Is this the right book for me? Patrick Moores Astronomy will ensure you recognize what you are seeing in the night sky. You will investigate the sun moon planets comets & stars & learn how to observe them. This comprehensive guide complete with star charts will map out the skies & allow you to impress your friends with your knowledge of the sky at night. Patrick Moores Astronomy
Includes:: Chapter 1: Introducing Astronomy Chapter 2: The spinning sky Chapter 3: Sky-watchers Chapter 4: The astronomers telescope Chapter 5: Into space Chapter 6: The Sun Chapter 7: The Moon Chapter 8: The Suns family Chapter 9: The inner planets Chapter 10: The outer planets Chapter 11: Minor members of the Solar System Chapter 12: The stars Chapter 13: Pattern of stars Chapter 14: Double & variable stars Chapter 15: The life & times of a star Chapter 16: The Star-clusters & nebulae Chapter 17: The depths of the universe Chapter 18: Into the future
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Features: Not got much time? One five & ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. Author insights Lots of instant help with common problems & quick tips for success based on the authors many years of experience. Test yourself Tests in the book & online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of astronomy. Five things to remember Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. Try this Innovative exercises illustrate what youve learnt & how to use it.