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Episode · StarTalk Radio · 2019-09-26

Books mentioned on StarTalk Podcast: Cosmic Queries – The New Space Race with Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. Delusions of Space Enthusiasts

    Neil deGrasse Tyson · at 8:27

    Neil deGrasse Tyson's reflections on space exploration and human ambition examine the realistic limitations and grand fantasies associated with cosmic travel.

    Discussed
    “So I wrote a whole book on this that I wanted to call "Failure to Launch: "The Dreams and Delusions of Space Enthusiasts."”
    Speaker StarTalk Podcast: Cosmic Queries – The New Space Race with Neil deGras… 2019-09-26 Listen at 8:27
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  2. Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier

    Neil deGrasse Tyson · at 8:54

    Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier by Neil deGrasse Tyson is a collection of essays examining the history, decline, and potential future of American space exploration, advocating for renewed investment in the cosmos.

    Discussed
    “So, I settled on the title "Space Chronicles: Facing "the Ultimate Frontier."”
    Speaker StarTalk Podcast: Cosmic Queries – The New Space Race with Neil deGras… 2019-09-26 Listen at 8:54
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  3. The Sky Is Not The Limit

    Neil deGrasse Tyson · at 45:33

    The Sky Is Not The Limit by Neil deGrasse Tyson is an insightful book exploring cosmic perspectives and scientific phenomena.

    Discussed
    “But this is "Accessory to "War: The Unspoken Alliance "Between Astrophysics and the Military."”
    Speaker StarTalk Podcast: Cosmic Queries – The New Space Race with Neil deGras… 2019-09-26 Listen at 45:33
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

  4. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

    Neil deGrasse Tyson · at 45:41

    Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson is an accessible exploration of the universe designed specifically for younger readers and co-authored with Gregory Mone.

    Discussed
    “So my book before that was "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry."”
    Speaker StarTalk Podcast: Cosmic Queries – The New Space Race with Neil deGras… 2019-09-26 Listen at 45:41
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library