"Packed with up-to-date astronomical data about the Solar System, our Galaxy and the wider Universe, this is a one-stop reference for astronomers of all levels. It gives the names, positions, sizes and other key facts of all the planets and their satellites; discusses the Sun in depth, from sunspots to solar eclipses; lists the dates for cometary returns, close-approach asteroids, and significant meteor showers; and includes 88 star charts, with the...

Moore describes how to explore the stars, the constellations, the seasonal changes of the sky, the moon, and the comets, without buying an expensive telescope.

"For more than three decades The Amateur Astronomer has inspired generations of amateur astronomers. Almost uniquely, Patrick Moore has written a book that is useful to astronomers at all levels, from beginner to expert." "The appendices - completely updated in this new edition - provide extensive star, lunar and planetary maps, along with a vast amount of data and information that make this book an essential for every amateur astronomer's library."--Jacket....

Describes what is known about the structure and behavior of comets, traces the history of Halley's comet, and describes how it will be studied during its 1985-1986 return.

"In this thorough examinatin of the sky, Sir Patrick reviews our present knowledge of the Moon, using illustrations, diagrams, rare archives and exclusive NASA footage of the Apollo landings, including Neil Armstrong's first walk on the lunar surface." (container).

Presents a coherent picture of the birth, growth, middle age, and sometimes violent death of stars, showing that these different manifestations represent stars in different stages of their life cycles. This is also the story of the new techniques and instruments astronomers have devised to extend our knowlendge of the cosmos.

"Lights in the Sky is a truly comprehensive guide to observing, identifying, and imaging sky glows and other unusual atmospheric/astronomical phenomena, in both the night and daytime skies. If, as a practical observer, you want to be able to identify what it is when you are faced, for example, with the Specter of the Brocken--or with an unidentified flying object that is ... well, unidentified ... the Lights in the Sky will provide all the practical...

Contains forty-five full-page color photographs of the night sky with a map based on each photograph's negative print that shows the locations of the major stars and constellations found in that photograph.