Idézet:Bloomsbury presents Starwatchers by Joanne Baker, read by Lucy Price-Lewis.

'An exhilarating exploration of how we've been touched by the cosmos across human history' [/color]LEWIS DARTNELL
'A contemplative journey ... illuminating how astronomy connects us to the stars, and also to each other' [/color]REBECCA BOYLE
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What draws us to the night sky and how can we make sense of all that lies there?[/color]

In this unique synthesis of science and culture[/color], former astrophysicist and writer Joanne Baker charts the global history[/color] 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 significance of celestial bodies[/color] in our everyday lives.

It is a history that transcends borders and cultural traditions, taking us from Mesopotamian moon worship[/color] to the science fiction of H. G. Wells[/color] and the discovery of black holes[/color]. 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 total solar eclipse[/color] in Idaho to visiting an ancient observatory in Samarkand.

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