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The universe called me.
His Science:
Astrophysicist

When he fell in love with the universe: Age 9

The number of arguments he and the universe have had since then: None

What he does in his public life: Share that love with every single person who’ll listen

His Secret:
Cosmic Tie Collector

The only place where he doesn’t wear the universe: On his sleeve

Why’s that? He’s already wearing it on his neckties and vest

What he looks for in a cosmic tie: A designer’s creative interpretation of the universe

About Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Nature History.

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Maggie Anderson

Mark your calendars!

Posted by Maggie Anderson | 12 March 2011

Neil deGrasse Tyson has just released the dates for 2011 Manhattanhenge. Watch the video below for his report on the phenomenon for NOVA scienceNOW a few years back. Where will you be standing for this year’s Manhattanhenge?

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Tom Miller

Hey, Stephen Colbert, Assume The Fallback Position!

Posted by Tom Miller | 25 April 2010

Neil rules…. But you should still check out the No Fact Zone.

Also, the voting for the Webby People’s Voice Awards is coming to a rapid close (it only runs through this Thursday, April 29th). So if you haven’t already voted for your favorite web only series about brilliant but quirky scientists and engineers and the secrets that are no longer secrets, now’s the time to do it!

The SLoS Team, as always, thanks you.

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Tom Miller

Neil deGrasse Tyson Walks The Dog

Posted by Tom Miller | 23 April 2010

A portrait of the astrophysicist as a young man Neil deGrasse Tyson is everywhere, a true public scientist—by his own estimate, Neil spends only about 10% of his time actually doing his science and the other 90% talking with policymakers, running the Hayden Planetarium, and trying to get the general public really, really excited about science (and part of that work, of course, involves being the host of NOVA scienceNOW). Neil’s willing to sacrifice so much of his research time, because he knows, like Carl Sagan before him, that science is deeply interwoven into all of our lives, and, as Sagan himself used to say (and as Neil likes to quote), “When you’re in love, you want to tell the world!”

So the guy’s an icon. But you’d never know it when he came into our studio. Neil’s friendly and easy to work with—a total pleasure. And while the following story didn’t make it into his videos, it’s one of our favorites of the ones he told us. It’s about how Neil managed to upgrade from his first telescope when he was a young boy:

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Tom Miller

Visit Neil’s Cosmic Office!

Posted by Tom Miller | 21 April 2010

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Tom Miller

What’s Neil’s Secret Life?

Posted by Tom Miller | 17 April 2010

Dr. Neil is calling on YOU The SLoS page of our good friend, Neil deGrasse Tyson, will indeed be premiering on April 23. So what do you think Neil’s secret life is? We’ve already had a juggler, a rock star, a beauty queen, and a bassoon player. The only hint we’ll give you is that Neil is none of those (not that we know of anyway!).

Guess Neil’s secret life in the comments section of this post. And if you win, we’ll celebrate you and all those who love you!

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Tom Miller

Is The World Coming To An End?

Posted by Tom Miller | 15 April 2010

Hopefully, not before we win a Webby!

Here’s Neil’s answer….

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Tom Miller

So How Come Goofy Gets Off The Hook?

Posted by Tom Miller | 12 April 2010

Another entry in our Neil deGrasse Tyson comedy film festival:

The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Neil deGrasse Tyson
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full EpisodesPolitical HumorTea Party

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Tom Miller

Lion and Tigers, Colbert, Oh My!

Posted by Tom Miller | 09 April 2010

Neil is, of course, fabulous as always. And Stephen gives us a great shout-out at the end. Check it out here or head over to Comedy Central and watch all of Neil’s appearances on “The Colbert Report” and “The Daily Show.”

The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Neil deGrasse Tyson
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorFox News
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Tom Miller

Neil deGrasse Tyson Bears Down on Stephen Colbert

Posted by Tom Miller | 08 April 2010

Watch out, Stephen Colbert! Did Neil deGrasse Tyson really say he liked Jon Stewart more than Stephen Colbert? Is Stephen still as terrified as ever of bears? If so, what will happen when Neil unleashes his inner… BEAR? (And you know he’s got one—just ask Pluto!)

Watch the apocalyptic smackdown when our friend Neil deGrasse Tyson goes all ursa major on tonight’s “Colbert Report.”

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Tom Miller

At Some Point, You Gotta Look Up

Posted by Tom Miller | 06 April 2010

We’ll premiere more of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s SLoS videos on April 23. In the meantime, though, here’s some Neil to hold you until then:

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