 A disappointing book for beginners, 2007-04-08
Unfortunately this is the only proper textbook for GCSE Astronomy, and its pretty disappointing to say the least.
As a beginner, I find the explanations often unclear and confusing. It takes a while to get used to PM's style of writing, of which, you'll either love or hate.
The diagrams are good, but everything including the photos, is in b & w. The layout could be improved, for example, with subheadings so you don't end up scanning the whole chapter for an explanation.
All in all, a disappointing book and not recommended for beginners.
 Astronomy for GCSE by Patrick Moore, 2002-09-09
I teach GCSE Astronomy and am disappointed to find so little choice by the way of textbooks. It is great then, that Patrick Moore has written one and by and large it is useful as a teaching tool but I would not buy it for my students as I find there are several problems with it. Though this book covers all the GCSE topics thoroughly, it is a matter of opinion whether you like Patrick Moores style of writing. The book is quite dull and colourless and the prose a little protracted with no clear sections, making it difficult to find a reference point within a chapter. GCSE age students find this textbook very difficult to use and I am not the only teacher of Astronomy to think so. However, it is the only textbook I have found so far that is written for GCSE Astronomy and I am grateful that Patrick Moore appreciated the need for it and is supporting this excellent course.
Fair introduction to astronomy, 2003-01-21
Unfortunatly, this is the only book available for astronomy GCSE. The explanations are often unclear and more diagrams would be helpfull. However, this small handicap does not mean the book is completely ununderstandable.
 Moore and Lintott�s GCSE Astronomy - A High Recommendation, 2002-10-04
As a teacher of science and maths with students ranging in age from 13 to 84, if there's anything I've learned about selecting textbooks, it's this: it is very, very rare that a text comes along that not only presents its subject matter with clarity and wit, but actively engages the imagination and inspires the mind. Moore and Lintott's GCSE Astronomy is just such a text. The narrative style is friendly, conversational, and inviting; sometimes delightfully playful. The material is extremely accessible without compromising information content or attention to detail. The authors assume no previous experience with astronomy, but avoid the all-too-common errors of tragic over-simplification or stuffy condescension. And, perhaps most importantly of all, it's the kind of book to which one returns, long after one's studies are complete, because it's interesting, it's alive, and it's just so darn fun to read. I recommend it unreservedly to students, teachers, and anyone who has an ounce curiosity about the world around them.
An excellent and informative Guide to GCSE Astronomy!, 2001-03-15
When I first started to read this book I found that the style of writing was excellent. All of the text explained clearly what was going on. The harder mathematics involved was even more clearly explained. The diagrams which accompany most explanations were clear and easy to understand. Overall, this is an excellent introduction to general astronomy and, indeed, GCSE Astronomy. Once again I will thank the authors for producing such a splendid and informative book!
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