"The New York Times bestselling tour of the cosmos from three of today's leading astrophysicistsWelcome to the Universe is a personal guided tour of the cosmos by three of today's leading astrophysicists. Inspired by the enormously popular introductory astronomy course that Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott taught together at Princeton, this book covers it all―from planets, stars, and galaxies to black holes, w ..."
"“[Tyson] tackles a great range of subjects . . . with great humor, humility, and―most important― humanity.” ―Entertainment Weekly Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Bringing together more than forty of Tyson's favorite essays, ?Death by Black Hole? explores a myriad o ..."
"A vibrant collection of essays on the cosmos from the nation's best-known astrophysicist. “One of today’s best popularizers of science.”—Kirkus Reviews. Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favorite essays across a myr ..."
"In this companion volume to the two-part NOVA television special by the same title, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and astronomy writer Donald Goldsmith attempt to cram 14 billion years of history into 300 pages. The result of this audacious exercise is a surprising and engrossing book, one that far surpasses the droning tone of so many astronomy texts. Starting (of course) with the Big Bang and ending with the search for extraterre ..."
Starry Messenger Cosmic Perspectives on Civilisation (Signed 1st Edition 1st Printing) by NeilDegrasseTyson Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2022 by Henry Holt And Co. ISBN-13: 978-1-250-86150-4, ISBN: 1-250-86150-0
The Sky Is Not the Limit(2nd Edition) Adventures of an Urban Astrophysicist by NeilDegrasseTyson Paperback, 203 Pages, Published 2004 by Prometheus Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59102-188-9, ISBN: 1-59102-188-X
"From the author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry and the host of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, a memoir about growing up and a young man's budding scientific curiosity.This is the absorbing story of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s lifelong fascination with the night sky, a restless wonder that began some thirty years ago on the roof of his Bronx apartment building and eventually led him to become the director of the Hayden Planetarium. A uniq ..."
Space Chronicles(1st Edition) Facing the Ultimate Frontier by Professor NeilDegrasseTyson, Avis Lang Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2013 by W. W. Norton & Company ISBN-13: 978-0-393-34362-5, ISBN: 0-393-34362-6
"“A compelling appeal, at just the right time, for continuing to look up.”—Air & Space America’s space program is at a turning point. After decades of global primacy, NASA has ended the space-shuttle program, cutting off its access to space. No astronauts will be launched in an American craft, from American soil, until the 2020s, and NASA may soon find itself eclipsed by other countries’ space programs. With his signature wit and thought ..."
"America’s most celebrated astrophysicist invites young readers to explore the mysteries of the universe.Neil deGrasse Tyson has become one of the most recognizable and respected figures in science, beloved to curious kids. In this adaptation of his #1 New York Times bestseller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Tyson has―for the first time―served up the universe in a handy, portable package designed specifically for young readers.From ..."
"Now abridged for YA audiences, this beautifully illustrated companion to celebrated scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson's popular podcast and National Geographic Channel TV show is an eye-opening journey for anyone curious about the complexities of our universe.For decades, beloved astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has interpreted science with a combination of brainpower and charm that resonates with fans everywhere. In 2009, he founded Star ..."
"Over a year on the New York Times bestseller list and more than a million copies sold. 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 best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.But today, few of us have time ..."
"New York Times Bestseller An exploration of the age-old complicity between skywatchers and warfighters, from the best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.In this fascinating foray into the centuries-old relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer-researcher Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war. "T ..."
StarTalk Everything You Ever Need to Know About Space Travel, Sci-Fi, the Human Race, the Universe, and Beyond by NeilDegrasseTyson, Charles Liu, Jeffrey Simons, Jeffrey Lee Simons Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2016 by National Geographic ISBN-13: 978-1-4262-1727-2, ISBN: 1-4262-1727-7
"This New York Times Bestselling illustrated companion to celebrated scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson's popular podcast and National Geographic Channel TV show is an eye-opening journey for anyone curious about the complexities of our universe. For decades, beloved astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has interpreted science with a combination of brainpower and charm that resonates with fans everywhere. This pioneering, provocative book bring ..."
Just Visiting This Planet(1st Edition) Merlin Answers More Questions about Everything under the Sun, Moon, and Stars by Professor NeilDegrasseTyson, Stephen J. Tyson Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 1998 by Main Street Books Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-385-48837-2, ISBN: 0-385-48837-8
"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry comes a follow-up guide to more of the most popular questions about the universe.In this companion volume to Merlin's Tour of the Universe, Neil de Grasse Tyson presents a completely new collection of questions and answers about the cosmos for stargazers of all ages. Whether waxing about Earth and its environs, the Sun and its stellar siblings, the world ..."
Origins Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution by NeilDegrasseTyson, Donald Goldsmith 347 Pages, Published 2022 by W. W. Norton & Company ISBN-13: 978-0-393-86689-6, ISBN: 0-393-86689-0
"From the first image of a galaxy’s birth to tantalizing evidence of water not only on Mars but also on the asteroid Ceres, as well as on moons of Jupiter and Saturn, coauthors Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith conduct an ..."
"The only thing to fear is loss of ambition. But if you've got plenty of that, then you have nothing to fear at all' - Neil deGrasse Tyson Neil deGrasse Tyson is arguably the most influential, acclaimed scientist on the planet."
"The natural follow-up to the phenomenal bestseller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has attracted one of the world’s largest online followings with his fascinating, widely accessible insights into science and our universe. Now, Tyson invites us to go behind the scenes of his public fame by unveiling his candid correspondence with people across the globe who have sought him out in search of answers. I ..."
"We're putting this into a sphere of radius R = 45 billion light-years: Number of
galaxies= 4 3 πR3 r3 ≈4 ( Rr ) 3 =4× ( 45×109ly15×106ly ) 3 =4×(3,000)3 ≈1×
1011. To a good approximation, there are about 100 billion galaxies in the visible
universe, a number in the same ballpark as the number of stars in the Milky Way
Galaxy. Note the advantages of doing the algebra before plugging in numbers. In
particular, life gets much easier wh ..."
"Physically and intellectually, the celestial bodies that move about the universe seem unreachable to us from our Earth-bound vantage. But recent discoveries in astronomy and physics reveal that the principles that govern our everyday life and the workings of the cosmos are one and the same. In ONE UNIVERSE: At Home in the Cosmos, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natu ..."
Merlin's Tour of the Universe(1st Edition) A Skywatcher's Guide to Everything from Mars and Quasars to Comets, Planets, Blue Moons, and Werewolves by NeilDegrasseTyson Paperback, 318 Pages, Published 1997 by Main Street Books Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-385-48835-8, ISBN: 0-385-48835-1
"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry comes a fascinating guide to the most popular questions about the universe.In Neil de Grasse Tyson's delightful tour of the galaxies, his fictional character Merlin responds to popular astronomy questions asked by adults and children alike. Merlin, a visitor from Planet Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy, has been friends with many of the most important sc ..."
Universe Down to Earth(Reprint) by NeilDegrasseTyson Paperback, 277 Pages, Published 1995 by Columbia University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-231-07561-9, ISBN: 0-231-07561-8
"This witty and amusing exploration of the physical universe explains fundamental concepts in language that is clear to anyone with little or no scientific background. Tyson transforms everyday experiences into venues of cosmic enlightenment as he probes the philosophy, methods, and discoveries of science, including stellar evolution, the conservation of energy, the electromagnetic spectrum, gravity and thermodynamics. Deftly demystifyin ..."