I think there needs to be a whole merchandising section in the Hayden Planetarium of inflatable Saturn pool toys. I'm not that exploitive of the universe. Your fascination with the stars began way before that question was asked of you. You were nine years old and stated that visit made an indelible impression on you. And I had a somewhat similar experience at the same age when I visited my first planetarium.
Neil deGrasse Tyson—world-renowned astrophysicist, Emmy-nominated host, and author—is one of the most popular and influential figures in modern science. He joins to discuss his cosmic career and new book, “Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization.”