Webb's Universe

This book is literally heavenly – a wonderful showcase for the glories of the cosmos revealed by the extraordinary James Webb Space Telescope. -- Marcus Chown, author of The One Thing You Need to Know Maggie Aderin-Pocock adds a depth of understanding that is rarely found in illustrated books. A collection of wonders. -- Brian Clegg, Science Writer Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock takes us on a tour of Webb's most breathtaking images and reveals what they tell us about the cosmos – and some of its deepest secrets. Get yourself a copy! -- Paul Parsons The James Webb Space Telescope has the power to address some of the most fundamental questions in astronomy and space science, from looking back in time to observe the evolution of the earliest galaxies, to joining the hunt for habitable planets many light years away. Webb will be a game-changer for our understanding of our place in the Universe. -- Suzie Imber, Professor of Planetary Science at the University of Leicester The James Webb Space Telescope is revealing the cosmos with a mind-blowing clarity, but it’s Maggie’s sparkling prose and fizzing enthusiasm that brings it to life. -- Dallas Campbell, presenter and author Maggie knows her stuff and knows how to make you know stuff too! -- Dara Ó Briain, comedian and author Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a world-class space scientist. With Webb’s Universe she offers a stunning insight into the incredible cosmos that surrounds us alongside gorgeous images from NASA – a must-read! -- Sandi Toksvig, broadcaster The ultimate book on all things JWST, perfectly blending astrophysics and engineering. Aderin-Pocock describes not just the science of what’s going on in these incredible JWST images but crucially how the images were taken. -- Dr Becky Smethurst, astrophysicist, author and YouTuber The James Webb Space Telescope’s first years in the heavens captured the public’s imagination, but its picturesque discoveries are more than just pretty postcards. Each image is a window into a fantastic realm where stars are born and die, black holes lurk within galactic hearts, and towering clouds of gas and dust give rise to countless unknown new worlds. Dr Aderin-Pocock’s descriptions will help you understand why JWST’s images matter. Her stories from astronomical history shed new light into how scientists know what they know, and why they want to look deeper into the universe. This beautiful book is every bit as human as it is cosmically grand. -- Rebecca Boyle, author of Our Moon: A Human History