Neil deGrasse Tyson – an American astrophysicist and science communicator, author of “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry” and host of “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey”. He blends complex astronomy with humour and charisma, inspiring millions to look up at the stars. His work has reignited public fascination with space science.
📌 Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York. 🌌 As a teenager, he was mentored by Carl Sagan, who invited him to Cornell. 📚 Author of numerous books on astrophysics for general audiences. 🎬 Frequently appears in films and TV shows as a cameo guest. 🚀 Strong advocate for NASA’s space programmes. 🌍 Famously supported Pluto’s reclassification as a dwarf planet. 🎤 His talks are energetic and filled with witty humour. 📈 Has millions of social media followers. 👥 Serves on many scientific boards and committees. 😉 Once joked that aliens might already be watching us like a “zoo exhibit”. 😄 Known for dropping science memes into his public lectures.