The History of Our Universe in 21 Stars: (That You Can Spot in the Night Sky)
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The History of Our Universe in 21 Stars: (That You Can Spot in the Night Sky)
By (Author) Giles Sparrow
Headline Publishing Group
Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction
7th November 2023
3rd August 2023
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Cosmology and the universe
Galaxies and stars
Astronomical charts and atlases
Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods
520
Physical Properties
Paperback
352
Width 128mm, Height 196mm, Spine 28mm
310g
Description
'A delight and triumph ... A thing of beauty ... Truly, truly magical' talkRADIO
Look up on a clear evening, and you'll see thousands of stars shining in the night sky, each telling a story of their own. With star maps to help easily identify key celestial bodies, astronomer Giles Sparrow takes 21 stars (and three imposters) to look at what each pinprick of light can tell us about the birth, life and death of our universe.
From red giants to supernovae and from stellar cities to our own Sun, The History of Our Universe in 21 Stars shows how the lights we see in the sky can help us unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.
Reviews
''A delight and a triumph ... A thing of beauty ... Truly, truly magical'' - Mark Dolan
Author Bio
Having studied Astronomy at University College London, Giles Sparrow is now an editor and established author specialising in science, technology and their interaction with society. He has previously published over 20 titles including Universe, How the Universe Works and The Universe and How to See It. He currently lives in London.
