cosmology

"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 to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day. While you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for the bus, the train, or a plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe"--.

Contains visual comparisons that reveal unbelievable facts across a wide range of subjects, from outer space to the human body.

Provides a introduction to different aspects of the universe, discussing how it began, how scientists study it and more.

Presents the story of the scientists who are exploring beyond our solar system, featuring the intrigue and excitement behind their missions.

"Humans are like a tiny speck compared to Earth. And Earth is like a tiny speck compared to the universe. Words cannot describe how massive our universe really is. It's difficult to imagine that we're really so small. Even though we might be small compared to the universe, we are still part of this complex and fascinating system"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of over forty essays on the mysteries of outer space by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; and examines such issues as the relationship between science and religion and the physics of black holes.

Uses colorful infographics to introduce the basics of astronomy, the universe, and space exploration.

Examines the origins and shape of the universe, and explores its nebulae, galaxies, black holes, and giant stars.

A companion to the celebrated scientist's popular podcast and National Geographic Channel series combines the subjects of his favorite talks with comprehensive fun facts, thought-provoking sidebars, and vivid imagery.

"This is an ... introduction to the history of the universe that tells the story of the universe from the moment time and space came into existence at the Big Bang, through to the infinite future and the ultimate fate that awaits us. Readers will be inspired by the pictures of the universe obtained by instruments such as the Hubble Space Telescope or the Very Large Telescope array (VLT) in Chile. This book presents the images in context and uses extraordinary new artworks to explain the mind-blowing theories from the cutting edge of astronomy in a way that everyone can understand"--Amazon.com.