Rebel Star is a timely and essential guide, examining our long-held fascination with the sun, from ancient beliefs, to early scientific studies, and an up-to-date look at what we know – and still don’t know – taking us on a thrilling journey to the centre of our solar system.
Colin Stuart is an astronomy journalist, author and science communicator, talking to thousands of people a year about the universe, from schools and the public, to conferences and businesses. He has written twelve science books to date, which have been translated into seventeen languages, as well as articles for the Guardian, European Space Agency and New Scientist, among others. He is a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, and has had an asteroid named after him in recognition of his efforts to popularise astronomy. He has talked about the universe on Sky News, BBC News and Radio 5Live. He is the author of 13 Journeys Through Space and Time: Christmas Lectures From the Royal Institution and The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks, also published by Michael O’Mara Books.
A highly readable and topical account of the life and times of our
neighbourhood nuclear furnace, on which all life on Earth depends –
the sun. Colin Stuart pulls together an amazing amount of physics
in an enjoyable narrative which conveys information painlessly. I
read it at a sitting, and look forward to a more leisurely second
look.
*John Gribbin*
Surprisingly, considering its fundamental importance to life on
Earth, the sun has been the Cinderella of astronomical popular
science. In this fascinating and in-depth exploration of our
friendly neighbourhood star, Colin Stuart makes sure that
Cinderella gets to the ball.
*Brian Clegg*
A thrilling story of not only the sun’s inner workings and how it
affects the Earth, but how we’ve come to understand the raw power
of our local star. Beautifully written – Colin Stuart explains
these mind-expanding details with crystal clarity.
*Lewis Dartnell*
An exceptionally clear and comprehensive account of how science has
unpicked the manifold secrets of the sun.
*Dr Paul Parsons, author of 30-Second Theories*
A deep-dive into what we currently know about the workings of our
sun, and some of the big questions that remain unanswered.
Indispensable for solar enthusiasts.
*Melanie Windridge, author of Aurora: In Search of the Northern
Lights*
A compelling portrait of the Sun
*Nature Magazine*
|
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
