Donald Goldsmith

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos with Origins, an enlightening exploration co-authored by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and accomplished science writer Donald Goldsmith. This captivating book delves deep into the mysteries of our cosmic beginnings, illustrating how our origins extend far beyond Earth, weaving a narrative that connects human existence to the grand tapestry of the universe...

"How do alien, faraway worlds reveal their existence to Earthlings? Let Donald Goldsmith count the ways. As an experienced astronomer and a gifted storyteller, he is the perfect person to chronicle the ongoing hunt for planets of other stars." - Dava Sobel Astronomers have recently discovered thousands of planets that orbit stars throughout our Milky Way galaxy. With his characteristic...

Our true origins are not just human, or even terrestrial, but in fact cosmic. Drawing on recent scientific breakthroughs and the current cross-pollination among geology, biology, astrophysics, and cosmology, Origins explains the soul-stirring leaps in our understanding of the cosmos. From the first image of a galaxy birth to Spirit Rover's exploration of Mars, to the discovery of water on...