{"product_id":"9781526608017-starwatchers","title":"Starwatchers","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA History of Discovery in the Night Sky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA vast and captivating blend of history, science and culture that delves into the heart of humanity's relationship with the cosmos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An exhilarating exploration of how we've been touched by the cosmos across human history' \u003c\/b\u003eLEWIS DARTNELL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Combines scientific expertise with vivid storytelling and a childlike wonder that shines on every page' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat draws us to the night sky and how can we make sense of all that lies there?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this \u003cb\u003eunique synthesis of science and culture\u003c\/b\u003e, former astrophysicist and writer Joanne Baker charts the\u003cb\u003e global history\u003c\/b\u003e 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 the\u003cb\u003e significance of celestial bodies\u003c\/b\u003e in our everyday lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a history that transcends borders and cultural traditions, taking us from Mesopotamian \u003cb\u003emoon worship\u003c\/b\u003e to the science fiction of\u003cb\u003e H. G. Wells\u003c\/b\u003e and the discovery of \u003cb\u003eblack holes\u003c\/b\u003e. 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 a \u003cb\u003etotal solar eclipse\u003c\/b\u003e in Idaho to visiting an ancient observatory in Samarkand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStarwatchers\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers on an extraordinary\u003cb\u003e journey through space\u003c\/b\u003e that interrogates the boundaries of our earthly existence and encourages us to reflect on how we project meaning onto the skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57014244376950,"sku":"9781526608017","price":9.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_39941002_ec81dc2f-5957-443b-b66e-62a6ea287a41.jpg?v=1770845299","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781526608017-starwatchers","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}