Growing up, Neil deGrasse Tyson didn’t have an easy path to success. However, his parents’ support gave him a crucial edge. With no limits on ambition, they encouraged him to pursue science. Today, the 67-year-old astrophysicist is world-renowned for his work at New York City’s Hayden Planetarium and has written popular books like “Merlin’s Tour of the Universe” and “Just Visiting This Planet”.
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