Celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Sky at Night, this book collects and answers questions sent in by viewers. With sections on the solar system, the bizarre and unexplained, space missions, and more, this is an exciting journey into space for the novice astronomer and the lifelong stargazer alike. Discover how scientists work out the gravity of planets, what the 'Great Attractor' is and the basic principles of space navigation. Learn how to start observing the sky, what event inspired Patrick Moore to take up astronomy, and just how many of his cats are named after celestial bodies.
From comets to black holes and Orion to eclipses, The Sky at Night is the ultimate introduction to the wonders and mysteries of the universe.
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Questions about the Moon, the Solar System, space travel, other planets and more - answered by Sir Patrick Moore, Britain's best loved astronomer
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Patrick Moore and Chris North
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What would the earth be like
if we had two moons?
Is it true that the sun becomes
four million tonnes lighter every second?
What are dark matter and dark energy,
and do they really exist?
Is it possible that galaxies and
the universe have weather and seasons?