Astronomers have found thousands of planets dancing around distant stars so far. What they've seen is nothing short of extraordinary...
There are 5,307 confirmed exoplanets in 3,910 planetary systems. These exoplanets include lava worlds which whip around their sun in hours, others where it rains rubies and yet more with two suns instead of one. Who knows what else is out there?
This alien planet handbook is the ultimate guide to these wondrous cosmic destinations, as told by an expert space explorer, creating an immersive reading experience. Discover new planets, scour them for clues of life and even listen out for messages from E.T.!
This is your one-stop-shop for everything you need to know to become an expert alien hunter and join our search for life in space.
Written by highly acclaimed science author, and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, Colin Stuart, after who the asteroid (15347) Colinstuart is named in recognition of his efforts to popularise astronomy.Sample contents: Section 1 (Earth): No Place Like Home / Section 2 (Exoplanets & Techniques): Alien Hunter's Toolkit / Section 3 (Types found): Exoplanet File / Section 4 (Alien life): Searching for Alien LifeIllustrated by the wonderfully talented Jasmine Floyd known for her vibrant colours and psychedelic vibes!Colin Stuart's visual science series (Speed of Starlight, Language of the Universe, The Stardust That Made Us) has sold a combined total of over 95,000 copies and sold into 16 territories. Language of the Universe won the English Association Margaret Mallett Award for Children's Non Fiction. 
