Bad astronomy  -  Philip C. Plait

misconceptions and misuses revealed, from astrology to the moon landing 'hoax'

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A clever, thought-provoking guide that attacks common astronomical misconceptions What 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, a/k/a 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 blu...
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2002 Uitgever: Wiley 277 paginas Taal: Engels ISBN-10: 0471409766 ISBN-13: 9780471409762