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Welcome to the Universe An Astrophysical Tour

Neil deGrasse Tyson

The Welcome to the Universe

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Neil deGrasse Tyson introduced the book across several episodes, noting that he co‑authored it as an accessible astrophysical tour rather than a classroom textbook. He highlighted its recent release by Princeton University Press and its coverage of topics such as cosmology, Einstein’s equations and the possibility of time travel. Listeners who had finished it praised its readability and even suggested pairing it with his shorter work on astrophysics. The overall tone was enthusiastic and promotional.

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Episode: Cosmic Queries – Single Electron Universe with Cha...

This book was mentioned by Neil deGrasse Tyson as a textbook intended for readers, not for use in a classroom. The book is written by Neil deGrasse Tyson, E.I. and Michael Strauss, and it features Richard Gott's contribution to cosmology.

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One of the reasons why one of my books, titled Welcome to the Universe

It's basically a textbook intended for you to read, not for you to use in a classroom

Episode: Season 8 Time Capsule (Part 2)

It was mentioned as a recently released book by Neil deGrasse Tyson and J. Richard Gott III, where solutions to Einstein's equations regarding time travel were discussed.

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Just at a local bookstore near you.

Episode: #ICYMI - Slam Dunk Science (Part 2)

Neil deGrasse Tyson's book, 'The Astrophysical Tour of the Universe' was mentioned by a listener who had recently finished reading it, prompting a suggestion to read 'Astrophysics for People in a Hurry' as well.

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actually speaking of books I just finished reading your other book The Astrophysical Tour of the Universe The other day so thanks for that Two book plugs That is not playing around I just finished your book Get the next one out

Episode: Cosmic Queries: Spacetime

The book was mentioned by Neil deGrasse Tyson as a recently released book which he co-authored with J. Richard Gott III, published by Princeton University Press.

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Princeton University Press. There it is.

The title is Welcome to the Universe. Yeah, yeah. An astrophysical tour.

Episode: Cosmic Queries: Spacetime

It was said that this book by Neil deGrasse Tyson and J. Richard Gott III, which was recently released by Princeton University Press, discusses solutions to Einstein's equations that show time travel is possible through exotic trajectories.

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actually I'm co-author on it, a book that was just released. Princeton University Press. What's the title? Welcome to the universe. An astrophysical tour.

Episode: Season 8 Time Capsule (Part 2)

It was mentioned as a book Neil deGrasse Tyson co-authored with J. Richard Gott III, which was recently released by Princeton University Press and discussed solutions to Einstein's equations regarding time travel.

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Just at a local bookstore near you.

Episode: #ICYMI - Slam Dunk Science (Part 2)

Neil deGrasse Tyson's book, "The Astrophysical Tour of the Universe", was mentioned by a listener who had recently finished reading it and prompted a discussion about the theory of the universe being a hologram.

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Actually speaking of books I just finished reading your other book The Astrophysical Tour of the Universe the other day so thanks for that.

Episode: Cosmic Queries: Spacetime

Neil deGrasse Tyson mentioned it as a book he co-authored with J. Richard Gott III, published by Princeton University Press, and it was described as an astrophysical tour.

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Princeton University Press. There it is.

The title is Welcome to the Universe.

An astrophysical tour.

Episode: Cosmic Queries: Spacetime

Neil deGrasse Tyson mentioned that this book, co-authored by him and J. Richard Gott III, explores solutions to Einstein's equations, including time travel near black holes.

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actually I'm co-author on it, a book that was just released. Princeton University Press. What's the title? Welcome to the universe. An astrophysical tour.

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