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The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist.
What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and bestselling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.
But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly
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Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time-war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, and race-in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all"--
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Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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A pioneering cosmologist presents a tour through the science and mathematics of his hypothesis that our physical reality is a mathematical structure that is part of an ultimate multiverse, sharing accessible introductions to the triumphs and disappointments that have shaped his life as a scientist.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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A guide to some of the most extraordinary places, objects and sights in the cosmos, from the amazing worlds of our solar system to distant galaxies and glowing nebulae--and almost everything in between. Includes 100 objects from throughout the universe, arranged from closest to our planet to farthest away. Discover the best-kept secrets of space.
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W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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In this hand-picked collection of 101 letters, Tyson draws upon cosmic perspectives to address a vast array of questions about science, faith, philosophy, life, and of course, Pluto. His succinct, opinionated, passionate, and often funny responses reflect his popularity and standing as a leading educator.
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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An astrophysicist and folklorist presents an out-of-this-world autobiography of The Milky Way that recounts the history and future of the universe in accessible but scientific detail, detailing what humans have discovered about everything, from its formation to its eventual death.
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