New Releases by Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Wat is ruimte, wat is tijd? En de mysterieuze donkere materie? Hoe passen wij binnen het universum? Hoe past het universum in ons? Er is geen betere gids voor deze geestverruimende vragen dan Amerika''s beroemdste astrofysicus en bestsellerauteur Neil deGrasse Tyson. Maar tegenwoordig hebben we weinig tijd om over de kosmos na te denken. In Sterrenkunde voor mensen met haast brengt Tyson het universum in hapklare brokken naar de aarde; kort en duidelijk, met sprankelende humor, in twaalf vlot geschreven hoofdstukken overal en altijd binnen handbereik. Terwijl je ''s ochtends je koffie zet, op de bus wacht, in de trein of een vliegtuig zit, voert Tyson je moeiteloos mee op een verrukkelijke reis door het heelal: van de Big Bang naar zwarte gaten, van quarks tot kwantummechanica, en van de zoektocht naar planeten naar het leven in het universum.

¿Qué son los agujeros negros? ¿Y los quarks? ¿Tienen sentido las expediciones en busca de vida extraterrestre? Todos nos hemos hecho preguntas como estas, pero lo cierto es que hoy en día pocos tenemos tiempo para contemplar el cosmos e intentar disipar nuestras dudas. Neil deGrasse Tyson nos acerca el universo a la Tierra a través de estas brillantes páginas que podremos leer en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar, ya sea mientras nos tomamos el café por la mañana o en el autobús camino al trabajo.

An essential companion to the New York Times bestseller Welcome to the Universe Here is the essential companion to Welcome to the Universe, a New York Times bestseller that was inspired by the enormously popular introductory astronomy course for non science majors that Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott taught together at Princeton. This problem book features more than one hundred problems and exercises used in the original course—ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the original material and to learn to think like an astrophysicist. Whether you’re a student or teacher, citizen scientist or science enthusiast, your guided tour of the cosmos just got even more hands-on with Welcome to the Universe: The Problem Book. The essential companion book to the acclaimed bestseller Features the problems used in the original introductory astronomy course for non science majors at Princeton University Organized according to the structure of Welcome to the Universe, empowering readers to explore real astrophysical problems that are conceptually introduced in each chapter Problems are designed to stimulate physical insight into the frontier of astrophysics Problems develop quantitative skills, yet use math no more advanced than high school algebra Problems are often multipart, building critical thinking and quantitative skills and developing readers’ insight into what astrophysicists do Ideal for course use—either in tandem with Welcome to the Universe or as a supplement to courses using standard astronomy textbooks—or self-study Tested in the classroom over numerous semesters for more than a decade Prefaced with a review of relevant concepts and equations Full solutions and explanations are provided, allowing students and other readers to check their own understanding

O colecție de peste patruzeci dintre eseurile preferate ale lui Tyson, Moartea într-o gaură neagră abordează nenumărate subiecte, de la firavele eforturi ale industriei filmului de a crea cerul înstelat, până la ce-ar însemna să te afli în interiorul unei găuri negre. Cel mai cunoscut astrofizician al Americii, Tyson este un profesor înnăscut, care știe să explice pe înțelesul tuturor teoriile complicate ale astrofizicii și în același timp să ne transmită fascinația pe care o are față de univers. „Este absolut obligatoriu să găsim oameni de știință care să ne poată explica nu doar ceea ce descoperim, ci și modul în care facem acele descoperiri. Neil deGrasse Tyson este unul dintre ei." - Boston Sunday Globeu200b

Over a year on the New York Times bestseller list and more than a million copies sold. The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day. While you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for the bus, the train, or a plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe.

"The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There''s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day. While you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for the bus, the train, or a plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe"--Provided by publisher.

Con su característico humor y sus provocadoras ideas, Neil deGrasse Tyson, el célebre presentador del programa Cosmos, ilumina el pasado, el presente y el futuro de la exploración del espacio y nos recuerda de manera brillante por qué la NASA es más importante que nunca. Estas crónicas son una lectura provocadora y ágil que reflexionan sobre temas tan diversos como la literatura científica y las dificultades de las misiones espaciales, brindando una visión inspiradora del futuro.

Contributing editors are Charles Liu, astrophysics professor at the City University of New York''s College of Staten Island, and Jeffrey Lee Simons, social media director of StarTalk Radio.

“A compelling appeal, at just the right time, for continuing to look up.”—Air & Space America’s space program is at a turning point. After decades of global primacy, NASA has ended the space-shuttle program, cutting off its access to space. No astronauts will be launched in an American craft, from American soil, until the 2020s, and NASA may soon find itself eclipsed by other countries’ space programs. With his signature wit and thought-provoking insights, Neil deGrasse Tyson—one of our foremost thinkers on all things space—illuminates the past, present, and future of space exploration and brilliantly reminds us why NASA matters now as much as ever. As Tyson reveals, exploring the space frontier can profoundly enrich many aspects of our daily lives, from education systems and the economy to national security and morale. For America to maintain its status as a global leader and a technological innovator, he explains, we must regain our enthusiasm and curiosity about what lies beyond our world. Provocative, humorous, and wonderfully readable, Space Chronicles represents the best of Tyson’s recent commentary, including a must-read prologue on NASA and partisan politics. Reflecting on topics that range from scientific literacy to space-travel missteps, Tyson gives us an urgent, clear-eyed, and ultimately inspiring vision for the future.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry comes a follow-up guide to more of the most popular questions about the universe. In this companion volume to Merlin''s Tour of the Universe, Neil de Grasse Tyson presents a completely new collection of questions and answers about the cosmos for stargazers of all ages. Whether waxing about Earth and its environs, the Sun and its stellar siblings, the world of light, physical laws, or galaxies near and far, Merlin--a fictional visitor from Planet Omniscia and our guide to the universe--is easy to understand, often humorous, and always entertaining. Merlin fields a wide range of questions from many curious mortals, and in so doing draws on his own vast knowledge as well as the expertise of many close friends, including Archimedes, Galileo, Einstein, and Santa. Merlin hasn''t been stumped yet, responding to questions including: If aliens exploded our moon, what effect would it have on us? What are your thoughts on the theory that a star named Nemesis is circling our solar system and was responsible for killing off the dinosaurs? Is it true that if I leave a container on my roof for a period of time, I can actually collect space particles from outer space? Delightfully illustrated throughout, Just Visiting This Planet is a timeless book for lovers of the universe by one of its brightest lights.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry comes a fascinating guide to the most popular questions about the universe. In Neil de Grasse Tyson''s delightful tour of the galaxies, his fictional character Merlin responds to popular astronomy questions asked by adults and children alike. Merlin, a visitor from Planet Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy, has been friends with many of the most important scientific figures of the past, including da Vinci, Magellan, Doppler, Einstein, and Hubble—and he often recounts his conversations with these historical figures in his explanations. Merlin''s illuminating answers feature a unique combination of wit and poetry along with serious science explained in refreshingly clear, reader-friendly language. Dear Merlin: Can a person cross our galaxy in a spaceship during one human lifespan? Merlin: In 1905, Merlin''s good friend Albert Einstein introduced the "Special Theory of Relativity," which predicts that time will tick slower and slower the faster you travel. Were you to embark on such an adventure you could conceivably age as little as you wish, depending of course, on your exact speed. The problem arises when you return to Earth, which will have moved several hundred thousand years into the future and everyone will have forgotten about you. A timeless book for lovers of the universe by one of its greatest lights.

An exploration of the controversy surrounding Pluto and its planet status from a renowned astrophysicist at the heart of the controversy.

"[Tyson] tackles a great range of subjects…with great humor, humility, and—most important—humanity." —Entertainment Weekly 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.

In this companion to a PBS series, the authors explore cosmic science''s stunning new insights into the formation and evolution of the universe--of the cosmos, of galaxies and galaxy clusters, of stars within galaxies, of planets that orbit those stars, and more.

Leading scientists offer a collection of essays that furnish illuminating explanations of recent discoveries in modern astrophysics--from the Big Bang to black holes--the possibility of life on other worlds, and the emerging technologies that make such research possible, accompanied by incisive profiles of such key figures as Carl Sagan and Georges Lemaetre. Original.

As the youngest-ever Director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil de Grasse Tyson is America''s best-known astrophysicist, constantly called upon by the media to explain news-making scientific phenomena such as the discovery of water on Mars. How did an African American kid growing up in the Bronx, expected by everyone to become a star athlete, not an intellectual, become an extraordinarily successful scientist? This is the fascinating and moving account of Tyson''s love affair with the night sky, beginning with the fateful day when he, as a small boy, happened to turn a pair of binoculars up toward the moon and was struck with wonder. Packed with gorgeous descriptions of the night sky, The Sky Is Not the Limit invokes the grandeur of the cosmos as it tells Tyson''s compelling personal story. In addition, it is a perceptive look at life and society as seen through the eyes of an astrophysicist, providing a valuable look into how scientists work in, and think about, the social, political, and physical world. From that eye-opening first glimpse of the moon, through his struggle to fulfill his dream of becoming an astrophysicist, to the triumphant opening of the new Hayden Planetarium, Tyson''s story is remarkable.

Provides an introduction to the foundations of modern science with an emphasis on astronomy, and includes discussions of numbers, measures, methodology, and terminology

“Neil deGrasse Tyson đã tạo ra một Big Bang với Vật lý thiên văn cho người vội vã.” -Vanity Fair Bởi ngay trong tuần phát hành đầu tiên, cuốn sách khoa học đã chiếm luôn vị trí số 1 trong bảng xếp hạng sách bán chạy của The New York Times, rồi hiên ngang trụ lại trong bảng xếp hạng này suốt 20 tuần liên tục. Một tác phẩm thông minh dí dỏm và dễ đọc, có thể cuốn hút cả những người bận rộn nhất, giúp họ chỉ tranh thủ những phút rảnh rỗi mà có được lượng kiến thức khổng lồ, thú vị về thế giới vật lý thiên văn: từ Big Bang cho đến vật chất tối, năng lượng tối; từ hệ mặt trời tới những khám phá không gian liên hành tinh; từ lý thuyết nền tảng của Einstein tới những kịch bản về tương lai vũ trụ… *** Gần đây, chưa tuần nào trôi qua mà báo chí không đăng tin về một phát kiến đáng lên trang nhất liên quan đến vũ trụ. Có thể những người gác cổng truyền thông ngày một hứng thú với vũ trụ, song mức độ phủ sóng gia tăng này dường như bắt nguồn từ sự mến chuộng của công chúng dành cho khoa học ngày càng tinh tế. Đầy rẫy những bằng chứng cho thấy điều này, từ cách chương trình truyền hình ăn khách lấy cảm hứng, thông tin từ khoa học, cho đến thành công của các phim khoa học viễn tưởng với sự tham gia của dàn diễn viên sáng giá, được nhà sản xuất và đạo diễn trứ danh đưa lên màn ảnh. Và gần đây, phim tiểu sử chiếu rạp kể về các nhà khoa học tầm cỡ dường như tự nó đã trở thành một thể loại riêng. Khắp thế giới còn có sự quan tâm phổ biến dành cho các liên hoan khoa học, ngày hội khoa học viễn tưởng, và các phim tài liệu khoa học trên truyền hình. Bộ phim đạt doanh thu cao nhất mọi thời đại được một đạo diễn nổi tiếng đặt bối cảnh câu chuyện ở một hành tinh nọ quay quanh một ngôi sao xa xăm. Trong phim một nữ diễn viên nổi tiếng đóng vai nhà sinh học thiên văn. Dù mọi nhánh khoa học đều đã vươn cao trong thời đại này, lĩnh vực vật lý thiên văn lại bền bỉ vươn đến hang cao nhất. Tôi nghĩ tôi hiểu tại sao. Vào lúc này hay lúc khác, mỗi người trong chúng ta hẳn đã nhìn lên bầu trời đêm và tự hỏi : Tất cả mọi thứ có nghĩa gì? Làm sao mọi thứ vận hành? Và, đâu là vị trí của chúng ta trong vũ trụ này? Nếu bạn quá bận rộn không thể tiếp thu các kiến thức vũ trụ qua các lớp học, sách giáo khoa, hay phim tài liệu, nhưng bạn vẫn muốn tìm một con đường dẫn nhập ngắn nhưng đầy đủ ý nghĩa vào lĩnh vực này, tôi xin gửi đến bạn cuốn Vật lý thiên văn cho người vội vã. Trong cuốn sách mỏng này, bạn sẽ thông suốt ở mức độ cơ bản mọi tư tưởng và phát kiến lớn đã thúc đẩy hiểu biết hiện đại của chúng ta về vũ trụ. Nếu tôi thành công, bạn sẽ thân quen với kiến thức trong lĩnh vực của tôi, và có thể sẽ còn khao khát muốn biết nhiều hơn nữa. Vũ trụ không có nghĩa vụ phải có nghĩa lý với bạn. Neil deGrasse Tyson *** Mời các bạn đón đọc Vật Lý Thiên Văn Cho Người Vội Vã của tác giả Neil DeGrasse Tyson & Hồ Hồng Đăng (dịch).