Origins
Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution
(Autor) Neil deGrasse Tyson“Who can ask for better cosmic tour guides to the universe than Drs. Tyson and Goldsmith?” —Michio Kaku, author of Hyperspace and Parallel Worlds 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 one of Jupiter's moons, coauthors Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith conduct a galvanizing tour of the cosmos with clarity and exuberance.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator known for his ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to the general public. He has written several popular books, including "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" and "Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries". Tyson is the director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City and has hosted various television shows, including "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey". His work has had a significant impact on popularizing science and inspiring a new generation of scientists. His most famous work is "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry", which distills the complexities of the universe into a concise and engaging read.