{"product_id":"starwatchers-a-history","title":"Starwatchers: A History of Discovery in the Night Sky By Joanne Baker","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEMBARK ON AN EXHILARATING, GLOBALLY SPANNING EXPLORATION OF HUMANITY’S DEEP CONNECTION TO THE COSMOS WITH FORMER ASTROPHYSICIST AND WRITER JOANNE BAKER.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"An exhilarating exploration of how we've been touched by the cosmos across human history.\"\u003c\/i\u003e — \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003eLewis Dartnell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Combines scientific expertise with vivid storytelling and a childlike wonder that shines on every page.\"\u003c\/i\u003e — \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhat draws us to gaze up at the night sky, and how have we made sense of everything that lies beyond our earthly home? In this unique synthesis of science, history, and culture, Joanne Baker charts humanity’s enduring relationship with the universe. Beginning with our closest celestial neighbor, the Moon, and venturing outward through the solar system to distant stars and black holes, she unveils a rich mosaic of stories that reveal how celestial bodies have shaped human culture, myth, and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTranscending borders and traditions—taking readers from ancient Mesopotamian moon worship and historic observatories in Samarkand to the visionary science fiction of H.G. Wells—\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003eStarwatchers\u003c\/i\u003e is driven by a deeply personal quest to understand the universe. Interweaving rigorous scientific expertise with sparkling first-hand accounts, such as witnessing a total solar eclipse in Idaho, Baker invites readers on an extraordinary journey that challenges the boundaries of our existence and reflects on the meaning we project onto the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExpert Authorship:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by former astrophysicist and acclaimed science writer Joanne Baker, blending scientific precision with poetic storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRich Cultural Synthesis:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores the global history of astronomy, connecting ancient stargazing traditions with modern space discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImmersive \u0026amp; Personal:\u003c\/b\u003e Features captivating first-hand travel accounts and observations of astronomical phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEssential Non-Fiction:\u003c\/b\u003e A breathtaking read for astronomy lovers, science enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the mysteries of the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eLook up and rediscover the cosmos. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eStarwatchers\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52638485578011,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81CNeO7hYbL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784705209","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/starwatchers-a-history","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}