A Father's Day Gift for the Space Lover Who Still Looks Up
A thoughtful gift for readers who love NASA, astronauts, astronomy, and big questions about humanity's place in the universe.
The Ultraview Effect explores what astronauts experience when they see Earth, the Moon, and deep space from perspectives most humans will never have. Drawing on years of anthropological research and interviews, Deana L. Weibel looks at astronaut awe, humility in the face of the unknown, spaceflight, scientific discovery, and the ways exploration can change how humans see themselves and the universe.
“Deana Weibel has put into words the fascinating perspective that I and other astronauts have had the privilege of witnessing. Looking beyond the beauty of Earth, out into the vastness of the universe, gave me a humbling glimpse into the possibilities that lie far beyond our oasis in the cosmic ocean.”
-John B. Herrington, retired United States Naval Aviator and former NASA astronaut
Deana L. Weibel is an anthropologist of religion and space exploration, an Explorers Club Fellow, and the author of The Ultraview Effect and A Sacred Vertigo. Her research focuses on astronauts, exploration, ritual landscapes, and the ways extraordinary journeys can change human perspective.
“Deana Weibel has put into words the fascinating perspective that I and other astronauts have had the privilege of witnessing. Looking beyond the beauty of Earth, out into the vastness of the universe, gave me a humbling glimpse into the possibilities that lie far beyond our oasis in the cosmic ocean.”
-John B. Herrington, retired United States Naval Aviator and former NASA astronaut
Deana L. Weibel is an anthropologist of religion and space exploration, an Explorers Club Fellow, and the author of The Ultraview Effect and A Sacred Vertigo. Her research focuses on astronauts, exploration, ritual landscapes, and the ways extraordinary journeys can change human perspective.
Special Father’s Day Event
Deana L. Weibel will be signing The Ultraview Effect at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21.
Visiting the museum that day? Stop by the museum shop to purchase a copy and have it signed!
Deana L. Weibel will be signing The Ultraview Effect at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21.
Visiting the museum that day? Stop by the museum shop to purchase a copy and have it signed!