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ASTROBLAST 2008
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"With a little help from Prof Richard Gregory, Dr Allan Chapman, Brian May and two surviving producers from his 50 year reign, the last great British television personality opens the door on his extraordinary life, from lift-off to TV icon of the Space Age. On the way he imparts his equally unconventional views on bureaucrats - and how to annoy them, politicians - and how to ignore them, and the 'final frontiers' he hopes await us."
This description is taken from the cover of the DVD and gives an idea of what's on it. What it doesn't do is convey what a brilliant piece of work it is. Originally planned as a BBC programme the producers decided to go it alone after protracted contract discussions that were going nowhere. Thank goodness they did because I am sure the story is all the better for not being subject to the political correctness police.
This is pure unadorned Patrick telling his own story in his own inimitable way. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant as he tells why he remains a reluctant batchelor, but always with his wry sense of humour lurking round the edges.
This is a real classic and every Patrick Moore fan should have one. Patrick comes across as a true gentleman but one with strong views who doesn't take fools gladly. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.
Step 1 shows you how to Set Up your ETX, Step 2 helps with Adjustment, Step 3 is about the Home Position, Step 4 guides you through the Alignment process, Step 5 covers the Auto Align and the Sixth Step in the ETX Starter Kit is a useful section that can provide you with several Tips and Tricks to make observing both easier and better.
With its Six simple, in-depth, clearly presented, professionally produced steps to get you to the finish line as a confident ETX user. You will know everything you need to know to get you going. Price: £30.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
An amazing DVD which tells the Hubble Space Telescope story, shows the telescope up close and chronicles the spectacular discoveries and images it has made. Running time 83 minutes plus 50 minutes of bonus features. Price: £6.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
This three-volume set of DVDs is a new visual guide to the Universe released by How2DVD in association with Green Witch. It replaces the successful ‘Complete Cosmos’ DVDs and is fully up to date. Based on material provided by York Films, who are well-known for the quality of their work, Space Files are suitable for all ages and provide an excellent overview of the Universe. Stunning footage, brilliant graphics and a clear, accurate commentary make them a delight to watch. Ideal for education too.
Volumes 1 and 3 run for 70 minutes on single DVDs. Volume 2 runs for 120 minutes on two DVDs. Price is £15.99 per volume.
Buy all three volumes in an attractive boxed set and save £7.98
NOW IN STOCK (Dealer enquiries also welcome) Price: £39.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
(Dealer enquiries also welcome)
1. THE UNIVERSE…from beginning to end
2. THE SOLAR SYSTEM…exploring the planets
Disk 1
3. MAN AND SPACE…the dream and the quest
How often, when we look up at a clear night sky, do we wish we knew the stars and constellations? For those who have somehow never got around to it, Stargazing is the answer.
Just a few minutes at any time of year and you will be able to make sense of the night sky with this excellent beginner's guide.
Use it to find your birth sign, identify the constellations and bright stars, and lots more. Deep-space photography and animation shows what is behind these points of light: nebuale, galaxies, supernovae, flashing pulsars, searing quasars, white dwarves, black holes and rotating swarms of 150 billion stars.
Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn, Stargazing reveals the secrets of the night sky looking north and south from our northern latitudes Price: £15.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
Part two of this excellent guide to the heavens covers the tropics and southern hemisphere. Price: £15.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
Green Witch Tel: 01954 211 288
Next 'Beginners Guide to Astronomy' Courses to be held on Saturday 21st June 2008.
Hard-wearing and cost-effective scope cover
Next Steps Eyepiece Kit for new telescope owners
New Prices on these Night Vision Scopes and Binoculars while stocks last
Greetings Cards in the form of working astrolabes, nocturnals and sundials - ideal for enquiring minds
Hyperstar - Field-flattener and corrector for ultra-fast imaging at the prime focus of Celestron and Meade SCTs
The fantastic Meade MySKY is now in stock
The Ethos 13mm Eyepiece from TeleVue with its stunning 100-degree field of view
Celestron Skyscout Now in Stock.
Signed copies by Iain Nicolson
Beautiful Ivory Sundial
Pocket Sundial and Compass - ideal present