Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has attracted one of the world's largest online followings with his fascinating, widely accessible insights into science and our universe. Now, Tyson invites us to go behind the scenes of his public fame by revealing his correspondence with people across the globe who have sought him out in search of answers. In this hand-picked collection of 101 letters, Tyson draws upon cosmic perspectives to address a vast array of questions about science, faith, philosophy, life, and of course, Pluto. His succinct, opinionated, passionate, and often funny responses reflect his popularity and standing as a leading educator.

Autorentext
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. He lives in New York City.

Klappentext

Praise for the #1 New York Times best-selling Astrophysics for People in a Hurry:

"This book will keep you fascinated with succinct and dynamic explanations of a wide variety of astronomical topics. A winner that every astronomy enthusiast should have on the bookshelf!"

• David J. Eicher, Astronomy

"Grappling with the scope of the universe...is no simple endeavor, but in this tidy overview, [Tyson] succeeds with seeming effortlessness."

• John McMurtrie, San Francisco Chronicle

"Tyson's insights are valuable for any leader, teacher, scientist or educator."

• Carmine Gallo, Forbes

"A great gift for the scientifically inclined (but busy)."

• Laura Pearson, Chicago Tribune

"Lovely book. Last chapter worthy of Carl Sagan himself."

• Richard Dawkins

Zusammenfassung
The natural follow-up to the phenomenal bestseller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.