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Dr Matt's Guide to Life in Space

By: Matt Agnew
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The search for Planet B. Why is Earth so special? And where are the aliens? Dr Matt Agnew takes us through this fun, information-packed, fascinating look at life in space. Sit back, relax, let your imagination run wild and enjoy this scientific journey.

With a PhD in astrophysics, Dr Matt is a self-proclaimed 'space nerd' and is passionate about communicating science in an interesting and accessible way. Dr Matt explores the qualities that make planet Earth special before moving ahead to traverse what we're beginning to know about other special places for life in the solar system. And what about beyond, in other star systems? How do we even begin to look that far away? Having investigated what we do know and what we're on the brink of knowing, Dr Matt's imagination runs wild as he addresses what we don't know. Where are the aliens? How common are they? Have we spotted any? And if not, why not?

'A must-read . . . filled with delightful analogies that make learning about space digestible and fun for everyone.' Kirsten Banks, Astrophysicist & Science Communicator

'A fascinating journey to unravel the secrets of life.' Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, Australian Government Women in STEM Ambassador

©2022 Matt Agnew (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd
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knowledge on our place in the universe

great book, perspective shifting 👌🏼
I found the first few chapters like a recap of some science that I already new.. but by the end I realised that foundation was worth spending time on. Because each chapter builds on knowledge already discussed until by the end I am holding a conversation on astrophysics at... small gatherings with regular people 🤓.
I loved the way the author speaks about his subject of passion. With so many questions unanswered it can feel frustrating to not have all the knowledge we want, but knowing the potential answers is actually thrilling to learn.
Somehow the uncertainty was flipped on its head to encourage you to feel the responsibility and excitement of being part of our privileged opportunity, to be a conscious life form at this point in time👌🏼

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Simple but in depth

Beautifully written and easy to understand. I really enjoyed this book. It made hard to understand concepts simplified and Matt has a great reading voice too

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A.very practicle explanation about science & space

particularly enjoyed the last chapter about possibility of intelligence in other universes, there is none

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