Tyson, Neil deGrasse

Explores how the universe and our planet began amid chaos and eventually gave birth to the first stirrings of life.

A guide to astrophysics for young readers that discusses extraterrestrials, galaxies, dark matter, dark energy, and more.

Examines the relationship between science and the military, showing how methods and tools of astrophysics have been used in warfare for centuries. Discusses their areas of common interest including ranging, tracking, imaging, nuclear fusion, and access to space. Features historical background, personal anecdotes, and the latest research in astrophysics.

Offers facts about a variety of topics in science, including cosmology, outer space, earth science, human beings, science fiction, and more.

Offers facts about a variety of topics in science, including cosmology, outer space, earth science, human beings, science fiction, and more.

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.

Welcome 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, wormholes, and time travel.

"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"--.

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.

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.