Cosmos

Outline

Cosmos (1980) takes readers on an inspiring journey through the universe and the history of science. Carl Sagan explores the birth of stars and galaxies, the origins of life on Earth, and the great thinkers who helped humanity understand its place in the cosmos. Written alongside his famous television series, the book celebrates curiosity and wonder and remains one of the most popular science books ever published.

• Cosmos follows the universe from the birth of stars and galaxies to the origins of life on Earth.
• The book traces the history of science through the great thinkers who helped humanity understand its place in the cosmos.
• Carl Sagan treats curiosity and wonder as the starting point of scientific understanding.
• It was written alongside Sagan's famous television series, and it remains one of the most popular science books ever published.

Carl Sagan (1934–1996) was an American astronomer, planetary scientist, and professor at Cornell University. He played a leading role in NASA’s space missions and became one of the most famous science communicators in history through his writing and television work. His books include Cosmos, Pale Blue Dot, and the novel Contact.