An Astronomer's Tale (Paperback)

Gary Fildes

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Lingua: inglese

Editore: Cornerstone, London, 2017

1784754382 / 9781784754389

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Paperback. The Shepherd's Life meets Brian Cox - the inspirational memoir of a former brickie who followed his passion for the starsSoon to be a major ITV TV series.A Bricklayer's Guide to the Galaxy . . .The inspirational memoir of a former brickie who followed his passion for the stars and built his own observatory.Perfect for readers of Robert Macfarlane, Helen Macdonald and James Rebanks - as well as fans of Brian Cox and the BBC's Sky at NightGary Fildes left school at sixteen, got a trade like most of his mates and was soon married with four kids. His life seemed set. But he had a secret. Something he only practised late at night with a few like-minded friends. Then one day, middle age approaching alarmingly, he acted on his lifelong passion. He finally came out. As an astronomer.Today, Gary is the founder and lead astronomer of Kielder Observatory, one of the top ten stargazing sites in the world, which he also helped to build. Situated in the beautiful forests of Kielder, Northumberland, within Europe's largest protected dark sky park, it offers some of the UK's most spectacular views of stars, planets and galaxies.An Astronomer's Tale is Gary's inspirational story: part memoir, part nature writing, part seasonal guide to the night sky. It is a book brimming with passion; and at a time when the world is captivated by space, it will leave you ready to get out there and explore the wonders of the skies for yourself. Situated in the beautiful forests of Kielder, Northumberland, within Europes largest protected dark sky park, it offers some of the UK's most spectacular views of stars, planets and galaxies.An Astronomers Tale is Garys inspirational story: part memoir, part nature writing, part seasonal guide to the night sky. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Titolo
An Astronomer's Tale (Paperback)
Autore
Gary Fildes
Editore
Cornerstone, London
Anno di pubblicazione
2017
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1784754382
ISBN 13
9781784754389

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