Cosmic Queries

Cosmic Queries Startalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going

For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast. In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia--How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?--and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories. Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire readers of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos.
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matej yangwao@yangwao
4 stars
Aug 22, 2023

** spoiler alert ** Great fairy tale on archeoastronomy so far. Found identified doomsday scenario with 🌋 volcano. I would tell great overview and least base knowledge about Cosmos >No matter how far humanity has gone in exploring the universe, there will always be new distant points in space. >All that ordinary matter had to do was form in gravitational holes and turn into galaxies. The force of gravity transforms huge clouds of atoms and molecules into more compressed objects, which we call stars and planets. >We use stereoscopes to search the universe for bio-signatures — molecules that organisms can produce, like oxygen or methane — in the atmospheres of planets. >Geophysicists believe that all continents will unite into one supercontinent. The temperature on the planet will rise, and moisture from the seas and oceans will lift into the atmosphere. Eventually, the oceans will disappear entirely, and volcanoes will continue to erupt. The greenhouse effect will raise the temperature to such an extent that Earth will turn into a rocky surface with oceans of lava.

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Adam Valentino@lug
4 stars
Dec 3, 2022

Pretty accessible - maybe GCSE level + some background. Well worth a read!!

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Milan Aleksić@milanaleksic
5 stars
Aug 12, 2022
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Billy Kwok@billykwok
5 stars
Mar 20, 2022