Cosmos: Possible Worlds
Cosmos: Possible Worlds by Ann Druyan, published by National Geographic Books in 2020, is an illustrated exploration of science and civilization’s intertwined journey through space and time. This 384-page book builds on the themes of Carl Sagan’s original work, delving into the vastness of the universe and the evolution of life, while presenting complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner.
Readers will find a visually stunning narrative that covers a range of topics, including space science, astronomy, and cosmology. The book features evocative photographs and illustrations that enhance its exploration of significant discoveries, from the origins of life to the future of humanity in the cosmos. Druyan’s work invites readers to reflect on our place in the universe, emphasizing the connection between scientific advancement and wisdom as we contemplate the possibilities that lie beyond our pale blue dot.
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This sequel to Carl Sagan’s blockbuster continues the electrifying journey through space and time, connecting with worlds billions of miles away and envisioning a future of science tempered with wisdom.
Based on National Geographic’s internationally-renowned television series, this groundbreaking and visually stunning book explores how science and civilization grew up together. From the emergence of life at deep-sea vents to solar-powered starships sailing through the galaxy, from the Big Bang to the intricacies of intelligence in many life forms, acclaimed author Ann Druyan documents where humanity has been and where it is going, using her unique gift of bringing complex scientific concepts to life. With evocative photographs and vivid illustrations, she recounts momentous discoveries, from the Voyager missions in which she and her husband, Carl Sagan, participated to Cassini-Huygens’s recent insights into Saturn’s moons. This breathtaking sequel to Sagan’s masterpiece explains how we humans can glean a new understanding of consciousness here on Earth and out in the cosmos–again reminding us that our planet is a pale blue dot in an immense universe of possibility.
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