Guy Consolmagno: 4 books
Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial?
. . . and Other Questions from the Astronomers' In-box at the Vatican Observatory
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2014
Witty and thought provoking, two Vatican astronomers shed provocative light on some of the strange places where religion and science meet.
“Imagine if a Martian showed up, all big ears and big nose like a child’s drawing, and he asked to be baptized. How would you react?” —Pope Francis,...
Wo war Gott, als das Universum geschaffen wurde?
Verblüffende Antworten aus der vatikanischen Sternwarte
Language: German
Release Date: July 12, 2016
Wie passen Glaube und Wissenschaft zusammen? Und woher kommen wir und wohin gehen wir? Diese und andere Fragen beantworten zwei Jesuiten, die an einem exklusiven Ort arbeiten: an der vatikanischen Sternwarte in Castel Gandolfo – näher dran an Religion und Wissenschaft kann man nicht sein. Die beiden...
God's Mechanics
How Scientists and Engineers Make Sense of Religion
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2010
In God's Mechanics, Brother Guy tells the stories of those who identify with the scientific mindset—so-called "techies"—while practicing religion. A full fledged techie himself, he relates some classic philosophical reflections, his interviews with dozens of fellow techies, and his own...
Turn Left at Orion
Hundreds of Night Sky Objects to See in a Home Telescope – and How to Find Them
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2011
With over 100,000 copies sold since first publication, this is one of the most popular astronomy books of all time. It is a unique guidebook to the night sky, providing all the information you need to observe a whole host of celestial objects. With a new spiral binding, this edition is even easier...