Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator, widely recognized for making complex scientific concepts easier to understand for the general public.
Tyson has become a well-known figure in the field of astrophysics, known through numerous television appearances and public speaking engagements.
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- Full Name: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Date of birth: October 5, 1958
- Age: 65 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: New York City, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Astrophysicist, Author, Science Communicator
- Height: 1.65m
- Parents: Cyril deGrasse Tyson (father), Sunchita Maria Tyson (mother)
- Siblings: 2
- Spouse: Alice Young (married 1988)
- Children: 2
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $25 million
Early life and education
Neil deGrasse Tyson, 65, was born in New York City on October 5, 1958, to Cyril deGrasse Tyson and Sunchita Maria.
He grew up with his two siblings, Stephen Joseph Tyson and Lynn Antipas Tyson, in the Castle Hill neighborhood of the Bronx, later moving to Riverdale.
Tyson attended public schools in the Bronx, including PS 36 Unionport, PS 81 Robert J. Christen, Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (MS 141), and Bronx High School of Science, where he graduated in 1976.
Tyson’s passion for astronomy began as a child, when he visited the Hayden Planetarium and was amazed by the night sky.
During high school, he took astronomy courses at the Hayden Planetarium, which shaped his passion for the subject.
Inspired by the teaching style of Mark Chartrand III, the planetarium’s director at the time, Tyson developed a deep passion for the universe.
Tyson attended Harvard University for higher education, majoring in physics. He also participated in various extracurricular activities, such as wrestling and dancing.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1980, Tyson continued his studies at the University of Texas at Austin and earned a Master of Arts in astronomy in 1983.
He then pursued a PhD in astrophysics at Columbia University and completed his doctoral research on the abundance distribution along the minor axis of the Milky Way bulge in 1991.
Personal life
In 1988, Neil deGrasse Tyson married Alice Young, whom he met in a physics class at the University of Texas at Austin.
The couple, who have two children together, live in the Tribeca neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. Tyson is known for his love of wine and has appeared in publications discussing his wine collection.
Argumentative
Neil deGrasse Tyson has faced allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women. The allegations surfaced in 2018 and prompted investigations into multiple organizations with which Tyson was affiliated.
While denying some of the allegations and claiming his actions were misinterpreted, he acknowledged any potential misunderstanding or offense and apologized for it.
Career
Tyson’s career in astrophysics and science communication has been extensive and influential. He joined the Hayden Planetarium in 1994 as a staff scientist and then became executive director in 1995, eventually taking on the role of director in 1996.
Tyson oversaw a major reconstruction project at the planetarium and played a key role in its completion. He also founded the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History in 1997.
Tyson’s career also included writing and public outreach. He is the author of several popular science books, including ““Death by Black Hole” (2007) And “Astrophysics for Busy People” (2017)has received widespread acclaim.
Tyson has made guest appearances on numerous television shows, including “The Colbert Report,” “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” And “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” He also hosted his own television show.“Nova Now Science” And “StarTalk.”
Net worth
Neil Degrasse Tyson’s estimated net worth is around $25 million.
