Neil deGrasse Tyson is best known for being a Scientist. He was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA on October 5, 1958. Neil is turning 66 this year. Astrophysicist who has attempted to bring science to the mainstream with shows like NOVA ScienceNow, an educational science program he hosted on PBS from 2006 to 2011. He played a major role in dismissing Pluto’s classification as a planet. He hosted the 2014 science documentary series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey and he also hosts the popular weekly radio show Star Talk.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, cosmologist, 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. The center is part of the American Museum of Natural History, where Tyson founded the Department of Astrophysics in 1997 and has been a research associate in the department since 2003.
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Facts
| Real Name: | Neil deGrasse Tyson |
| Profession: | Scientist |
| Nationality: | American |
| Date Of Birth: | October 5, 1958 |
| Age (as of 2024): | 65 years old |
| Birth Place: | Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA |
| Born In: | Baby Boomers Generation |
| Zodiac Sign: | Libra |
| Chinese Zodiac: | Dog |
Neil deGrasse Tyson was born in 1950s.
Personal
He earned a PhD in astrophysics from Columbia University in 1991 and during his collegiate years he was on the rowing and the wrestling team. Neil deGrasse Tyson attended The Bronx High School of Science and Harvard University (AB), University of Texas at Austin (MA), Columbia University (MPhil, PhD). You can also learn about Neil deGrasse Tyson’s dating history at CelebsCouples.
| Eye Color: | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color: | Salt and Pepper |
| Shoe Size: | N/A |
Height
At the age of 65, Neil deGrasse Tyson’s height is 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm cm) or approximately 1.88 m meters or 74 inches inches.
| Height: | 6 ft, 2 in |
| Height (meters): | 1.88 m m |
| Height (centimeters): | 188 cm cm |
| Height (inches): | 74 inches in |
According to CDC, the average American height for men is 5′ 9″ inches (175 cm or 69 inches) and 5′ 4″ inches (162 cm or 64 inches) for women.
Fact: People lose a total of 1-3 inches (2.5 to 7.5 cm) in height as they age, and women generally losing more than men. Height loss is more rapid after age 70.
Weight
| Body Build: | Average |
| Weight (pounds): | Under review lbs |
| Weight (kilograms): | Under review kg |
| Weight (stone): | Under review stone |
Neil deGrasse Tyson is a member of famous people who are known for being a famous 65 year old, Scientist, born in October, in the year 1958, with zodiac sign of Libra.
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