The famous astrophysicist gives 2012-2013 Distinguished Lecture
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Written by: Bill Adams
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Celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson visited the University of Iowa this week. Tyson stopped by an astronomy class, held court in a casual chat with invited faculty and students, strolled the streets of Iowa City, and gave a spirited public talk at the Memorial Union.

His visit was sponsored the University Lecture Committee as part of the 2012-2013 Distinguished Lecturer series. Click the photos below to follow Tyson's tour.

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Classroom full of students with a man dancing in front.
Two men standing in a room crowded with instruments, gadgets, and books.
To men talking on a city street outdoors.
Man sits opposite a group of students in a lecture hall.
A man kneeling down to talk with two young boys.
A man and a young woman wearing a t-shirt saying "Pluto is a Planet" pose for a photo.
A black and white photo on a projector screen showing a man in a wrestling singlet.
Two men grappling in a wrestling move on a stage.
A man with his arms in the air drops a shoe and a marker.
A man looking intently at his cell phone.