The Intimate Universe: How the stars are closer than you think by Marek Kukula (

Description: The Intimate Universe by Marek Kukula The cosmos is closer and more connected to your life than you think FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The scale of the cosmos can be baffling, with distances so vast and timescales to long that its easy to dismiss them as being completely divorced from our everyday life. But in this new book Dr Marek Kukula, Public Astronomer at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, shows you the myriad ways we are intrinsically connected to the rest of the universe and how everything on Earth - from the ground beneath our feet to the technology in our pockets - has origins in space. Discover how rocks from space reveal what conditions are like at our planets core, how the desolate surface of the moon holds ancient clues to Earths earliest life forms, and how buried treasure in the Nile reveals the watery past of Mars. Discover how the atoms of your own body were forged in the heart of a star, how you can see the echo of creation on your TV, and the ways in which technology developed for observing the most far-flung corners of space is now used to diagnose potentially fatal human diseases. THE INTIMATE UNIVERSE is a curated tour of the most fascinating phenomena and discoveries in astronomy, revealing how we are inextricably, inspirationally linked to the cosmos. Notes A curated tour of the most fascinating phenomena and discoveries in astronomy, revealing how we are inextricably, inspirationally linked to the cosmos. Author Biography Dr Marek Kukula is the Public Astronomer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, where he informs the public and press about all aspects of astronomy, cosmology, astrobiology, planetary science and the history of astronomy. He was awarded an Advance Fellowship at the University of Edinburgh and has worked at the Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, home of NASAs Hubble Space Telescope. Marek has featured on the BBCs Stargazing Live and contributed to TV and radio news - he has also hosted numerous talks at the Royal Observatory, literary festivals and crossover arts/science events. Review Kukulas colourful writing paints pictures of its own that make this a wonderful and thought-provoking read. - BBC Sky at Night[A] fascinating book ... crammed full of information about how the universe effects and is part of our everyday lives. - Erisea magazine Long Description The scale of the cosmos can be baffling, with distances so vast and timescales to long that its easy to dismiss them as being completely divorced from our everyday life. But in this new book Dr Marek Kukula, Public Astronomer at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, shows you the myriad ways we are intrinsically connected to the rest of the universe and how everything on Earth - from the ground beneath our feet to the technology in our pockets - has origins in space. Discover how rocks from space reveal what conditions are like at our planets core, how the desolate surface of the moon holds ancient clues to Earths earliest life forms, and how buried treasure in the Nile reveals the watery past of Mars. Discover how the atoms of your own body were forged in the heart of a star, how you can see the echo of creation on your TV, and the ways in which technology developed for observing the most far-flung corners of space is now used to diagnose potentially fatal human diseases. THE INTIMATE UNIVERSE is a curated tour of the most fascinating phenomena and discoveries in astronomy, revealing how we are inextricably, inspirationally linked to the cosmos. Review Quote Kukulas colourful writing paints pictures of its own that make this a wonderful and thought-provoking read. Promotional "Headline" The cosmos is closer and more connected to your life than you think Description for Sales People Published with the full support of The Royal Observatory, Greenwich Details ISBN178429117X Author Marek Kukula Publisher Quercus Publishing Year 2016 ISBN-10 178429117X ISBN-13 9781784291174 Format Paperback Publication Date 2016-08-04 Media Book Imprint Quercus Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 520 Pages 384 Subtitle How the stars are closer than you think Short Title The Intimate Universe Language English UK Release Date 2016-08-04 Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-10-10 AU Release Date 2016-10-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151531182;

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