Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going [SIGNED COPY, FIRST PRINTING]

DeGrasse Tyson, Neil; Trefil, James

ISBN 10: 1426221770 / ISBN 13: 9781426221774

Verlag: National Geographic, 2021

Beschreibung

New in new dust jacket. SIGNED by Neil DeGrasse Tyson on the half-title page (signature only). No stated edition or numberline (1st printing). New, unread copy with dust jacket in a protective mylar sleeve. Tyson is a NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal-winning astrophysicist, author, and science communicator, host of the TV series ?Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey?? followup to Carl Sagan?s series ?Cosmos: A Personal Voyage??. He is the author of ?To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery? and ?Astrophysics for People in a Hurry?. Trefil is the Andrew Gemant Award- and American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award-winning physicist and author of ?The Nature of Science: An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe? and ?Space Atlas: Mapping the Universe and Beyond?. Rare signed. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 006317

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We ...

Verlag: National Geographic

Erscheinungsdatum: 2021

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: New

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New

Signiert: Signed by Author(s)

Auflage: 1st Edition

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Inhaltsangabe:

In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science.

For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast.

In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia—How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?—and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories.

Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire readers of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos.
or all who loved To Infinity and Beyond, StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Cosmos: Possible Worlds, this new book will take them on more journeys into the wonders of the universe and beyond.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Legendary astrophysicist NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON is the host of the acclaimed podcast StarTalk Radio and Emmy award-winning National Geographic Channel shows StarTalk and Cosmos. He earned his BA in physics from Harvard and his Ph.D. in astrophysics from Columbia. The author of more than a dozen books, Tyson is the first Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium. He lives in New York City with his wife and two children. Facebook: Neil deGrasse Tyson. Instagram: @neildegrassetyson. Twitter: @neiltyson.

JAMES TREFIL, Clarence J. Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University, is internationally recognized not only as a distinguished scientist but also as an expert in making complex scientific ideas understandable. He is the author of numerous magazine articles and books on science for the general public, including both editions of National Geographic’s highly successful Space Atlas. He lives in Fairfax, Virginia, with his wife.