Summary of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

In Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Neil deGrasse Tyson provides an accessible and entertaining introduction to the mysteries of the cosmos. Through his trademark wit and clarity, he explains the big questions of space and time, from the Big Bang and black holes to the search for planets beyond the solar system. Tyson shows how insights into the Cosmos can provide us with a deeper understanding of our place within it, and how discoveries in Astrophysics have provided us with the foundation for our current technological age.