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Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist and science communicator born in 1958. He is associated with the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and has served as director of its Hayden Planetarium. Tyson presents astronomy and physics to general audiences through lectures, books, radio, podcasts, and television, including the 2014 series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey.
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What does Neil deGrasse Tyson do at the Hayden Planetarium?
He is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. His work connects astronomy with public science education through the Rose Center for Earth and Space. [Official profile](https://neildegrassetyson.com/profile/)
Did Neil deGrasse Tyson host Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey?
Yes. He hosted the 2014 series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey and later hosted the 2020 follow-up Cosmos: Possible Worlds. [Neil deGrasse Tyson CV](https://neildegrassetyson.com/cv/)
What is StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson?
StarTalk is Tyson's science talk format about astronomy, physics, space, and popular culture, featuring scientists and entertainment guests. It became both a podcast and a National Geographic television series. [StarTalk book page](https://books.disney.com/book/startalk/)
Which Neil deGrasse Tyson book is a short introduction to astrophysics?
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is his 2017 general-audience book about the Big Bang, dark matter, and the universe. His 2024 book Merlin's Tour of the Universe uses a playful question-and-answer format to explain cosmic ideas. [Official book profile](https://neildegrassetyson.com/profile/)
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