2022 01 01 Bbc Sky At Night

General:
Name: 2022 01 01 Bbc Sky At Night
Format: pdf
Size: 64.81 MB

Book:
Title: The Sky at Night: Answers to Questions from Across the Universe
Author: Patrick Moore
Language: English
Year: 2012

Publisher: ‎ BBC Physical Audio
ISBN: ‎ 978-1849903462
Total pages: 104

Description:
Questions about the moon, the solar system, space travel, other planets, and more, answered by a popular astronomer
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 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.