Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Award-winning astrophysicist and author.
Australian Government Women in STEM Ambassador
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Award-winning astrophysicist and author.
Australian Government Women in STEM Ambassador
Books signed by the author
Universal Guide to the Night Sky
Universal Guide to the Night Sky
Universal Guide to the Night Sky
For ages 8+. Explore comets and meteors, stars, planets and moons. Find galaxies and glowing gas clouds. Spot supernovae and enjoy eclipses. Learn about binoculars, telescopes and photographing the stars.
"Brilliant, mind-expanding" - Dame Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Aliens and Other Worlds
Universal Guide to the Night Sky
Universal Guide to the Night Sky
For ages 8+. Did life on Earth arrive on a meteorite from outer space? Are there living beings beyond our solar system? Revealing the wonders of science, Aliens and Other Worlds guides Earthlings young and old through our search for alien life.
Under the Stars
Universal Guide to the Night Sky
The Secret Life of Stars
Under the Stars is a multi-award-winning book for children aged 6-12 that brings the night sky to life with beautiful illustrations, giving amazing new perspectives to young explorers who are always asking, 'Why?'.
"Bedtime never looked so scientifically dreamy" - Julia Zemiro
The Secret Life of Stars
The Secret Life of Stars
The Secret Life of Stars
The Secret Life of Stars by Lisa Harvey-Smith uncovers some of the universe's weirdest stars in a witty and personable way. For adults and teens.
"A sparkling work of narrative nonfiction"
- The Wall Street Journal
When Galaxies Collide
The Secret Life of Stars
When Galaxies Collide
When Galaxies Collide peers 5 billion years into the future to explore the fate of Earth and its inhabitants. For adults and teens.
"A fascinating and inspiring tour of the galaxies" - Prof. Brian Cox
Gift Hampers
The Secret Life of Stars
When Galaxies Collide
Make any occasion special with a personalised gift hamper. Select any two, three, four or five books, signed by the author and individually gift wrapped inside an attractive box.
Awards
About
Astrophysicist
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith is an award-winning astrophysicist and author with a talent for making the universe accessible to all. She has published more than 50 research papers in astrophysics and played a key role in the development of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and Australian SKA Pathfinder telescopes. She is a member of the advisory group to the Australian Space Agency, the Questacon board, a Professor of Practice at the University of New South Wales.
Author, Media and Live Events
Lisa is a best-selling author, an in-demand speaker and a regular on TV and radio. She recently toured Australia with her spectacular live show 'When Galaxies Collide' at major venues across the nation. Her books are published globally and have won international literary awards. Lisa is known as a presenter on the popular ABC television show 'Stargazing Live' and has hosted live hosted events in sold-out theatres across Australia, including tours of Apollo Moon walking astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Gene Cernan and Charlie Duke.
Australia's Women in STEM Ambassador
As the Australian Government's Women in STEM Ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith and her team work to remove barriers to the participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). She provides advice to the Australian Government and co-ordinates work across the research, education and industry sectors to improve educational practices and workplace culture. Her office conducts research and runs programs to identify and remove barriers to participation. For more information on this work, visit www.womeninstem.org.au.