Cosmic queries StarTalk's guide to who we are, how we got here, and where we're going
"An exploration of some of the deepest questions about our place in the universe"--
Main Authors: | Tyson, Neil deGrasse (Author), Trefil, James, 1938- (Author) |
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Other Authors: | Walker, Lindsey N. (Editor) |
Format: | Books Print Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Washington, DC :
National Geographic,
[2021]
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Series: |
StarTalk radio (Podcast)
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Summary: |
"An exploration of some of the deepest questions about our place in the universe"-- |
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Physical Description: |
309 pages; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781426221774 1426221770 |
Author Notes: |
Since 1996, Tyson has held the position of Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at Manhattan's American Museum of Natural History. In 2001, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve on the Commission on the Future of the United States Aerospace Industry. In 2004, Tyson joined the President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy. He has hosted PBS's television show NOVA scienceNOW since 2006. Tyson can also be seen frequently as a guest on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Colbert Report, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Tyson has written many popular books on astronomy, and he began his "Universe" column for Natural History magazine in 1995. In 2009, he published the bestselling book The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet to describe the controversy over Pluto's demotion to dwarf planet. His other books include Accessory to War: The Unspoken alliance between astrophysics and the military. Tyson was recognized in 2004 with the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, and Time named him one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2007. (Bowker Author Biography) |