New Releases by Neil DeGrasse

Seperti apakah sifat dasar ruang dan waktu? Bagaimana kita menempatkan diri dalam alam semesta? Bagaimana alam semesta hadir dalam diri kita? Tidak ada yang lebih bisa menjawab pertanyaan ini daripada astrofisikawan terkemuka Neil deGrasse Tyson. Namun, sedikit dari kita yang punya waktu untuk memikirkan kosmos. Jadi, Tyson membawa alam semesta ke Bumi dengan ringkas dan jelas, dalam bab-bab yang bisa dilahap kapan pun dan di mana pun di sela-sela hari sibuk Anda. Buku ini akan mengungkapkan apa yang Anda perlu ketahui agar siap dan fasih menghadapi berita berikutnya tentang kosmos: dari ledakan besar sampai lubang hitam, dari kuark sampai mekanika kuantum, dan dari pencarian planet sampai pencarian hidup di alam semesta. NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON adalah astrofisikawan di American Museum of Natural History, direktur Hayden Planetarium yang terkenal, pembawa acara radio dan televisi StarTalk, dan penulis pemenang penghargaan.

Az elmúlt években nem telt el úgy hét, hogy ne hallottunk volna a vezető hírek között valamilyen új kozmikus felfedezésről. Úgy tűnik, a nagyközönség őszintén érdeklődik a csillagászat iránt. Ezt bizonyítja például a tudományos tévéműsorok emelkedő nézettsége, de az is, hogy a producerek és rendezők, valamint a neves színészek közreműködésével készült tudományos-fantasztikus filmek is egyre nagyobb népszerűségnek örvendenek. Bár napjainkban sok tudományterület felszálló ágban van, a legmagasabbra mégis az asztrofizika csillaga emelkedett. Hogy miért? Tyson szerint a válasz egyszerű: mindenki nézett már fel a csillagos égre azon töprengve, hogy hogyan működik a mindenség és hogy hol is van a helyünk a világegyetemben. A világ kedvenc asztrofizikusa ezúttal érthető és tömör bevezetést kínál az asztrofizika rejtelmeibe azoknak, akik túlságosan elfoglaltak, hogy előadásokon, tankönyvekből vagy sokszor unalmas dokumentumfilmekből tájékozódjanak. Ez a kis könyv megalapozza az olvasó asztrofizikai műveltségét, és nem titkolt célja, hogy meghozza a kedvet ahhoz, hogy elmélyüljünk a világegyetem megismerésében.

“Extraordinary.… A feast of history, an expert tour through thousands of years of war and conquest.” —Jennifer Carson, New York Times Book Review In this far-reaching foray into the millennia-long relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-author Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war. Spanning early celestial navigation to satellite-enabled warfare, Accessory to War is a richly researched and provocative examination of the intersection of science, technology, industry, and power that will introduce Tyson’s millions of fans to yet another dimension of how the universe has shaped our lives and our world.

In recent years, no more than a week goes by without news of a cosmic discovery worthy of banner headlines. While media gatekeepers may have developed an interest in the universe, this rise in coverage likely comes from a genuine increase in the public''s appetite for science. Evidence for this abounds, from hit television shows inspired or informed by science, to the success of science fiction films starring marquee actors, and brought to the screen by celebrated producers and directors. And lately, theatrical release biopics featuring important scientists have become a genre unto itself. There''s also widespread interest around the world in science festivals, science fiction conventions, and science documentaries for television.The highest grossing film of all time is by a famous director who set his story on a planet orbiting a distant star. And it features a famous actress who plays an astrobiologist. While most branches of science have ascended in this era, the field of astrophysics persistently rises to the top. I think I know why. At one time or another every one of us has looked up at the night sky and wondered: What does it all mean? How does it all work? And, what is my place in the universe?If you''re too busy to absorb the cosmos via classes, textbooks, or documentaries, and you nonetheless seek a brief but meaningful introduction to the field, I offer you Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. In this slim volume, you will earn a foundational fluency in all the major ideas and discoveries that drive our modern understanding of the universe. If I''ve succeeded, you''ll be culturally conversant in my field of expertise, and you just may be hungry for more.

Was ist das Wesen von Raum und Zeit? Wo ist unser Platz im Universum? Und steckt der Kosmos in uns? Der nach Stephen Hawking prominenteste Astrophysiker des Planeten hat den ultimativen Reiseführer durch das Universum verfasst. In Neil deGrasse Tysons Bestseller ist alles versammelt, was wir über das All wissen: über Exoplaneten und Dunkle Energie, über Zwerggalaxien und den Urknall. DeGrasse Tyson begeistert wie kein Zweiter mit funkelndem Witz für die Wunder des Weltalls. Sein „Universum für Eilige“ ist das perfekte Buch für alle, die auf nur 200 Seiten die heutige Astrophysik verstehen – und sich dabei auf hohem Niveau unterhalten lassen möchten.

¿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.

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.

Vérifiez bien vos poches – vous avez pris votre portefeuille ? Vos clés ? Votre téléphone ? Alors c''est parti pour une petite excursion dans le cosmos... Mais n''oubliez pas le guide ! Quelle est la nature de l''espace et du temps ? Quelle place occupons-nous dans l''univers ? D''où viennent la matière et le vivant ? Il n''est de meilleure voix pour répondre à ces questions fascinantes que celle du plus célèbre des astrophysiciens, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Dans son style caractéristique, mélange d''érudition, d''humour et d''intelligence, le scientifique de renommée mondiale, star des médias et d''internet, sait mettre à la portée du plus grand nombre l''essentiel des grands mystères du cosmos, du Big Bang aux trous noirs, des quarks à la mécanique quantique, de la traque des exoplanètes à la recherche de la vie ailleurs. Que ce soit en dissertant sur la rotondité des objets célestes, en digressant sur la " coolitude " du tableau périodique des éléments ou en nous invitant à lever la tête pour admirer l''immensité de l''univers, son enthousiasme irrésistible et communicatif rend accessible à tous les principes les plus compliqués de l''astrophysique. Un livre indispensable pour acquérir le b.a.-ba de toutes les découvertes qui fondent notre compréhension actuelle de l''univers.

A Kozmosz: Történetek a világegyetemről című ismeretterjesztő sorozat nézői már ismerik Neil deGrasse Tyson tehetségét, mely segítségével érthetően és lelkesen képes megismertetni a világegyetem rejtélyeit a nagyközönséggel. Ebben a könyvben a szerző több mint negyvenet válogatott össze korábbi írásaiból, melyek számos érdekes témát dolgoznak fel. Megtudhatjuk például, hogy Hollywood hogyan próbálja minél élethűbb módon visszaadni az éjszakai égbolt látványát, de arról is szó esik, mit tapasztalnánk egy fekete lyuk belsejében. Tyson Amerika legnépszerűbb asztrofizikusaként tanári módon önti közérthető formába az asztrofizika bonyolult témáit, közben pedig óhatatlanul is átadja olvasóinak a világegyetem iránt érzett rajongását.

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.

A thought-provoking and humorous collection on NASA and the future of space travel. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a rare breed of astrophysicist, one who can speak as easily and brilliantly with popular audiences as with professional scientists. Now that NASA has put human space flight effectively on hold—with a five- or possibly ten-year delay until the next launch of astronauts from U.S. soil—Tyson’s views on the future of space travel and America’s role in that future are especially timely and urgent. This book represents the best of Tyson’s commentary, including a candid new introductory essay on NASA and partisan politics, giving us an eye-opening manifesto on the importance of space exploration for America’s economy, security, and morale. Thanks to Tyson’s fresh voice and trademark humor, his insights are as delightful as they are provocative, on topics that range from the missteps that shaped our recent history of space travel to how aliens, if they existed, might go about finding us.

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.

A collection of essays on the cosmos, written by an American Museum of Natural History astrophysicist, includes "Holy Wars," "Ends of the World," and "Hollywood Nights."

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.

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

Printr-o perspectivă cosmică asupra civilizației pe Pământ, Neil deGrasse Tyson pune într-o lumină nouă liniile de falie cruciale ale timpului nostru – război, politică, religie, adevăr, frumusețe, gen și rasă – reușind totodată să intensifice sentimentul profund al unității lumii. Într-o perioadă în care opiniile noastre politice și culturale par a fi mai polarizate ca oricând, Tyson oferă antidotul necesar pentru multe dintre lucrurile care ne despart, pledând cu pasiune pentru cele două componente îngemănate ale iluminării - perspectiva cosmică și raționalitatea științei. După o analiză profundă asupra modului în care știința vede lumea și asupra planetei Pământ, creierul uman are capacitatea de a reseta și a recalibra prioritățile vieții, modelându-ne, în consecință, acțiunile și capacitatea de reacție. Nicio perspectivă asupra culturii, societății sau civilizației nu rămâne neatinsă. Cu un condei precis și clar, Mesagerul stelar ne îndrumă să descoperim lumea altfel. De la aspecte legate de rezolvarea conflictelor globale până la îndemnuri de a aprecia viața la adevărata ei valoare, Tyson dezvăluie, cu căldură și elocvență, o serie de adevăruri mărețe și frumoase valabile pentru noi toți – informați și iluminați de cunoașterea locului nostru în univers.