Universe Down to Earth Author:Neil de Grasse Tyson Deftly demystifying astronomical terms and concepts such as the Big Bang, black holes, redshifts, syzygy, and Kirkwood Gaps, Universe Down to Earth traces the life of the stars from birth to death; presents the Periodic Table of Elements, highlighting noteworthy elements such as titanium, iron, and hydrogen; gives an unorthodox yet enter... more »taining tour of famous constellations; and tackles modern-day astrology.« less