Patrick Moore's Data Book of Astronomy by Patrick Moore,Robin Rees

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By Patrick Moore,Robin Rees

choked with updated astronomical facts in regards to the sunlight approach, our Galaxy and the broader Universe, this can be a one-stop reference for astronomers of all degrees. It provides the names, positions, sizes and different key evidence of all of the planets and their satellites; discusses the sunlight extensive, from sunspots to sun eclipses; lists the dates for cometary returns, close-approach asteroids, and demanding meteor showers; and contains 88 megastar charts, with the names, positions, magnitudes and spectra of the celebs, in addition to key facts on nebulae and clusters. packed with proof and figures, this can be the single booklet you must search for info approximately astronomy. it truly is destined to turn into the traditional reference for everybody attracted to astronomy.

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