Neil Degrasse Tyson to speak in Pittsburgh
Audience members will have the opportunity to expand their minds and learn more about science and the cosmos when Neil DeGrasse Tyson shares some of his scientific knowledge Nov. 29 at the Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburgh.
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The astrophysicist has become so popular due in part to his approachable nature that includes being a part of various popular films and movies including 无毛视频淶oolander 2,无毛视频� 无毛视频淕ravity Falls无毛视频� and 无毛视频淭he Big Bang Theory.无毛视频�
Tyson is also active and accessible through social media and his tweets about fact checking science fiction films have garnered a following.
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But, Tyson is not always just fun and games.
He also serves as the director of the prestigious Hayden Planetarium, part of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Tyson also has a passion for working to change the future of the American School system.
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Even after learning so much about the universe and the planet, Tyson still finds things to be in awe over.
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Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. discussion start at $83 and can be purchased online through ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-855-985-4357.