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    Telescopes that Rocked Our World: Star Talk Radio
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    Telescopes that Rocked Our World: Star Talk Radio

    Written by Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson

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    About this audiobook

    This year marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s use of the first telescope. On this week’s show, we reflect on how telescopes have changed our perception of our place in the universe, how small we are in size, space and time. Our guests include Dava Sobel, author of The Planets, Vatican Astronomer Father Chris Corbally, and astronaut Paul Richards.

    We also discuss how they help astronomers discover new and interesting aspects of the universe, from Earth-like planets to supernova, from black holes to the Big Bang.

    Guests:
    Dava Sobel: Author of Galileo’s Daughter, and, more recently, The Planets.
    Father Chris Corbally: Vice Director of the Vatican Observatory.
    Paul W. Richards: NASA Astronaut.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBetter Listen Audio
    Release dateJun 1, 2009
    ISBN9781615444885
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    Telescopes that Rocked Our World: Star Talk Radio
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    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the author of the #1 bestselling Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, among other books. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, where he has served since 1996. Dr. Tyson is also the host and cofounder of the Emmy-nominated popular podcast StarTalk and its spinoff StarTalk Sports Edition, which combine science, humor, and pop culture. He is a recipient of 23 honorary doctorates, the Public Welfare Medal from the National Academy of Sciences, and the Distinguished Public Service Medal from NASA. Asteroid 13123 Tyson is named in his honor. He lives in New York City.

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