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The Sky at Night: Answers to Questions from Across the Universe [Hardcover]

Sir Patrick Moore (Author), Chris North (Author)
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Publication Date: 12 April 2012

Celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Sky at Night, this book collects and answers questions sent in by viewers. With sections on the solar system, the bizarre and unexplained, space missions, and more, this is an exciting journey into space for the novice astronomer and the lifelong stargazer alike. Discover how scientists work out the gravity of planets, what the 'Great Attractor' is and the basic principles of space navigation. Learn how to start observing the sky, what event inspired Patrick Moore to take up astronomy, and just how many of his cats are named after celestial bodies.

From comets to black holes and Orion to eclipses, The Sky at Night is the ultimate introduction to the wonders and mysteries of the universe.

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  • Hardcover: 480 pages
  • Publisher: BBC Books (12 April 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1849903468
  • ISBN-13: 978-1849903462
  • Product Dimensions: 16.1 x 4 x 20.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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Questions about the Moon, the Solar System, space travel, other planets and more - answered by Sir Patrick Moore, Britain's best loved astronomer

From the Back Cover

What would the earth be like

if we had two moons?

Is it true that the sun becomes

four million tonnes lighter every second?

What are dark matter and dark energy,

and do they really exist?

Is it possible that galaxies and

the universe have weather and seasons?

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5.0 out of 5 stars All you need to know about astronomy but were afraid to ask 14 April 2012
By SmudgerSmokes
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I just couldn't put this book down when it came.

Ever wondered why planets are spherical? What would happen if the sun stopped working? Or, what should we do if ET rings? Then this book is for you.

Back in 2011, The Sky At Night broadcast their 700th episode. This was a special show devoted to asking viewers anything they found puzzling about the universe. The response was so huge that the team decided to produce a book so that many of the remaining questions could be answered, in this case by Sir Patrick Moore and Chris North.

The book is divided into 54 sections of astronomy such as the planets, space navigation, tides, life elswhere and asteroids and comets. Each of the questions answered, as the book says are in such a way so that everybody could pick it up and enjoy. There are no way out mathematical equations in here!

I have learnt so much reading this and in many cases it is mind blowing to find out what our scientists are learning about our universe. A facinating book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Information at your fingertips.m 20 May 2012
By sidb
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This is the most informative book I have ever purchased from Amazon. It has all,(and more) of the answers to questions I have always wondered about since a child. The Sky at Night is not only the best astronomy programme on television, it is also the most informative of astronomy books I have read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Sky at Night. 20 May 2012
By F. A. Duckworth
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I was very pleased to receive this book which is full of questions and answers taken from the hundreds of them from both amateur and professional. It is well worth the money
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Patrick at his best
Bought this book not knowing what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised! The questions are well laid out and gives the budding Astronomer good insight into the Cosmos. Read more
Published 12 days ago by CulMC
5.0 out of 5 stars Its worth it
Simply excellent. Trouble is I can't stop hearing Patrick's voice
There were questions and answers I'd never even thought of
Published 21 days ago by Mr D Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars interesting
A very good read, one has to learn something from this book. Some questions, in my opinion should not be there, even the author made a comment that its a political; so my print the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. Suitters
5.0 out of 5 stars great reading
a marvellous book full of interesting fact and information about the night sky and presented clear and concise with many detailed
descriptions
Published 2 months ago by richard j edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Super book !
Interesting and informative written by Sir Patrick Moore and Chris North. This was bought as a gift, the recipient said it is well set out- each chapter deals with questions on... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jo woolley
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars for Readibility of Font and Five Stars for Content.
Three stars only for this hard cover edition because the font is difficult to read. Publisher please take note.
Five Stars for content. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Naim
5.0 out of 5 stars The Sky At Night.
Very good for the layman .Clear and easy to understand.Could not be more pleased that i purchased it.Have recommended it to all my friends.
Published 3 months ago by leslie hamblett
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
No hesitation in giving this book a 5. Well worth the money. I liked the question and answer style adopted in the book.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. S. Howley
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
This book is fantastic. It is definitely 10 out of 10. Every question you have ever wanted to know the answer to, to do with astronomy is found in this book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by stargazer 1984
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful guide
Really helpful, answers the questions you don't like to ask.
In language that can easily be understood. Makes you feel
you are not alone
Published 9 months ago by pomauntie
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