Editorial Reviews
Review
I can thoroughly recommend this entertaining and informative book to professionals and non-professionals alike.
Nick Lomb, Sydney Observatory Powerhouse Museum
.. contains something for everyone to enjoy
Contemporary Physics
A very good read.
Spaceflight
. . . is a delightful pot pourri of serious history, unfology-bashing, and everything in between. . . Quite how Patrick retains such an enormous fund of stories is beyond me. Long may he continue to do it, though.
The Observatory Magazine
This collection of 41 short essays by Patrick Moore is a really enjoyable read. The essays range from serious scientific discussions of astronoical problems to amusing tales of unbelievable events, and cover the whole spectrum of astronomy from early times to the present day. Both practitioners and amateurs will find the book of considerable interest.
Aslib Book Guide
This latest book is simply a collection of essays on a wide range of astronomical topics and people, so that it makes an ideal gift for any budding young astronomer. It's format is such that it can be put on one's own bedside table ready to be picked up for a quick read on a cold winter's night. . . Buy it.
Colin Gray in MNASSA Vol. 59, Nos. 9 and 10
thoroughly recommend this entertaining and informative book to professionals and non-professionals alike.
Nick Lomb, Sydney Observatory Powerhouse Museum
.. contains something for everyone to enjoy
Contemporary Physics
A very good read.
Spaceflight
. . . is a delightful pot pourri of serious history, unfology-bashing, and everything in between. . . Quite how Patrick retains such an enormous fund of stories is beyond me. Long may he continue to do it, though.
The Observatory Magazine
This collection of 41 short essays by Patrick Moore is a really enjoyable read. The essays range from serious scientific discussions of astronoical problems to amusing tales of unbelievable events, and cover the whole spectrum of astronomy from early times to the present day. Both practitioners and amateurs will find the book of considerable interest.
Aslib Book Guide
This latest book is simply a collection of essays on a wide range of astronomical topics and people, so that it makes an ideal gift for any budding young astronomer. It's format is such that it can be put on one's own bedside table ready to be picked up for a quick read on a cold winter's night. . . Buy it.
Colin Gray in MNASSA Vol. 59, Nos. 9 and 10
Book Description
Drawing on his vast knowledge and direct experience of most of the key events in astronomy and space exploration this century, Patrick Moore takes a sideways look at the historical reports and contemporary thought behind a wide range of astronomical topics.
The Wandering Astronomer,Patrick Moore,Taylor & Francis,0750306939,Astronomy,Astronomy (General),Astronomy - General,Popular works,Science,Science Fiction,Science / Astrophysics & Space Science
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