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Discussing the cosmic perspective with Neil deGrasse Tyson | Hometown, Alaska

Hometown, Alaska host, Dave Waldron, recently spoke with astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson about his upcoming appearance in Anchorage this July.
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Hometown, Alaska host, Dave Waldron, recently spoke with astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson about his upcoming appearance in Anchorage this July.

We've been having some amazing northern lights this year, but there are some other cosmic events happening in Anchorage that you won't need to stand outside in the cold for. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will be coming to Alaska for a presentation this summer, and is also the host of a planetarium show happening now at the Anchorage Museum. We hear from Dr. Tyson and Aaron Slonecker, the director of the planetarium.

HOST: Dave Waldron

GUESTS:
Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, science communicator
Aaron Slonecker, director, Anchorage Museum planetarium

LINKS:
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - “The Cosmic Perspective”
Anchorage Museum planetarium

Dave Waldron began his radio career in 2000 as a volunteer DJ at UAA’s radio station KRUA 88.1, where he hosted a weekend music show. In 2004 he was hired as the station’s music director, and held the position until his graduation in 2007. He was hired by Alaska Public Media in 2008 and since then has worked as an audio engineer, editor, and producer. He currently runs his own small business AK Audio Pro, and is a host of Alaska Public Media’s Hometown, Alaska.
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