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Short Stories of Space II
Experience the cosmos from the comfort of your armchair! Short Stories of Space returns with six new tales that explore the wonders of the cosmos, based on some of the latest research in astronomy and space science.
- What do we know about the alien worlds that orbit stars beyond our solar system?
- How did one of the world's most beloved telescopes contribute to the discovery of primordial gravitational waves?
- How has astronomy's most ancient discipline helped uncover the violent history of our Milky Way?
Weaving together science, society and imagination, trained astrophysicist Dr Piers Horner takes readers on a journey of discovery that is educational, exciting and inspiring, making Short Stories of Space II suitable for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky with wonder.
Contents
The Five Thousand - What would it be like to tour some of the new extrasolar planets discovered by astronomers?
Message from the Stars - New ways of searching for technologically-advanced alien civilisations.
The Celestial Dance - What the hidden movements of stars tell us about our home galaxy.
Our Galactic Telescope - How some of nature's most extreme objects are opening a new window to the Universe.
The Other Martian Mission - How NASA's most unobtrusive mission has unveiled the interior of Mars.
The End - What happens to the Universe after the human race dies out?
Praise for 'Short Stories of Space':
"Like a friendly science teacher telling you about their favorite parts of the subject, Horner’s writing is friendly and approachable … Even though the content is thorough, the writing does not intimidate nor bewilder the reader … Each discovery that Horner narrates incites excitement and awe, just the same as it did with the scientists credited with the discoveries. Short Stories of Space brings out the inner child in all of us" ★★★★★ - The Book Review Directory
- What do we know about the alien worlds that orbit stars beyond our solar system?
- How did one of the world's most beloved telescopes contribute to the discovery of primordial gravitational waves?
- How has astronomy's most ancient discipline helped uncover the violent history of our Milky Way?
Weaving together science, society and imagination, trained astrophysicist Dr Piers Horner takes readers on a journey of discovery that is educational, exciting and inspiring, making Short Stories of Space II suitable for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky with wonder.
Contents
The Five Thousand - What would it be like to tour some of the new extrasolar planets discovered by astronomers?
Message from the Stars - New ways of searching for technologically-advanced alien civilisations.
The Celestial Dance - What the hidden movements of stars tell us about our home galaxy.
Our Galactic Telescope - How some of nature's most extreme objects are opening a new window to the Universe.
The Other Martian Mission - How NASA's most unobtrusive mission has unveiled the interior of Mars.
The End - What happens to the Universe after the human race dies out?
Praise for 'Short Stories of Space':
"Like a friendly science teacher telling you about their favorite parts of the subject, Horner’s writing is friendly and approachable … Even though the content is thorough, the writing does not intimidate nor bewilder the reader … Each discovery that Horner narrates incites excitement and awe, just the same as it did with the scientists credited with the discoveries. Short Stories of Space brings out the inner child in all of us" ★★★★★ - The Book Review Directory
182 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 22, 2025
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About the author
Piers Horner
3 books5 followersPiers Horner is a full-time impoverished non-fiction author living in Amsterdam.
Born in South Wales, Piers obtained a doctorate in astrophysics from Cardiff University before joining the UK Civil Service where he worked for eight years. After relocating to the Netherlands he completed his first book, 'Short Stories of Space', at the end of 2020. The second book in the Short Stories of Space series was published in 2025.
Piers also enjoys creative writing, photography and is *still* learning Dutch.
Born in South Wales, Piers obtained a doctorate in astrophysics from Cardiff University before joining the UK Civil Service where he worked for eight years. After relocating to the Netherlands he completed his first book, 'Short Stories of Space', at the end of 2020. The second book in the Short Stories of Space series was published in 2025.
Piers also enjoys creative writing, photography and is *still* learning Dutch.
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