Giles Sparrow

Giles Sparrow

Contributor

After studying astronomy at University College London and Science Communication at Imperial College, Giles set out on an Exciting Adventure with Illustrated Publishing. He's since written a string of beautiful and successful books on astronomy, science and other cool subjects, and is also a regular contributor to magazines. When he's not doing the day job, you’ll find him fanboying about Doctor Who or lost in some obscure corner of history…

Latest articles by Giles Sparrow

False-color image of Hyperion captured during Cassini's flyby on September 26 2005.

The 10 weirdest moons in the solar system

By Giles Sparrow, All About Space magazine last updated

Some of the most fascinating worlds in our cosmic neighborhood are not planets, but the moons that orbit around them.

Solar System
SLS rocket

How rockets work: A complete guide

By Giles Sparrow, All About Space magazine last updated

Rockets of all kinds are still our only way of reaching space — but how exactly do they work?

Launches & Spacecraft
Close up of star

Some of the universe's stars have gone missing. But where did they go?

By Giles Sparrow, All About Space magazine published

Space Mysteries: An international team of astronomers is on the hunt for objects that should be impossible.

Stars