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As an astronomy and space expert, Henbest has appeared on BBC Radio 2, Radio 4, Radio 5Live, Radio
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Pioneer Productions later in 1988. Here Henbest wrote and produced TV programmes and series for both British and American broadcasters. They garnered many documentary awards, including four gold medals and a Grand Award at the New York Festivals. For
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A former lecturer at the
Greenwich Planetarium, Henbest has given public presentations on astronomy and space around the world, from Australia to Colombia and Antarctica. He lectures on cruises, including giving planetarium presentations on the Queen Mary 2.
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As guest astronomer, Henbest has led 10 expeditions to view total eclipses of the Sun: Sumatra (1988), Hawaii (1991), Aruba (1998), Alderney (1999), Egypt (2006), China (2009), Tahiti (2010), Idaho, USA (2017), Chile (2019) and
Arkansas, USA (2024).
322:, Manchester, where he lived for the first five years of his life. His father, Bernard Henbest, was an organic chemist and his mother, Rosalind (née James) a psychiatrist. In 1958, his father was appointed Professor of Organic Chemistry at
430:, in 1979 Henbest began a lifelong career as a science communicator - specialising in astronomy and space - across media platforms ranging from magazines and newspapers to radio, television and online.
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Henbest, S.N.; Mills, A.A.; Ottey, P. (1978). "Two tiltmeters and an integrating seismometer for the monitoring of volcanic activity, and the results of some trials on Mount Etna".
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in 1572). Then in 1974 he published the first comprehensive observations of quasars and galaxies made with the newly opened Five
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The Astronomy Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Night Sky and the Universe
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Mills, A. A.; Aspin, C.; Henbest, S. N. (1978). "An optical tilt gauge".
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3-part series for Channel 4 - GOLD SPECIAL JURY AWARD, WORLDFEST HOUSTON
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Nigel Henbest (2005). "Science or Nonsense? - The Role of TV Graphics".
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The Night Sky: An astronomer's guide to the night sky and the universe
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1250:: The Planets as You've Never Seen Them Before!, 1999, Egmont,
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Henbest has written around 50 books and over 1,000 articles on
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In 1983, Henbest conceived a TV documentary on the pioneering
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Telescope and spacecraft encounters with planets and comets.
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2707:"Reflecting the candle: 124 years of the Journal of the BAA"
452:, a post he held for ten years. Having been a columnist for
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A podcast on astrotalkuk.org talking about his new book
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The Colossal Book of Incredible Facts for Curious Minds
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in 1985, redesigning and revitalising the publication.
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In 1982, Henbest was appointed Astronomy Consultant to
2100:"Brits for blast off: tourists head to final frontier"
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2153:Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
1545:, 2003, edd. André Heck and Claus Madsen, Kluwer
694:for a suborbital flight into space, launching in
298:Married with two stepdaughters, Henbest lives in
1880:for National Geographic (US)/ Discovery Canada/
698:from the world's first purpose-built commercial
665:Henbest was consultant on the television series
2740:Journal of the British Astronomical Association
2318:Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design
1453:Illustrated Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Space
621:Journal of the British Astronomical Association
412:Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design
2229:Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research
426:With the publication of his first major book,
337:in 1972, gaining a First Class honours BSc in
3135:"(3795) Nigel = 1957 QM = 1975 JD = 1986 GV1"
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2264:Journal of Physics E: Scientific Instruments
2149:"The structure of Tycho's supernova remnant"
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326:in Belfast, and Henbest was educated at the
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1584:, 2017, ed. Brian Kateman, TarcherPerigee
1466:Encyclopedia of Space Travel and Astronomy
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989:(Space Scientist), 1987, Franklin Watts,
967:(Space Scientist), 1987, Franklin Watts,
945:(Space Scientist), 1986, Franklin Watts,
923:(Space Scientist), 1986, Franklin Watts,
901:(Space Scientist), 1986, Franklin Watts,
638:Henbest has presented the regular strand
1381:The Universe Explained: A Cosmic Q&A
341:. Here, he met fellow astronomy student
3228:Fellows of St John's College, Cambridge
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2340:"Before the beginning; TES Book Awards"
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2959:"Vomit Comet - Nigel Defies Gravity"
2568:"Meteor Strike: Fireball from Space"
1891:How the Universe Works 1, 2 & 3
1877:Journey to the Edge of the Universe
1100:The Planets: Portraits of New Worlds
1089:, 1994, Cambridge University Press,
801:, 1983, Cambridge University Press,
328:Royal Belfast Academical Institution
2098:Philip Sherwell (23 October 2011).
1481:, 1982, ed. Paul Procter, Longman
1455:, 1976, ed. Ian Ridpath, Macmillan
1050:, 1992, Weidenfeld & Nicolson,
533:, National Geographic Channel, 2014
527:, National Geographic Channel, 2015
512:Presenter (with Heather Couper) of
265:Journey to the Edge of the Universe
2396:"Focus at 20: Blast from the past"
2127:Astronomy – A cultural perspective
1847:Challenger: Countdown to Disaster
1302:, 2009, Cassell Illustrated (UK),
595:Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
585:in London, and toured nationally.
537:Meteor Strike, Fireball from Space
247:for the popular market, including
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2733:"What Happened When I was Editor"
1931:DSc (Hon) University of Leicester
1692:- GOLD MEDAL, NEW YORK FESTIVALS
270:Formerly Astronomy Consultant to
3223:21st-century British astronomers
3218:20th-century British astronomers
3188:Nigel Henbest on The Independent
2147:Nigel Henbest (13 August 1979).
1894:two 8-part series for Discovery
1836:Space Shuttle: Human Time Bomb?
1479:Longman New Universal Dictionary
760:Spotter's Guide to the Night Sky
690:In 2009, Henbest signed up with
493:Radio and television appearances
280:British Astronomical Association
139:British Astronomical Association
97:Promotion and popularisation of
3105:"Nigel Henbest Honorary degree"
2678:Ben Gribbin (4 November 1989).
2647:Tim Healey (12 December 2012).
2200:Nigel Henbest (29 March 1973).
1788:Universe:Beyond the Millennium
1776:for Channel 4, Discovery &
680:Universe: Beyond the Millennium
656:Infrared Astronomical Satellite
302:while retaining a residence in
189:(born 6 May 1951) is a British
3183:Nigel Henbest on Astronomy Now
2173:Nigel Henbest (30 July 1974).
2012:"The Stars were out at Morley"
1571:, 2013, New Scientist/Profile
1468:, 1979, ed. John Man, Octopus
551:Christmas University Challenge
516:, BBC World Service, 1989-2001
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3173:Nigel Henbest at Amazon.co.uk
3168:Naked Science YouTube channel
705:As an ambassador for private
601:and the opening of the 4.2 m
545:, National Geographic Channel
2680:"Science takes to the stage"
2249:10.1016/0377-0273(78)90033-1
1677:6-part series for Channel 4
1370:, 2016, Dorling Kindersley,
1289:, 2003, Dorling Kindersley,
1237:, 1999, Dorling Kindersley,
1189:, 1998, Dorling Kindersley,
1176:, 1998, Dorling Kindersley,
1163:, 1997, Dorling Kindersley,
1115:, 1996, Dorling Kindersley,
1076:, 1994, Dorling Kindersley,
1037:, 1992, Dorling Kindersley,
965:Telescopes and Observatories
749:, 1979, Marshall Cavendish,
384:Henbest also researched the
357:, Henbest researched at the
355:St John's College, Cambridge
283:and media consultant to the
217:before becoming a freelance
3178:Nigel Henbest at Amazon.com
3111:. University of Leicester.
2766:"JBAA 1999 August: Letters"
2597:National Geographic Channel
2016:Learning for Life at Morley
1811:The Day the Earth was Born
1532:, 1993, Dorling Kindersley
1187:To the Ends of the Universe
589:Consultancy and editorships
531:The 80's Greatest Tragedies
333:Henbest graduated from the
285:Royal Greenwich Observatory
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2593:"UFO's The Untold Stories"
2368:"Search for Nigel Henbest"
2284:10.1088/0022-3735/11/7/003
1936:Royal Astronomical Society
1368:Space Visual Encyclopaedia
987:Spaceprobes and Satellites
709:, Henbest has appeared in
603:William Herschel Telescope
553:, BBC2, 30 December 2013.
477:Lectures and presentations
318:Nigel Henbest was born in
287:, Henbest is now a Future
2344:Times Literary Supplement
2208:. Oxford University Press
2181:. Oxford University Press
1913:How the Universe Works 4
1765:for The Learning Channel
1754:for The Learning Channel
1582:The Reducatarian Solution
1394:Star Gazing - A Card Deck
1263:, 2001, Channel 4 Books,
1202:, 1999, Channel 4 Books,
1150:, 1997, Channel 4 Books,
1063:, 1993, Channel 4 Books,
860:Comets, Stars and Planets
543:UFO Europe Untold Stories
525:2000's Greatest Tragedies
300:Hampstead, North Carolina
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2448:Followed by a moonshadow
2421:"Authors: Nigel Henbest"
2299:Bar International Series
1951:, is named in his honor.
1905:for National Geographic
1700:Space Shuttle Discovery
1506:, 1990, Reader's Digest
1500:, second version, (1985)
1355:The Secret Life of Space
1300:The History of Astronomy
827:, 1983, Franklin Watts,
814:, 1983, Franklin Watts,
626:Henbest was Chairman of
314:Early life and education
276:magazine, editor of the
209:, Henbest researched in
2990:Encyclopædia Britannica
2858:Astronomy Communication
2835:Communicating Astronomy
2543:"Seeing Stars episodes"
2445:Henbest, Nigel (1991),
2074:Fun in the Egyptian Sun
2048:Manchester Evening News
1991:University of Leicester
1685:ET: Please Phone Earth
1646:IRAS: The Infrared Eye
1556:Communicating Astronomy
1543:Astronomy Communication
1493:Encyclopædia Britannica
1061:Space Shuttle Discovery
788:, 1982, George Philip,
773:The Mysterious Universe
715:magazine and presents
642:on the YouTube channel
628:National Astronomy Week
335:University of Leicester
253:The Guide to the Galaxy
215:University of Cambridge
79:University of Cambridge
2372:New Scientist magazine
2321:, University of Dundee
2124:Singh, Gurbir (2008),
2071:Dayton, Leigh (2009),
1625:Television productions
1517:Images of the Universe
1336:, 2015, Firefly (US),
1321:The Story of Astronomy
1074:How the Universe Works
838:Observing the Universe
614:Matter in the Universe
575:It’s All in the Stars!
509:, BBC Radio 4, 1991-93
428:The Exploding Universe
400:on the active volcano
3137:. Minor Planet Center
2934:"Nigel Goes to Space"
2787:"Nigel Goes to Space"
1825:Edge of the Universe
1287:Encyclopedia of Space
1174:Is Anybody Out There?
786:The Restless Universe
330:until the age of 18.
3162:History of Astronomy
2822:on 30 December 2006.
2474:, Speakers Den, 2018
2398:. BBC Focus magazine
1867:Smithsonian Networks
1727:The Learning Channel
1688:for Channel 4 &
1530:Science Encyclopedia
943:Galaxies and Quasars
862:, 1985, Bookthrift,
736:, 1978, Woodpecker,
717:Nigel Goes to Space!
640:Nigel goes to Space!
567:Lady Josephine Miles
416:University of Dundee
359:Cavendish Laboratory
236:is named after him.
207:Leicester University
195:science communicator
182:Stuart Nigel Henbest
84:Leicester University
2843:2005coas.conf..165H
2816:www.quantafilms.com
2659:on 15 February 2014
2276:1978JPhE...11..614M
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1852:National Geographic
1725:13-part series for
1087:Guide to the Galaxy
702:Spaceport America.
434:Books and magazines
223:television producer
134:Pioneer Productions
1926:Honours and awards
1916:8-part series for
1663:7-part series for
1435:, 2024, Philip's,
1235:Space Encyclopedia
1224:, 1999, Ladybird,
747:Exploding Universe
577:was staged at the
501:He has also been:
324:Queen's University
16:British astronomer
2653:Leicester Mercury
2547:BBC World Service
2518:"The Litmus Test"
2493:"The Litmus Test"
1923:
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1498:Fifteenth Edition
1422:, 2023, Cassell,
1409:, 2023, Cassell,
1396:, 2023, Pyramid,
1383:, 2018, Firefly,
1344:; Philip's (UK),
1323:, 2011, Cassell,
1126:The New Astronomy
1102:, 1994, Penguin,
799:The New Astronomy
762:, 1979, Usborne,
707:human spaceflight
616:(S256), in 1984.
539:, Channel 4, 2013
487:Spaceport America
371:Tycho's Supernova
361:, under the then
249:The New Astronomy
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1024:, 1992, Viking,
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363:Astronomer Royal
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