Matthew Henbest is a British science writer and broadcaster. He is the author of several books on astronomy and space exploration, including “The Guide to the Galaxy” and “Exploring the Solar System”. He has also written for numerous magazines and newspapers, including The Guardian, The Times, and New Scientist.
Henbest is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of the International Astronomical Union. He is also a regular speaker at science festivals and events. In 2016, he was awarded the Sir Arthur C. Clarke Award for his outstanding contributions to space exploration journalism.