{"product_id":"the-observer-s-book-of-astronomy-by-patrick-moore","title":"The Observer's Book of Astronomy by Patrick Moore 1967","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA pocket guide to the night sky\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Fair Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e - Hardcover with a worn dust jacket showing tears, chips and creases. Boards are worn, with browned page edges. Revised edition, 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatrick Moore introduces the wonders of the sky in this compact illustrated guide from the Observer's series. Beginning with observing equipment and the stars, the book explores constellations visible through the seasons, circumpolar and southern stars, and the wider stellar universe. Chapters also turn to the Sun, Moon and planets, with explanations of how to recognise planets in the sky and sections on comets, meteors, aurorae and artificial satellites. Colour and black-and-white plates, including drawings by L. F. Ball, accompany the text. This vintage edition offers a concise introduction to practical stargazing and a fascinating view of the astronomical knowledge and interests of its period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Value Junction ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67619405824212,"sku":"TVJ-033205","price":17.25,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/3059\/2980\/files\/TVJ-033205-1.jpg?v=1790920090","url":"https:\/\/thevaluejunction.co.nz\/products\/the-observer-s-book-of-astronomy-by-patrick-moore","provider":"The Value Junction ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}