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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Twelve short chapters on the universe: Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy, exoplanets, the cosmic perspective. Readable in a weekend.
Read it if…
you want the fastest reliable tour of the cosmos.
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Skip it if…
you want depth.
Try instead: Death by Black Hole →
Three things you will actually use
- The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.
- Perspective humbles.
- Keep looking up.
Do this first
Read the final chapter on the cosmic perspective.
Our verdict
Tyson in a hurry.
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