Invisible Rainbows: The Unseen Universe Beyond Our Senses [9781806771493]

Overview

‘This book will broaden your horizons ... We cannot hope to understand the diversity of the universe if we fail to accept the diversity of what it is to be a human being.’ — Robin Ince

What if the world around us is far richer than we can perceive?

In Invisible Rainbows, astrophysicist, science communicator and LGBTQIA+ advocate Dr Alfredo Carpineti reveals the extraordinary hidden universe beyond the limits of human vision, and how embracing different perspectives has transformed both science and our understanding of ourselves.

From the emanations of powerful cosmic explosions in gamma rays to galaxies glowing in radio waves, he shows how every colour we see is just one note in the vast symphony of light.

Drawing on conversations with LGBTQIA+ astronomers and scientists from around the world, Carpineti celebrates their often overlooked contributions to astronomy while exploring how our identities influence the questions we ask, the discoveries we make and the way we look at the universe. Blending awe-inspiring science with reflections on perception, diversity and wonder, Invisible Rainbows changes the way we see ourselves and the cosmos.