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Episode · StarTalk Radio · 2024-12-24

David Spergel on StarTalk Radio: books mentioned

Talking Aliens with NASA UAP Chair, David Spergel

2 books · With David Spergel · Watch on YouTube

David Spergel discussed Poor Richard's Almanack by Benjamin Franklin. Neil deGrasse Tyson discussed Atlas of peculiar galaxies by Halton Christian Arp.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Poor Richard's Almanack

    Benjamin Franklin · at 17:13

    Poor Richard's Almanack is a classic annual publication written by Benjamin Franklin under the pseudonym Richard Saunders, filled with witty aphorisms, proverbs, and practical advice.

    Discussed
    “my favorite quote is from Ben Franklin from poor Richard Almanac yes he said three people can keep a secret if two of them are dead”
    David Spergel Talking Aliens with NASA UAP Chair, David Spergel 2024-12-24 Listen at 17:13
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Atlas of peculiar galaxies

    Halton Christian Arp · at 44:05

    Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies by Halton Christian Arp is a comprehensive astronomical catalog published in 1966 that documents galaxies with unusual and asymmetrical shapes.

    Discussed
    “there was a very important Observer chip ARP was his name Halton ARP is his whole name and he compiled a volume of galaxies that just looked weird okay and it was called the atlas of peculiar galaxies”
    Neil deGrasse Tyson Talking Aliens with NASA UAP Chair, David Spergel 2024-12-24 Listen at 44:05
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Ben Franklin's Poor Richard's almanack for kids
“My favorite quote is from Ben Franklin from Poor Richard's Almanack, yes he said, three people can keep a secret if two of them are dead!”
Neil deGrasse Tyson Talking Aliens with NASA UAP Chair, David Spergel 2024-12-24 Listen at 17:19
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