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Merlin's Tour of the Universe
Book • 1989
In this book, Neil deGrasse Tyson takes readers on an entertaining journey through the cosmos using his fictional character Merlin, a timeless visitor from Planet Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy.
Merlin has observed many major scientific events in Earth's history and counts among his friends significant scientific figures like da Vinci, Magellan, Newton, Einstein, and Hubble.
The book answers popular questions about astronomy and space, combining authentic science with wit, wisdom, and occasional rhymes, and is enhanced by humorous cartoons.
It is perfect for anyone curious about how the cosmos works.
Merlin has observed many major scientific events in Earth's history and counts among his friends significant scientific figures like da Vinci, Magellan, Newton, Einstein, and Hubble.
The book answers popular questions about astronomy and space, combining authentic science with wit, wisdom, and occasional rhymes, and is enhanced by humorous cartoons.
It is perfect for anyone curious about how the cosmos works.
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as one of Neil deGrasse Tyson's books.


Nayeema Raza

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Are We Living In A Simulation? with Neil deGrasse Tyson
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as his updated book from the 1980s, featuring a question-and-answer format with a magical character named Merlin.


Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Neil deGrasse Tyson - Are We Alone On Earth? The Truth About Aliens, UFOs, and Life on Mars | EP #118
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as 

's new book, which explores various topics in the universe.


Brian Keating


Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Delivers a Harsh Reality Check on Elon Musk’s Mars Plan [Ep. 472]
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as the author of "Merlin's Tour of the Universe."


Bill Maher

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Ep. #680: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Donna Brazile, Andrew Sullivan
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as his first book, containing rhymes, poetry, and engaging sentence structures.


Neil deGrasse Tyson

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145. Neil deGrasse Tyson Is Still Starstruck
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as a fun Q&A book illustrated by his brother.


Neil deGrasse Tyson

Cosmic Queries – Renaming Time
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as his latest book, containing Q&As brought into the 21st century.

Ronny Chieng

Martial Laws, End Zones, and The Cosmos
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as one of Neil deGrasse Tyson's bestselling books.


Nayeema Raza

Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Neil DeGrasse Tyson on “Are We Living in a Simulation?”