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By: Rebecca Smethurst
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This book is for anyone who wants to easily understand the mind-blowing fundamentals of our extraordinary, expanding universe.

Written by Oxford astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst and composed of 10 captivating, simple essays, it guides you swiftly through the galaxies, explaining the mysteries of black holes, dark matter and what existed before the big bang, presenting the evidence as to whether we really are alone, illuminating what we still don't know and much more besides.

If you have big questions about space, this book will provide you with the answers in an engaging and succinct way.

©2019 Rebecca Smethurst (P)2019 Orion Publishing Group Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Cosmology Science Unexplained Mysteries Black Hole Mystery Fiction
Engaging Storytelling • Intuitive Visualizations • Enthusiastic Narration • Relatable Examples • Easy Comprehension
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Bringing extraordinarily complex subject matter down to an easily understandable narrative, Dr Becky shares her love for astronomy.

Dr Becky explains space

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It was great to hear Becky read this herself. The content was very approachable and easy to digest, like listening to a story. I just wish it was a bit longer!

Easy and interesting listen

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Interested in the Big Bang? Dark Matter? Gravity? Black Holes? Dr. Becky answers these and other questions for people who want to know about the Universe and it’s components. Brilliantly written in a very easy to understand manner. I have the audio version, and have been listening to it on my commutes and at home. If you’d like to learn more, Dr. Becky has a very active YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYNbYGl89UUowy8oXkipC-Q I highly recommend the book and her channel!! Clear Skies!

Great Read for Anyone Interested in Space & Astrophysics

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l loved the book. I enjoyed listening to the book here on Audible. I did have a few times you voice dropped out. Thank you for adding to my knowledge base so I can keep expanding my knowledge even farther. Bless you Dr Becky and thank you again.

Awesome Book

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The Writer is very enthused about astronomy, a great reader and teacher and really expanded my concept and knowledge ability the universe. Hope she has a second book in the works!

Really enjoyed this book

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Dr. Becky is just as entertaining here as in her videos! Amazing book and can't wait to read more from her in the future.

A great, easy and informative read!

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This book is appropriate for anyone interested in space, but appears to be written primarily for those new to the subject. Well written, well told, and thoroughly entertaining. I look forward to her next book, especially if it goes into greater depth on only one or two topics.

Nice first book - easy to understand

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I came across this book from following the author’s YouTube channel. Similar to those videos, Dr Smethurst’s passion for astronomy makes this book highly engaging and informative. I also enjoy that she frequently goes beyond a simple recitation of a scientific principle by showing how the individual observations leading to that principle were first discovered and subsequently integrated into a cohesive theory.
The book is very accessible to a general population audience.
It is not an exhaustive, comprehensive take on the topic like a textbook might be, but instead focused on a few important ideas such as dark matter, or the relationship between super massive black holes and galaxies.
Each chapter covers a different idea. Concepts are explained in an understandable way with relatable metaphors/examples that help explain the underlying idea.
My only criticism is that I wish it were longer — it is engaging enough that I found myself wanting to learn more about the topic being discussed in each chapter, or to have more chapters/concepts to learn about; e.g. the hypothesized planet 9 or dark energy. Perhaps there will be a sequel.

Excellent accessible overview of astronomy

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I've been a subscriber to her YouTube channel for ages. Probably since very near the beginning. And I have always enjoyed her excellent explanations of astronomy and hearing her take on current astronomical events and discoveries. This book feels like a continuation of that excellent work.

I love Dr Becky!

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Dr Becky does a great job with the story transitioning each chapters subject into the next. She's able to give a glimpse in how the universe works and a hint at the vastness and power in the cosmos. Her passion and enthusiasm for science is foremost in her narration.

great book for a introduction to the universe.

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