Patrick Moore books in order
English astronomer, broadcaster and writer
- Lived
- 1923–2012
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 48
- Also writes as
- R. T. Fishall
Patrick Moore published 9 non-fiction books, 4 children's books and 35 other books, beginning with Guide to the Moon (1953). The best-known is Isaac Newton (1958).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Patrick Moore
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Isaac Newton
Patrick Moore's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Amateur Astronomer (1957)
Isaac Newton (1958)
Amateur Astronomy (1968)
The Development of Astronomical Thought (1969)
The Story of Astronomy (1972)
A-z of Astronomy (1976)
Countdown!, Or, How Nigh Is the End? (1983)
The International Encyclopedia of Astronomy (1987)
Astronomy for GCSE (1989)
Children's books in order
The Boy's Book of Space (1956)
Captives of the Moon (1960)
Peril on Mars (1965)
Starry Sky (1995)
Other books in order
Guide to the Moon (1953)
Guide to the Planets (1954)
Earth Satellites (1956)
Guide to Mars (1956)
Guide to the Stars (1960)
Astronomy (1964)
The Sky at Night (1965)
Basic Astronomy (1967)
The Craters of the Moon (1967)
Naked-eye Astronomy (1970)
The Atlas of the Universe (1970)
Can You Speak Venusian? (1972)
How Torecognize the Stars (1972)
The Next Fifty Years in Space (1976)
Spy in Space (1977)
The New Challenge of the Stars (1977)
The Unfolding Universe (1982)
The Return of Halley's Comet (1985)
Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars (1986)
Year Book of Astronomy (1987)
Astronomy for the Beginner (1989)
The Guinness Book of Astronomy (1992)
The Planet Neptune (1994)
Patrick Moore on Mars (1998)
Philip's Atlas of the Universe (1999)
Teach Yourself Astronomy (1999)
The Data Book of Astronomy (2000)
Patrick Moore on the Moon (2001)
Astronomy Encyclopedia (2002)
Venus (2002)
80 Not Out (2003)
Firefly Atlas of the Universe (2003)
STARS of DESTINY: A SCIENTIFIC LOOK at ASTROLOGY (2005)
Legends of the Stars (2009)
Can You Play Cricket On Mars
About Patrick Moore
Sir Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore was an English astronomer who attained prominence in that field as a writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Patrick Moore FAQ
- How many books has Patrick Moore written?
- Patrick Moore published 9 non-fiction books, 4 children's books and 35 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Patrick Moore's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Isaac Newton.
- What is Patrick Moore's last book?
- Astronomy for GCSE (1989).
- What is Patrick Moore's most famous book?
- Isaac Newton (1958) is Patrick Moore's most widely read book.
- Does Patrick Moore write under a pen name?
- Yes: Patrick Moore has also published as R. T. Fishall.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.