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The Amateur Astronomer

The Amateur Astronomer

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"The Amateur Astronomer" by Patrick Moore is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

This 2000 Edition of Sir Patrick Moore’s classic book has been completely revised in the light of changes in technology. Not only do these changes include commercially available astronomical telescopes and software, but also what we know and understand about the universe. There are many new photographs and illustrations. Packs a great deal of valuable information into appendices which make up almost half the book. These are hugely comprehensive and provide hints and tips, as well as data (year 2000 onwards) for pretty well every aspect of amateur astronomy. This is probably the only book in which all this information is collected in one place.

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Best For: Readers interested in practical and updated information on amateur astronomy.
Focus: Technological advances in telescopes, software, and current astronomical knowledge.
Covers: Commercially available telescopes, astronomy software, and detailed appendices with extensive information.
Why It Matters: Reflects recent developments in astronomy tools and understanding, providing a thorough resource for enthusiasts.

"The Amateur Astronomer" by Patrick Moore is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Patrick Moore

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

This 2000 Edition of Sir Patrick Moore’s classic book has been completely revised in the light of changes in technology. Not only do these changes include commercially available astronomical telescopes and software, but also what we know and understand about the universe. There are many new photographs and illustrations. Packs a great deal of valuable information into appendices which make up almost half the book. These are hugely comprehensive and provide hints and tips, as well as data (year 2000 onwards) for pretty well every aspect of amateur astronomy. This is probably the only book in which all this information is collected in one place.

AuthorPatrick Moore
PublisherSpringer
Published2010-10-13
ISBN-139781849969413
BindingPaperback
Pages293
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicGeneral Astronomy

Format: Paperback

Length: 293 pages

Language: English

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