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The Sky at Night: Book of the Moon – A Guide to Our Closest Neighbour
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  • Published: 2 July 2020
  • ISBN: 9781473532427
  • Imprint: BBC Digital
  • Format: Audio Download
  • Length: 6 hr 15 min
  • Narrator: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
  • RRP: $27.99
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The Sky at Night: Book of the Moon – A Guide to Our Closest Neighbour

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2 July 2020
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18 Oct 2018
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Lunar expert and popular BBC presenter, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores our fascination with the Moon, in her first book with The Sky at Night.

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How well do you know our closest neighbour?

Featured on BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live and BBC Breakfast

The moon has fascinated humankind since the beginning of history. But far from being just a big rock out in space, the Moon has a phenomenal power over the earth, with its ability to create great waves, dictate the length of the day and summon the seasons. It is a key player in the story of our planet.

In this unique celebration of the Moon, lunar expert and space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin Pocock takes readers on a journey through the Moon’s past, present and future. She uncovers the way the Moon has captured our imaginations, contemplates how it was formed, and uncovers why we need the Moon to protect our fragile earth. Drawing on the latest scientific research, she then looks forward to what might be to come – will we return to the moon or will it become a launch pad to go into the great unknown?

Filled with fascinating facts and anecdotes, and written with warmth and passion, The Book of the Moon is for scientists and stargazers alike. You'll never look at our closest neighbour in the same way again.

©Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock 2018 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
  • Published: 2 July 2020
  • ISBN: 9781473532427
  • Imprint: BBC Digital
  • Format: Audio Download
  • Length: 6 hr 15 min
  • Narrator: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
  • RRP: $27.99
Categories:

About the author

Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Dame Maggie Aderin is a space scientist, author and broadcaster whose lifelong passion is making the wonders of the universe accessible to everyone. Over her career, she has created bespoke scientific instruments in both industrial and academic environments, including satellites that monitor climate change and contributing to the James Webb Space Telescope. In 2004, Maggie founded Science Innovation Ltd, a company dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds. She is a BAFTA-nominated TV presenter, working on documentaries, children’s factual television and comedy shows, and a bestselling author. She also co-hosts the world's longest-running science programme, The Sky at Night, and gave the 200th anniversary Christmas Lectures at the Royal Institution. Her contributions to the field have also earned her an Institute of Physics Gold Medal, a Barbie doll in her likeness and roles as President of the British Science Association and Chancellor of the University of Leicester. In 2024, she was knighted in the New Year's Honours list for her services to science education and diversity.

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