A review by crowyhead
Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing "hoax" by Philip Plait

4.0

Phil Plait runs the excellent (and fun) Bad Astronomy blog. This book is a collection and expansion of some of his earlier articles, including chapters on the "NASA faked the moon landing" conspiracy theory, how to explain to a young child why the sky is blue, and why those companies that offer to name a star after you (for a fee) are bunk. It's a good, fast read, and even if you consider yourself well-informed in terms of astronomy and science, you'll probably learn a few things. I certainly did.