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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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Neil deGrasse Tyson as his updated book from the 1980s, featuring a question-and-answer format with a magical character named Merlin.
Neil deGrasse Tyson as his updated book from the 1980s, featuring a question-and-answer format with a magical character named Merlin.
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Brian Keating as Neil deGrasse Tyson 's new book, which explores various topics in the universe.
Brian Keating as Neil deGrasse Tyson 's new book, which explores various topics in the universe.
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Mentioned by Neil deGrasse Tyson as his first book, containing rhymes, poetry, and engaging sentence structures.
Neil deGrasse Tyson as his first book, containing rhymes, poetry, and engaging sentence structures.
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