Description: Product Description : Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing "Hoax" A clever thoughtprovoking guide that attacks common astronomical misconceptionsWhat is Bad Astronomy Anything that accidentally or intentionally mangles the basic principles of astronomy And who is on the lookout for good examples of Bad Astronomy The Bad Astronomer of course aka professional astronomer Phil Plait In Bad Astronomy Plait clears up misconceptions and malarkey relating to our Earth moon and the wider Universe Ranging from commonly misunderstood notions such as why the sky is blue and the reason we have seasons to largescale shenanigans such as the socalled moon landing hoax and UFO sightings Bad Astronomy wipes the stardust from readers eyes to reveal just how the Universe works Not only does Plait clearly explain the principles behind major concepts like the Big Bang he leads readers to understand basics such as what makes the Moon look big when it rises and why the planets and astrology cannot directly influence our lives Here is a fascinating and enlightening read for amateurs and experts alike Bad Astronomy is the first volume in Wileys Bad Science series forthcoming titles will look at common misconceptions related to biology weather and the Earth( it is an used product )
Price: 12.73 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-10T08:04:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Plait, Philip C.
UPC: 9780471409762
MPN: YES610381
Model No: YES610381
Country of Origin: USA United States
Net Quantity/Number of Units: 1
Dimensions LxWxH - Cms: 6X1X8.9
ISBN-10: 471409766
ISBN-13: 9780471409762
SKU: SONG0471409766
Edition: 1
No. of Pages: 288
Type: Books
Book Title: Bad Astronomy : Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing Hoax
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Item Height: 1 in
Topic: General, Astronomy
Publication Year: 2002
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Science, Education
Item Weight: 12 Oz
Author: Philip C. Plait
Item Length: 8.9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
