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Under Alien Skies

A Sightseer's Guide to the Universe

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Under Alien Skies

By: Phil Plait
Narrated by: Phil Plait
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A rip-roaring tour of the cosmos with the Bad Astronomer, revealing the sky as never seen before―from everywhere but Earth.

How would Saturn’s rings look from a spaceship sailing just above them? If you were falling into a black hole, what’s the last thing you’d see before your spaghettification? What would it be like to visit the faraway places we currently experience only through high-powered telescopes and robotic emissaries? Faster-than-light travel may never be invented, but we can still take the scenic route through the universe with renowned astronomer and science communicator Philip Plait.

On this lively, immersive adventure through the cosmos, Plait draws ingeniously on the latest scientific research to transport listeners to ten spectacular sites, from our own familiar Moon to the outer reaches of our solar system and far beyond. Whether strolling through a dust storm under Mars’ butterscotch sky, witnessing the birth of a star, or getting dizzy in a technicolor nebula, Plait is an illuminating, entertaining guide to the most otherworldly views in our universe.

©2023 Philip Plait PhD (P)2023 Spotify Audiobooks Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Cosmology Physics Science Solar System Mars Black Hole
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What a great book ! I love the idea of describing our universe as being there as a tourist... Gives you inspiration to learn much more about our universe !

Inspiring and mesmerizing!

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Not just a book of facts! Beautifully presented. Grips the reader's imagination and turns it into an awesome journey through the spectacles of the universe. One of my favourite books on the subject.

The unique perspective of the reader taken on a journey rather than just presenting facts.

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equal parts science fact, science fiction, science history and travelogue and I need 15 words

if you like hearing about space, read this

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Such a descriptive tour of our solar system and universe. I loved every intricate moment and applaud Phil for keeping it interesting. Highly recommended!

Enamoured

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Phillip describes what it would be like to stand on or visit particular locations in the Galaxy, from a planet near a nebula to standing on an asteroid to standing on the Moon and wa5ching an Eclipse. it's described in such clarity that it's easy to create the images in your mind. as if wa5ching a movie. it's a really u question book amed at creating a lasting experience in the reader rather than telling a story or relaying In formation or ideas.

Very unique book, easy listening with accurate science.

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