Review Section
For our most recent book reviews Lydia Lousteaux read two books, each taking a look at very different space phenomena. Firstly, she read Alien Volcanoes which takes a look at volcanoes on other planets in our Solar System: full review of Alien Volcanoes. Secondly, the more conceptually challenging phenomenon of the black hole is tackled in a book exploring the black hole at the centre of our very own Milky Way. Read the full review of The Black Hole at the Center of Our Galaxy.
Lydia has also reviewed the Thompsons' Astronomy Hacks: Tips & Tools for Observing the Night Sky. It's full of tips and tricks which should be of great use to all astronomers: from beginners all the way to experienced amateurs. Do read the full review of Astronomy Hacks.
Lydia has also recently reviewed a course book on cosmology: Your Cosmic Context by Todd Duncan and Craig Taylor. This introduction to modern cosmology leads the student along a structured path, not shying away from the mathematical aspects of the topics covered. For more, you can read the review of Your Cosmic Context.
Brenda Culbertson has reviewed Michael Woolfson's book which attempts to provide an explanation of Solar System formation, thereby immersing herself in a range of plausible theories for how the Solar System came to be as it is today. You can read the full review of The Formation of the Solar System here.
Brenda also read Anton Capri's take on the history of the development of physics. Told via a series of anecdotes, it's a good read for those with an interest in physics, astronomy and cosmology. Read the full review of Quips, Quotes and Quanta.
Regular forum contributor Barry Armstead has kindly reviewed Stefan Seip's Digital Astrophotography: A Guide to Capturing the Cosmos. A keen astrophotographer himself, Barry was impressed with the book and you can read more of his thoughts here: full Digital Astrophotography review.
Lydia has recently read both Richard Tarnas' Cosmos and Psyche and Robert and Barbara Thompson's Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders.
The former is a challenging read in which Tarnas seeks to demonstrate a connection between the planetary alignments and human behaviour. You can read the full Cosmos and Psyche review here.
The latter is a useful observing aid which we reckon is suitable for beginners and experts alike. Check out the full review: Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders.
Marc took a look at Postcards from Mars: the first photographer on the red planet by Jim Bell. The book is replete with photography from NASA's recent Mars rover mission. You can read the Postcards from Mars review here.
Our first review came from Lydia and looks at the book: Stargazer by Dr. Fred Watson. Lydia also had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Watson after reading the book. You can find the interview here: Interview with Stargazer author. She gives us her impressions of his book here: Stargazer Review.
