Star-Craving Mad, by Fred Watson

Written by Australian astronomer Fred Watson, based at Siding Spring Observatory and well known for making astronomy accessible to general audiences, this book blends travel writing with popular science.

Watson recounts journeys to observatories and scientific sites across Europe and beyond, from CERN to ancient solar observatories, weaving in explanations of topics such as telescopes, Pluto's reclassification and cosmology alongside personal stories from his career.

An engaging read for anyone curious about the night sky and the people and places behind modern astronomy, without requiring a scientific background.

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