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An Astrophysicist's Manhattan	Look	A cartoon, by Stan Mack, inspired by a tour Dr. Tyson gave Stan Mack showing the astrophysical highlights of Manhattan.
On Being Round	Read	Why does nature tend to create round objects?
Reminisces of Carl Sagan	Read	Dr. Tyson's eulogy for Carl Sagan, delivered at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York City, February 27, 1997
In Defense of the Big Bang	Read	Evidence for the Big Bang Theory is outlined.
Outward Bound	Read	A description of the Hubble constant and the age of cosmic discovery.
The Search for Life in the Universe	Read	A description of the chemical make-up of life on Earth, portrayal of aliens in Hollywood, and the search for evidence of life beyond Earth.
Forged in the Stars	Read	The periodic table of the elements are created by stars, then spread by supernovae explosions.
Onward to the Edge	Read	The power of telescopes to reassess our place in the universe.
Ends of the World	Read	A description of the ultimate fate of the Earth, Sun, and the universe.
The Tidal Force	Read	A description of the tidal force and how it differs from gravity.

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