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Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History, director of the world-famous Hayden Planetarium, a monthly columnist for Natural History, and an award-winning author. He has begun production of a new Cosmos series, premiering in early 2013. He lives in New York City.

Books by Neil deGrasse Tyson

  1. Book CoverDeath by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries


    A vibrant collection of essays on the cosmos from the nation's best-known astrophysicist. “One of today’s best popularizers of science.”—Kirkus Reviews.More

  2. Book CoverOrigins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution


    Drawing on the current cross-pollination of geology, biology, and astrophysics, Origins makes "the astonishing astronomical discoveries of recent years come alive (Michael D. Lemonick).More

  3. Book CoverThe Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet


    The New York Times bestseller: “You gotta read this. It is the most exciting book about Pluto you will ever read in your life.”—Jon StewartMore

  4. Book CoverSpace Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier


    “A compelling appeal, at just the right time, for continuing to look up.”—Air & Space More