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Just Visiting This Planet: Further Scientific Adventures of Merlin from Omniscia
In this updated, illustrated companion volume to Merlin's Tour of the Universe, we visit again with Merlin, a timeless space traveler from Planet Omniscia, who answers a collection of imaginative questions about the cosmos from Earthlings of all ages. Whether waxing poetic about Earth and its environs, the Sun and its stellar siblings, the world of light, physical laws or galaxies near and far, Merlin's remarks are engaging, humorous, and clear as a starry night sky.
Merlin hasn't been stumped yet, responding to questions including:
If aliens exploded our moon, what effect would it have on us?
What are your thoughts on the theory that a star named Nemesis is circling our solar system and was responsible for killing off the dinosaurs?
If I leave a container on my roof for a period of time, can I collect particles from outer space?
Just Visiting This Planet is a timeless book for all travellers of the universe.
Merlin hasn't been stumped yet, responding to questions including:
If aliens exploded our moon, what effect would it have on us?
What are your thoughts on the theory that a star named Nemesis is circling our solar system and was responsible for killing off the dinosaurs?
If I leave a container on my roof for a period of time, can I collect particles from outer space?
Just Visiting This Planet is a timeless book for all travellers of the universe.
352 pages, Hardcover
First published July 13, 1998
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About the author
Neil deGrasse Tyson
98 books285k followersNeil deGrasse Tyson was born and raised in New York City where he was educated in the public schools clear through his graduation from the Bronx High School of Science. Tyson went on to earn his BA in Physics from Harvard and his PhD in Astrophysics from Columbia.
In 2001, Tyson was appointed by President Bush to serve on a twelve-member commission that studied the Future of the U.S. Aerospace Industry. The final report was published in 2002 and contained recommendations (for Congress and for the major agencies of the government) that would promote a thriving future of transportation, space exploration, and national security.
In 2004, Tyson was once again appointed by President Bush to serve on a nine-member commission on the Implementation of the United States Space Exploration Policy, dubbed the “Moon, Mars, and Beyond” commission. This group navigated a path by which the new space vision can become a successful part of the American agenda. And in 2006, the head of NASA appointed Tyson to serve on its prestigious Advisory Council, which guides NASA through its perennial need to fit ambitious visions into restricted budgets.
In addition to dozens of professional publications, Dr. Tyson has written, and continues to write for the public. From 1995 to 2005, Tyson was a monthly essayist for Natural History magazine under the title Universe. And among Tyson’s fifteen books is his memoir The Sky is Not the Limit: Adventures of an Urban Astrophysicist; and Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution, co-written with Donald Goldsmith. Origins is the companion book to the PBS NOVA four-part mini-series Origins, in which Tyson served as on-camera host. The program premiered in September 2004.
Two of Tyson’s other books are the playful and informative Death By Black Hole and Other Cosmic Quandaries, which was a New York Times bestseller, and The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet, chronicling his experience at the center of the controversy over Pluto’s planetary status. The PBS NOVA documentary The Pluto Files, based on the book, premiered in March 2010.
In February 2012, Tyson released his tenth book, containing every thought he has ever had on the past, present, and future of space exploration: Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier.
For five seasons, beginning in the fall of 2006, Tyson appeared as the on-camera host of PBS NOVA’s spinoff program NOVA ScienceNOW, which is an accessible look at the frontier of all the science that shapes the understanding of our place in the universe.
During the summer of 2009 Tyson identified a cadre of professional standup comedians to assist his effort in bringing science to commercial radio with the NSF-funded pilot program StarTalk. Now also a popular Podcast, for three years it enjoyed a limited-run Television Series on the National Geographic Channel. StarTalk combines celebrity guests with informative yet playful banter. The target audience is all those people who never thought they would, or could, like science. In its first year on television and in three successive seasons, it was nominated for a Best Informational Programming Emmy.
Tyson is the recipient of twenty-one honorary doctorates and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest award given by NASA to a non-government citizen. His contributions to the public appreciation of the cosmos have been recognized by the International Astronomical Union in their official naming of asteroid “13123 Tyson.” And by zoologists, with the naming of Indirani Tysoni, a native species of leaping frog in India. On the lighter side, Tyson was voted “Sexiest Astrophysicist Alive” by People Magazine in 2000.
More recently, Tyson published Astrophysics for People In A Hurry in 2017, which was a domestic and international bestseller. This adorably readable book is an introduction to all that you’ve read and heard about that’s making news in the universe—consummated, in one plac
In 2001, Tyson was appointed by President Bush to serve on a twelve-member commission that studied the Future of the U.S. Aerospace Industry. The final report was published in 2002 and contained recommendations (for Congress and for the major agencies of the government) that would promote a thriving future of transportation, space exploration, and national security.
In 2004, Tyson was once again appointed by President Bush to serve on a nine-member commission on the Implementation of the United States Space Exploration Policy, dubbed the “Moon, Mars, and Beyond” commission. This group navigated a path by which the new space vision can become a successful part of the American agenda. And in 2006, the head of NASA appointed Tyson to serve on its prestigious Advisory Council, which guides NASA through its perennial need to fit ambitious visions into restricted budgets.
In addition to dozens of professional publications, Dr. Tyson has written, and continues to write for the public. From 1995 to 2005, Tyson was a monthly essayist for Natural History magazine under the title Universe. And among Tyson’s fifteen books is his memoir The Sky is Not the Limit: Adventures of an Urban Astrophysicist; and Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution, co-written with Donald Goldsmith. Origins is the companion book to the PBS NOVA four-part mini-series Origins, in which Tyson served as on-camera host. The program premiered in September 2004.
Two of Tyson’s other books are the playful and informative Death By Black Hole and Other Cosmic Quandaries, which was a New York Times bestseller, and The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet, chronicling his experience at the center of the controversy over Pluto’s planetary status. The PBS NOVA documentary The Pluto Files, based on the book, premiered in March 2010.
In February 2012, Tyson released his tenth book, containing every thought he has ever had on the past, present, and future of space exploration: Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier.
For five seasons, beginning in the fall of 2006, Tyson appeared as the on-camera host of PBS NOVA’s spinoff program NOVA ScienceNOW, which is an accessible look at the frontier of all the science that shapes the understanding of our place in the universe.
During the summer of 2009 Tyson identified a cadre of professional standup comedians to assist his effort in bringing science to commercial radio with the NSF-funded pilot program StarTalk. Now also a popular Podcast, for three years it enjoyed a limited-run Television Series on the National Geographic Channel. StarTalk combines celebrity guests with informative yet playful banter. The target audience is all those people who never thought they would, or could, like science. In its first year on television and in three successive seasons, it was nominated for a Best Informational Programming Emmy.
Tyson is the recipient of twenty-one honorary doctorates and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest award given by NASA to a non-government citizen. His contributions to the public appreciation of the cosmos have been recognized by the International Astronomical Union in their official naming of asteroid “13123 Tyson.” And by zoologists, with the naming of Indirani Tysoni, a native species of leaping frog in India. On the lighter side, Tyson was voted “Sexiest Astrophysicist Alive” by People Magazine in 2000.
More recently, Tyson published Astrophysics for People In A Hurry in 2017, which was a domestic and international bestseller. This adorably readable book is an introduction to all that you’ve read and heard about that’s making news in the universe—consummated, in one plac
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December 3, 2016
I enjoyed this book. That's right, it's a science book and I enjoyed reading it. I think anyone with a curious mind would enjoy reading Tyson's explanations of natural phenomena. I learned more than I thought possible about astrophysics. By the end of the book my understanding of gravity, speed of light, time, and energy were greatly expanded; but, at the same time, I experienced muddled thoughts and confusion. I didn't have a discouraged feeling, I was just reminded of how much I haven't learned, haven't asked, and would like to know.
The book is arranged into questions and answers. The questions are posited by a diverse population (as in differing backgrounds of understanding); and the answers to these questions are provided by Merlin, an extra-terrestrial from Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy. Some of the questions, I can relate (might have asked Merlin those same questions); but some of the questions were about phenomena of which I have no background understanding---so some of the answers I didn't really understand.
Merlin, as described in book, is as old as the earth and has come to the earth to observe and learn about the scientific understandings of earthlings. He is most intrigued by the questions humans ask and also by the scientific minds that have discovered so much about physics of earth.
Whether a reader has much science background or little, he or she will be intrigued by the concise way Merlin answers questions; and like me, the reader will likely be impressed with the speed at which they leap through the book.
I am duly surprised that I read a science book, written by an astrophysicist, within a span of two days. I'd have read the book in one sitting if I had not been interrupted. I have little scientific background, but it felt like this book was written with me in mind. It expanded my understanding of my planet in relation to the universe and spurred a lot of questions that this book didn't answer. After reading this book, I'm more curious about phenomena that make life possible, the Big Bang theory, recent scientific discoveries, and possibility of existence of life in other galaxies. Merlin explained very difficult concepts in a fun, and lighthearted way. I ended the book with this question: how in the world could such difficult science be explained with such clear, brief, and concise explanations?
The book is arranged into questions and answers. The questions are posited by a diverse population (as in differing backgrounds of understanding); and the answers to these questions are provided by Merlin, an extra-terrestrial from Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy. Some of the questions, I can relate (might have asked Merlin those same questions); but some of the questions were about phenomena of which I have no background understanding---so some of the answers I didn't really understand.
Merlin, as described in book, is as old as the earth and has come to the earth to observe and learn about the scientific understandings of earthlings. He is most intrigued by the questions humans ask and also by the scientific minds that have discovered so much about physics of earth.
Whether a reader has much science background or little, he or she will be intrigued by the concise way Merlin answers questions; and like me, the reader will likely be impressed with the speed at which they leap through the book.
I am duly surprised that I read a science book, written by an astrophysicist, within a span of two days. I'd have read the book in one sitting if I had not been interrupted. I have little scientific background, but it felt like this book was written with me in mind. It expanded my understanding of my planet in relation to the universe and spurred a lot of questions that this book didn't answer. After reading this book, I'm more curious about phenomena that make life possible, the Big Bang theory, recent scientific discoveries, and possibility of existence of life in other galaxies. Merlin explained very difficult concepts in a fun, and lighthearted way. I ended the book with this question: how in the world could such difficult science be explained with such clear, brief, and concise explanations?
December 3, 2025
Some of the questions posed and the way they are answered made me laugh out loud. The author should know I live in Ohio and 3 of my sons attended Kent State University, so the question from Kent, Ohio, my personal favorite 🤗 I would have given this 5 stars but some of the questions and answers were so far out of my wheelhouse, that I was just confused.
I adored Neil deGrasse Tyson on Jeopardy, The Big Bang Theory, among other times I've seen him. I'd recommend this!!!
Thank you to the author, publishers and Goodreads for giving me the opportunity to read and review ☺️ Thank you for trusting me with your words!
Disclaimer - I received this in a Goodreads giveaway.
I adored Neil deGrasse Tyson on Jeopardy, The Big Bang Theory, among other times I've seen him. I'd recommend this!!!
Thank you to the author, publishers and Goodreads for giving me the opportunity to read and review ☺️ Thank you for trusting me with your words!
Disclaimer - I received this in a Goodreads giveaway.
December 2, 2025
Will be flexing the fact I’ve read a book on Astro physics for the rest of my life 😂
November 3, 2025
Reading Just Visiting This Planet by Neil deGrasse Tyson felt like sitting around a cosmic campfire with the universe’s most charming astrophysicist except he’s wearing a wizard’s hat and answering fan mail from curious stargazers across the galaxy.
Presented as a follow-up to Merlin’s Tour of the Universe, this book lets us eavesdrop on conversations between Merlin, an immortal space traveler from Planet Omniscia, and the endlessly imaginative minds of humans wondering about, well, everything. From “what happens if aliens blow up the Moon?” to “are black holes saving up for another Big Bang?” Merlin’s answers are a delightful blend of hard science, humor, and wonder!
What I love most is how Tyson manages to make even the wildest cosmic thought experiments feel approachable. The science never gets so heavy it weighs you down it’s buoyed by Merlin’s wit and a genuine sense of awe. I found myself laughing at one page and then quietly marveling at how small and yet significant we are in the grand sweep of the cosmos on the next.
It’s the kind of book that makes you want to look up at the night sky and whisper, “Okay, Merlin, what else are you hiding up there?”
Presented as a follow-up to Merlin’s Tour of the Universe, this book lets us eavesdrop on conversations between Merlin, an immortal space traveler from Planet Omniscia, and the endlessly imaginative minds of humans wondering about, well, everything. From “what happens if aliens blow up the Moon?” to “are black holes saving up for another Big Bang?” Merlin’s answers are a delightful blend of hard science, humor, and wonder!
What I love most is how Tyson manages to make even the wildest cosmic thought experiments feel approachable. The science never gets so heavy it weighs you down it’s buoyed by Merlin’s wit and a genuine sense of awe. I found myself laughing at one page and then quietly marveling at how small and yet significant we are in the grand sweep of the cosmos on the next.
It’s the kind of book that makes you want to look up at the night sky and whisper, “Okay, Merlin, what else are you hiding up there?”
May 13, 2016
This book opened my eye to space and all of its wonders. Merlin is a great character to answers these questions that people with lingering questions. Merlin is a alien that knows much about space, time and everything in those lines. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about the universe. (also Merlin talks in third person, so if you're not a big fan of third person maybe look for another space question book)
December 3, 2025
I learned so much!!! Every time I read one of his books I walk away smarter. 🤣 The problem is trying to retain all the knowledge!
November 7, 2025
The audiobook is the best quality it can be!
February 2, 2015
As a fan of Neil deGrasse Tyson, I was excited to read this book, however it is essentially a "Cosmic Queries" episode of his podcast in written form. He's also answering as an alien named Merlin. I was hoping for something more in-depth.
May 6, 2018
This was a really good book. Like the question and answer format. Lot of good easy to digest info. The sarcasm of Merlin was humourous if not scathing. Sometimes it was justified due to the question being asked, others I felt if maybe Merlin should have had his morning coffee before answering.
November 7, 2025
The title’s holographic sheen not only catches the sun’s ray perfectly, it also captured my imagination and prompted an impromptu visit to the science museum & planetarium.
I totally geeked out on 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘵 in one single sitting, which reads much like an advice column except with Dear Merlin for the inquiring minds about all things space-y. You can flip and start from anywhere inside this book. Expect to see elaborate lines of questioning (e.g. on p. 10) to simple inquiries like, “why can’t I feel Earth’s rotation?” Regardless of the questions being asked, Merlin from Planet Omnisca always has an answer.
I enjoyed the witty and quirky remarks even when the astrophysics went well above my head. It invoked a genuine curiosity that encouraged research and further doom scrolling on many different subject matters of the cosmos. This clever and accessible approach to learning more (than you want to know) about the universe is like a ravenous and unrelenting black hole - everything, including the simple yet playful illustrations, sucked me right in. Didn’t think I could possibly learn anything while being humored at the same time. Merlin proved me wrong. I’m still tickled over his answer on page 26.
Highly recommending this one.
Thank you Blackstone Publishing & BiblioLifesyle for my review copy.
I totally geeked out on 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘵 in one single sitting, which reads much like an advice column except with Dear Merlin for the inquiring minds about all things space-y. You can flip and start from anywhere inside this book. Expect to see elaborate lines of questioning (e.g. on p. 10) to simple inquiries like, “why can’t I feel Earth’s rotation?” Regardless of the questions being asked, Merlin from Planet Omnisca always has an answer.
I enjoyed the witty and quirky remarks even when the astrophysics went well above my head. It invoked a genuine curiosity that encouraged research and further doom scrolling on many different subject matters of the cosmos. This clever and accessible approach to learning more (than you want to know) about the universe is like a ravenous and unrelenting black hole - everything, including the simple yet playful illustrations, sucked me right in. Didn’t think I could possibly learn anything while being humored at the same time. Merlin proved me wrong. I’m still tickled over his answer on page 26.
Highly recommending this one.
Thank you Blackstone Publishing & BiblioLifesyle for my review copy.
January 16, 2026
I have always been fascinated by the universe, but let’s be honest: I am definitely not a rocket scientist. Space is vast, complex, and often mind-bending. While I’m still not sure I understand everything about how our cosmos works, “Just Visiting This Planet” made the journey of learning incredibly fun.
The highlight of this book is definitely the format. Instead of a dense textbook, it’s structured as a series of questions from real people and answers from “Merlin,” a persona Tyson uses to break down cosmic mysteries.
* The Style: It feels like a conversation rather than a lecture.
* The Tone: Merlin is witty, slightly sarcastic, and brilliant at making big concepts feel a bit more “down to earth.”
* The Content: It covers everything from why the sky is blue to the complexities of black holes and planetary orbits.
Even though I don’t have a deep background in science, this book kept me hooked. There were still moments where I had to read a page twice (space is hard!), but the humor and the Q&A style kept me from feeling overwhelmed. It’s the perfect read for anyone who—like me—is constantly curious about what’s “out there” but needs a friendly guide to help explain it.
If you want to feel a little more connected to the universe without feeling like you’re back in a difficult physics class, I highly recommend “Just Visiting This Planet” book.
The highlight of this book is definitely the format. Instead of a dense textbook, it’s structured as a series of questions from real people and answers from “Merlin,” a persona Tyson uses to break down cosmic mysteries.
* The Style: It feels like a conversation rather than a lecture.
* The Tone: Merlin is witty, slightly sarcastic, and brilliant at making big concepts feel a bit more “down to earth.”
* The Content: It covers everything from why the sky is blue to the complexities of black holes and planetary orbits.
Even though I don’t have a deep background in science, this book kept me hooked. There were still moments where I had to read a page twice (space is hard!), but the humor and the Q&A style kept me from feeling overwhelmed. It’s the perfect read for anyone who—like me—is constantly curious about what’s “out there” but needs a friendly guide to help explain it.
If you want to feel a little more connected to the universe without feeling like you’re back in a difficult physics class, I highly recommend “Just Visiting This Planet” book.
November 15, 2025
Just Visiting This Planet raises my interest in science, and this I can honestly say that Neil DeGrasse Tyson motivates me do further research because of the subjects presented. I didn't know that the color of the moon can affected by air pollution. I want to learn more about what other objects or events could change the color of the moon. I didn't know that galaxies have different shapes. I want to learn about the visual difference between a spiral galaxy and an elliptical one. I learned that the atomic weight of a chemical element is determined by the number of protons in the nucleus. I never took chemistry, so I want to learn what a proton does. I learned about the Drake equation. The Drake equation analyzes different factors like stars and the technological capabilities of planets to determine if intelligent life is possible. I find intelligent life on other planets to be a fascinating subject, so I vow to learn more the Drake equation. I love learning new scientific insights from reading this book.
December 23, 2025
Just Visiting This Planet, published in 2025, is the second book by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, reprinting correspondence from the question-and-answer column of Star Date magazine, in which Tyson answers letters from the public as the fictional Merlin, an intergalactic traveler from the Andromeda Galaxy. The chapters are organized topically, covering topics such as black holes, our solar system, other star systems, other galaxies, possible other universes, and more. Some responses are humorous, some are a bit snarky, and some provide a pretty detailed scientific explanation of the given topic. However, the responses are written in such a way that you do not need a science or engineering degree to understand them.
The hardcover version of the book is just under 320 pages. It reads pretty quickly, especially if you have a bit of a science or engineering background, or have read any of Tyson's other books. It is absolutely worth reading, especially if you are interested in Astronomy or Astrophysics.
The hardcover version of the book is just under 320 pages. It reads pretty quickly, especially if you have a bit of a science or engineering background, or have read any of Tyson's other books. It is absolutely worth reading, especially if you are interested in Astronomy or Astrophysics.
December 5, 2025
Thank you @bibliolifestyle @blackstonepublishing for the gifted copy of Just Visiting This Planet!
This is a companion to Merlin’s Tour of the Universe, which I loved. Both books use a fun Q&A structure, with Merlin, a fictional space traveler, answering imaginative questions about the universe and our place in it.
Tyson is always great at making big concepts feel accessible, but while the first book’s questions felt helpful and easy to follow, this volume was trickier for me. Many of the questions were denser than I expected or presupposed knowledge I just… didn’t have. And once I was lost on the question, the answer sounded like adults talking in a Charlie Brown movie. This only happened occasionally in Merlin’s Tour, but here it felt much more common. Because of that, I’m not sure I’d recommend this one unless you already have a pretty solid understanding of astrophysics.
January 4, 2026
This book is cute... at about the same level as the previous book in the series: "Merlin's Tour of the Universe: A Traveler's Guide to Blue Moons and Black Holes, Mars, Stars, and Everything Far". It is informative for teens and adults who want a simple question answered without having to take a college course.
I doubt I will read this book again. I actually did take a college course, so I can handle something a little more detailed.
I doubt I will read this book again. I actually did take a college course, so I can handle something a little more detailed.
December 21, 2025
Just Visiting This Planet is a fun, approachable science book that feels like having a conversation with someone who genuinely loves the universe. Using a Q&A format and a fictional alien narrator, it tackles big space questions with humor and curiosity instead of jargon. It reminded me of why I like Neil deGrasse Tyson so much—science made accessible, engaging, and a little playful. You won’t get deep, technical answers here, but you will get wonder, clarity, and a renewed urge to look up at the night sky.
November 17, 2025
🔹The book is a collection of questions and answers, which are grouped into chapters or categories.
🔹The information presented is fun to read, but it doesn’t have a structure, so it’s hard to remember; the information is scattered.
🔹The author’s style is always a pleasure to encounter because he mixes fun with information.
🔹Many of the pieces of information presented in the book can also be found in DeGrasse Tyson’s other books.
🔹The information presented is fun to read, but it doesn’t have a structure, so it’s hard to remember; the information is scattered.
🔹The author’s style is always a pleasure to encounter because he mixes fun with information.
🔹Many of the pieces of information presented in the book can also be found in DeGrasse Tyson’s other books.
November 22, 2025
Cosmic question and answer sessions with a fictional character that explains science principals. This short form, easy to read book is the perfect distraction to everyday drama & petty divisions. To read about the moon, black holes, gravity, space, etc. is a grounding activity that helps me learn and makes me even more curious. There is so much hope in discovering new space knowledge. Thank you, Neil. Enjoy !
January 1, 2026
i enjoyed this a lot. there were fun answers, informative answers, blunt answers. the only reason i knocked it a star was because some of these questions were just… how do i put this politely? grade school level questions or very simply answered questions with google. i know there was a reason neil chose all the questions he did… i just would have preferred more nuanced questions that aren’t essentially “basic” knowledge.
December 24, 2025
The best book I have read to introduce astronomy to the public. My work career was as a science educator. The book features questions from the public that have been received over the years by the author. His clever and factual answers will encourage the reader to take up some further interest in Astronomy. Great book!
January 19, 2026
Delightfully intriguing and masterfully written in a way that answers all of the universe’s most complicated questions with humor and wit. Neil deGrasse Tyson finds a way to explain the most complex astrological theories and concepts to the average person while keeping the information interesting. Definitely a book I’d love to keep on my bookshelf.
December 18, 2025
Dear Merlin,
Does the fact that while I was reading this book the 122nd anniversary of the first Wright Brothers flight occurred, and you mentioned their accomplishment in this book, somehow show evidence of proof of some important astro-physics scientific concept?
No.
Does the fact that while I was reading this book the 122nd anniversary of the first Wright Brothers flight occurred, and you mentioned their accomplishment in this book, somehow show evidence of proof of some important astro-physics scientific concept?
No.
January 17, 2026
This was a really fun and interesting listen on audio! I don’t have a science mind, so I think some topics in this book my brain will never be able to compute but I’d definitely recommend. Astrophysics is mind boggling!
November 22, 2025
Great answers to cosmic questions, and a fun read.
December 18, 2025
interesting book and I like Neil deGrasse Tyson. If you're a science nerd, you will enjoy it.
December 28, 2025
Q&As between Americans and "Merlin", some chap who's been around a while and knows a lot. Mostly focused on astronomy with exceptions. Quick read with both substance and humor.
December 31, 2025
A bit elementary in that the information covered has been cover in past publications and on Star Talk numerous times.
January 6, 2026
good collection of fun Q/A from McDonald Observatory
January 9, 2026
Very fun and informative! But I can’t believe the large moon is a result of our brain essentially trippin on depth perception. Loved the tidbits and delivery method.
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