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What was Neil's only goal?
A career in astrophysics
What was one obstacle that Neil had to cope with?
Racism
Which university did Neil choose?
Harvard
Where did Neil go to work when he was 35?
The Hayden Planetarium
What was Pluto demoted to?
A dwarf planet
What did Neil’s teachers complain about in his report cards?
He talked too much instead of paying attention
Why did some of the information in the advanced class fly over Neil’s head?
He was the youngest person in the class
Where did the Director of Education invite Neil to go?
Coast of Northwest Africa
How old was Neil when he was on board of the ship?
14 and the youngest
Which school did Neil make it into after passing tough tests?
Bronx High School of Science
What did the floating laboratory want to view?
A total solar eclipse
How long was the trip to the coast of Northwest Africa?
Two weeks
What contests did Neil win on the way home?
Dance and trivia
Neil wasn't nervous during his speeches because to him, science was...?
"...like breathing."
Who was the most famous scientist of Neil's day?
How did Neil make money in college?
Writing, teaching, tutoring
What did Neil make his mission in the public?
He wanted to infect them with a sense of awe and wonder at the universe
What did Neil's friends think he should be?
An athlete or a leader in the African American community
What decision did scientists make when it was time to update the display of the planets at Hayden Planetarium?
Pluto would no longer be a planet
What did Neil discuss on the TV station where he appeared as an expert?
Solar flares
What kind of thoughts does Neil have everyday?
Odd cosmic thoughts
According to Neil, "In life and the universe, it's always best to..."?
"...keep looking up."
What does Neil pour his energy into?
Articles, books, tweets, and TV appearances
How long did it take for Neil to finish his degree in astrophysics?
11 years
What did Neil show about the frontier of science?
It can change as new facts are discovered