Nigel Henbest
Nigel Henbest is a leading science populariser and writer specialising in astronomy and space. As well as writing over fifty books, including the bestselling Stargazing series, he has produced and scriptwritten many television programmes on astronomy and is a regular media commentator on breaking astronomy news. He has been a consultant to both the Royal Greenwich Observatory and New Scientist magazine. Nigel is now based in the USA and is a future astronaut with Virgin Galactic. Asteroid 3795 has been named ‘Nigel’ in his honour.
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Philip’s Stargazing 2025 Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland
Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers. "If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this." -…
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The Colossal Book of Incredible Facts for Curious Minds
A polish bear in World War II rose to the rank of colonel. Penguins can't taste fish. The ashes of the man who invented the…
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The Night Sky
Discover the wonders of the Universe with this indispensable guide. The Night Sky is chock full of information explaining what, when and how to observe…
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Stargazing – A Card Deck
From award-winning writer Professor Nigel Henbest comes an exquisite gift for anyone who enjoys exploring the night sky. From the twelve constellations in the zodiac…
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The Story of Astronomy
Journey through time and space with the greatest astronomers in history. Astronomy is one of the oldest of all the sciences. And yet, its history…