The Sky at Night
  • Published: 12 April 2012
  • ISBN: 9781446416761
  • Imprint: BBC Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 480

The Sky at Night

Answers to Questions from Across the Universe

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12 Apr 2012
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15 Jul 2018
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Questions about the Moon, the Solar System, space travel, other planets and more - answered by Sir Patrick Moore, Britain's best loved 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 Moore 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.
  • Published: 12 April 2012
  • ISBN: 9781446416761
  • Imprint: BBC Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 480
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About the authors

Patrick Moore

Sir Patrick Moore is a prominent voice in the world of astronomy, having hosted the popular BBC show The Sky At Night since 1957 and writing over 70 books on the subject. He was knighted in 2001 for his services to the popularisation of science.

Chris North

Dr Chris North is an academic at Cardiff University's School of Physics and Astronomy. His research work focuses primarily on Cosmic Microwave Background experiments - particularly the space-based Planck satellite - and is responsible for coordinating UK-wide outreach activities for the Herschel Space Observatory. He is also a member of the team behind Chromoscope - one of the most popular online astronomy applications.