 | The Astronomical Patrick Moore Ref: GW-TAPM
"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. Price: £12.98 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
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 | Turn Left at Orion Ref: B0521781906
- CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope - and How to Find Them 3rd Edition Author: Guy Consolmagno, Dan M. Davis Published October 2000 Hardback ISBN: 0521781906 Fascinating guide for beginning amateur astronomers using small telescopes in the northern and southern hemisphere.‘Wonderful … it is one of those books about which you say, ‘If only I had something like this when I was a beginner‘.’ Journal of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Price: £20.99
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