Book description
To the beginner, the star-filled night sky can seem mysterious and
unfathomable. But with this book as a guide the awesome nature of the
Cosmos is brought down to Earth.
Over the course of twelve chapters Mark Thompson, one of the
presenters on BBC One's Stargazing Live and the resident
astronomer on ITV's The Alan Titchmarsh Show, will take you on
a journey through space, tackling the key concepts of astronomy and
unlocking the secrets of the sky. From the origins of our Universe to
the ever evolving techniques used to explore deep space, A Down to
Earth Guide to the Cosmos traces the journey of galactic
discovery that has obsessed mankind for thousands of years.
Accompanying the narrative, a series of monthly sky guides focus on
the astronomical highlights visible at each given time of year, with
handy charts to show you exactly what to look for and how to navigate
around the sky at night.
As fascinating as it is accessible, A Down to Earth Guide to the
Cosmos is a must for anyone who gazes up and wishes they knew more
about the final frontier...
Mark Thompson is one of the presenters on the BBC One award
nominated show Stargazing Live and the resident astronomer on
ITV's The Alan Titchmarsh Show. When not gracing our television
screens he is most likely writing about the sky, looking at it or
flying through it (as a qualified pilot, not a human cannonball). He
writes for a number of websites including Discovery News' Space pages
and the Space Exploration Network along with a variety of other
publications, he is also a regular on Radio Five Live.
Born in Norfolk, Mark has had a fascination with all things in the
sky ever since he was a small boy and is proud to be a fellow of the
Royal Astronomical Society.
