An Astronomer's Tale: A Bricklayer’s Guide to the Galaxy
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (663 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1780895550 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
As an astronomer.Today, Gary is the founder and lead astronomer of Kielder Observatory, one of the top ten stargazing sites in the world, which he also helped to build. His life seemed set. It is a book brimming with passion; and at a time when the world is captivated by space, it will leave you ready to get out there and explore the wonders of the skies for yourself.. Then one day, middle age approaching alarmingly, he acted on his lifelong passion. A Bricklayer's Guide to the Galaxy .The inspirational memoir of a former brickie who followed his passion for the stars and built his own observatory.Perfect for readers of Robert Macfarlane, Helen Macdonald andJames Rebanks - as well as fans of Brian Cox and the BBC’s Sky at NightGary Fildes left school at sixteen, got a trade like most of his mates and was soon married with four kids. But he had a secret. Something he only practised late at night with a few like-minded friends. He finall
"I can heartily recommend this book as an inspiration to all public outreach volunteers as, like Gary, they too reach for the stars." —BBC Sky at Night Magazine