Fireside Astronomy: An Anecdotal Tour Through the History and Lore of Astronomy

by Patrick Moore

Hardcover, 1992

Status

Available

Call number

QB43 .M66

Genres

Publication

Wiley (1992), Edition: 1, 212 pages

Description

Extraordinary facts and episodes pertaining to astronomy are explained. Offers over 100 informative and entertaining essays, each one with an anecdotal nature. Includes the most recent developments, discoveries and missions--from the Hubble Space Telescope to the Halley's Comet fly-by. Where is the Sea of Serenity? When is a star not a star? How should you greet an alien? The answers to these questions and many more can be found inside.

Subjects

Astronomy

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

212 p.

ISBN

0471931640 / 9780471931645

Barcode

832

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