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Out There: A Scientific Guide to Alien Life, Antimatter, and Human Space Travel (For the Cosmically Curious) Hardcover – Illustrated, November 13, 2018
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We've all asked ourselves the question. It's impossible to look up at the stars and NOT think about it: Are we alone in the universe? Books, movies and television shows proliferate that attempt to answer this question and explore it. In Out There Space.com senior writer Dr. Michael Wall treats that question as merely the beginning, touching off a wild ride of exploration into the final frontier. He considers, for instance, the myriad of questions that would arise once we do discover life beyond Earth (an eventuality which, top NASA officials told Wall, is only drawing closer).
- What would the first aliens we meet look like?
- Would they be little green men or mere microbes?
- Would they be found on a planet in our own solar system or orbiting a star far, far away?
- Would they intend to harm us, and if so, how might they do it?
- And might they already have visited?
Out There is arranged in a simple question-and-answer format. The answers are delivered in Dr. Wall's informal but informative style, which mixes in a healthy dose of humor and pop culture to make big ideas easier to swallow. Dr. Wall covers questions far beyond alien life, venturing into astronomy, physics, and the practical realities of what long-term life might be like for we mere humans in outer space, such as the idea of lunar colonies, and even economic implications. Dr. Wall also shares the insights of some of the leading lights in space exploration today, and shows how the next space age might be brighter than ever.
- Print length256 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherGrand Central Publishing
- Publication dateNovember 13, 2018
- Dimensions5.75 x 0.88 x 8.63 inches
- ISBN-101538729377
- ISBN-13978-1538729373
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"Perhaps since the dawn of language, humankind's most profound quest has been to answer the question-'Are we alone?' Mr. Wall's book takes us on an insightful, engaging, and at times humorous journey through the cosmos, and explains why we may now be on the verge of answering that question!"―Bill Diamond, president and CEO of the SETI Institute.
"With a humorous, accessible tone, Wall, a senior writer for Space.com, answers questions about alien life and space travel...this should appeal to anyone who has ever looked up into the sky and wondered what is out there."―Publishers Weekly
"Wall's witty and readable style is never preachy, and he readily acknowledges that new discoveries continue to turn long-held assumptions upside down (although it's probably safe to rule out moon-dwelling lunarians). This approach is effective in conveying lots of technical information within a context of manageable scenarios, bolstered by multiple pop-culture references."―Booklist
"This book provides a simple introduction to possibilities of other intelligent species in a conversational approach that should appeal to a wide range of readers."―Library Journal
"Out There is a refreshingly playful romp through the most exciting aspects of space exploration."―Scientific American
"[A] succinct and accessible summary of the search for extraterrestrial life in the 21st Century...Out There goes a long way toward fostering a basic, scientific literacy on its topic. For anyone interested in research-based information about the search for ET, Wall proves the perfect guide and a sure hand. As an introduction for lay-readers, it's the perfect primer."―-Scientific Inquirer
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- Publisher : Grand Central Publishing; Illustrated edition (November 13, 2018)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 256 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1538729377
- ISBN-13 : 978-1538729373
- Item Weight : 12.7 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.75 x 0.88 x 8.63 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #566,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #604 in Cosmology (Books)
- #869 in Astrophysics & Space Science (Books)
- #961 in Astronomy (Books)
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I really enjoyed reading this and it was interesting to hear the author's thought experiments regarding aliens, living on Mars, and even the end of the universe itself.
What I liked immediately about this book was the clear minded, logical and scientific approach the author uses to explain each topic. This excellent book is organized into two parts.
Part one (What’s out there?) focuses on where is everybody? Are we all Martians? What does E.T look like? Do aliens have sex? What are we looking for? Where is ET hiding? How would the world be told? Could we talk to ET? How would the world respond? Have we already found ET? And will aliens kills us all?
Part two (Getting out there) covers the following questions: Will we colonize the Moon and Mars? Can we go interstellar? Will there be Homo Spaciens? Is time travel possible? What will happen to us? There is also a bibliography and index section.
In conclusion if you like the scientific approach rather than the mystical musings concerning alien life, space travel, time travel and other topic this book is for you. I loved it.
Ratings: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tactical Principles of the most effective Combative Systems).
That said, he does communicate complex ideas well to a general, novice reader. The book won't work for college first-years in my course, so I'm considering Avi Loeb's Extraterrestrial instead. That one retains the wonder of space and the potential of First Contact without being boring or dreary.
Dr. Wall's book is never boring; it's just not the book for readers who already know something about the topic.
As someone who tends to view life as Mystery Science Theater 3000 I felt like I was sitting on my deck with the author having a fun chat on the subject that i love but also find those that get all serious about something like this subject are well.... they're up on the screen and Mike Wall is having some fun with you ala MST 3000. Read and enjoy. Looking forward to what Mike Wall tackles for his next book.
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In simple language it describes the various scenarios of "is life out there"
Can we find it.Will they find us.Do we want to be found!
What will happen to us in the short term medium term and very very long term.
This book sure makes you think of where we are in the worlds