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TYSON NEIL DEGRASSE MERLINS TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE

*Fully revised and updated for the 21st century*The #1 New York Times bestselling author of
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry takes readers on an entertaining and edifying tour of the
universe. In Neil deGrasse Tyson's delightful journey through the cosmos  his fictional
character Merlin responds to popular questions asked by adults and children alike. Merlin  a
timeless visitor from Planet Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy  has observed first-hand many of
the major scientific events of Earth's history. Merlin's friends include the most important
scientific figures and explorers of all time - da Vinci  Magellan  Newton  Einstein and Hubble.
While Merlin occasionally recounts playful conversations with these luminaries  all questions
are answered with authentic science  infused with wit  wisdom  and an occasional rhyme. With
the help of intermittent humorous cartoons  Merlin clarifies the details of familiar phenomena
like gravity  light  space  and time and travels to distant stars and galaxies to describe what
makes them tick  rotate  explode  and collapse. Merlin's Tour of the Universe is perfect for
anyone who harbours burning questions on how the cosmos works.

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