He is a former president of the british astronomica. He was a teacher in woking and at holmewood house school in langton green from 1945 to 1953. They explain the sights, what they are, and how they fit into the astronomical zoo. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. The patrick moore practical astronomy series springerlink.
A very sound copy of this 224 page book by patrick moore. The diverse offerings of the night sky nebulae, galaxies, constellations, clusters, comets, asteroids, double stars, variable stars, meteor storms, supernovae, planets and moons are all here, neatly organised, catalogued and enumerated. Patrick moores data book of astronomy by patrick moore. The observers book of astronomy by patrick moore 1973.
A window in the sky 1979 english 3 75 adrian berry. The history of cosmology focuses on the advances that. Ex boots lending library, with outline of shield label on upper board. He has written eight major astronomy books for springer. Over his lifetime, he received numerous awards and prizes in recognition of his work, including a cbe in 1988 and knighthood in 2001 for services to popularization of science and to broadcasting. Browse books in the the patrick moore practical astronomy. Written in an engaging and accessible format, astronomica is an invaluable reference book. Small astronomical observatories patrick moore springer. The cosmic tourist the latest book from may, moore, lintott order. This new edition of his classic text makes it easy to see why sir patrick moore was. Contents, including all plates and maps in very good clean condition. Patrick moores practical astronomy series issn 16177185 isbn.
The intelligent universe 1983 english 242 242 brian cox, jeff forshaw. Man this book is heavy, but truly beautiful to look at,read, and enjoy. Sir patrick moore is a legendary british astronomer, writer, broadcaster, and presenter. Sir alfred patrick caldwellmoore, cbe, hon frs, fras, known as patrick moore, was an english amateur astronomer, who is the most well known english promoter of astronomy. We take multiple accurate pictures of every item listed. Sir patrick moore, patrick alfred caldwellmoore, british amateur astronomer, author, and television personality born march 4, 1923, pinner, middlesex, eng. In the july 2010 issue of astronomy now we featured my life with the woodstock, by sir patrick moore himself, who estimates that including different editions and reprints in all languages, he probably has over one thousand books to his name.
Building and using an astronomical observatory 0850598087 book cover. In 1995 watson became astronomer in charge of the australian astronomical observatory, but is best known for his work with science outreach, for which he has written many books, as well as musical and choral works. Foreword patrick moore has inspired generations of astronomers. With the 2016 yearbook of astronomy, his friend and longtime coeditor dr john mason continues sir patricks legacy. After the war, moore rejected a grant to study at the university of cambridge, citing a wish to stand on my own two feet. Patrick moores data book of astronomy packedwithuptodateastronomicaldataaboutthe solar system, our galaxyandthewider universe, this is a onestop reference for. See all books authored by patrick moore, including the astronomy encyclopedia, and bang the complete history of the universe, and more on. Buy a cheap copy of astronomica book by patrick moore. After a brief overview of the development of spectroscopes and an introduction to the theory of stellar spectra, the book goes on to examine the various types of. Sir patrick moore british amateur astronomer, author. This series of books is written for serious newcomers to amateur astronomy, for undergraduate students who are studying astronomy but not as a first subject and for interested general readers who want to.
Mobberley born 1958 is a british amateur astronomer, author, and former electronics. A complete introduction is a comprehensive guide to understanding what is happening in the night sky written with infectious enthusiasm by the late sir patrick moore and updated by percy seymour, you will investigate the sun, the moon, the planets, comets and stars and learn how to observe them. Astronomical spectroscopy for amateurs patrick moores. As the presenter of the sky at night on bbc television for over 50 years, he was honoured with an obe in 1968 and a cbe in 1988. Patrick moore cbe, frs, was a famous astronomer and author. Binocular astronomy the patrick moore practical astronomy. Patrick moores astronomy by patrick moore overdrive. Fourth of five boys novels set on mars featuring maurice gray.
Patrick moore books list of books by author patrick moore. Patrick moores data book of astronomy patrick moore. Its a large, heavy but spectacular book with a foreword by sir patrick moore, and im certainly impressed with it. On top of his many nationwide radio slots with the abc. More small astronomical observatories by patrick moore. Moore updated his book in a second edition in 2005, giving astronomical events through 2010, but a more current version has been desperately lacking. Buy astronomica by sir patrick moore, fred watson online at alibris. His first book, guide to the moon later retitled patrick moore on the moon, was published in 1953. Frederick garnett fred watson am born 14 december 1944 is an englishborn astronomer and popular scientist in australia. Astronomica by sir patrick moore, fred watson alibris. Choosing and using astronomical filters the patrick moore practical astronomy series.
Astronomica combines the knowledge of astronomy experts with the very latest images to present an indepth look at the universe and the celestial bodies that abound in the intriguing realm of the night sky. I received an initial exposure to astronomical data analysis in the cosmos. Wed like to create the ultimate patrick moore bibliography and need your help in listing every single book that sir patrick. Astronomy without a telescope by patrick moore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Until his death in 2012, worldrenowned astronomer and broadcaster sir patrick moore edited this indispensable guide to the wonders of the night sky for fiftytwo consecutive years. It is a solid brick of a book densely and meticulously constructed of myriad facts concerning everything in our solar system and beyond.
He is a former president of the british astronomical association and is the cofounder and former president of the society for popular astronomy. What i have done, or tried to do, is to strike a happy mean. Packed with uptodate astronomical data about the solar system, our galaxy and the wider universe, this is a onestop reference for astronomers of all levels. Patrick moore on the moon 2001 english 240 240 jim bell. The last part of the book is an observational guide to 100 deep sky objects that benefit from the use of filters all personally observed by the author with notes on the filters used or potentially of use in their observation and imaging. Author division patrick moore is composed of at least 4 distinct authors, divided by their works. In small astronomical observatories, patrick moore has collected descriptions of amateur and small professional observatories currently in use. Astronomica fred watson galaxies,planets, stars,charts. Buy the amateur astronomer patrick moores practical astronomy series 12 by moore, patrick isbn. Astronomica by sir patrick moore and fred watson overview astronomica combines the knowledge of astronomy experts with the very latest images to present an indepth look at the universe and the celestial bodies that abound in the intriguing realm of the night sky.
There were several contributors to this book, including francis french and myself, and though the emphasis of the book is on astronomy, it does include quite a lot about manned and unmanned space flight. This book, the observers year, 366 nights of the universe w as, he said. Everything that can happen does happen 2011 english 243 243 nicolas. See all books authored by patrick moore, including the astronomy encyclopedia. Patrick moore s data book of astronomy edited by patrick moore and robin rees frontmatter more information. Patrick moore author sir patrick moore is a legendary british astronomer, writer, broadcaster and presenter. Astronomical spectroscopy for amateurs is a complete guide for amateur astronomers who are looking for a new challenge. There are comprehensive profils of each of the planets in our solar. In 1944, he returned to england, and was posted as the navigator of a vickers wellington bomber in cumbria. The observers book of astronomy by patrick moore edition. There are comprehensive profils of each of the planets in our solar system, the dwarf planets, the major stars, and other astronomical bodies. He wrote his first book, guide to the moon later retitled patrick moore on the moon in 1952 and it was published a year later.
My good friend dave recently gave me a very large and heavy hardback astronomy book titled astronomica. Moore wrote numerous books on the subject, as well as make public, television and radio appearances, over the course of his long life. Sir patrick moore astronomer, tv presenter and author h2g2. Astronomica by watson, fred and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. This book has been aimed at the needs of the beginner who knows nothing whatsoever. Patrick moores data book of astronomy is a successor to both the guinness book of records in astronomy and the astronomy data book and, as such, it has amassed a staggering amount of information amidst its nearly 600 pages.
Choosing and using astronomical filters the patrick moore. Packed with uptodate astronomical data about the solar system, our galaxy and the wider universe, this is a onestop reference. Amateur and professional designs and constructions. Uk astronomer, scientific journalist, composer and writer patrick alfred caldwellmoore 19232012, a fellow of the royal astronomical society from 1945, was bestknown over more than half a century for his work as a popular television. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damagedripped. This third edition includes sir patricks original text but revises its timesensitive material and adds all of the points of interest that change from year to year, such as eclipses, occultations. The guiness book of astronomy 1995 english 239 239 patrick moore. Throughout his distinguished career, patrick moore without a doubt did more to raise the profile of astronomy among the british public than any other figure in the scientific world. He is credited as having done more than any other to raise the profile of astronomy with the british public.
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