Synopsis
This is a definitive, readable and visually stunning book about the solar system. Written by the legendary science writing team of John and Mary Gribbin, it offers a new appreciation of our place in the cosmos. From Here to Infinity sets a standard for other astronomy books, not only in the clarity of its writing but also in its richly illustrated presentation. From straightforward facts such as "How far away are stars?" and "What did Galileo see through his telescope?" to broader questions such as "Is there an edge to the universe?" and "How did the universe begin?", this exciting new book will appeal to all levels of interest.
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From the Publisher
- The ultimate guide to astronomy by best-selling science authors John and Mary Gribbin
- Flagship title accompanied by national and regional publicity campaigns
- Supporting the recently redeveloped site at the Royal
Observatory, Greenwich, with new astronomy galleries and
planetarium
About the Author
John Gribbin trained as an astrophysicist at the University of Cambridge. A full-time science writer, he has worked for the science journal Nature and New Scientist magazine, and has contributed articles to The Times, Guardian and Independent. He is the author of more than one hundred books, including In Search of Schrödinger's Cat, The Universe: A Biography, and Deep Simplicity: Bringing Order to Chaos and Complexity. Gribbin is currently a Visiting Fellow in astronomy at the University of Sussex. Mary Gribbin trained in developmental psychology at the University of Sussex and recently became a qualified hypnotherapist. She has written for publications including She magazine and New Scientist, and is the author of several books on scientific topics for young readers, including Big Numbers and From Atoms to Infinity. Her collaborations with John Gribbin include The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials and two sons. She is also a Visiting Fellow at the University of Sussex. The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, is home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian, Longitude 0°; it is one of the most important historic scientific sites in the world. Since its foundation in 1675 by King Charles II, it has played a key role in asking and answering fundamental questions about time, space and the universe.
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