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Review - Eyes on the Universe - Patrick Moore

Patrick Moore is a TV familiar in the UK - a true eccentric who exudes enthusiasm for his subject, and one of the last surviving examples of an amateur who has done so much for a field that he is respected by the professionals. His field, of course, is astronomy.

In this slim (112 pages) but glossy book he takes on a whistlestop tour of the history of the telescope. Sections on (for instance) Newton and Herschel make fascinating reading for anyone interested in science subjects, but some of the other chapters may be restricted to astronomy buffs in appeal.

Perhaps most interesting for the outsider is the last part of the book, looking at modern developments. If your idea of a telescope reached a peak with the Mount Palomar observatory and its famous 200 inch reflector, it's fascinating to see how things have moved on from then.

This isn't an essential member of every popular science library, but for those with more than a passing interest in astronomy it's a great guide to the development of the key tool of the trade.

The book was written in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Moore's UK TV programme The Sky at Night.

Reviewed by Jo Reed

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