books recommended by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City.

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City.

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books recommended by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Last Updated Jan 31, 2024

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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

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Starry Messenger

Starry Messenger

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