A renowned astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson leads the Hayden Planetarium of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. He has authored several books about the innerworkings of the universe as well as life's wisdom and the intersection of science literacy and culture.
Location: Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 7:00-8:30PM
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Parking: FREE parking is available in the Bayfront Convention Center lot, Courtyard Marriot garage, and the Sheraton garage.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson leads the world-renowned Hayden Planetarium of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City where he is the first occupant of its Frederick P. Rose Directorship. He is also a research associate of the Museum’s Department of Astrophysics.
Tyson’s latest books are Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization containing his life’s wisdom on the intersection of science literacy and culture and To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery, coauthored with Lindsey Nyx Walker, both New York Times bestsellers.
In 2024, Tyson published Merlin’s Tour of the Universe, a 21st century update of his very first book, a playful Q&A on the universe conducted by Merlin, a visitor from Andromeda whose task is to help Earthlings understand how the universe works. The book is illustrated by his artist brother, Stephen J. Tyson.