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The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story of Astronomy's Vanishing Explorers by Emily M. Levesque
4.0
In The Last Stargazers Levesque provides an exciting look at the history of astronomy in the last half century and the breathtaking progress that has been made since.
When I began the book I wasn't familiar with recent history of astronomy. Most of my knowledge was gleaned from TV shows and science fiction movies which isn't all that accurate most of the time for entertainment purposes. I enjoyed Levesque recounting events, mishaps and adventures not just in the last 60-70 years but also going farther back in history. I've learned a lot about the finer points of astronomy, how imaging the night sky used to work and how it works at this moment in time. Something I also appreciated was that she talked a bit about the investments in science (and especially astronomy), how it has to be balanced with other demands on earth but also why it makes sense.
Levesque knows how to engage the reader and has them racing through the book, eager to read the next piece of history or funny or weird story she might tell. Never dull, always with a little sprinkling of humour.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about space and particularly astronomy.
Disclaimer: I was provided an advanced reader copy by the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
When I began the book I wasn't familiar with recent history of astronomy. Most of my knowledge was gleaned from TV shows and science fiction movies which isn't all that accurate most of the time for entertainment purposes. I enjoyed Levesque recounting events, mishaps and adventures not just in the last 60-70 years but also going farther back in history. I've learned a lot about the finer points of astronomy, how imaging the night sky used to work and how it works at this moment in time. Something I also appreciated was that she talked a bit about the investments in science (and especially astronomy), how it has to be balanced with other demands on earth but also why it makes sense.
Levesque knows how to engage the reader and has them racing through the book, eager to read the next piece of history or funny or weird story she might tell. Never dull, always with a little sprinkling of humour.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about space and particularly astronomy.
Disclaimer: I was provided an advanced reader copy by the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.