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Neil deGrasse Tyson – An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies, The Sequel III

Join Neil deGrasse Tyson at his show– An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies, The Sequel. Experience an entertaining and enlightening review of all the science some of our favorite movies got wrong – or right.

ended (May 10, 2023)

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Neil deGrasse Tyson – An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies, The Sequel III

Neil deGrasse Tyson - An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies,The Sequel - an entertaining and enlightening review of all the science some of our favorite movies got wrong - or right.

Neil deGrasse Tyson was born and raised in New York City where he was educated in the public schools clear through his graduation from the Bronx High School of Science. Tyson went on to earn his BA in Physics from Harvard and his PhD in Astrophysics from Columbia.

Over the years, Tyson has attracted one of the world’s largest online followings through his insights into science and our universe. Now, Tyson invites us to go behind the scenes of his public fame by unveiling his candid correspondence with people across the globe who have sought him out in search of answers. In this handpicked collection of one hundred letters, Tyson draws upon cosmic perspectives to address a vast array of questions about science, faith, philosophy, life, and, of course, Pluto. For ticket information, click here.