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 24 Oct 2013

    Don't know whether to be disturbed or enchanted that the word sesquipedalian is onomatopoetic

    3:10 PM - 24 Oct 2013
    • 849 Retweets
    • 771 Likes
    • FOR SALE: Cursed Tiara, Never Worn 👑 Ollie Cockayne Matthäus Maine rocio melehan Jon 'Danger' Randel Sam McCarthy Charles Leroy Smith Cameron
    259 replies 849 retweets 771 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. Raine XX‏ @puddle_of_raine 24 Oct 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson Facetiously has all the vowels (my favourite letters) in order.

        2 replies 3 retweets 9 likes
      3. Tweet unavailable
      4. Raine XX‏ @puddle_of_raine 27 Oct 2013
        Replying to @mackie1506

        @mackie1506 Read it again.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      5. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. Jennifer Foehner Wells  🚀‏ @Jenthulhu 24 Oct 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        Ha! I'm sesquipedalian! RT:“@neiltyson: Don't know whether to be disturbed or enchanted that the word sesquipedalian is onomatopoetic”

        1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
      3. Deborah Reed‏ @Troll2Queen 24 Oct 2013
        Replying to @Jenthulhu

        @Socknitster @neiltyson Loooooooooove it, Jen. Oh, sorry, was my word too long? ;) hee Your Troll 2 Queen https://www.facebook.com/Troll2Queen 

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      4. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. Brad Shoemaker‏Verified account @bradshoemaker 24 Oct 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson i've always loved that word as one whose form embodies its meaning. it's delightful

        2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. driztin‏ @ddennis79 24 Oct 2013
        Replying to @bradshoemaker

        @bradshoemaker @neiltyson

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
      4. End of conversation
      1. Scott Raymond‏ @Skawtnyc 24 Oct 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson So many syllables... sight fading...

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Ivanhoe Ramon‏ @iHO325 25 Jan 2014
        Replying to @neiltyson

        “@neiltyson: Don't know whether to be disturbed or enchanted that the word sesquipedalian is onomatopoetic” I need to read a few more books.

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Conor Boden‏ @cboden1 25 Oct 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson describing sesquipedalian as onomatopoetic is a terminalogical inexactitude

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Heather Height‏ @HeatherHeight 25 Oct 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson This made my brain feel like its strolling down a garden path sentence.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. H T‏ @HMoney444 24 Oct 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson A gem of a song that will burrow into your brain. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/y9seDAcmO9g  #onomatopoeia

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Beastbrarian  💗 💜 💙‏ @amydieg 24 Oct 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson When given a choice, always choose enchanted.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Justin Li‏ @justinnhli 24 Oct 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson It's not actually an onomatopoeia (it's not the imitation of a sound), but it is autological: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autological_word …

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. celia finkelstein‏ @celiafink 24 Oct 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        Be still my heart. RT @neiltyson: Don't know whether to be disturbed or enchanted that the word sesquipedalian is onomatopoetic

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Paul McKivitt‏ @pmckv 24 Oct 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson aroused.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        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