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Have you ever wanted to explore the night sky but didn't know how to get started? Discovering the universe can be a daunting hobby when you first begin. Finding out what you need and how you go about observing the cosmos is not immediately obvious. But through a career spanning 40 years as a science communicator, Rod Somerville takes you on a journey that bridges the gap between being a complete novice to that of a keen amateur. Offering inspiration, insight, and information in easy to understand language, he makes the universe accessible to everyone. Along the way you will discover: everything you need to know about telescopes to get started, what to do if you see a UFO, why the stars and planets move the way they do in our sky, how and what you can easily observe in the solar system, and why we can make constellations from the stars. If you ever find yourself looking at the stars and wanting to discover more about the universe, then this full colour version of the best selling book is the one for you.

Have you ever wanted to explore the night sky but didn't know how to get started? Discovering the universe can be a daunting hobby when you first begin. Finding out what you need and how you go about observing the cosmos is not immediately obvious. Through a career spanning 45 years as a science communicator, Rod Somerville takes you on a journey that bridges the gap between being a complete novice to that of a keen amateur astronomer. Offering inspiration, insight, and information in easy to understand language, he makes the universe accessible to everyone. Along the way you will discover answers to almost every question a budding astronomer might ask - and more. Parents will value this book as a resource, enabling them to answer all those pesky questions from children, or grandchildren, wanting to acquire a telescope or binoculars for Christmas. And what do you do if you see a UFO? With many thoughts not found in any other astronomy book, it is a must read before immediately jumping to an extra-terrestrial conclusion. If you ever find yourself looking at the stars and wanting to discover more about the universe, then this is the book for you.

There is no getting around the fact that most people have never done anything of earth-shattering importance or fame. That does not mean they haven't led interesting lives. Everybody has stories to tell (some good, some bad) and moments in their lives (some happy, some sad) that are just as interesting and just as worthy of being told as those people with more widespread notoriety. This book is a collection of such moments from the life of the author. Although living most of his life with depression, they have created an amazing, albeit unknown life that helped him realise things were not all bad. Hopefully, they will inspire you to look at moments of your own and help you to realise just how wonderful and unique your individual story truly is.