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The History of Our Universe in 21 Stars

(That You Can Spot in the Night Sky)
By Giles Sparrow
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The History of Our Universe in 21 Stars by Giles Sparrow invites readers to explore the cosmos through the stories of 21 significant stars. The book offers insights into how these stars have shaped our understanding of the universe, blending science, history, and mythology to create an engaging narrative about the stars' roles in cosmic history. From the birth of the cosmos to the intricate web of constellations, this book provides a captivating journey through the night sky.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by astronomy and are keen to explore the stories and science behind some of the most significant stars in our universe. With engaging insights and beautifully presented narratives, it takes you on a cosmic journey, blending science with storytelling to reveal how these stars have shaped our understanding of the cosmos.

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The History of Our Universe in 21 Stars

Beautifully illustrated, The History of Our Universe in 21 Stars provides a key to the cosmos for the curious, the busy and the bewildered. It offers a complete introduction to the heavens through the tales of these celestial superstars and tells the intriguing, inspiring and sometimes just plain odd story of how stargazers unravelled the mysteries of the universe.

Beautifully illustrated, The History of Our Universe in 21 Stars provides a key to the cosmos for the curious, the busy and the bewildered. It offers a complete introduction to the heavens through the tales of these celestial superstars and tells the intriguing, inspiring and sometimes just plain odd story of how stargazers unravelled the mysteries of the universe.

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Previously published as A History of the Universe in 21 Stars.

'A delight and triumph ... A thing of beauty ... Truly, truly magical' talkRADIO

Look up on a clear evening, and you'll see thousands of stars shining in the night sky, each telling a story of their own. With star maps to help easily identify key celestial bodies, astronomer Giles Sparrow takes 21 stars (and three imposters) to look at what each pinprick of light can tell us about the birth, life and death of our universe.

From red giants to supernovae and from stellar cities to our own Sun, The History of Our Universe in 21 Stars shows how the lights we see in the sky can help us unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.

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The History of Our Universe in 21 Stars by Giles Sparrow has been described as both delightful and triumphant, praised for its beauty and magical quality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802795059

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction

Illustration: Illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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Education & Reference Giles Sparrow Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Having studied Astronomy at University College London, Giles Sparrow is now an editor and established author specialising in science, technology and their interaction with society. He has previously published over 20 titles including Universe, How the Universe Works and The Universe and How to See It. He currently lives in London.

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