Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Book 35 of my 2020 Reading Challenge

read from April 24 - May 7

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Summary (via Goodreads)

published 2017

What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.

But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day.

My Opinion

3 stars

The title and description of the book show that it's geared towards busy people who only have time for short, digestible chunks.  I read it that way, a chapter or two at a time, even though I have nothing but time at the moment.  Thanks Covid-19.

I thought it was fine.  The explanations of things were decent but a little dense for the audience it's aimed for (people with little knowledge which also implies not-avid interest).  There were interesting tidbits but nothing that made me want to research further.

Fun fact: Everything in our solar system except the sun adds up to less than one fifth of one percent of the Sun's mass.  That is mind-boggling to think about.

Quote from the Book

"We are stardust brought to life, then empowered by the universe to figure itself out - and we have only just begun."