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A short, friendly tour of the biggest ideas about the universe
2017Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the key ideas of modern astrophysics in short chapters, from the Big Bang to dark matter. The book is written for people who want to understand the universe without taking a course. Each chapter can be read in a few minutes.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a quick, readable introduction to space.
What you will get
A good starting point for curious beginners.
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Space · Cosmology · Short chapters
Length
208 pages · ≈ 6 h
More about this book
Characters
Tyson himself, with a handful of famous scientists.
Setting
The universe, from atoms to galaxies.
What makes it different
It squeezes cosmology into a book you can finish in an evening.
Feel
Clear, lively and humorous.
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