111 Places in Space That You Must Not Miss

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With this guide on hand take a journey across space and time to dive the deepest oceans in the solar system, to witness star birth and death, and see the beginning of the universe itself. Prepare for an unforgettable journey beyond Earth with 111 Places in Space That You Shouldn't Miss! This extraordinary guide takes you on a cosmic adventure through the most breathtaking and mysterious destinations in the universe. Would you dare tunnel through the icy crusts of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn and dive their deep dark water oceans in search of alien life Or would you try base jumping from the tallest cliff on a comet, falling slowly under its tiny gravity without a parachute How about visiting a kaleidoscopic nebula where gas and dust swirl and spiral inwards to make new stars and planets, or witness the death of a star in a giant supernova This book invites you to explore the wonders of space like never before. Featuring stunning images captured by advanced telescopes and space missions, this guide brings the cosmos to life. Whether you're a science lover, a space enthusiast, or simply curious about the universe, this book is your ticket to exploring the most extraordinary places in existence. AUTHOR: BMark McCaughrean is an astronomer who has lived, worked, and taught in the UK, the USA, Germany, and The Netherlands, studying the birth of stars and planets. As the former Senior Advisor for Science & Exploration at the European Space Agency, he has worked on many space missions including Rosetta and the James Webb Space Telescope. A photographer and a cyclist, he is also the co-founder of Space Rocks, which celebrates space exploration and the art, music, and culture it inspires through public events and more. SELLING POINTS: . The ultimate insider's guide to Space . Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides . Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 250 titles and 1.5 million copies in print worldwide . Appeals to everyone on Earth who dreams of boarding a rocket to the stars, planets, exoplanets, nebulae, and beyond, including scientists, sci-fi aficionados, and Trekkies . Fully illustrated with 111 full-page photographs

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Mark McCaughrean is an astronomer who has lived, worked, and taught in the UK, the USA, Germany, and The Netherlands, studying the birth of stars and planets. As the former Senior Advisor for Science & Exploration at the European Space Agency, he has worked on many space missions including Rosetta and the James Webb Space Telescope. A photographer and a cyclist, he is also the co-founder of Space Rocks, which celebrates space exploration and the art, music, and culture it inspires through public events and more.