Starwatchers
A History of Discovery in the Night Sky
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Product details:
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
- Date of Publication 19 June 2025
- Number of Volumes Hardback
- ISBN 9781526608055
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages pages
- Size 234x153x25 mm
- Language English 700
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Short description:
An unforgettable journey through space that interrogates the boundaries of our earthly existence and invites readers to marvel at the universe's dual nature - both terrifying and enchanting.
MoreLong description:
What draws us to the night sky and how can we make sense of all that lies there?
In this unique synthesis of science and culture, former astrophysicist and writer Joanne Baker charts the global history of humanity's relationship with the cosmos. Starting with the nearby Moon before venturing through the solar system to the stars and beyond, she unveils a rich mosaic of stories and research that illuminate the significance of celestial bodies in our everyday lives.
It is a history that transcends borders and cultural traditions, taking us from Mesopotamian moon worship to the science fiction of H. G. Wells and the discovery of black holes. Driven by a personal quest to understand the universe as more than just an abstract mathematical realm, Baker also includes her own sparkling first-hand experiences - from watching a total solar eclipse in Idaho to visiting an ancient observatory in Samarkand.
Starwatchers invites readers on an extraordinary journey through space that interrogates the boundaries of our earthly existence and encourages us to reflect on how we project meaning onto the skies.
