order moore s book to restore great telescope several people have enquired about the availability of the book about the great reflector built at birr castle ireland in which remained the largest in the world until the the start of the th century the astronomy of birr castle was written by patrick moore who now sits on the committee which is going to restore the telescope the remains are on public display all year round the massive support walls the foot long tube and other bits and pieces this book is the definitivie history of how one man the third earl of rosse pulled off the most impressive technical achievement perhaps ever in the history of the telescope and the discoveries made with the instrument patrick moore is donating all proceeds from the book s sale to help restore the telescope astronomy ireland is making the book available world wide by mail order it s a fascinating read and by ordering a copy you bring the day when we can all look through it once again that little bit nearer ordering information the astronomy of birr castle dr patrick moore xii pp mm x mm price u s us us post packing add airmail u k pounds sterling post packing europe pounds sterling post and packing rest of world as per u s but funds payable in us only payment make all payments to astronomy ireland credit card mastercard visa eurocard access accepted by email or snail mail give card number name address expiration date and total amount payments otherwise must be by money order or bank draft send to our permanent address p o box dublin ireland you can also subscribe to astronomy space at the same time see below tony ryan astronomy space new international magazine available from astronomy ireland p o box dublin ireland issues one year sub uk pounds us surface add us airmail access visa mastercard accepted give number expiration date name address world s largest astro soc per capita unless you know better tel uk n ireland eire cost up to p per min
