Spaceopedia - by Raman K Prinja (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Blast off on an unforgettable journey through the Universe with this stunningly illustrated guide to space

From swirling black holes and icy comets to solar flares and Saturn's glittering rings, this book explores the wonders of our Milky Way galaxy--and beyond. How are stars born and what happens when they die? Could there really be life on other planets? And what is dark matter? Packed with jaw-dropping facts, vivid illustrations, and answers to some of the biggest cosmic questions, this is the ultimate guide for curious kids aged 7 and up.

Perfect for budding astronomers, future astronauts, and anyone who's ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what's out there.

Written by Professor Raman Prinja (MBE), award-winning astrophysicist at University College London, and illustrated by Good Wives and Warriors, whose dazzling artwork captures the awe and mystery of space like never before.

Organised into five fascinating chapters:

- The Solar System
- Exoplanets: Billions of Worlds
- The Sun and the Stars
- The Milky Way and Galaxies
- Great Cosmic Mysteries

About the Author

Raman Prinja (Author)
Multi-award-winning author, Professor Raman Prinja, is Head of Department for Astronomy at University College London. He is dedicated to the belief that it is hugely important to promote awareness of astronomy and physics to as wide an audience as possible, and especially to motivate and inspire the next generation of Universe explorers. As part of Professor Prinja's outreach, he has written several books on astronomy to share the excitement of the Universe with laypersons, parents, teachers and, above all, young people.

Good Wives and Warriors (Illustrator)
Becky Bolton and Louise Chappell have been working collaboratively as Good Wives and Warriors since 2007, soon after graduating from the Painting Department at The Glasgow School of Art. They divide their time between designing large-scale installations for fine art settings and undertaking design commissions for companies in the UK and abroad, including Absolut Vodka, Tiger Beer, Swarovski, Adidas, Chevrolet and Swatch. They have exhibited around the world, including shows in Berlin, Paris, Melbourne, Buenos Aires, San Francisco and Sao Paulo and have been featured in a number of publications and books including ICON Magazine, Wired Magazine and the Taschen books Illustration Now!3 and Portraits. They are currently based in London.