13 Journeys Through Space and Time: Christmas Lectures from the Royal Institution

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Colin Stuart Tim Peake

13 Journeys Through Space and Time

Christmas Lectures from the Royal Institution

Colin Stuart, Tim Peake

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MICHAEL OMARA BOOKS
01 November 2016

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Relativity physics

Series: The RI Lectures

An exploration of space and time and a journey of discovery, through 13 of the most fascinating Christmas Lectures given at the Royal Institution of Great Britain over the last 200 years. Started at the Royal institution (RI) in 1825 by Michael Faraday, the Christmas Lectures have been broadcast on television since the 1960s and have formed part of the British Christmas tradition for generations. First devised to attract young people to the magic of science through spectacular demonstrations, they are now watched by millions of people around the world every year. Drawing on the incredible archive at the RI, which is packed full of handwritten notebooks, photographs and transcripts, this book will focus on thirteen of the most captivating lectures given on the RI on space and time, taking a look at what we thought we knew then and what has been discovered since.

By: Colin Stuart
Contributions by: Tim Peake
Imprint: MICHAEL OMARA BOOKS
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 111mm, Spine: 17mm
ISBN: 9781782436874
ISBN 10: 1782436871
Series: The RI Lectures
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 November 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Colin Stuart is a space geek who talks to tens of thousands of people about the stars every year. A freelance science writer too, he has written for the Guardian, Observer, New Scientist and the European Space Agency amongst many others. He has been a runner-up in the European Astronomy Journalism Prize and is the author of several books, including The Big Questions in Science and Why Space Matters to Me. A fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, he's talked about the wonders of the universe on Sky News, BBC News and Radio 5Live and tweets as @skyponderer.

Reviews for 13 Journeys Through Space and Time: Christmas Lectures from the Royal Institution

About the size and weight of a large slab of chocolate but far more nourishing. * Daily Telegraph * Joyous... A perfect Christmas gift for curious minds. * Stanfords Blog * Joyous... A perfect Christmas gift for curious minds. * Stanfords Blog * Handsome and insightful. * Waterstones Blog * Extra special... An excellent book for anyone interested in space and time. * One Giant Read * Extra special... An excellent book for anyone interested in space and time. * One Giant Read * Perfect with a slice of Christmas cake. * BBC Focus Magazine *