Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing "Hoax"

Philip C. Plait

Jul 2020 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Kevin Scullin

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9 hr 39 min

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Bad Astronomy offers lively, clear explanations of the most widely held astronomy myths and misperceptions, from why the sky is blue to the reasons we have seasons. Chapter by chapter, author Phil Plait wipes the stardust from our eyes, revealing bad astronomy related to the Earth, our moon, and the night sky; as well as various space hoaxes and frauds, and examples of bad astronomy in the movies.

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Maurizio Molari

March 8, 2023

Fun and interesting. Wish it had been read by the author.

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