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Moore on Mercury

The Planet and the Missions

Moore on Mercury( )
Author: Moore, Patrick
ISBN:978-1-84628-257-7
Publication Date:Nov 2006
Publisher:Springer London, Limited
Imprint:Springer
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $27.99
Book Description:

In his inimitable style, Patrick Moore describes Mercury. He tells of those who have observed it over the centuries, and the past, present and future space missions to it. In doing so he has written the most up-to-date book about Mercury for amateur astronomers.

Book Details
Pages:140
Detailed Subjects: Science / Space Science / Planetary
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.045 x 9.165 x 0.152 Inches
Book Weight:0.598 Pounds
Author Biography
Moore, Patrick (Author)
Patrick Moore was born on March 4, 1923. He is one of the most prolific authors of popular astronomy books. He began publishing astronomy books in 1950 and has been extremely active ever since.

He is director of the lunar section of the British Astronomical Association and was director of the Armagh Planetarium in Northern Ireland from 1965 to 1968. Moore has been the host of a television program, "The Sky at Night," which appeared first on BBC in April 1957. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1968 for his work in astronomy.

Patrick Moore died December 9, 2012.

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