Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator who is one of the most famous scientists in the world. Born in Manhattan in 1958, he is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History and the host of the podcast StarTalk. Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military, co-written with Avis Lang, explores the deep historical ties between space science and military power — from navigation to satellites to missile guidance. Tyson's other books include Astrophysics for People in a Hurry and Death by Black Hole. His audiobooks and books offer listeners and readers engaging, accessible science from one of the world's most charismatic astrophysicists — books that make the cosmos comprehensible and thrilling.