Lost in Space
Curiously Cosmic Stories
$31.45
- Paperback
- Release Date
27 October 2026
Summary
This is a book of curiosity and wonder. It’s about some of the weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful ideas in space science from astrophysicist and Wiradjuri woman, Dr Kirsten Banks.
Discover planets that are darker than charcoal, mysteries that make us go “Wow!”, objects that wander into our solar system from the depths of interstellar space, the dark emu constellation, moon missions across the generations - from Apollo to Artemis, five places to keep off your intergalactic holiday w…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761776649 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1761776649 |
| Author: | Dr Kirsten Banks |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan Australia |
| Imprint: | Macmillan Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Release Date: | 27 October 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 154mm x 233mm |
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Dr Kirsten Banks
Dr Kirsten Banks is a Wiradjuri woman, astrophysicist, and renowned science communicator who has spent the last decade making the cosmos exciting, accessible, and fun for everyone. Through digital and traditional media, she breaks down complex concepts and highlights the wonder of the universe, one story at a time.
She is a lecturer within the School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies at Swinburne University of Technology and a science communicator for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav). Her work focuses on engaging diverse audiences using innovative approaches such as social media, public lectures, and multimedia storytelling.
She completed a PhD in astrophysics at UNSW in 2024.
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