Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing “Hoax”
by Philip Plait
'Bad Astronomy is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up every misconception on astronomy and space you never knew you suffered from’ – Stephen Maran, Astronomy for Dummies
Philip Plait debunks many of the myths, legends and ‘conspiracy theories’ that are attached to the field of astronomy. With 24 chapters covering a range of space related topics, such as ‘Why stars appear to twinkle’ and ‘Why Astrology doesn’t work’, Plait will take you on a journey of discovery, turning ‘bad’ science into ‘good’ by revealing the truth behind the myths.
‘Thank the cosmos for the bundle of star stuff named Philip Plait, who is the world’s leading consumer advocate for quality science in space and on earth’ - Dr. Michael Shermer, author of The Borderlands of Science.
- Paperback
- 288 pages
- ISBN: 9780471409762