{"title":"Dr Jason Steffen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing works of Dr Jason Steffen, a prominent voice in the realm of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e. Renowned not only for his contributions to astrophysics but also for his ability to eloquently communicate complex scientific concepts, Dr Steffen's writings are a must-read for anyone with a curiosity about the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis book, \u003cem\u003eHidden in the Heavens\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a captivating journey through the cosmos, unravelling the mysteries of the universe in an accessible and engaging manner. Whether you're a seasoned science enthusiast or new to the field, Dr Steffen provides a clear window into the wonders that lie beyond our everyday experience, making profound insights available to readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you delve into Dr Jason Steffen's collection, prepare to expand your understanding of the universe, guided by an expert who is as passionate about education as he is about science. His work not only informs but inspires, encouraging readers to explore and question the vast world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hidden-in-the-heavens-by-dr-jason-steffen-9780691242477","title":"Hidden in the Heavens","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre we alone in the universe? It's a fundamental question for Earth-dwelling humankind. Are there other worlds like ours, out there somewhere? In \u003ci\u003eHidden in the Heavens\u003c\/i\u003e, Jason Steffen, a former scientist on NASA's Kepler mission, describes how that mission searched for planets orbiting Sun-like stars, especially Earth-like planets circulating in Earth-like orbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the Kepler space telescope found, Steffen reports, contradicted centuries of theoretical and observational work and transformed our understanding of planets, planetary systems, and the stars they orbit. Kepler discovered thousands of planets orbiting distant stars—a bewildering variety of celestial bodies, including rocky planets being vaporised by the intense heat of their host star; super-Earths and sub-Neptunes, with properties simultaneously similar to and different from both Earth and Neptune; gas giants several times the size and mass of Jupiter; and planets orbiting in stellar systems that had only been imagined in science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was, Steffen says, the opportunity of a lifetime to work in the most exciting scientific field on the most awe-inspiring mission. He offers a unique, inside account of the work of the Kepler science team (and the sometimes chaotic interactions among team members), mapping the progress of the mission from the launch of the rocket that carried Kepler into space to the revelations of the data that began to flow to the supercomputer back at NASA—evidence of strange new worlds unlike anything found in our own solar system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An eye-opening exploration of the goals, successes, and challenges associated with the [Kepler space telescope mission]... This will please armchair astronomers.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An excellent piece of science writing... For a scientist to write a narrative that is good storytelling is quite remarkable. Steffen accomplished this feat.'\u003c\/b\u003e David Bullock, \u003ci\u003eThe Space Page\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Jason Steffen gives readers an exceptionally granular view of the entire [Kepler Space Telescope] mission, managing to pack an incredible amount of information into a relatively slim volume.'\u003c\/b\u003e Douglas G. Adler, \u003ci\u003eAd Astra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854576636140,"sku":"9780691242477","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/592987be92075acc8233709536c94a64.jpg?v=1759268150"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dr-jason-steffen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}