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by Sir Patrick Moore (Author)

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Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Philip's (11 Mar 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0540087017
ISBN-13: 978-0540087013
Product Dimensions: 22 x 15.6 x 0.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Work your way around the night sky with this illustrated guide to stargazing for the complete newcomer, written in clear, non-technical language. Sir Patrick Moore takes the reader on a guided tour of the stars and constellations seen from the northern hemisphere, using easily recognizable key star groups to 'jump' from one area of the sky to the next. All stars shown on the maps can be seen with the naked eye.

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Sir Patrick Moore has been popularizing astronomy for over 40 years and has written more than 100 books on the subject. He has worked his way into the record books as the presenter of the word's longest running television series - The Sky at Night. In 1967 he was awarded the OBE for his services to astronomy, followed in 1988 by the CBE; then, in 2001, he received a knighthood. A minor planet (No.2602) has been named Moore after him. He is a member of numerous national and international astronomical societies and holds honorary doctorates from a number of British universities. He is based in Selsey, West Sussex.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy, 9 Nov 2008

By	S. Davidson (chester) - See all my reviews

I would definitely recommend this book to a novice astronomer. It explains in simple terms what you're looking at in the sky, and how to find the most infamous star constellations. I discovered a lot of things that I had no idea existed. It even gives advice on what telescope to buy, which is a big help if you're looking to buy a telescope for the first time.

A plain and simple guide to the stars in the sky. A must buy!

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3.0 out of 5 stars A rather brief guide, 24 Jul 2009

By	L. Inskip "goon fan" (Bedford, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book as I wanted a guide to get me started in simple astronomy before I commited to buying a telescope, but for me this book was just too basic.

It contains a good overview of how to start finding your way around the stars and constellations at different times of year, but contains little desciption of what they are. The explanations are easy to understand and very concise, but there is little in the book to inspire or excite. The chapter on buying a telescope is has some good tips, but is not enough for you to make a properly informed descision.

I appreciate this is one of the cheaper books on offer and is not meant to be a full guide to astronomy, but I was hoping for something to get me excited about taking up astronomy. If you are looking for the same, I recommend spending a little extra on a more descriptive book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Stars For Starters, 6 Oct 2009

By	Michael Fickling - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Sir Patrick offers this huge subject in a most easily digestible way. Well worth the low cost ..

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