An exhilarating exploration of how we ve been touched by the cosmos across human history LEWIS DARTNELL A contemplative journey illuminating how astronomy connects us to the stars and also to each other REBECCA BOYLE 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 re
Ficha técnica
Editorial: Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd.
ISBN: 9781526608055
Idioma: Inglés
Número de páginas: 272
Encuadernación: Tapa dura
Fecha de lanzamiento: 19/06/2025
Año de edición: 2025
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Escrito por Joanne Baker
Joanne Baker estudió Física en la Universidad de Cambridge y obtuvo su doctorado en la Universidad de Sydney. Es editora de la revista Science y especialista en temas sobre el espacio y las ciencias terrestres.