Neil deGrasse Tyson — Astrophysicist, American Museum of Natural History
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“Neil deGrasse Tyson — Astrophysicist, American Museum of Natural History”
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Neil deGrasse Tyson has hosted StarTalk, a cosmic talk show, since 2009!
As Director of the Hayden Planetarium in NYC, Tyson blends astrophysics with pop culture to make space accessible to millions. He's one of the most recognized science communicators in the world.
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