Moore: Passion For Astronomy - Hardcover
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A survey of astronomy, from humankind's first tentative efforts at stargazing to modern theories on the origins of black holes, offers full-color photos, a multitude of interesting facts, and fascinating anecdotes. BOMC.
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A survey of astronomy, from humankind's first tentative efforts at stargazing to modern theories on the origins of black holes.
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- PublisherW. W. Norton & Co.
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 0393033821
- ISBN 13 9780393033823
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
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Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First Edition. A NEAR FINE, BRIGHT, CLEAN, TIGHT, COLLECTOR-WORTHY COPY sans rips/tears, stains, discoloration, etc. "In a world of dazzling technological possibility and unfathomable physical complexity, there is still nothing that inspires so much awe, wonder, and romance as the sight of a star-filled sky. 'Patrick Moore's Passion for Astronomy' presents the world of astronomy at its most expansive, from man's earliest stargazing efforts to the extraordinary photography of nitrogen geysers on the moons of Neptune, from an underground observatory in the Black Hills to speculation on the origin of Black Holes. The reader is alternately amazed and enlightened-above all, fascinated-by unimaginable variety of the known universe. the beautiful color and black-and-white photography, helpful glossary of terms, pages of intriguing facts and amusing anecdotes, and-above all, the infectious enthusiasm of its author ensure that 'Patrick Moore's Passion for Astronomy' will excite and inspire both novice and specialist and prove and indispensable companion to the night sky." PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED WITH BLACK-AND-WHITE AND FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY wi th accompanying descriptive captions. 208 pages. *NOTE: Due to weight of book additional shipping may be required for out-of-U.S. shipment in conjunction with destination. GG3. Seller Inventory # 006066
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Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st American Edition. Laid-in is a typed SIGNED thank you letter from Sir Patrick Moore on his personal stationary: "Dear Mr. Monte: Very many thanks. Sorry for poor signature.Old wartime injury has laid me low --darned nuisance, but I go on doing what I do as long as I can, All best wishes, Sincerely, Patrick Moore". DJ lightly rubbed. (Also comes with an unsigned softcover copy of Moore's 'The Observer's Year'). Passion is a large heavy book that may require extra postage depending on destination. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. AUTHOR SIGNED LETTER. Seller Inventory # 023709
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