Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and host of “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” and StarTalk, will be at the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena on Wednesday, Nov. 16, on the Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California.
Tyson, Director of the Hayden Planetarium, has become the face of modern astrophysics and is credited with the revitalized popularity of science in America. He is a New York Times bestselling author and frequent guest on “The Daily Show.”
Appointed by President Bush to commissions studying the future of the U.S. aerospace industry and the implementation of the U.S. space exploration policy,
Tyson is also the recipient of 18 honorary doctorates and NASA’s Distinguished Public Service Medal.
The Distinguished Speaker Series began in 1996 as a public event that’s unique in Southern California. Its intention was to educate, enlighten, and entertain, with the most fascinating presentations by prestigious, forward-thinking experts and celebrities. The series tackles some of the most pressing and provocative issues, bringing neighbors together, challenging stereotypes changing attitudes.
To reserve your spot, visit www.speakersla.com/speakers/neil-degrasse-tyson/.
For more information, call (310) 546-6222.
The Ambassador Auditorium is at 131 S. St. John Ave. in Pasadena.
