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	* Despite some factual errors, the book is well-researched overall. There is great detail given to the filmography of the various guest-stars that appeared on the series.		* Despite some factual errors, the book is well-researched overall. There is great detail given to the filmography of the various guest-stars that appeared on the series.
	* Muir argues that the [[Iblis' ship\|crashed ship]] in [[War of the Gods, Part II#The Mystery of the Crashed Ship\|War of the Gods]] was in fact the Battlestar Pegasus, despite the original script for the episode saying otherwise.		* Muir argues that the [[Iblis' ship\|crashed ship]] in [[War of the Gods, Part II#The Mystery of the Crashed Ship\|War of the Gods]] was in fact the Battlestar Pegasus, despite the original script for the episode saying otherwise.
	* There is a ~~chapter~~ that lists every episode of Buck Rogers that uses Galactica props and stock footage.		* There is a section that lists every episode of Buck Rogers that uses Galactica props and stock footage.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

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	* Despite some factual errors, the book is well-researched overall. There is great detail given to the filmography of the various guest-stars that appeared on the series.		* Despite some factual errors, the book is well-researched overall. There is great detail given to the filmography of the various guest-stars that appeared on the series.
	* Muir argues that the [[Iblis' ship\|crashed ship]] in [[War of the Gods, Part II#The Mystery of the Crashed Ship\|War of the Gods]] was in fact the Battlestar Pegasus, despite the original script for the episode saying otherwise.		* Muir argues that the [[Iblis' ship\|crashed ship]] in [[War of the Gods, Part II#The Mystery of the Crashed Ship\|War of the Gods]] was in fact the Battlestar Pegasus, despite the original script for the episode saying otherwise.
	* There is a chapter that lists every episode of Buck Rogers that uses Galactica stock footage.		* There is a chapter that lists every episode of Buck Rogers that uses Galactica props and stock footage.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

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	* There is an in-depth episode guide for both Battlestar Galactica and Galactica 1980.		* There is an in-depth episode guide for both Battlestar Galactica and Galactica 1980.
	* Muir makes comparisons to other sci-fi shows such as Buck Rogers, Space: 1999, Star Trek, and Space: Above and Beyond.		* Muir makes comparisons to other sci-fi shows such as Buck Rogers, Space: 1999, Star Trek, and Space: Above and Beyond.
			* Despite some factual errors, the book is well-researched overall. There is great detail given to the filmography of the various guest-stars that appeared on the series.
	* Muir argues that the [[Iblis' ship\|crashed ship]] in [[War of the Gods, Part II#The Mystery of the Crashed Ship\|War of the Gods]] was in fact the Battlestar Pegasus, despite the original script for the episode saying otherwise.		* Muir argues that the [[Iblis' ship\|crashed ship]] in [[War of the Gods, Part II#The Mystery of the Crashed Ship\|War of the Gods]] was in fact the Battlestar Pegasus, despite the original script for the episode saying otherwise.
	* There is a chapter that lists every episode of Buck Rogers that uses Galactica stock footage.		* There is a chapter that lists every episode of Buck Rogers that uses Galactica stock footage.

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	* [http://www.starbacks.ca/sjpaxton/muir.html Battlestar Zone book review]		* [http://www.starbacks.ca/sjpaxton/muir.html Battlestar Zone book review]
			* [http://www.starbacks.ca/sjpaxton/muirrev.html Book review by Michael Daly]

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	* Muir argues that the [[Iblis' ship\|crashed ship]] in [[War of the Gods, Part II#The Mystery of the Crashed Ship\|War of the Gods]] was in fact the Battlestar Pegasus, despite the original script for the episode saying otherwise.		* Muir argues that the [[Iblis' ship\|crashed ship]] in [[War of the Gods, Part II#The Mystery of the Crashed Ship\|War of the Gods]] was in fact the Battlestar Pegasus, despite the original script for the episode saying otherwise.
	* There is a chapter that lists every episode of Buck Rogers that uses Galactica stock footage.		* There is a chapter that lists every episode of Buck Rogers that uses Galactica stock footage.

			== External Links ==

			* [http://www.starbacks.ca/sjpaxton/muir.html Battlestar Zone book review]

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	* There is an in-depth episode guide for both Battlestar Galactica and Galactica 1980.		* There is an in-depth episode guide for both Battlestar Galactica and Galactica 1980.
	* Muir makes comparisons to other sci-fi shows such as Buck Rogers, Space: 1999, Star Trek, and Space: Above and Beyond.		* Muir makes comparisons to other sci-fi shows such as Buck Rogers, Space: 1999, Star Trek, and Space: Above and Beyond.
	* Muir argues that the crashed ship in [[War of the Gods, Part II#The Mystery of the Crashed Ship\|War of the Gods]] was in fact the Battlestar Pegasus, despite the original script for the episode saying otherwise.		* Muir argues that the [[Iblis' ship\|crashed ship]] in [[War of the Gods, Part II#The Mystery of the Crashed Ship\|War of the Gods]] was in fact the Battlestar Pegasus, despite the original script for the episode saying otherwise.
	* There is a chapter that lists every episode of Buck Rogers that uses Galactica stock footage.		* There is a chapter that lists every episode of Buck Rogers that uses Galactica stock footage.

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	* There is an in-depth episode guide for both Battlestar Galactica and Galactica 1980.		* There is an in-depth episode guide for both Battlestar Galactica and Galactica 1980.
	* Muir makes comparisons to other sci-fi shows such as Buck Rogers, Space: 1999, Star Trek, and Space: Above and Beyond.		* Muir makes comparisons to other sci-fi shows such as Buck Rogers, Space: 1999, Star Trek, and Space: Above and Beyond.
	* Muir argues that the crashed ship in [[War of the Gods]] was in fact the Battlestar Pegasus, despite the original script for the episode saying otherwise.		* Muir argues that the crashed ship in [[War of the Gods, Part II#The Mystery of the Crashed Ship\|War of the Gods]] was in fact the Battlestar Pegasus, despite the original script for the episode saying otherwise.
	* There is a chapter that lists every episode of Buck Rogers that uses Galactica stock footage.		* There is a chapter that lists every episode of Buck Rogers that uses Galactica stock footage.

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	''The author contends that Battlestar Galactica was a memorable attempt to make science fiction accessible to mainstream television audiences. The brilliant work of artist John Dykstra brought a new world of special effects to network television. Battlestar Galactica also skillfully exploited legends and names from both the Bible and ancient mythology, which added a layer of depth and maturity to the weekly drama. ''		''The author contends that Battlestar Galactica was a memorable attempt to make science fiction accessible to mainstream television audiences. The brilliant work of artist John Dykstra brought a new world of special effects to network television. Battlestar Galactica also skillfully exploited legends and names from both the Bible and ancient mythology, which added a layer of depth and maturity to the weekly drama. ''

			== Notes ==

			* This book angered many Galactica fans due to Muir's assertion that Adama's military rule of the fleet was fascism.
			* There is an in-depth episode guide for both Battlestar Galactica and Galactica 1980.
			* Muir makes comparisons to other sci-fi shows such as Buck Rogers, Space: 1999, Star Trek, and Space: Above and Beyond.
			* Muir argues that the crashed ship in [[War of the Gods]] was in fact the Battlestar Pegasus, despite the original script for the episode saying otherwise.
			* There is a chapter that lists every episode of Buck Rogers that uses Galactica stock footage.

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	'''''An Analytical Guide to Television's Battlestar Galactica''''' ([http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/ McFarland & Company], October 2005, ISBN 0786424559), by John Kenneth Muir.		'''''An Analytical Guide to Television's Battlestar Galactica''''' ([http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/ McFarland & Company], October 2005, ISBN 0786424559), by [[John Kenneth Muir]].

	==Publisher Description==		==Publisher Description==