Starwatchers, A History of Discovery in the Night Sky
What draws us to the night sky and how can we make sense of all that lies there?
In thisĀ unique synthesis of science and culture, former astrophysicist and writer Joanne Baker charts theĀ global historyĀ 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 theĀ significance of celestial bodiesĀ in our everyday lives.
It is a history that transcends borders and cultural traditions, taking us from MesopotamianĀ moon worshipĀ to the science fiction ofĀ H. G. WellsĀ and the discovery ofĀ 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 aĀ total solar eclipseĀ in Idaho to visiting an ancient observatory in Samarkand.
StarwatchersĀ invites readers on an extraordinaryĀ journey through spaceĀ that interrogates the boundaries of our earthly existence and encourages us to reflect on how we project meaning onto the skies.
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What draws us to the night sky and how can we make sense of all that lies there?
In thisĀ unique synthesis of science and culture, former astrophysicist and writer Joanne Baker charts theĀ global historyĀ 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 theĀ significance of celestial bodiesĀ in our everyday lives.
It is a history that transcends borders and cultural traditions, taking us from MesopotamianĀ moon worshipĀ to the science fiction ofĀ H. G. WellsĀ and the discovery ofĀ 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 aĀ total solar eclipseĀ in Idaho to visiting an ancient observatory in Samarkand.
StarwatchersĀ invites readers on an extraordinaryĀ journey through spaceĀ that interrogates the boundaries of our earthly existence and encourages us to reflect on how we project meaning onto the skies.
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