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An examination of the spectacular end to the life of an ordinary star in our neighbour galaxy which exploded as a supernova in 1987. This was the first supernova to be visible to the eye for 400 years, and it was the nearest star-death to be studied by modern scientific equipment.
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It just doesn't seem possible...
6 April 2010
Format:Hardcover
It doesn't seem possible that a book by a practicing scientist about one of the most important astronomical events of the century could be written so poorly. No doubt that is why this book never went to a PB edition. I was disappointed after the preface. Apparently no one proofed or edited this stinker before it went to press.
Consider this pithy excerpt from the very first page: "I never met a good astronomer who fitted the ivory-tower..."(!)
Here is a typo already on p. 3: " ...Kepler said of the supernova of 1604 that it would being good fortune to publishers..."
Another gem from p. 3: "The supernova received a recognition which is is reckoned to be a distinction of sorts...."
Very succinct.
My, my Mr. Murdin ... you are in dire need of a good editor; or maybe just a ghostwriter.
I end with an impassioned plea to publishers of scientific books everywhere:
For the love of science will you please choose writers based on their writing skills rather than the positions or titles they hold?
Thank you!
A concerned reader.
Consider this pithy excerpt from the very first page: "I never met a good astronomer who fitted the ivory-tower..."(!)
Here is a typo already on p. 3: " ...Kepler said of the supernova of 1604 that it would being good fortune to publishers..."
Another gem from p. 3: "The supernova received a recognition which is is reckoned to be a distinction of sorts...."
Very succinct.
My, my Mr. Murdin ... you are in dire need of a good editor; or maybe just a ghostwriter.
I end with an impassioned plea to publishers of scientific books everywhere:
For the love of science will you please choose writers based on their writing skills rather than the positions or titles they hold?
Thank you!
A concerned reader.
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