101 Facts You Didn't Know About Deep Space (Hardback)
Beyond our Solar System
Imprint: White Owl
Pages: 208
Illustrations: 101 colour illustrations
ISBN: 9781036111458
Published: 30th August 2026
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Ever wondered what deep space really smells like? (Spoiler: rum and raspberries!) Or how scientists are studying alien atmospheres billions of kilometres away? Mark Thompson's captivating new book takes you on an extraordinary journey beyond our Solar System and into deep space, revealing the most astonishing discoveries about the universe that will change how you see the night sky forever.
From rogue planets wandering freely through the darkness to gamma-ray bursts powerful enough to outshine entire galaxies, these 101 fascinating facts will challenge everything you thought you knew about space. Discover why our universe is expanding faster than expected, learn about the diamond planet that's literally too precious to comprehend, and explore how astronomers are measuring the magnetic fields of distant worlds using cutting-edge technology.
Written in an accessible, engaging style that makes complex astrophysics easy to understand, this book is perfect for space enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a casual stargazer or a dedicated astronomy buff, each fact is carefully crafted to inform, inspire, and ignite your sense of wonder.
With revelations about water worlds, mysterious dark matter, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, 101 Facts You Didn't Know About Deep Space is your passport to the final frontier. Perfect for dipping into or reading cover-to-cover, this is the ultimate guide to humanity's most exciting discoveries beyond our Solar System.
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About Mark Thompson
Mark is an astronomer, broadcaster, author and all round science fan. At the age of ten he saw Saturn through a telescope which ignited a passion inside him, a passion that has grown steadily ever since. Since those early days, Mark has inspire millions of viewers to get out and enjoy the night sky through his role as a presenter on the RTS nominated show BBC Stargazing LIVE. His passion for reaching out to a new audience has found him working on The One Show, the Alan Titchmarsh Show, This Morning and more recently Good Morning Britain. He is also a regular face on BBC Breakfast and Five News and a regular voice on Radio Five Live.
When not working on TV or radio shows, he is most likely to be writing about science and space having now published nine books, with more in the pipeline, or performing his sell out theatre show “Spectacular Science” at theatres up and down the country.
In 2018 his local university, the University of East Anglia awarded Mark an honorary doctorate for his work in science outreach.






