Welcome to the Universe

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An Astrophysical Tour

By Michael A. Strauss and J. Richard Gott and Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Welcome to the Universe is an engaging exploration of the wonders of the cosmos, written by renowned astrophysicists. The book offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to astronomy, covering topics such as black holes, dark matter, and the Big Bang, enriched with analytical insights and fascinating anecdotes. It's a captivating guide for anyone interested in understanding the universe and our place within it.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you have a deep fascination with the cosmos and enjoy exploring complex scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging manner. Written by renowned astrophysicists, it offers a captivating journey through our universe, blending scientific rigour with a sense of wonder. It's perfect for anyone curious about everything from the nature of the galaxies to the fundamental laws of physics.

Welcome to the Universe

*A New York Times Bestseller* Welcome to the Universe is a personal guided tour of the cosmos by three of today's leading astrophysicists.

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A New York Times Bestseller

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. Describing the latest discoveries in astrophysics, the informative and entertaining narrative propels you from our home solar system to the outermost frontiers of space.

How do stars live and die? Why did Pluto lose its planetary status? What are the prospects of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? How did the universe begin? Why is it expanding, and why is its expansion accelerating? Is our universe alone or part of an infinite multiverse? Answering these and many other questions, the authors open your eyes to the wonders of the cosmos, sharing their knowledge of how the universe works.

Breathtaking in scope and stunningly illustrated throughout, Welcome to the Universe is for those who hunger for insights into our evolving universe that only world-class astrophysicists can provide.

'Riveting questions fielded by three top astrophysicists in engaging style, with great illustrations and just a handful of equations. They may just have produced the best book about the universe in the universe.' - New Scientist

'As citizens of the cosmos, we are duty bound to explore it. So opine astrophysicists Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Strauss, and Richard Gott, guides on this bracing expedition through dusty galactic hinterlands and the vast theoretical vistas of Albert Einstein's work.' - Nature

'All three [authors] write in informal, conversational tones, and the text is sprinkled with genuinely funny non sequiturs, such as a brief rumination on dwarfs versus dwarves and commentary on English-speaking aliens in Star Trek. . . . What the book does very well is to present not just what we know about the universe but how we know it.' - Science

'This is an important book. Part fascinating story, part reference book, and part astrophysical textbook, the work presents an information-rich summary of the current state of human knowledge of the cosmos. . . . Reading this book, which packages many entertaining treatments of concepts in astronomy and astrophysics, will make you a whole lot smarter about how the universe works. It is highly recommended.' - David Eicher, Astronomy.com

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Welcome to the Universe, written by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott, has been praised for transforming complex astrophysical concepts into accessible and engaging content. Reviewers appreciate the authors' informal and humorous writing style, noting the book as an enlightening tour through the cosmos, sprinkled with pop culture references. It's described as a well-illustrated and comprehensive guide that balances popular science with textbook content, offering a fascinating introduction to astronomy for non-specialists.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691157245

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 September 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 95 color illus.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1361g

Pages: 480

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Education & Reference J. Richard Gott Michael A. Strauss Neil deGrasse Tyson Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Neil deGrasse Tyson is director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History. He is the author of many books, including Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier, and the host of the Emmy Awardwinning documentary Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. Michael A. Strauss is professor of astrophysics at Princeton University. J. Richard Gott is professor of astrophysics at Princeton University. His books include The Cosmic Web: Mysterious Architecture of the Universe (Princeton).