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Accessory to War with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Join Neil deGrasse Tyson, the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, for an exclusive talk ahead of the release of his latest book, Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military. This richly researched and provocative book, co-authored by Hayden research associate Avis Lang, examines the intersection of science, technology, industry, and power, from early celestial navigation to satellite-enabled warfare. Tyson will discuss the linked histories of astrophysics and the military, including shared goals of multi-spectral detection, nuclear fusion, and access to outer space.

7pm

Check-in opens at 6pm











When: Thu., Sep. 6, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Where: American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
212-769-5100
Price: $50 (includes a pre-release, signed copy of Accessory to War)
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Join Neil deGrasse Tyson, the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, for an exclusive talk ahead of the release of his latest book, Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military. This richly researched and provocative book, co-authored by Hayden research associate Avis Lang, examines the intersection of science, technology, industry, and power, from early celestial navigation to satellite-enabled warfare. Tyson will discuss the linked histories of astrophysics and the military, including shared goals of multi-spectral detection, nuclear fusion, and access to outer space.

7pm

Check-in opens at 6pm

Buy tickets/get more info now