by Michael J. de F. Maunder, Michael Maunder, Patrick Moore · Springer · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781852336219
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«Transit: When Planets Cross the Sun» is the practical astronomy guide by Michael Maunder and Patrick Moore, in paperback, published by Springer.
The book deals with transits, phenomena in which a planet or other object crosses the solar disc. It recounts the history of the scientific expeditions that observed the transits of Venus and Mercury, and offers a practical guide to observing and photographing them, including transits as everyday as those of aircraft.
It belongs to the Practical Astronomy series, edited by Patrick Moore. Original edition published in October 1999; 164 pages.
A reference work for astronomy enthusiasts and students interested in observing the Sun and transits in the solar system.
Sir Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore was an English amateur astronomer who attained prominence in that field as a writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter.
