Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • Moments Moments Moments, current page.

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
neiltyson's profile
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Verified account
@neiltyson

Tweets

Neil deGrasse TysonVerified account

@neiltyson

Astrophysicist

New York City
haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/
Joined January 2009

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Neil deGrasse Tyson‏Verified account @neiltyson 15 Feb 2013

    One half of one percent: The fraction of the US Federal Budget allocated to all of NASA's activities.

    11:00 AM - 15 Feb 2013
    • 2,205 Retweets
    • 432 Likes
    • Anna Nelson Richard 🌎🍁🍂 Mindy Alex Stewart Alex Fritz sandy cazorla Cullen Caleb Anderson Caleb Hickey
    256 replies 2,205 retweets 432 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. мαттнєω σℓιρнαηт‏ @matto 15 Feb 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson Science has never done anything for me. Sent from my iPhone.

        1 reply 8 retweets 19 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. GeekFurious: author of a novel no one will read‏ @GeekFurious 15 Feb 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson Lets Kickstart NASA.

        1 reply 9 retweets 13 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. Dan‏ @RedmanRednor 15 Feb 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        “@neiltyson: One half of one percent: The fraction of the US Federal Budget allocated to all of NASA's activities.” @jackdelphia

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. Jack‏ @jackdelphia 15 Feb 2013
        Replying to @RedmanRednor

        @RedmanRednor @neiltyson but Perella wants to cut it

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. Dan‏ @RedmanRednor 15 Feb 2013
        Replying to @jackdelphia

        @jackdelphia @neiltyson cut dis dicc

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      5. Jack‏ @jackdelphia 15 Feb 2013
        Replying to @RedmanRednor

        @RedmanRednor @neiltyson you're Jewish it's already cut

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      6. Dan‏ @RedmanRednor 15 Feb 2013
        Replying to @jackdelphia

        @jackdelphia @neiltyson #circumcision

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
      7. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. Dan‏ @RedmanRednor 15 Feb 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        “@neiltyson: One half of one percent: The fraction of the US Federal Budget allocated to all of NASA's activities.” @christinaprla

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. Xong Lee‏ @xonglee 15 Feb 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson start naming meteors as threats and they will raise it for sure.

        3 replies 0 retweets 4 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. nagin‏ @nasa_nagin 16 Feb 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson so much of the public thinks it is so much more

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Scott J Roberts‏ @sroberts 15 Feb 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson @kneath That always amazed me when I worked there. I couldn’t believe the breadth of work on such limited resources.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Jose‏ @Dr_Cholula 15 Feb 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        “@neiltyson: One half of one percent: The fraction of the US Federal Budget allocated to all of NASA's activities.”😔 The fuckery is real

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Lisa Amor Petrov‏ @laprofe63 28 Feb 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson should be more!!

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Erin Dick 📎‏ @erindick 21 Feb 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        ...and yet...*sigh*...“@neiltyson: One half of one percent: The fraction of the US Federal Budget allocated to all of NASA's activities.”

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Cynical Scientist‏ @CynicScientist 20 Feb 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson ~1% of the US population has a Phd. An equally saddening figure.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info