Heather Couper studied astrophysics at Oxford University. She ran
the Greenwich Planetarium and is a past President of both the
British Astronomical Association and the Society for Popular
Astronomy, as well as a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society
and the Institute of Physics. She is a regular broadcaster on BBC
TV and radio.
Nigel Henbest was Astronomy Consultant to New Scientist magazine,
Editor of the Journal of the British Astronomical Association, and
Media Consultant to the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
The team also wrote The History of Astronomy.
Fun, informative, beautifully illustrated throughout, "The Universe
Explained" is unreservedly recommended for both school and
community library collections as an ideal introduction to astronomy
and is especially appropriate for the non-specialist general reader
with an interest in the subject.-- "Midwest Book Review" (9/1/2018
12:00:00 AM)
Inspired by questions the astronomer-authors received after giving
presentations, this book is an entertaining and informative
collection of facts. Related questions are grouped into 14
different topics ranging from "Sky Sights" to "Alien Life." From
the classic "why is the sky blue?" to "are there more stars in the
universe than grains of sand on Earth's beaches?," the answers are
informative and at times thought-provoking. The writing style is
chatty and will appeal to curious readers. Annotated pictures and
images appear on almost every page. The book concludes with a
glossary and an index. An out-of-this world delight for young
adults and adult browsers alike.--Maren Ostergard "Booklist"
(2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)
A visual feast ... The book is bang up to date with recent
developments too. There is some cutting-edge astronomy in here ...
The format also makes the book great for dipping in and out
of.--Robin Brooks "Geek Dad Blog" (11/14/2018 12:00:00 AM)
It's 281 pages of awesomeness, asking and answering questions
you've had about the cosmos and then some. Questions are divided
into chapters covering the seen (celestial bodies, space
exploration, technology) and the unseen (alien life, black holes,
the universe's edge). Each question is succinctly answered on its
own page and accompanied by a full-color illustration. A helpful
glossary in the back defines unfamiliar terms. The authors have
created an accessible book with plenty of eye-catching appeal. Use
it to answer your own questions, or give it to a young person
(upper elementary and older) with an appetite for reading or
science or both. This would be a great title to explore as a
family, sparking curiosity and discussion.--Beth Snow "Joplin
Globe" (7/21/2019 12:00:00 AM)
Stemettes Recommends (Ages 12-15)-- "Stemettes" (3/28/2019 12:00:00
AM)
The clear text is mainly supported by coloured photographs, or in
some cases diagrams... The writing, as one would expect from such
well-known authors, is clear and authoritative but at the same time
approachable and not too technical. The strength of the book is
that it can be read in any order depending on the interests of the
reader or their prior knowledge. This is probably a good book for a
school or college library or to give as a present or prize.--Alex
Chaplin "School Science Review" (3/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)
This is a good introduction to most aspects of astronomy, written
and presented in a style designed to appeal to the young.--Debra
Holton "The Observatory" (2/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)
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