Neil deGrasse Tyson

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  • Birth

    Born in Manhattan, New York City, NY
  • Graduated from the Bronx High School of Science

    Graduated from the Bronx High School of Science

  • Earned a Bachelor's in Physics from Harvard University

    Sometime before 1991.

  • Earned Doctorate in Astrophysics from Harvard

  • Sexiest Astrophysicist Alive

    Named the Sexiest Astrophysicist Alive by People Magazine

  • Appointed for Future of US Aerospace Industry

    By former President George W. Bush. 12-member cabinet.

  • Awarded the Medal of Excelence

    Awarded by Colombia University.
  • 9/11

    9/11

    lived near the world trade center and was an i witness to the 9/11 attacks.
  • NPR contestant

    NPR contestant

    particiapted in a radio quiz on NPR called Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me.

  • Klopsteg Memorial Award

    He was awarded the Klopsteg Memorial Award
  • anniversary of apollo 11

    anniversary of apollo 11

    hosted the 40th anniversary celebration of Apollo 11 at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington.

  • Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award

    This is awarded to those who have made significant contributions to public awareness of space programs.

  • The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet (

    He wrote thsi book basically explaining how pluto is not a planet

  • released his 10th book called Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier

  • Awarded Critics Chioce Television Award

    For best Reality Show Host.

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