
The Sky at Night: Book of the Moon – A Guide to Our Closest Neighbour
Book of the Moon - A Guide to Our Closest Neighbour
$43.54
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
18 October 2018
Summary
Lunar expert and popular BBC presenter, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores our fascination with the Moon, in her first book with The Sky at Night.
How well do you know our closest neighbour?
The moon has fascinated humankind since the beginning of history. But far from being just a big rock out in space, the Moon has a phenomenal power over the earth, with its ability to create great waves, dictate the length of the day and summon the seasons. It is a key player in the story of …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781785943515 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1785943510 |
| Author: | Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | BBC Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 18 October 2018 |
| Weight: | 299g |
| Dimensions: | 204mm x 135mm x 25mm |
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makes you marvel about both our solar system and our nearest neighbour
makes you marvel about both our solar system and our nearest neighbour – Jeanette Winterson
About The Author
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Dame Maggie Aderin is a space scientist, author and broadcaster whose lifelong passion is making the wonders of the universe accessible to everyone. Over her career, she has created bespoke scientific instruments in both industrial and academic environments, including satellites that monitor climate change and contributing to the James Webb Space Telescope. In 2004, Maggie founded Science Innovation Ltd, a company dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds. She is a BAFTA-nominated TV presenter, working on documentaries, children’s factual television and comedy shows, and a bestselling author. She also co-hosts the world’s longest-running science programme, The Sky at Night, and gave the 200th anniversary Christmas Lectures at the Royal Institution. Her contributions to the field have also earned her an Institute of Physics Gold Medal, a Barbie doll in her likeness and roles as President of the British Science Association and Chancellor of the University of Leicester. In 2024, she was knighted in the New Year’s Honours list for her services to science education and diversity.
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