Short Stories of Space

"Elegant, heartfelt, academic, and profound" ★★★★1/2 - Self-Publishing Review

Short Stories of Space takes readers on a fascinating, reflective journey into seven essential, real-life space and astronomy events of the past year.

- Could ancient life still exist in the atmosphere of Venus?

- Does our understanding of the Universe's history need to be revised?

- What are the implications of the first private launch of astronauts to the International Space Station for our future in space?

Each story delves into the science, politics and history behind the news headlines, while bringing to life the space research you may have missed. Trained astrophysicist Piers Horner provides fresh perspectives on what these exciting topics mean for our society; for science, and for the nature of human wonder, making them suitable for both a general audience and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

Contents include:

On the Right Shoulder of Orion - Reflections on the possibility of losing one of our most beloved stars

Where the Stars Shine the Clearest - How the Hubble Space Telescope made it into space

The Unpredictable Constant - What led to the current 'crisis in cosmology'

Earth's Unlikely Twin - What lessons can be learned from the history of Earth's nearest neighbours about life on our planet

The Greatest Debate - How our view of the Universe changed in the early twentieth century

Living with Solar Storms - How research could help protect our modern society from the violence of the Sun

The Path of No Return - What a new era of space exploration could mean for humanity

"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