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Hot Science Bundle: Exploring Space
Written by Andrew May
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In this bundle, three Hot Science titles by an astrophysicist take a deep dive into space exploration and our continued and evolving fascination with the cosmos.
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Andrew May
Andrew May is a freelance writer and former scientist, with a PhD in astrophysics. He has written five books in Icon's Hot Science series: Destination Mars, Cosmic Impact, Astrobiology, The Space Business and The Science of Music. He lives in Somerset.
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