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2006 Yearbook of Astronomy
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Product Description
This fully updated 2006 edition features a range of specially commissioned articles by some of the world's top astronomers, an authoritative collection of charts and astronomical data, and a month-by-month guide to everything for the coming year: planets, eclipses, comets, meteors, nebulae and phases of the moon.
'A first-rate curtain raiser for a year that offers a stream of astronomical treats' Observer Science Books of the Year
'The sort of book that beggars the reviewer's powers of expression . . . These charts are masterpieces of clarity and detail . . . Indispensable' Astronomy & Space
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #457611 in Books
- Published on: 2005-11-04
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 304 pages
Editorial Reviews
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"'A first-rate curtain raiser for a year that offers a stream of astronomical treats' Observer Science Books of the Year 'The sort of book that beggars the reviewer's powers of expression... These charts are masterpieces of clarity and detail... Indispensable' Astronomy & Space"
About the Author
Sir Patrick Moore is the world's best-known living astronomer. He has presented the BBC's 'Sky at Night' programme since 1957 and written over 60 books. Recognised by the scientific community as one of the greatest authorities in the field, he was awarded the OBE in 1968. In 2001 he received a Knighthood, won a BAFTA for his services to television and became a member of the celebrated Royal Society. He lives in Selsey, Sussex.
Customer Reviews
A must have for the year's stargazing
The book includes very good sky charts for every month, each one showing at what times of different months the chart applies to. Then, there is a detailed description for each month, explaining what planets are visible, and where to find them. There are a few diagrams explaining how the planets move through the constellations they appear in throughout the year.
There are several articles in the book - some spread throughout the monthly notes, then several more in the second half of the book, which is dedicated to articles by astronomers, historians and the like.
Also, there are tables listing asteroids and comets for year, as well as lunar and solar eclipses.
An excellent handbook, highly valuable to novices and experienced astronomers alike.
