Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing "Hoax
by Plait, Philip C
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- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition
- ISBN 10
- 0471409766
- ISBN 13
- 9780471409762
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Synopsis
Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing "Hoax" is a non-fiction book by the American astronomer Phil Plait, also known as the Bad Astronomer. The book was released in 2002 and deals with various misunderstandings about space and astronomy, such as sounds being audible in space (a misconception because in space, sound has no medium in which to propagate).
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- BOOKNEST (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 103746
- Title
- Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing "Hoax
- Author
- Plait, Philip C
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0471409766
- ISBN 13
- 9780471409762
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2002
- Keywords
- BZDB291 Astronomy Popular works, Astronomy Miscellanea, Dewey: 520 Space Cosmos ; Textbooks; Science & Mathematics; Astronomy & Astrophysics; Bad Astronomy Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed from Astrology to the Moon Landing Hoax
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