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The Milky Way: An Autobiography Of Our Galaxy,New
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In this approachable and fascinating biography of the galaxy, an astrophysicist and folklorist details everything humans have discoveredfrom the Milky Way's formation to its eventual death, and what else there is to learn about the universe we call home.After a few billion years of bearing witness to life on Earth, of watching one hundred billion humans go about their daytoday lives, of feeling unbelievably lonely, and of hearing its own story told by others, The Milky Way would like a chance to speak for itself. All one hundred billion stars and fifty undecillion tons of gas of it.It all began some thirteen billion years ago, when clouds of gas scattered through the universe's primordial plasma just could not keep their metaphorical hands off each other. They succumbed to their gravitational attraction, and the galaxy we know as the Milky Way was born. Since then, the galaxy has watched as dark energy pushed away its first friends, as humans mythologized its name and purpose, and as galactic archaeologists have worked to determine its true age (rude). The Milky Way has absorbed supermassive (an actual technical term) black holes, made enemies of a few galactic neighbors, and mourned the deaths of countless stars. Our home galaxy has even fallen in love.After all this time, the Milky Way finally feels that it's amassed enough experience for the juicy tellall we've all been waiting for. Its fascinating autobiography recounts the history and future of the universe in accessible but scientific detail, presenting a summary of human astronomical knowledge thus far that is unquestionably out of this world.NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2022 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND SCIENCENETNAMED A BEST AUDIOBOOK OF 2022 BY BOOKPAGE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy' about? A: This book provides a fascinating biography of the Milky Way, detailing its formation, history, and the discoveries made by humans about our galaxy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Moiya McTier, an astrophysicist and folklorist.
- Q: When was 'The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy' published? A: The book was published on August 15, 2023.
- Q: What is the format and binding of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a scientific background? A: Yes, the book is written in an approachable style, making it accessible to readers regardless of their scientific knowledge.
- Q: What recognition has this book received? A: It was named a Best Book of 2022 by Publishers Weekly and a Best Audiobook of 2022 by BookPage.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or images? A: The product details do not specify if there are illustrations or images included in the book.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics including the formation of the Milky Way, its history, and the future of our universe based on current scientific understanding.
- Q: Is this book a good gift for astronomy enthusiasts? A: Yes, this book would make an excellent gift for anyone interested in astronomy or the cosmos, as it offers insightful and relatable content.