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Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer's Guide to the Universe

Under Alien Skies

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"Under Alien Skies" by Philip Plait is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

A Financial Times Best Science Book of 2023 - A Science News Favorite Book of 2023 - A Scientific American 2023 Staff Recommendation

"The next-best thing to traveling through space and time." --Laura Helmuth, editor in chief of Scientific American

A rip-roaring tour of the cosmos with the Bad Astronomer, bringing you up close and personal with the universe like never before.

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Best For: Readers interested in astronomy and space science looking for an engaging introduction to the universe.
Focus: Exploring the cosmos through a guided tour that combines astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, and space exploration.
Covers: Core concepts in general astronomy and insights into the universe's structure and phenomena.
Why It Matters: Provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the universe, helping readers understand space science from multiple scientific perspectives.

"Under Alien Skies" by Philip Plait is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: Philip Plait

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

A Financial Times Best Science Book of 2023 - A Science News Favorite Book of 2023 - A Scientific American 2023 Staff Recommendation

"The next-best thing to traveling through space and time." --Laura Helmuth, editor in chief of Scientific American

A rip-roaring tour of the cosmos with the Bad Astronomer, bringing you up close and personal with the universe like never before.
AuthorPhilip Plait
PublisherW. W. Norton
Published2024-04-09
ISBN-139781324074717
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicGeneral Astronomy

Format: Paperback

Language: English

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