Wandering Astronomer

Drawing on his vast knowledge and direct experience of most of the key events in astronomy and space exploration this century, Patrick Moore takes a sideways look at the historical reports and contemporary thought behind a wide range of astronomical topics.Personal accounts of towering characters of 20th century astronomy, intriguing facts about puzzling astronomical phenomena, and amusing stories about the quirkier side of astronomy and space exploration abound in this collection of essays. From The Case of the Vanishing Planets, to UFOs over Selsey, Patrick Moore's wit and wisdom simultaneously entertain and inform.This is a book for everyone who has enjoyed readering Patrick Moore's books and articles, or watching him on television during more than four decades in the public eye.related Links:NASAJET Propulsion LaboratoryLunar and Planetary InstituteGazetteer of Planetary NomenclatureMagellan Mission to VenusStudents for the Exploration and development of SpaceGuide to Magellan image interpretationMars Missions - Past, Present, and FutureMars Exploration ProgrammeViews of the Solar SystemPlanetary Data SystemThe Planetary PhotojournalThe Nine PlanetsClementine Lunar ImageAuthor BiographyPatrick Moore, author and broadcaster, served in the RAF during the war, and has been involved in astronomy ever since he was a boy. He is a lunar specialist, and makes observations from his home in Selsey on most clear nights. He has written more than 100 books, and for the past 43 years he has presented BBC TV's Sky at Night programme without missing a single episode. In 1967 he was awarded the OBE for his services to astronomy, and in 1988 he received the CBE. He also recently received a knighthood in the New Years Honours list.Moore, Patrick is the author of 'Wandering Astronomer' with ISBN 9780750306935 and ISBN 0750306939.