Beautifully-produced, well-researched and entertaining pocket history of the hugely popular science of astronomy, by the world's best-known astronomer. Incorporates all the latest discoveries and developments and - for the time being at least - will provide the most up-to-date introduction to the subject.

About The Author

Sir Patrick Moore - OBE, FRS, has won a BAFTA Award for the longest-running TV series with the same presenter - The Sky at Night. He is a prolific amateur observer and eclipse chaser, was involved with mapping the Moon for the Apollo missions and was a main commentator on the BBC's television transmissions of these. He is the author of hundreds of books on astronomy and allied subjects. He celebrated his 80th birthday in 2003, when his autobiography, 80 Not Out, was published.

ISBN: 1-904332412 EAN: 139781904332411 Hardcover 128 pages | 2 colour Portrait 184 x 114mm (7 1/4" x 4 1/2") Retail Price: $11.95 + shipping
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