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The Wandering Astronomer

The Wandering Astronomer

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

Drawing on his vast knowledge and direct experience of most of the key events in astronomy and space exploration during 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 presents his personal accounts of the towering characters of 20th-century astronomy, intriguing facts about puzzling astronomical phenomena, and amusing stories about the quirkier side of astronomy and space exploration. This collection of essays covers everything from the case of vanishing planets to UFOs over Selsey.

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Best For: Readers interested in 20th-century astronomy and space exploration history
Focus: Personal accounts and essays on key astronomical events and figures
Covers: Historical reports, astronomical phenomena, and stories about astronomy and space exploration
Why It Matters: Provides insight into the development of modern astronomy through the perspective of an experienced astronomer

"The Wandering 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.

Drawing on his vast knowledge and direct experience of most of the key events in astronomy and space exploration during 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 presents his personal accounts of the towering characters of 20th-century astronomy, intriguing facts about puzzling astronomical phenomena, and amusing stories about the quirkier side of astronomy and space exploration. This collection of essays covers everything from the case of vanishing planets to UFOs over Selsey.

AuthorPatrick Moore
PublisherCRC Press
Published2000-01-01
ISBN-139780750306935
BindingHardcover
Pages222
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicGeneral Astronomy

Format: Hardcover

Length: 222 pages

Language: English

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