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Subject: 
Carl Sagan's "Cosmos"
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Date: 
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 18:48:23 GMT
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Greetings! I first read this book many, many years ago when I was 10 years old:

http://www.carlsagan.com/library/05.html

I've read it again several times since and I always found it facinating. It
is undoubtedly a powerhouse of knowledge and perspective on the universe and
our place in it. I recommend it to anyone interested in broadening their
intellect and their understanding of the cosmos.

Dan



Message has 3 Replies:
  Re: Carl Sagan's "Cosmos"
 
(...) I have a battered copy that I've read into decrepitude! I got it as a Christmas present many moons ago, and it was my first large-scale exposure to cosmology. I especially loved the little "Encyclopedia Galactica" snippets throughout. Good (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
  Re: Carl Sagan's "Cosmos"
 
(...) Billions and Billions! :^D ~1st Lieutenant, Fleebnork Division Muffin Head (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
  Re: Carl Sagan's "Cosmos"
 
(...) old: (...) And I thought it was nice when NASA named the Mars lander after him (URL) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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