Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact

Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact

by Keith Cooper
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 12/04/2025

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With a stellar cast of scientists and science fictionists alike, a vivid exploration of realities behind imaginary planets.


Have you ever wondered what it would be like to watch a double sunset on Tatooine, stand among the sand dunes of Arrakis, or gaze at the gas-giant planet Polyphemus from the moon Pandora? In Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact, Keith Cooper explores the fictional planets from films such as Star Wars, Dune, and Avatar, and discusses how realistic they are based on our current scientific understanding and astronomical observations. The real exoplanets astronomers are now discovering are truly stranger than fiction, as the author shows. Featuring insights from over a dozen scientists and award-winning science-fiction authors, including Charlie Jane Anders, Stephen Baxter, and Alastair Reynolds, Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact is perfect for readers of popular science and fans of science fiction.

ISBN:
9781789149982
9781789149982
Category:
Science: general issues
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
12-04-2025
Language:
English
Publisher:
Reaktion Books
Keith Cooper

Keith Cooper is a freelance science journalist and editor. Since 2006 Keith has been the Editor of Astronomy Now, and he is also the Editor of Astrobiology Magazine. In addition he has written on numerous space- and physics-related topics, from exploding stars to quantum computers, for Centauri Dreams, New Scientist, Physics World, physicsworld.com and Sky and Telescope. He holds a BSc in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of Manchester.

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