Becky Smethurst – Space: 10 Things You Should Know

When:
October 30, 2019 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2019-10-30T13:00:00+00:00
2019-10-30T14:00:00+00:00
Where:
Blackwell's Bookshop
48-51 Broad Street
OX1 3BQ
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Alex Pearson
01865 333 623

Blackwell’s are delighted to be joined by astrophysicist and YouTuber, Dr Becky Smethurst on her first book, Space: 10 Things You Should Know.

Synopsis

Written by Oxford astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst and composed of ten simple essays, this title guides you swiftly through the galaxies, explaining the mysteries of black holes, dark matter and what existed before the Big Bang, presenting the evidence as to whether we really are alone, illuminating what we still don’t know, and much more besides. If you have big questions about Space, this volume will provide you with the answers in an engaging and succinct way.

Becky Smethurst is a research fellow at Christ Church College, Oxford with a special interest in how galaxies and their central supermassive black holes evolve together. She is also a science communicator through her YouTube channel, Dr. Becky, which has over 45,500 followers.

This event is free, but please do register if you plan on attending. For more information please call our Customer Service Department on 01865 333 623 or email [email protected]