{"product_id":"just-visiting-this-planet-neil-degrasse-tyson-9781665019811","title":"Just Visiting This Planet | Neil deGrasse Tyson","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B0000; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eJust Visiting This Planet [Revised \u0026amp; Updated]: Further Scientific Adventures of Merlin from Omniscia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e9781665019811\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e1665019816\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eNeil deGrasse Tyson\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eCredits\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eStephen J. Tyson (Illustrator)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eBlackstone Publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eOctober 21, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePages\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e344\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAstrophysics, Space Science, Cosmology, Science \u0026amp; Astronomy\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn this revised and updated companion volume to \u003cem\u003eMerlin's Tour of the Universe\u003c\/em\u003e, renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson invites readers on a spirited journey to the planets and stars. Guided by Merlin, a timeless and highly intelligent traveler from Planet Omniscia, readers are treated to clear, witty, and humorous answers to a collection of imaginative questions posed by curious stargazers. From waxing poetic about Earth and its stellar siblings to explaining complex physical laws and the mechanics of galaxies near and far, Merlin demystifies the cosmos as clearly as a crisp, starry night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAccompanied by the playful and engaging illustrations of Stephen J. Tyson, this lively guidebook tackles mind-bending conundrums that captivate both amateur astronomers and science enthusiasts. Merlin dives into fascinating hypothetical scenarios and observable phenomena, exploring what would happen to humanity if aliens exploded Earth's moon, whether black holes are secretly gathering matter in preparation for another Big Bang in a different dimension, and the optical mechanisms behind why the Moon appears so much larger on the horizon. \u003cem\u003eJust Visiting This Planet\u003c\/em\u003e stands as an indispensable, entertaining resource for understanding the mysteries of our galaxy and the universe beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis accessible guidebook is perfectly suited for curious stargazers, aspiring astronomers, and fans of popular science. Whether you are a lifelong learner, a student of the cosmos, or simply someone who looks up at the night sky with endless wonder, Tyson's approachable narrative makes complex astrophysics entertaining and easy to digest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil deGrasse Tyson\u003c\/strong\u003e is a world-renowned astrophysicist, science communicator, and the #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of numerous books, including \u003cem\u003eAstrophysics for People in a Hurry\u003c\/em\u003e. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City, where he continues to bridge the gap between rigorous scientific inquiry and public education. \u003cstrong\u003eStephen J. 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