{"product_id":"bad-astronomy-misconceptions-and-misuses-revealed-from-astrology-to-the-moon-landing-hoax-paperback","title":"Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing Hoax - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhilip C. Plait\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA clever, thought-provoking guide that attacks common astronomical misconceptions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Bad Astronomy? Anything that accidentally or intentionally mangles the basic principles of astronomy. And who is on the lookout for good examples of Bad Astronomy? The Bad Astronomer, of course, a\/k\/a professional astronomer Phil Plait. In \u003ci\u003eBad Astronomy, \u003c\/i\u003e Plait clears up misconceptions and malarkey relating to our Earth, moon, and the wider Universe. Ranging from commonly misunderstood notions such as why the sky is blue and the reason we have seasons, to large-scale shenanigans such as the so-called moon landing hoax and UFO sightings, Bad Astronomy wipes the stardust from readers' eyes to reveal just how the Universe works. Not only does Plait clearly explain the principles behind major concepts like the Big Bang, he leads readers to understand basics such as what makes the Moon look big when it rises and why the planets -- and astrology-- cannot directly influence our lives. Here is a fascinating and enlightening read for amateurs and experts alike. \u003ci\u003eBad Astronomy\u003c\/i\u003e is the first volume in Wiley's \"Bad Science\" series; forthcoming titles will look at common misconceptions related to biology, weather, and the Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdvance praise for Philip Plait's Bad Astronomy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBad Astronomy is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up every misconception on astronomy and space you never knew you suffered from. --Stephen Maran, Author of \u003ci\u003eAstronomy for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Astronomy and Astrophysics Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThank 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. This important contribution to science will rest firmly on my reference library shelf, ready for easy access the next time an astrologer calls. --Dr. Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic magazine, monthly columnist for \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e, and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Borderlands of Science\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhilip Plait has given us a readable, erudite, informative, useful, and entertaining book. Bad Astronomy is Good Science. Very good science... --James The Amazing Randi, President, James Randi Educational Foundation, and author of \u003ci\u003eAn Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBad Astronomy is a fun read. Plait is wonderfully witty and educational as he debunks the myths, legends, and 'conspiracies? that abound in our society. 'The Truth Is Out There'?and it's in this book. I loved it! --Mike Mullane, Space Shuttle astronaut and author of Do Your Ears Pop in Space?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvance praise for Philip Plait's \u003ci\u003eBad Astronomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBad Astronomy\u003c\/i\u003e is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up every misconception on astronomy and space you never knew you suffered from.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eStephen Maran, \u003c\/b\u003e Author of \u003ci\u003eAstronomy for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Astronomy and Astrophysics Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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. This important contribution to science will rest firmly on my reference library shelf, ready for easy access the next time an astrologer calls.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eDr. Michael Shermer, \u003c\/b\u003e Publisher of Skeptic magazine, monthly columnist for \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e, and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Borderlands of Science\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Philip Plait has given us a readable, erudite, informative, useful, and entertaining book. \u003ci\u003eBad Astronomy\u003c\/i\u003e is Good Science. Very good science...\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJames \"The Amazing\" Randi, \u003c\/b\u003e President, James Randi Educational Foundation, and author of \u003ci\u003eAn Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBad Astronomy\u003c\/i\u003e is a fun read. Plait is wonderfully witty and educational as he debunks the myths, legends, and 'conspiracies' that abound in our society. 'The Truth Is Out There' and it's in this book. I loved it!\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMike Mullane, \u003c\/b\u003e Space Shuttle astronaut and author of \u003ci\u003eDo Your Ears Pop in Space\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePHILIP PLAIT, \u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eDie Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.\u003c\/i\u003e His work has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia Britannica Yearbook of Science\u003c\/i\u003e and the Future and Astronomy magazine. He also writes a monthly column for astronomy.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 9.36 x 5.73 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42206232182864,"sku":"9780471409762","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/aDQvOVdPUTU3VTYzZldpaTZYL1NWUT09.webp?v=1775573473","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/bad-astronomy-misconceptions-and-misuses-revealed-from-astrology-to-the-moon-landing-hoax-paperback","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}