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24 alternatives to Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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