Fireside Astronomy: An Anecdotal Tour Through the History and Lore of Astronomy

By Patrick Moore

Book Overview

Extraordinary facts and episodes pertaining to astronomy are explained. Offers over 100 informative and entertaining essays, each one with an anecdotal nature. Includes the most recent developments, discoveries and missions--from the Hubble Space Telescope to the Halley's Comet fly-by. Where is the Sea of Serenity? When is a star not a star? How should you greet an alien? The answers to these questions and many more can be found inside.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471931640
• ISBN13: 9780471931645
• Release Date: May 1992
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.0" x 7.7"