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# Deep cosmic insights Lightweight & travel-friendly Durable binding cover W. W. Norton & Company Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries

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## Summary

> 🌠 Unlock the universe’s secrets—carry the cosmos in your hands!

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- **What is this?** W. W. Norton & Company Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries
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## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Durable binding ensures your cosmic journey withstands time and travel.
- • **Beyond Black Holes:** Explore a wide universe of topics from physics to the science-religion dialogue.
- • **Join the Nerd Elite:** Highly rated by over 2,000 readers craving deeper cosmic understanding.
- • **Portable Cosmic Wisdom:** Lightweight design makes it perfect for on-the-go intellectuals.
- • **Clarity Meets Curiosity:** Neil deGrasse Tyson’s essays break down complex astronomy with engaging clarity.

## Overview

Death by Black Hole by Neil deGrasse Tyson is a lightweight, travel-friendly collection of essays that demystify complex cosmic phenomena with clarity and enthusiasm. Featuring durable binding and highly rated by thousands, it offers a compelling journey through black holes, astronomy, and the intersection of science and culture.

## Description

Readers of his essays in Natural History magazine recognise Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favourite essays across a myriad of topics. The title essay introduces readers to the physics of black holes by explaining the gory details of what would happen to your body if you fell into one. "Holy Wars" examines the needless friction between science and religion in the context of historical conflicts. And "Hollywood Nights" assails the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right.

Review: Total fun - Thoroughly enjoyable so far, mid way through the book. This not for someone who only has limited background knowledge of science as there are plenty of terms and names and event that one may look up for context. For nerds like me this is worth the money spent.
Review: Don't be scared by cosmology.... - I came across this guy on YouTube and he was SO good at explaining tricky stuff. I watched a few more of his mini clips, then decided I needed a book. This one was the one most recommended by buyers and I have to say I find it totally fascinating.So much great info in it (easy to understand, and without jargon) that I find myself writing down numerous 'facts' just I can remember them. eg: * Over 200 planets not in our solar system have so far been discovered. * If the human eye could 'see' microwave energy, we would be able to spot police radar gun beams. * The moon doesn't exactly orbit the Earth - They both rotate around a point 1000 miles below the Earth's surface. Incidentally, black holes are just a tiny aspect of the book. Most of it is about new and updated information on astronomy and universe origins, etc. I really like this book. It's as interesting and easy to read as Bill Bryson's superb 'Short History of Nearly Everything.'

## Features

- W. W. Norton & Company
- Lightweight in nature
- Travel friendly packaging
- Proper binding cover makes it durable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #84,621 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #410 in Astronomy & Space Science #463 in Physics #9,377 in Higher & Continuing Education Textbooks |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,094 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Total fun
*by V***K on 1 July 2021*

Thoroughly enjoyable so far, mid way through the book. This not for someone who only has limited background knowledge of science as there are plenty of terms and names and event that one may look up for context. For nerds like me this is worth the money spent.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't be scared by cosmology....
*by P***L on 26 May 2014*

I came across this guy on YouTube and he was SO good at explaining tricky stuff. I watched a few more of his mini clips, then decided I needed a book. This one was the one most recommended by buyers and I have to say I find it totally fascinating.So much great info in it (easy to understand, and without jargon) that I find myself writing down numerous 'facts' just I can remember them. eg: * Over 200 planets not in our solar system have so far been discovered. * If the human eye could 'see' microwave energy, we would be able to spot police radar gun beams. * The moon doesn't exactly orbit the Earth - They both rotate around a point 1000 miles below the Earth's surface. Incidentally, black holes are just a tiny aspect of the book. Most of it is about new and updated information on astronomy and universe origins, etc. I really like this book. It's as interesting and easy to read as Bill Bryson's superb 'Short History of Nearly Everything.'

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Muy interesante
*by C***N on 7 May 2021*

Un gran libro, muy recomendable para personas que les interesa todo lo que tenga que ver con el cosmos y la astrofísica. Niel deGrasse Tyson nunca falla, sus libros son muy interesantes. Sabe explicar temas complicados de manera que lo entienda cualquier persona aunque no haya estudiado física.

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