Cosmic Horizons: Astronomy at the Cutting Edge

by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Book Overview

Cosmic Horizons illuminates the most recent discoveries of modern astrophysics with essays by leading astronomers, including NASA scientists. The book also features profiles of astronomers such as Carl Sagan and Georges Lema tre (father of the Big Bang theory), case studies that cover the controversial evidence for the possibility of life on Mars, and stunning four-color photographs throughout. Written for the general reader, Cosmic Horizons...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565846028
• ISBN13: 9781565846029
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: New Press
• Length: 253 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.2"