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 29 Sep 2015

    Opening a conversation with Edward @Snowden, who I recently interviewed on @StarTalkRadio.Geek? Traitor? Hero?

    9:18 AM - 29 Sep 2015
    • 258 Retweets
    • 1,065 Likes
    • Donald Gross Embalmed Groans Deedee M Someone Teresa Jenkins Elisabeth Darcy née Bennet Redeemed Optionality Helen Back DJ
    356 replies 258 retweets 1,065 likes
      1. Sean Thomas‏ @PositiveSean 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson @Snowden @StarTalkRadio Is it possible to be both?

        0 replies 3 retweets 5 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. GeekFurious: author of a novel no one will read‏ @GeekFurious 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson, @Snowden is a true American patriot.

        0 replies 1 retweet 9 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. ciomdx‏ @ciomdx 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson @Snowden @StarTalkRadio a little from column A, a little from column B!

        0 replies 2 retweets 5 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Fullmetal Humanist  ⚜‏ @OneOnOne1162 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson @Snowden @StarTalkRadio Who says you can't be all three?

        0 replies 1 retweet 7 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Jam-O'-Lantern  🎃 🎃‏ @jamenta 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson @Snowden @StarTalkRadio You have an American gov. organization spying on all Americans like the German Stasi. What do you think?

        1 reply 2 retweets 5 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. Simon Birky Hartmann‏ @simonhartmann 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson @Snowden @StarTalkRadio Hero, if maybe a clumsy one?

        0 replies 1 retweet 6 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Dave‏ @Dave_was_here 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        He abused his access, stole classied documents, and fled to a foreign country, the acts of a traitor, @neiltyson @Snowden @StarTalkRadio

        1 reply 4 retweets 3 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. Trash Booddha  👻‏ @RoninSohei 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson Definitely not a traitor, but also not a hero. Just a guy who did the right thing by proving things most people already suspected

        0 replies 1 retweet 4 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Thalion‏ @Thalion_1 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson Human, above all. @Snowden @StarTalkRadio

        0 replies 1 retweet 4 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Hank Thompson‏ @Hank_Thompson 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson @Snowden @StarTalkRadio Anyone who expands knowledge, consciousness and accurate truth is a hero. Just like astro-physicists.

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. lo‏ @logannnicole 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson @Snowden @StarTalkRadio hero!!!!

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Kyun Chung‏ @cuethekyun 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson @Snowden he exposed NSA wrongdoings AND undermined US foreign policy, leading to the growth of CH and RU. Zero sum? Net neg?

        0 replies 1 retweet 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. ѕєяєηιту αυтυмη‏ @serenityredrox 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson @Snowden @StarTalkRadio apparently nobody cares unless the government can see our nudes @iamjohnoliver

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. christo stefan‏ @christostefan 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson @Snowden @StarTalkRadio defense experts say he compromised the surveillance of ISIS. Causing them to change MO and enabling them

        0 replies 1 retweet 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Serious Hat‏ @adlerelle 29 Sep 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        .@neiltyson @Snowden @StarTalkRadio How about "Geetrairo"? Or "Hero" for short.

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 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