Sexual Astrology - Books : Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing 'Hoax'

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Rating: - A Must-Read
Plait has put together a must-read book for anybody interested in astronomy or anybody tired of seeing fiction put forth as fact. He has accomplished two important things with this book. First, he has corrected some of the most common everyday mistakes. This alone would make the book worth reading. But he also goes beyond that to tackle the pseudoscientists and others who claim astrology is real, the moon landing was a hoax, and similar nonsense. Alas, most people who believe in astrology will probably never pick up his book -- but they SHOULD. And anybody who ever thought "maybe this is real" should read it from cover to cover.

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Rating: - Friendly and accessible debunking
Philip Plait, whose professional credits in Astronomy include work on a camera for the Hubble Space Telescope, has turned his passion and his pet peeves into an irresistible book.

Plait, who runs the web site BadAstronomy.com, writes in a lighthearted, conversational tone that won't put off those with science or math phobias, yet with enough clarity and precision that technically savvy folks won't find any reason to gripe. He takes on a double-dozen popular misconceptions about the universe we live in, from the cause of the seasons to the Apollo lunar hoax conspiracy theorists.

With this sharp volume, Phil Plait steps into the oversize shoes of another astronomer who became a top-notch popularizer. I think Dr. Sagan would have enjoyed this book.

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Rating: - The Force is strong in this one...
The book is most impressive. I never travel anywhere without it by my side. Philip Plait is indeed the Master...

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Rating: - A good book on badness
This book is a must-have for anyone even remotely interested in astronomy. Or, even if you don't like astronomy, but you use terms like "light-years apart" or "dark side of the moon," you'll find the right answers all here. The author has a lucid, humorous writing style that entertains as it teaches. Popular science at its best!

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Rating: - Bad Astronomy
This book sets the record straight. I never realized all the misconceptions about astronomy. In these pages, you'll learn the real truth behind the hoaxes, and the range of subjects is broad. From tides, to stars, to eclipses, this book is a fun and witty read for anyone who loves science, or even astronomy.