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The Last Stargazers

The Enduring Story of Astronomy's Vanishing Explorers

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The Last Stargazers

By: Emily Levesque
Narrated by: Janet Metzger
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To be an astronomer is to journey to some of the most inaccessible parts of the globe, braving mountain passes, subzero temperatures, and hostile flora and fauna. Not to mention the stress of handling equipment worth millions. It is a life of unique delights and absurdities...and one that may be drawing to a close. Since Galileo first pointed his telescope at the heavens, astronomy has stood as a fount of human creativity and discovery, but soon it will be the robots gazing at the sky while we are left to sift through the data.

In The Last Stargazers, Emily Levesque reveals the hidden world of the professional astronomer. She celebrates an era of ingenuity and curiosity and asks us to think twice before we cast aside our sense of wonder at the universe.

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I found this book really entertaining and interesting. Whether you're into astronomy or not, you'll definitely learn a few things.

Great book

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More a montage of sub topics on parts of astronomy and telescopes with various experiences mixed in. Reflects the journalistic style of the author . Good overall

Interesting

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Great insight into Astronomy well read and very enjoyable.
Shows the mishaps and successes await those who dare stay awake.

Credit where credits dues

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Lots of waffle and a lack of interesting information about astronomy. It could easily be reduced by 50 per cent without any loss to the listener or reader.

Waffle

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