Jonathan Powell is a native of South Wales. With an interest in astronomy and related subjects since the late 1970's, Jonathan has written for UK national astronomical magazines, and broadcast on the topic at both the regional and national level for BBC Radio, dating back to 1985. Jonathan also took part in a BBC Radio 4 documentary series on meteorites. He has been secretary of his local astronomical society for the past 20 years and is the British Astronomical Association's "Campaign for Dark Skies" county officer. A former member of the Association for Astronomy Education - which encouraged and promoted astronomy among the young - he also headed up "SpaceQuest," an educational lecture tool, which toured schools with a two hour presentation on astronomy. His publications include three articles in Astronomy Now magazine. He has written a book about castles in South and West Wales, Fortress Wales, and articles on observational astronomy publishedin astronomical society newsletters.

Clearly identifies, illustrates, and expands on aspects of astronomy not widely referenced in other books

Explains in an easily digested and engaging format what these rarer objects and events that occur in the universe are and how they were formed

Equips practical astronomers with the necessary tools to discover these rare astronomical sights for themselves

Challenges, argues, and debates the theoretical premises for the existence of other rare astronomical occurrences