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Carl Sagan

Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space

Carl SaganNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1994

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Carl Sagan

Pale Blue Dot

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1990s

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Pale Blue Dot by Carl Sagan, published in 1994, is a nonfiction work that explores the history of planetary science and the philosophical implications of space exploration. The book emphasizes discoveries from NASA’s Voyager program and discusses the importance of interplanetary travel in understanding Earth and our place in the universe. Half of the book covers the history of planetary science up to the early 1990s, while the rest delves into philosophical inquiries about the value of space missions in light of public skepticism and shifting priorities.

Inspirational

Contemplative

Serene

Hopeful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.5

39,704 ratings

86%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Pale Blue Dot by Carl Sagan is praised for its poetic and profound reflections on humanity's place in the cosmos. Sagan's eloquence and scientific insight captivate readers, though some critiques note its occasionally dense scientific discourse which might deter casual readers. Nevertheless, it remains an inspirational and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pale Blue Dot?

Readers who enjoy Pale Blue Dot by Carl Sagan are typically curious about the cosmos, humanity's place in the universe, and the future of space exploration. They appreciate scientific insight combined with poetic reflections, akin to readers of Sagan's Cosmos or Neil deGrasse Tyson's Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.

4.5

39,704 ratings

86%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1990s

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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