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From a top expert in the world of astrophysics comes this definitive guide to the Universe published in partnership with the Institute of Physics . In Your Expert Guide: The Universe , readers discover the make-up and magnificence of the Universe, including how we study objects that are unimaginably far away, how light and other emissions come into it and how astrophysics underpins our understanding of Earth, the solar system and the behaviour of matter everywhere. Written by Dr Jen Gupta, astrophysicist, science communicator, presenter and Associate Professor in Public Engagement in the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth. Published in partnership with the Institute of Physics. With lovely artwork by Ola Szpunar, readers aged 8+ can see the Universe come alive. Books in the Your Expert Guide series: With Royal Society of Chemistry: The Periodic Table / Chemistry for Young Scientists With Royal Society of Biology: The Human Body / Biology for Young Scientists With Institute of Physics: The Universe / Physics for Young Scientists
A propos de l'auteur
Professor Jen Gupta is an astrophysicist, science communicator and self-proclaimed professional space nerd. She is a Professor in Public Engagement in the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth, where she works to make physics and astronomy more accessible to the wider world. As a presenter she has featured in the PBS NOVA series
The Solar System and
Universe Revealed, and co-presented the BBC Radio 4 show
Stranger Than Sci-Fi, as well as regularly appearing on TV and radio to talk about astronomy and science. In her spare time she enjoys swimming, exploring the countryside with her dog, reading fantasy novels and listening to emo music.
