540761470
• ISBN 13: 9783540761471
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The Observer's Year is likely to become a classic for years to come. It will not "date" and will appeal to amateur astronomers almost regardless of their experience. There are 365 nights in every year (366 in a leap year!) and from the amateur astronomer's point of view, no two are alike. That is why Patrick Moore has written this unique book to highlight special objects of interest on every night of the year. He talks about the history of the constellations, double stars, nebulae, the moon, planets, even the asteroids. Beginning January 1st, he works through the year night by night.........

From the Back Cover

Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series

 

THE OBSERVER’S YEAR SECOND EDITION

 

There are 365 nights in every year (366 in a leap year!) and from an amateur astronomer’s point of view, no two are alike.

And that is why Sir Patrick Moore – the world’s most widely known and respected TV broadcaster and writer on astronomy – has produced this unique book to highlight special objects of interest on each and every night of the year. Using easy-to-follow star maps, he talks about the science and history of stars, double stars, galaxies, nebulae, the Moon, planets, constellations and even asteroids.

This second edition has been fully updated for astronomical events through until the year 2010.

What they said about the first edition

NEW SCIENTIST
"...beautifully written and bubbles with enthusiasm."

ASTRONOMY & SPACE

"Well, Patrick Moore has done it again. What an excellent book this is."