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Strauss is a professor of astrophysical sciences at Princeton University, specializing in extragalactic astronomy.
Known for: Welcome to the Universe: An Astrophysical Tour
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Welcome to the Universe: An Astrophysical Tour
Welcome to the Universe is an expansive and engaging introduction to astrophysics, based on the popular Princeton University course taught by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott. The book takes readers on a grand tour of the cosmos, exploring topics such as the scale of the universe, the life cycles of stars, black holes, relativity, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Written in an accessible and humorous style, it invites readers to grasp the wonders and complexities of the universe through vivid explanations and thought-provoking insights.
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The Scale of the Universe
To understand the cosmos, we must first confront its scale—an exercise that simultaneously delights and humbles us. When you look up at the night sky, every point of light is a messenger from the past. Because light takes time to travel, when you observe a star a thousand light-years away, you are l...
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The Solar System
Closer to home, our solar system is a masterpiece of diversity—an orchestration of physics, chemistry, and cosmic happenstance. The Sun, a G-type star born some 4.6 billion years ago, is both our parent and our power plant. Around it orbits a family of worlds whose variations tell the story of plane...
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About Michael A. Strauss
Strauss is a professor of astrophysical sciences at Princeton University, specializing in extragalactic astronomy.
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