Book Launch: Chris Lintott - Our Accidental Universe

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In partnership with the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, join us for the launch of astrophysicist and broadcaster Chris Lintott's new book 'Our Accidental Universe' on 14th October!

About Book Launch: Chris Lintott - Our Accidental Universe

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In partnership with the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, we'll be hosting the launch of Chris Lintott's new book "Our Accidental Universe"

Christopher John Lintott FRAS is a British astrophysicist, author and broadcaster. He is a Professor of Astrophysics in the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford, and, since 2023, Gresham Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College, London. He is also the presenter of the BBC's "The Sky at Night"

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