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The Secret Life of Space is the definitive guide to understanding the key breakthroughs and discoveries mankind has made to unravel the mysteries of the Cosmos. This engaging and fast-paced narrative debunks the urban myths of astronomy, revealing the true stories behind our biggest breakthroughs. Starting with the discovery that Stonehenge was actually built to celebrate the winter solstice rather than the summer, this book leads us through history to reveal that the telescope was not invented by Galileo, Einstein did not predict the presence of black holes or the Big Bang and Copernicus’s theory that the Sun was at the centre of the Universe might have actually disappeared without a trace had it not been for the efforts of one of his fanatical disciples. Renowned scientists and authors Nigel Henbest and Heather Couper also uncover the unsung heroes and heroines who have been overlooked in the history of scientific endeavor. These stories include the computer engineer who discovered more exploding stars in his back garden than anyone else in history, the teacher who developed the basis for radio astronomy and the sanitary engineer who found evidence of life on Mars. Finally, they look to today’s increasing possibility of space travel as we push the frontiers of discovery and ask the perennial question, is there life out there?

Philip's Month-by-Month Stargazing 2020 is the guide for Stargazers in Britain and Ireland. The new 2020 edition has been completely revised to make it even more essential for exploring the night skies - making the night sky accessible to beginners and experts alike.

Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers. Covering Britain and Ireland, the new 2022 edition has been completely revised to ensure it is totally up-to-date for exploring the wonder of the night skies, month-by-month and day-by-day.

Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers.

Philip's Month-by-Month Stargazing 2021 is the guide for Stargazers in Britain and Ireland. The new 2021 edition has been completely revised to make it even more essential for exploring the night skies - making the night sky accessible to beginners and experts alike.

Philip's Month-by-Month Stargazing 2018 is the guide for Stargazers in Britain and Ireland. The new 2018 edition has been completely revised to make it even more essential for exploring the night skies. Philip's Month-by-Month Stargazing 2018 is the guide for Stargazers in Britain and Ireland. The new 2018 edition has been completely revised to make it even more essential for exploring the night skies.

Discusses how we know about black holes, how they affect matter around them, and what would happen if you got inside one.

A month-by-month guide to the northern-hemisphere night sky for 2017, written by the internationally known astronomy writers and broadcasters Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest.

From asteroids and comets to star-forming nebulae and planets, Space Visual Encyclopedia takes an in-depth look at the wonders of our extraordinary universe. Space Visual Encyclopedia examines every aspect of space, from galaxies and dark matter to the features of our Solar System, and from constellations and famous astronomers to man's attempts to gain a greater understanding of the Universe. Packed with fact after fact, Space Visual Encyclopedia is the perfect one-stop reference guide to all you need to know about the mysteries of space

Two of Britain's popular astronomers answer all the questions people ask about space travel, telescopes, the solar system, comets and meteors, stars, black holes, the big bang, space and time.