Giles Sparrow is a freelance author and editor, specializing in popular science, astronomy, and space technology. He studied astronomy at University College, London, and is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. He has gone on to have books about space published by many esteemed children’s publishers. Nik Neves is a Brazilian graphic artist, illustrator, and comic author specializing in illustrated maps, sketchbooks, visual diaries, and music. Nik works with clients across the globe and regularly contributes to international publications including Lonely Planet, National Geographic, and Arte Magazin. He lives and works in Berlin.
"""Like any CSIRO publication, this is authoritative, tailored perfectly to its target audience and a valuable addition to your non fiction collection."" * The Bottom Shelf * ""This is a terrific book for young budding astronomers. […] It includes all the things we want to know and doesn’t shy away from some bigger questions we might have. What is space? What is dark matter? What will happen to the universe in the distant future?"" -- Jane Stephens * Good Reading Magazine * ""The vast and varied information found in this book will enthral budding astronomers."" -- Kathryn Beilby * ReadPlus *"