{"product_id":"bad-astronomy-philip-c-plait-9780471409762","title":"Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing Hoax","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip C. Plait\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0471409766\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780471409762\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.36h x 5.73w x 0.77d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/25\/2002 pg. 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2002 pg. 105\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/02\/2002 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/06\/2002 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2002 pg. 127","brand":"Philip C. Plait","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43980967182591,"sku":"9780471409762","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8818af11-0e3d-42d8-a5dd-1d1cb4a276aa.jpg?v=1683252935","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bad-astronomy-philip-c-plait-9780471409762","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}