Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Have you got space on your shelf? As interest in the night ...

The article recounts the author's personal journey into astronomy, highlighting several influential beginner astronomy guidebooks from various eras, including "Stars: A Guide to the Constellations," ...

THIS book is a sheer delight. The multiplication of text-books and popular literature in astronomy, salutary as it is on the whole, has one serious disadvantage: it diverts the attention of inquirers ...

Simple, whimsical illustrations, direct language, and breezy, informative text made this little science book a bestseller in Japan; its author, naturally, is a high school science teacher (and former ...

Chris Lintott tries to observe everything from asteroids zipping through the Solar System, to distant galaxies. The way the cosmos reveals its secrets is a story, he thinks, deserves an audience. Luck ...

Over my nearly 50-year astronomy career, I’ve read more than a few books on the subject. If you asked me to name my favorite, you might be surprised to learn it isn’t even an astronomy book but rather ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Considering it’s only been 66 years since NASA set up shop, and ...

An ancient book on astronomy from the 1500s sold for more than £10,000 ($12,200), as a "private international buyer" triumphed over intense competition at a U.K. auction. The Castle of Knowledge by ...

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Alan is a technology author based in Nova Scotia, Canada. A computer enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video ...