The 2003 Yearbook of Astronomy

The 2003 Yearbook of Astronomy

by SirPatrickMoore (Author)

Synopsis

The indispensable reference book for astronomers, professional and amateur alike.The 2003 edition includes an extensive range of specially-commissioned articles by some of the world's top astronomers, as well as an authoritative collection of charts and astronomical data, and a month-by-month guide to everything the stargazer can expect to see in the coming year: planets, eclipses, comets, meteors, nebulae and phases of the moon.Articles in the 2003 Yearbook of Astronomy include:Stephen Hawkings Celebrates his 60th Birthday - Paul MurdinNear-Earth Objects: Getting Up Close and Personal - Duncan SteelAstronomers Behaving Badly - Fred Watson

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 296
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Pan Books
Published: 22 Nov 2002

ISBN 10: 0333989406
ISBN 13: 9780333989401

Author Bio
Sir Patrick Moore is the world's best-known living astronomer. He has presented the BBC's Sky at Night programme since 1957 and written over 60 books. Along the way he has garnered recognition by the scientific community as one of the greatest authorities in the field, and in 1968 he was awarded the OBE. Last year he received a knighthood from the Queen, won a BAFTA for his services to television and become a member of the celebrated Royal Society. He lives in Selsey, Sussex.