A Beginner Guide to Astronomy [DVD and Book Set]

MOORE ON THE MOON DVD:
Sir Patrick Moore is one of the best known and most respected astronomers in the world. For many, he is the popular face of astronomy having presented BBC s longest-running programme The Sky at Night for nearly 50 years.

Behind his infectious enthusiasm and eccentric style lies a profound knowledge and passion for his subject. In Moore on the Moon Sir Patrick explains the origins of the moon, its place in the general scheme of the universe and its surface structure. He examines how the moon has evolved from something that was once regarded as remote and mysterious into something which is almost familiar.

Using illustrations, diagrams and rare film archive, Sir Patrick reviews our present knowledge of the Moon in the lucid and lively manner he has made his own. On this DVD version, Sir Patrick guides us through ten of the most important scientific discoveries to come out of lunar research and summarises the stories behind ten of the most memorable images sent back to Earth by the Apollo missions. He also recalls the day when the sun disappeared behind the moon - August 11th 1999 - the first total solar eclipse to hit England since June 1927.

LITTLE BOOK OF ASTRONOMY:
Since the beginning of time man has lifted his eyes to the stars in wonder. The study of the skies is an ancient science that has fascinated and intrigued man down through the centuries. Myth and legend have grown up around the stars as even with the naked eye we can see so much, however, this little book deals with reality. This Beginners Guide enables you to learn the basic history of astronomy and to wonder at the incredible quantity and variety of stars and planets known to man.