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Philip's Atlas of the Universe [Hardcover]

Sir Patrick Moore
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  • Hardcover: 316 pages
  • Publisher: Philip's; Revised edition edition (14 Dec 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0540091189
  • ISBN-13: 978-0540091188
  • Product Dimensions: 30.6 x 23.6 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 114,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'The best introduction to astronomy' Journal of the British Astronomical Association.

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This edition contains many new features, from explanations of dark matter and neutrinos to techniques of digital observing and photography. As well as giving an informative portrait of each element of the cosmos, the book provides superb star maps and sound advice on practical observing, making it an ideal choice for newcomers to astronomy. Sir Patrick's narrative is supremely clear, absorbing and entertaining, as he recounts the history of space exploration, describes the Solar System, stars and galaxies, and explains the latest theories on the origins of the Universe.This book is illustrated with hundreds of maps and diagrams, plus Sir Patrick's own selection of the best photographs from ground-based telescopes and the Hubble Space Telescope, along with spectacular images from nearly four decades of robotic exploration of the planets. Highlights of this new edition include an explanation of the extraordinary concepts that have shaken our picture of the Universe - dark matter and dark energy, as well as new strands of science that have emerged in recent years such as astrobiology and neutrino astronomy. An expanded practical section reflects the new era in amateur astronomy - affordable high-quality cameras and telescopes, computer control and image-processing have made astronomy accessible to millions of new enthusiasts.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Isafish
Format:Hardcover
I'm not that keen on Patrick Moore as a presenter but this book is a marvel of clarity and concise information. The diagrams and sky maps are wonderfully informative and comprehensive. I'm one of those geeky people who appreciate all the minor but fascinating stuff, like the diagram which shows the orbits of transneptunian objects such as Sedna.
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Work of Art 8 July 2006
By ash17
Format:Hardcover
Superb and comprehensive review of astronomy for the beginner and experienced enthusiast alike. Written in Patrick's inimitable and accurate way with great enthusiasm for every little detail about the planets and constellations. No errors I could notice either.
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By Miss S
Format:Hardcover
As someone who is interested in learning more about the Univserse, I picked this book up and haven't put it down since. It includes information on the Universe which anyone can understand, as well as real pictures and maps of the sky which can be used to find stars, planets and galaxies. A brilliant book which I highly recommend.
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