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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 7:00 PM
[ALOUD] at Central Library
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Neil deGrasse Tyson

In conversation with Dr. Laura Danly, Curator, Griffith Observatory

The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet

The bestselling author and director of the world-famous Hayden Planetarium chronicles America's irrational love affair with Pluto, man's best celestial friend

Neil deGrasse Tyson: The Pluto Files from Los Angeles Public Library and W. W. Norton on FORA.tv

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History, the director of the world-famous Hayden Planetarium, a monthly columnist in Natural History, and an award-winning author. He lives in New York City.


Dr. Laura Danly is Curator at the Griffith Observatory, where she develops all educational, theatrical, gallery, and telescope programs. She holds a Ph.D. in Astronomy, and is a spectroscopist specializing in ultraviolet observations from space satellites.


Directions/Parking:
Unless otherwise indicated, ALOUD programs take place at the Los Angeles Central Library's Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.