Whether you’re a space enthusiast, a budding scientist, or someone seeking to better integrate faith and work, this book offers something for everyone.
Awesome Facts About Space will help children learn about God’s creation of our galaxy and beyond. You’ll experience the dazzling colors of stars, planets, comets, and nebulae, and find out amazing facts about space exploration and astronauts. 2025 Illumination Book Awards Gold Medal Winner.
Did the universe start with a big bang? Does distant starlight prove the universe is old? What are black holes and how do they form? Is the gospel written in the stars?
Dr. Danny Faulkner holds an MS in physics from Clemson University, an MA and a PhD in astronomy from Indiana University, and he taught at the University of South Carolina—Lancaster for over 26 years. He has published over 100 papers in various journals.
Danny works as a researcher, author, and speaker for Answers in Genesis. He also hosts Ark Encounter trips down to Red River Gorge (in eastern Kentucky), and Stargazer’s Nights (at the Johnson Observatory); he also hosts Astronomy Live programs, and “The Skies Proclaim His Handiwork” workshops at the Creation Museum.