{"product_id":"9781526608055-starwatchers-a-history-of-discovery-in-the-night-sky","title":"Starwatchers: A History of Discovery in the Night Sky","description":"\u003cp\u003e'An exhilarating exploration of how we've been touched by the cosmos across human history'  LEWIS DARTNELL 'Combines scientific expertise with vivid storytelling and a childlike wonder that shines on every page'  TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT What draws us to the night sky and how can we make sense of all that lies there? In this  unique synthesis of science and culture , former astrophysicist and writer Joanne Baker charts the  global history  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  in our everyday lives. It is a history that transcends borders and cultural traditions, taking us from Mesopotamian  moon worship  to the science fiction of  H. G. Wells  and the discovery of  black holes . 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  in Idaho to visiting an ancient observatory in Samarkand. Starwatchers  invites readers on an extraordinary  journey through space  that interrogates the boundaries of our earthly existence and encourages us to reflect on how we project meaning onto the skies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Grocer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49328458301659,"sku":"9781526608055","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/869a9846-deae-4cfb-a701-d5c54ae20dea.jpg?v=1789751478","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9781526608055-starwatchers-a-history-of-discovery-in-the-night-sky","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}