Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, science communicator, and author known for popularizing astronomy and hosting Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey.

Carl Sagan: Carl Sagan was an American astronomer and science communicator who helped make planetary science accessible to broad audiences. Sagan’s work inspired Tyson’s public communication and his role in continuing Cosmos.
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey: Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey is a 2014 American television series about the universe, science, and its history. Tyson hosted this continuation of Carl Sagan’s Cosmos television series.
Astrophysics: Astrophysics applies physical laws to explain the properties and behavior of celestial objects and the universe. It is Tyson’s research field and the scientific foundation of much of his public work.
Carl Sagan’s Cosmos: Carl Sagan’s Cosmos is a 1980 television series that introduced astronomy and scientific history to a large audience. It provides the original television model that Tyson’s Cosmos series revisited.
Frederick P. Rose: Frederick P. Rose was an American educator and administrator who led New York City’s Hayden Planetarium. Rose appointed Tyson director of the Hayden Planetarium in 1996.
StarTalk: StarTalk is a science podcast and media franchise hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Tyson uses the show to discuss science through conversations with guests and comedians.
Science communication: Science communication is the practice of explaining scientific knowledge and methods to audiences beyond specialist research communities. Tyson’s public career centers on translating astronomy for broad audiences.
Brian Cox: Brian Cox is a British physicist and science communicator known for presenting popular science television programs. Cox offers a prominent British comparison to Tyson’s American television presence.
James R. S. McDonnell: James R. S. McDonnell was an American aerospace executive and philanthropist who supported science education and research. His foundation funded Tyson’s early research on stellar formation and evolution.
Hayden Planetarium: The Hayden Planetarium is a public astronomy and space-science facility in New York City. Tyson has led the planetarium since 1996 and helped shape its public programs.

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Cosmos: A Personal VoyageRelated: Tyson’s later role made him a prominent successor to Sagan’s on-screen science communication.