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Bad Astronomy by Philip C. Plait
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Bad Astronomy

Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing "Hoax"
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This title offers lively, clear explanations of the most widely held myths and misperceptions. This exciting and informative ride through the galaxies' most misunderstood ideas explains the real science behind what is at work in our universe and steers clear of the false astronomy that has been glamorized in the media, movies, and even in school.

Author Biography:

PHILIP PLAIT, Ph.D., works in the physics and astronomy department at Sonoma State University in California. He maintains the Web site badastronomy.com and writes monthly articles on astronomy for the German newspaper Die Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. His work has appeared in the Encyclopedia Britannica Yearbook of Science and the Future and Astronomy magazine. He also writes a monthly column for astronomy.com.
Release date NZ
March 14th, 2002
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
288
Dimensions
152x228x15
ISBN-13
9780471409762
Product ID
2472862

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