While some of it may seem outdated, the book still stands up as one of the best popular science books ever written, and the language is just stunning. “Missions To Mars”( Image credit: Harper Design) Author: Larry S. CrumplerPublisher: Harper Design (2021 )With all the current attention paid to the Red Planet, its great to see a new book detailing all the excursions humanity has actually made to our ruddy-colored neighbor. “Stars and Planets: The Most Complete Guide to the Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and Solar System”– Updated and Expanded Edition( Image credit: Princeton University Press) Authors: Ian Ridpath and Wil TirionPublisher: Princeton University Press (2017 )Heres an essential book to those of us who venture out in the early hours of the morning to catch a look of a rising planet or glittering star. Sun Moon Earth( Image credit: Amazon) Author: Tyler NordgrenPublisher: Basic Books (2016 )Throughout history, solar eclipses have changed from scary omens to the topic of scientific research study. The book is not a light read– it goes deeper into the science than lots of pop physics books– but Thorne is the ideal individual to take readers on this journey: Hes a patient and entertaining teacher, and he never ever loses the thread of the story.
While some of it may seem dated, the book still stands up as one of the best popular science books ever composed, and the language is simply stunning. Sun Moon Earth( Image credit: Amazon) Author: Tyler NordgrenPublisher: Basic Books (2016 )Throughout history, solar eclipses have changed from terrifying omens to the subject of clinical research study. The book is not a light read– it goes deeper into the science than lots of pop physics books– but Thorne is the ideal person to take readers on this journey: Hes a client and amusing instructor, and he never ever loses the thread of the story.