Publisher's Synopsis
"Elegant, heartfelt, academic, and profound, Short Stories of Space by Piers Horner is an entrancing and contemporary journey through the cosmos" ★★★★1/2 - Self-Publishing Review
Prepare to be inspired by the Universe! Short Stories of Space takes readers on a fascinating, reflective journey to explore seven real-life space and astronomy events. Perfect relaxed reading for anyone captivated by the wonders of the cosmos.
- Could ancient life still exist in the atmosphere of Venus?
- Does our understanding of the Universe's history need to be revised?
- What are the implications of private spaceflight for our future in space?
Each story delves into the science, politics and history behind the news headlines, while bringing to life the space research you may have missed. Trained astrophysicist Piers Horner provides fresh perspectives on what these exciting topics mean for our society; for science, and for the nature of human wonder, making them suitable for both a general audience and seasoned enthusiasts alike.
Contents include:
On the Right Shoulder of Orion - Reflections on the possibility of losing one of our most beloved stars.
Where the Stars Shine the Clearest - How the Hubble Space Telescope made it into space.
The Unpredictable Constant - What led to the current 'crisis in cosmology'?
Earth's Unlikely Twin - What lessons can be learned from the history of Earth's nearest neighbours about life on our planet?
The Greatest Debate - How our view of the Universe has changed fundamentally in the early twentieth century.
Living with Solar Storms - How research could help protect our modern society from the violence of the Sun.
The Path of No Return - What a new era of space exploration could mean for humanity.
"Like a friendly science teacher telling you about their favorite parts of the subject, Horner's writing is friendly and approachable ... Even though the content is thorough, the writing does not intimidate nor bewilder the reader ... Each discovery that Horner narrates incites excitement and awe, just the same as it did with the scientists credited with the discoveries. Short Stories of Space brings out the inner child in all of us" ★★★★★ - The Book Review Directory
