Accessory to War

In this book, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang explore the historical and ongoing alliance between astrophysics and the military.

They discuss how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been used in warfare, from early celestial navigation to modern satellite-enabled warfare.

The book spans thousands of years, including examples such as Christopher Columbus' use of lunar eclipses and the use of satellite intelligence during the Gulf War. It emphasizes the two-way street of collaboration between science and the military, influencing each other in significant ways.