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Works by Will Gater

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New Scientist, 7 May 2022 (2022) — Contributor — 1 copy

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Canonical name
Gater, Will
Other names
Gater, William J. H.
Gender
male
Education
University College London
Occupations
astronomer
science writer
magazine editor
astronomy journalist
presenter
astrophotographer
Organizations
European Space Agency
European Southern Observatory
Astronomy Now
Royal Astronomical Society
BBC
Association of British Science Writers
Short biography
Will Gater has written for the UK’s top astronomy magazines and has appeared on television and radio (including the BBC’s The Sky at Night) to promote astronomy and science. He has worked for the European Space Agency’s Hubble Space Telescope press office, the European Southern Observatory’s public outreach department, and is a former news editor of Astronomy Now magazine in the UK. He holds a degree in astrophysics from University College London. Today he writes for the BBC’s Sky At Night Magazine. He regularly blogs about astronomy on his website http://www.willgater.com.

[From 'About the Author' page of The Cosmic Keyhole, published in 2009]
Nationality
UK
Associated Place (for map)
UK

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9 reviews
This DK Children's book is an excellent read. It is very engaging and will keep you entertained. Each page shares an aspect about the universe. Things like planets, comets, solar systems are covered throughout the book. The illustrations are second to none. The pictures really bring the book to life. Children will find themselves reading and learning for hours.
This beautiful book takes readers on a journey from Earth to the edge of the universe. Along the way, explore distant stars and galaxies; learn about the distinctive characteristics of the planets . . . all designed to shed light on the mysteries of space.

With appropriate text for the young reader and a plethora of amazing photographs and illustrations, this fact-filled book offers budding astronomers and scientists a unique look at the universe in which we lilve.

The target audience for this show more book is the young reader and stargazer with an interest in astronomy, ages eight through twelve, grades three through six.

Highly recommended.
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I would love to gift this book to many of the kids in my family. The illustrations are stunning and the content is presented in a language that children can understand without oversimplifying the information. I would even encourage parents to read it along with their kids, they might learn a thing or two they did not know before. I sure did!
The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Ages 6-9.

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