Dr. Moiya McTier is an astrophysicist, folklorist, and science communicator based in New York City. After graduating from Harvard as the first person in the school's history to study both astronomy and mythology, Moiya earned her PhD in astrophysics at Columbia University where she was selected as a National Science Foundation research fellow. Moiya has consulted with companies like Disney and PBS on their fictional worlds, helped design exhibits for the New York Hall of Science, and given hundreds of talks about science around the globe (including features on MSNBC, NPR, and NowThis News). To combine her unique set of expertise, Moiya hosts and produces the Exolore podcast that explores fictional world-building through the lens of science. When she's not researching space or imagining new worlds, Moiya can likely be found watching trashy reality tv with her cat, Kosmo.
"[A] one-of-a-kind look at our galaxy. . . Educational,
informative, and original, this will leave readers eagerly
anticipating McTier's next book."--Booklist
"[C]reative, humorous and enormously entertaining. . . As with any
translation from another tongue, readers may marvel at the role of
the translator in creating a book that is both informative and
truly inspirational. Here, it's clear Dr. McTier has harnessed the
sense of marvel she felt as a child, when she imagined the sun and
moon as celestial parents who watched over her and talked to her on
a regular basis. That childlike wonder, combined with her expertise
in mythology and astronomy, makes her the perfect human to assist
in telling this story."--Bookpage, starred review
"A deliciously hilarious/irreverent and irresistible romp
shimmering with astrophysics facts and cutting edge observations. A
first "person" perspective that only an astrophysicist can provide.
McTier's humor and keen eye for detail pens the autobiography that
our home galaxy deserves!"--Brian Keating, Chancellor's
Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego and author of
Losing the Nobel Prize and INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE: Think Like a Nobel
Prize Winner
"A direct, fun, and charming mix of the science, folklore, and
history of our Milky Way galaxy. And since that galaxy is
technically composed at least in part by ME, I cannot help but take
some of the credit."--Ryan North, New York Times bestselling author
of How to Invent Everything
"As a character, the Milky Way is a cross between a Greek goddess
and GLaDOS, the artificially superintelligent computer system from
the Portal video-game series. She gossips about other galaxies,
teaches us about her past and imparts a primer on astrophysics, all
the while relishing every opportunity to throw shade on humankind's
egocentrism and closed-mindedness."--Scientific American
"Astrophysicist McTier delivers in her debut a delightful report on
the Milky Way's inner workings. . . McTier writes that her goal is
to help people 'understand how ephemeral [our] existence is.' She
succeeds smashingly. The result is truly stellar."--Publishers
Weekly, starred review
"Brilliantly blending astrophysics and mythology, McTier has
crafted an out of this world work of genius. The Milky Way is a
remarkably clever, eye-opening entry into the astrophysics cannon
that radically changes our perspective on space and our place in
the vast cosmos. As entertaining as it is informative, this book is
an essential read for earth dwellers who want a better
understanding of our galactic home."--Stephon Alexander, author of
Fear of a Black Universe
"If you want to learn about the Milky Way, who better to go to than
the source? Well, up until now, the Galaxy hasn't been talking -
but all of that has changed! Turns out, the Milky Way has a sense
of humor, an attitude, and, frankly, isn't super impressed with us
as of late. If you're looking for a fun and unique way to learn
about astrophysics - this is the book for you! "--Kelly
Weinersmith, New York Times bestselling author of Soonish
"It's about time we heard the story of the Milky Way in its own
words. The good news is that our galaxy is not only ancient and
majestic; it's also whimsical, amusing, and downright chatty. Moiya
McTier's book is an entertaining introduction to some of the most
profound features of our astrophysical neighborhood."--Sean
Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of Something Deeply
Hidden
"McTier sprinkles humor throughout her whimsical look at the
cosmos. . . [T]he author clearly knows her subject and delivers
enough fascinating information to keep the pages turning."--Kirkus
Reviews
"McTier's sharp wit and sharper intellect strike the perfect tone
for this breezy take on the history of our galaxy. Truly the
biggest tell-all story in the universe!"--Paul M. Sutter, PhD,
astrophysicists and author of Your Place in the Universe
"With The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy, Moiya McTier
gives us an exciting romp through the universe from the perspective
of a most unexpected guide: our local sentient collection of stars,
gas, dark matter, planets, and its wayward humans. What an exciting
way to learn about everything in the universe, from its earliest
moments to star births and deaths. Only here will you learn what
the Milky Way thinks of its neighbors. McTier invents the genre of
cosmic gossip -- what fun it is!"--Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, author
of The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime,
and Dreams Deferred
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