STARWATCHERS: A HISTORY OF DISCOVERY IN THE NIGHT SKY (PB)

Former astrophysicist Joanne Baker charts the global history of humanity's relationship with the cosmos, and unveils a rich mosaic of stories and research that illuminate the significance of celestial bodies in our everyday lives. Taking us from Mesopotamian moon worship to the science fiction of H. G. Wells and the discovery of black holes, Baker also includes her own sparkling first-hand experiences – such as watching a total solar eclipse in Idaho and visiting an ancient observatory in Samarkand.