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Welcome to the Universe
Neil deGrasse Tyson & Michael A. Strauss & J. Richard Gott
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Embark on a cosmic journey with three Princeton astrophysics professors in this bestselling tour of our universe. From black holes to the multiverse, Tyson's accessible brilliance transforms complex science into an adventure that's captivated both teens and adults. What mysteries of existence await you?

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Imagine gazing up at the night sky, filled with countless twinkling stars. Have you ever wondered about our place in this vast cosmos? As an astrophysicist, I've spent my career exploring these very questions. In this journey through the universe, I'll be your guide, along with my colleagues Michael Strauss and Richard Gott, as we unravel the mysteries of space, time, and our cosmic origins. Let's begin with a humbling truth: we are cosmically insignificant. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, contains 300 billion stars, many likely surrounded by planets. And yet, we occupy just a tiny corner of this immense stellar city. Every time humans have argued for our cosmic importance - that we're at the center, that the universe revolves around us, that we're made of special ingredients - we've been proven wrong. We're not special. We're just another speck in the vastness of space. But don't let this depress you. Our cosmic insignificance is precisely what makes our quest for knowledge so thrilling. We're tiny beings with big brains, capable of unraveling the secrets of the universe. As Carl Sagan once said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself." This perspective should fill us with wonder and drive us to explore.

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The Scale of the Cosmos

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The Lives of Stars

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Our Cosmic Legacy

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