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A review by enbyglitch
The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story of Astronomy's Vanishing Explorers by Emily M. Levesque
4.0
An interesting glimpse into a scientific field which seems to go unnoticed in day-to-day life. I enjoyed Levesque's anecdotes, passion, and coverage of the modern history of the field (including the progress made towards greater diversity as well as roboticization of some elements).
There are a few places where descriptions got eye-glazingly technical, and others where comparisons were made between different units or orbits - confusing what might be impressive statements unless the reader wants to do/google the math themselves.
Also I desperately want space exploration and human understanding to progress, but despite the author's passion I'm left a little deflated by how much money goes into such small advancements. Obviously there's a false dichotomy there: defund the damn military before scientists! But still, I go forth informed but a little less hopeful.
There are a few places where descriptions got eye-glazingly technical, and others where comparisons were made between different units or orbits - confusing what might be impressive statements unless the reader wants to do/google the math themselves.
Also I desperately want space exploration and human understanding to progress, but despite the author's passion I'm left a little deflated by how much money goes into such small advancements. Obviously there's a false dichotomy there: defund the damn military before scientists! But still, I go forth informed but a little less hopeful.