Patrick Moore fut un astronome amateur anglais, le plus célèbre promoteur de l'astronomie en Grande-Bretagne. Par ses nombreux écrits et ses apparitions publiques à la télévision et à la radio, il a joué un rôle clé dans l'élévation du profil de l'astronomie auprès du public britannique. Son œuvre a suscité un intérêt général accru pour l'étude du cosmos.
Featuring comprehensive charts for both northern and southern hemispheres, this guide enhances the understanding of the night sky as viewed through binoculars. It provides detailed maps of constellations and seasonal observations, alongside practical tips for eclipse watching. The inclusion of planetary data up to 2010, along with 34 halftones and various graphs and diagrams, makes it a valuable resource for both amateur astronomers and enthusiasts looking to deepen their stargazing experience.
Britain's best known astronomer explains everything you need to know about the
universe visible to the naked eye. Using charts and illustrations, he
describes the night sky month by month, and looks at the Sun, the Moon,
planets, comets and other celestial phenomena. schovat popis
Eyes on the Universe is an illustrated history of the telescope, beginning with pre-telescopic observatories and the refractors of Galileo, Lippershey and Digges, and ending with the most modern instruments including - of course - the Hubble Space Telescope. Written by Dr Patrick Moore CBE, to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the world's longest-running television programme, the BBC's The Sky at Night, the book takes an enthusiastic look at the development of astronomical telescopes. It provides its readers with a fascinating overview of the way astronomical telescopes have evolved with technology during the past 450 years. Amateur and professional astronomers alike will find this book both entertaining and instructive.
Featuring personal anecdotes and insights from key events in 20th-century astronomy, the book offers a unique perspective on historical reports and contemporary thoughts in the field. It highlights notable figures in astronomy, delves into puzzling phenomena, and shares entertaining stories about the eccentricities of space exploration. Topics range from the mystery of disappearing planets to UFO sightings, making it a fascinating read for both enthusiasts and casual readers alike.
Unlike in the past, many of today's inexpensive mail-order catalog telescopes provide excellent value and are proving to be useful instruments. Astronomy with a Mail-Order Telescope provides useful information on some of the available models, along with detailed and essential hints and tips about what to look for when buying. The second part of the book describes how best to use the telescope, which celestial objects to observe (with full-page star charts to help find them), what you can expect to see, and how to take (and even computer enhance) astronomical photographs.
An astronomy book for the young and curious. Patrick Moore takes his reader on a journey through the planets, explaining the facts with great clarity and enthusiam.
Who knows what Brian May was thinking when he wrote "We Will Rock You" for Queen? As a lifelong astrophysics aficionado, he may have been thinking about the origins of the universe. He's certainly been thinking about it lately. May, a freshly minted astrophysics Ph.D., joins forces with legendary astronomer Patrick Moore and astrophysicist Chris Lintott in Bang! to consider the history of the universe from the Big Bang to Heat Death.Space, time, and matter were birthed 13.7 billion years ago and will continue on longer than we are able to comprehend. Infinitesimally small at first, the Universe is immense and ever expanding. Bang! explains how it all started, takes you on a tour of what is known about the evolution of the Universe, and posits how the end of time will come about.This fascinating book includes photographs, short biographies of key figures, an at-a-glance timeline, a glossary of terms, and suggested resources for further exploration.Based on the work of history's most brilliant scientific minds, this amazing story features clear, straightforward discussions of the most perplexing and compelling aspects of existence -- from the formation of stars, planets, and other galactic bodies to black holes, quasars, anti-matter, and dark matter to the emergence of life and the possibility that it could exist elsewhere.Pick up a copy of Bang! It will, it will rock you.
Aimed at beginners, this book offers a balanced approach to astronomy for those starting from scratch, without prior knowledge. It focuses on practical guidance using affordable equipment, making it accessible for novices. The author shares personal experiences and mistakes made during his early observations, providing valuable lessons to help readers avoid common pitfalls. This relatable perspective aims to inspire confidence in new astronomers, encouraging them to explore the night sky with curiosity and enthusiasm.
Almost every serious amateur astronomer knows the benefit of having a fixed observatory of some sort - it saves a vast amount of time and effort during every observing session - and this book provides the necessary help. More Small Astronomical Observatories details the methods and techniques employed by non-professional astronomers from all over the world, providing a wonderful resource for anyone wishing to build a small observatory of almost any kind. It's a fun read, too.
In a characteristically off-beat approach, Patrick Moores Millennium Yearbook celebrateswell, the wrong millennium. Articles on Bodes observations, King Alfreds chronological work, reviews of a new Star Catalogue by Al-Sufi and the latest edition of Ptolemys Almagast complement a review of modern astronomical equipment.
