A Down to Earth Guide to the Cosmos by Mark Thompson
Known for his appearances on the BBC's Stargazing Live (where he famously missed a meteor on live television) and as resident astronomer for none other than Alan Titchmarsh, Mark Thompson has graced our stages and screens with his unique ability to make science accessible to all. Here he presents his book "A Down to Earth Guide to the Cosmos" in which he, over the course of 12 chapters, takes you on a journey through space, tackling key concepts of astronomy and unlocking the secrets of the sky.
Accompanying his fascinating narrative on everything from the origins of the Universe to human space exploration, a series of monthly sky guides provide the reader with astronomical highlights visible throughout the year, along with charts making it easy to find what to look for.
Original hardback edition.