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Book

Cosmic queries : StarTalk's guide to who we are, how we got here, and where we're going

Call Number

  • 523.1 T994.4 (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

Washington, DC : National Geographic, [2021]

Physical Description

309 pages; 24 cm

Added Uniform Title

StarTalk radio (Podcast)

Summary

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. For all who loved National Geographic's StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Cosmos: Possible Worlds, and Space Atlas, this new book will take them on more journeys into the wonders of the universe and beyond.

Contents

  • What is our place in the universe?
  • How do we know what we know?
  • How did the universe get to be this way?
  • How old is the universe?
  • What is the universe made of?
  • What is life?
  • Are we alone in the universe?
  • How did it all begin?
  • How will it all end?
  • What does nothing have to do with everything?.

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