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by Sir Patrick Moore (Author), Chris Lintott (Author, Editor)
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  • Paperback: 216 pages
  • Publisher: Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 Feb 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0715629697
  • ISBN-13: 978-0715629697
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.6 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 81,524 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Astronomy for GCSE" has guided many students through the astronomical material in the National Curriculum since it was first published in 1990. It is now reissued in a second, updated edition, incorporating new chapters on cosmology, non-optical observing and spectrosopy, to take account of the latest modifications to the GCSE syllabus. The questions at the end of each chapter and recommended practical work have both been modified to fit in with the modern style of examination, and the text has been updated to take account of missions such as Magellan and Galileo, results from the Hubble Space Telescope, and the many other exciting developments of the last ten years. Several new NASA photographs are included.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent and informative Guide to GCSE Astronomy!, 15 Mar 2001
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When I first started to read this book I found that the style of writing was excellent. All of the text explained clearly what was going on. The harder mathematics involved was even more clearly explained. The diagrams which accompany most explanations were clear and easy to understand. Overall, this is an excellent introduction to general astronomy and, indeed, GCSE Astronomy. Once again I will thank the authors for producing such a splendid and informative book!
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Moore and Lintotts GCSE Astronomy - A High Recommendation, 4 Oct 2002
As a teacher of science and maths with students ranging in age from 13 to 84, if there's anything I've learned about selecting textbooks, it's this: it is very, very rare that a text comes along that not only presents its subject matter with clarity and wit, but actively engages the imagination and inspires the mind. Moore and Lintott's GCSE Astronomy is just such a text.

The narrative style is friendly, conversational, and inviting; sometimes delightfully playful. The material is extremely accessible without compromising information content or attention to detail. The authors assume no previous experience with astronomy, but avoid the all-too-common errors of tragic over-simplification or stuffy condescension. And, perhaps most importantly of all, it's the kind of book to which one returns, long after one's studies are complete, because it's interesting, it's alive, and it's just so darn fun to read.

I recommend it unreservedly to students, teachers, and anyone who has an ounce curiosity about the world around them.

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Astronomy for GCSE by Patrick Moore, 9 Sep 2002
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I teach GCSE Astronomy and am disappointed to find so little choice by the way of textbooks. It is great then, that Patrick Moore has written one and by and large it is useful as a teaching tool but I would not buy it for my students as I find there are several problems with it. Though this book covers all the GCSE topics thoroughly, it is a matter of opinion whether you like Patrick Moores style of writing. The book is quite dull and colourless and the prose a little protracted with no clear sections, making it difficult to find a reference point within a chapter. GCSE age students find this textbook very difficult to use and I am not the only teacher of Astronomy to think so. However, it is the only textbook I have found so far that is written for GCSE Astronomy and I am grateful that Patrick Moore appreciated the need for it and is supporting this excellent course.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good astronomy book
I bought this book to help my son with his GCSE revision. There are very few books out there on GCSE level astronomy (only one exam board offers it I think), however this is an... Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars A disappointing book for beginners
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3.0 out of 5 stars Fair introduction to astronomy
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