Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson is the current title-holder of America's most beloved scientist. He is a frequent guest on TV and radio shows explaining the universe in a way that is accessible to most, and he also has a knack for humor and embraces his celebrity with genuine modesty. Director of the famed Hayden Planetarium, Dr. Tyson continues the legacy left behind by astronomer Carl Sagan as the go to person for guiding the average person across all 13 Billion years of the history of our universe."Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" is a brief and breezy introduction to everything from astrophysic

This book is exactly what its title suggests: astrophysics for people in a hurry. It is a brief, clear, concise overview of the current.state of astrophysics, covering everything from the Big Bang to the evolution of the universe, the development of planets and stars, the evolution of life on earth, astrophysics and chemistry, asteroids, comets, the whole shebang. And, it's wonderful! Over the last couple of decades, we have been blessed with a number of books by eminent scientists who clearly explain the latest findings and theories in physics, astronomy, and biology. These books have helped

This book did exactly what it said it would do - give people who have little understanding of astrophysics in the fastest possible. It was a download about a science that spans the known universe.What it did well: There was a lot of really good information. I learned things I never knew about the universe and it helped me to understand some of the chatter I hear in other media better. It improved my understanding of the scientific discipline, what they had accomplished to date and what the current areas of focus were. It was a true, high level primer.What it could have done better: The hardest

A short and accessible introduction to many of the mysteries of the universe. Did you know, for example, that: 1) we still don’t know what dark matter is, but we do know that it is responsible for holding the Universe together; 2) that dark matter comprises 27% of all mass-energy in the universe, that the equally mysterious dark energy is responsible for a whopping 68%, and that the ‘regular’ matter that makes up our known world accounts for just 5%; 3) that a hundred billion neutrinos from the Sun pass through every thumbnail square of your body every second, without a trace of interaction wi

I loved this book. It is well written, easy to follow, and keeps you engaged. There is no extravagant astrophysics language so it is perfect for someone interested in the field. I am not a reader but this book was wonderful, I couldn't put it down.

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I see one or two star reviews because this is difficult to understand for novices or passers-by looking to glean some basics about the cosmos. I believe this is because people read the title and expect the book to contain basic, introductory information. Here the title may be interpreted as a ‘Astrophysics for Dummies’ or ‘Astrophysics 101’ type of study, but the book’s title, and more so the book’s epigraph, (“For all those who are too busy to read fat books yet nonetheless seek a conduit to the cosmos”) suggest that a lot of information is presented in a concise read with a plethora of detai

If you've watched Cosmos: A Space Time Odyssey hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson, then you are in for a treat with his book filled with major science ideas and discoveries. I love his creative, tantalizing sentences that make science an exciting subject. This book is also lol funny in places. While Neil deGrasse believes the universe had a beginning he is much more intrigued with cosmic evolution than the idea of God creating everything. Although he does quote one scriptural verse."Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" can be read casually in a night. You will learn some shocking facts about element