Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries

Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries - Paperback

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Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries - Paperback

Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries - Paperback

by Neil Degrasse Tyson
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Book Overview

Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Bringing together more than forty of Tyson's favorite essays, Death by Black Hole explores a myriad of cosmic topics, from what it would be like to be inside a black hole to the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right. One of America's best-known astrophysicists, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies the complexities of astrophysics while sharing his infectious fascination for our universe.
ISBN9780393350388
Author Neil Degrasse Tyson
PublisherW. W. Norton & Company
GenreEducation
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2014
LanguageENG- English
Pages384
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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