Name: Cosmic Queries: Startalk'S Guide to who we Are, how we got Here, and Where We'Re Going
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Author: Neil Degrasse Tyson
ISBN: 9781426221774

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Cosmic Queries: Startalk'S Guide to who we Are, how we got Here, and Where We'Re Going

Type

Physical Book

Author

Neil Degrasse Tyson

James Trefil

Publisher

National Geographic Society

Year

2021

Language

English

Pages

312

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.1 x 15.5 x 3.6 cm

Weight

0.82 kg.

ISBN13

9781426221774

Synopsis "Cosmic Queries: Startalk'S Guide to who we Are, how we got Here, and Where We'Re Going "

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

Neil Degrasse Tyson

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Neil deGrasse Tyson es un astrofísico, divulgador científico y autor estadounidense, nacido el 5 de octubre de 1958 en Nueva York. Desde joven mostró un gran interés por la astronomía, lo que lo llevó a estudiar Física en la Universidad de Harvard y luego a obtener un doctorado en Astrofísica en la Universidad de Columbia.

Tyson se ha destacado por su capacidad de comunicar la ciencia de manera clara, entretenida y accesible para el público general. Es director del Planetario Hayden en el Museo Americano de Historia Natural de Nueva York, donde ha trabajado para acercar la astronomía a personas de todas las edades.

Su fama creció internacionalmente gracias a sus apariciones en medios de comunicación, conferencias y programas de televisión. Fue el presentador de la serie Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014), una actualización de la serie original de Carl Sagan. A lo largo de su carrera, ha escrito varios libros de divulgación científica, entre ellos Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.

Tyson es conocido también por su estilo directo, su defensa del pensamiento crítico y su compromiso con la educación científica. Su trabajo ha influido en millones de personas, fomentando el interés por el universo y la ciencia en general.

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